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The annual rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Vincent Fire House on Race Street. Southampton residents may purchase dog licenses at the clinic - $6.20 for spayed or neutered dogs and $9.20 for non-spayed or non-neutered dogs. MICROCHIPPING AVAILABLE AT THIS CLINIC $35.00/PER PET – PRICE INCLUDES REGISTRATION

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2012 COMMUNITY EVENTS

2012 Free Concert Schedule - To Be Announced

Memorial Day Parade - Will be held on May 28, 2012 at 10:00am on Main Street in the Village of Southampton.
After the parade, there will be a luncheon at the Vincentown Grange. Tickets can be purchased that daya at the Vincentown Grange and the event is FREE to all Southampton Veterans!.
If you are interested in participating in the parade, pleaase call Sandy Lange at 609-859-2736, Ext. 2.

2012 MEETING SCHEDULES ARE ANNOUNCED

Township Committee - Click here

Planning Board - Click here

Zoning Board - Click here

2011-2012 CURBSIDE RECYCLING SCHEDULE

The Burlington County Resource Management announced its 2011-2012 Curbside Recycling Schedule.  Click here to see Southampton's curbside pick up dates.

VINCENTOWN'S EAGLE WALK DEDICATED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For several years Boy Scouts of Southampton's Troop 31 have been working on the Green Acres plot on Mill Street, Vincentown, known to old-timers as "Camp Woods". They've cleared a hiking trail and installed 12 marker posts representing the 12 points of the Scout Law: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. They also constructed a foot bridge over a small ravine and benches carved from tree trunks.

The trail is located along the Mill Race on Mill Street in one of Vincentowns most historic areas -- between the historic Burr-Irick House (opposite Red Lion Road) and Irick Hall (located on the west side of Trinity Church. Southampton Township purchased the property in 1986 as a part of its Green Acres preservation initiative.

The entrance to the trail is at the site of Vincentowns Grist Mill. The foundation walls of the historic mill are still visible along the banks of the Mill Race at this spot. The scouts decided to call the trail Eagle Walk because several scouts used the project as a part of their quest for their Eagle badge. Most recently a kiosk was constructed at the entrance by scout Zack Bryceland, as an Eagles badge project.

A sign dedicated to the memory of Joseph Griner, Southamptons long-time advocate for open space preservation, was installed at the dedication ceremony and the new kiosk was unveiled. The Southampton Historical Society introduced the prototype of a new historic marker to be erected at the site showing the Burr-Irick House, the Grist Mill, Irick Hall and the Millers House. The plan is to keep the memory alive of arguably the most historic location in Southampton.

Click here for pictures of the trail and historic sites.

NEW HISTORIC SIGNS PLACED IN VILLAGE OF VINCENTOWN

Two new historic signs have been placed in the Village of Vincentown to identify locations of historic significance. The first has been placed along Race Street across from the mill dam and the Billy K. Haines Schoolhouse. It identifies the location of the early Saw Mill along Rancocas Creek in Vincentown. The saw mill was one of several in the area operated by Joseph Burr, an early developer of Vincentown, whose home on 52 Mill St. is one of the most historic homes in Vincentown. The other sign has been placed at 17 Mill Street to the left of the historic Vincentown-Tabernacle Telephone Building, now the headquarters of the Southampton Historical Society. Both signs were commissioned by the Southampton Historical Society.
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Click here for enlargement of Telephone Museum sign for greater detail
Click here for more Vincentown Saw Mill pictures and details

THINKING "GREEN"

A Southampton Township Resident has suggested the following for recycling styrofoam "popcorn" and plastic bags for newspapers:

• Styrofoam can be recycled by dropping it off at any UPS Store. They use it for packing. Probably other similar shipping companies would accept it.
• Plastic bags that protect newspapers can be saved and rolled up and returned to the delivery person for re-use. (My delivery person is grateful, as I think they have to pay for them?)

BURLINGTON COUNTY HEATER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Once again, through funding provided through the Community Development Block Grant Program, Burlington County is offering qualified homeowners grants to replace existing heating systems. For more information, CLICK HERE.

HOME DEPOT TO ACCEPT CFL BULBS AT NO COST

In order to encourage the use of the popular energy-saving CFL bulbs, Home Depot has launched a comprehensive and free compact fluorescent lamp take-back program. The program is an attempt to promote responsible re-cycling of the bulbs. For information on this program, visit www.homedepot.com/ecooptions. Compact fluorescent bulbs use up to 75 percent less energy and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

HOW TO GET RID OF THINGS

1. Grass Clippings – should be put in a plastic bag and can be put to the curb with regular trash.
2. Leaf Collection – Fall and Spring 11/01 to 3/31. BAGS ONLY. DO NOT RAKE TO CURB. After 3/31, two-three bags maximum can be put with trash. Township will not take any leaves put to the curb by contractor.
3. Brush and Branch Removal – Place at curb, all cut ends in the same direction, 4-5 ft. lengths with no dirt on them. Branches must be placed in front of the resident’s home and not on any Township–owned property. Township will not take any brush or branches cut by a contractor. DO NOT CALL THE TOWNSHIP. CHIPPER COMES AROUND THE WHOLE TOWN ON PRE-SET SCHEDULE UNLESS CHIPPER IS DOWN OR OTHER WORK SCHEDULED.
4. Appliance Pickup - $10.00 per appliance. Pay Township Clerk first. Appliance should be put to curb (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, hot water heater). (Dishwashers are free.) Refrigerators and freezers most have the doors removed.
5. Furniture can be put out with regular trash. The limit is 3 pieces at one time. There may be a charge for more than 3 pieces. Call Township Clerk (609-859-2736) if any questions. If there is a charge, pay Township Clerk before trash day.
6. Carpet and House clean outs – there may be a charge for both items. (One room of carpet is free.) Carpet should be cut into 5-6 foot lengths and tied. If more than one room, see Township Clerk to make payment before trash day.
7. Construction debris will be considered bulk pickup. Call Township Clerk – (609-859-2736) - there may be a charge.
8. Propane tanks – pay Township Clerk first ($15.00 per tank), then leave at curb.
9. Items that can be put out with regular trash: mattresses, box springs, microwaves, doors (exterior doors and interiors including shower doors), windows, and other items of that nature. If you aren’t sure, call Township Clerk – (609-859-2736).
10. Hazardous Waste Day is twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall. If you can’t wait, you may take to County facility. Call 609-499-5200 for days and hours. Latex paint that is dried up – take lid off and leave next to trash on trash day.
11. Tires - car tires (with or without rims) is $5.00. Truck tires (with or without rims) is $10.00. Pay Township Clerk then leave at curb. Prices subject to change. No charge for small donut tires or lawnmower tires, etc.
12. Problem with stray or nuisance animals? Call Township Clerk – 609-859-2736.
13. Car batteries – put out on trash day.
14. As of January 1, 2011, televisions and computers, including laptops and monitors have been banned from all landfills and incinerators in NJ. Can take to Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex, Rt. 543, Florence, NJ (609-499-5300). Dropoff is open Mon. thru Fri. 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Sat. 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. Goodwill donation centers will also accept electronic equipment.
15. Batteries – A, C, D & E types are no longer hazardous and can be put in with your regular trash. Other batteries (nickel-cadmium, lithium, mercury, zinc, lead acid) need to be handled as hazardous waste (example: rechargeable & button style). Container for these batteries in foyer at Township Building.
16. Prescriptions can be disposed of by dropping them off at Home Town Pharmacy located at 1805 Route 206 , Southampton, NJ 08088 (609)859-5633. Southampton Township Public Works Dept.

FLOOD ALERT HOT LINE

As a result of recent meetings with Federal, State and County Officials, we have created this hot line page to provide up-to-date information during storm events in order to keep residents posted on conditions along the Rancocas Creek. The website of the National Weather Service located at Mount Holly is the primary source of information on rainfall totals affecting conditions along the Rancocas.

Flood stage information is available on the site, as well as historic data on the floods of July, 2004 and April, 2007 for comparison purposes. During storm emergencies we will post important alert information as it becomes available to us.

• Southampton Flood Alert Hot Line
• National Weather Service at Mt. Holly

DANGEROUS SITUATION

If you witness anyone tampering with catch basin lids -- trying to remove them or otherwise adjusting them -- please call the State Police at 609-859-2282.

TOWNSHIP POPULATION REACHES 10,464

According to the U.S. Census Bureau which updates population figures each year at this time, Southampton Township now has a population of 10,464.

BLACK BEAR ALERT

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife has issued an advisory concerning Black Bears in the region. Residents are asked to refrain from feeding bears, under any circumstances. Click here for the full text of the advisory.

OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION IN SOUTHAMPTON REACHES 5,926.44 ACRES

Thanks to the dedicated volunteer work of members of the Southampton Environmental Commission, records used by State and County agencies are being corrected to reflect Southamptons extensive land preservation. Commission member Don Hoger of LeisureTowne maintains an excellent catalog of documented preserved lands in the township. According to Dons latest tally, the Preserved Farmland in Southampton Township amounts to 5,926.44 acres. Of that total, 2898.66 acres are preserved through Pinelands Development Credits (PDCs); 2183.03 acres are listed by the SADC (State Agricultural Committee) as being preserved through State and County Funding. The remaining 844.51 have been documented by Don as being in categories overlooked by the state and county record keeping system at this point. Southampton Township is recognized as a farmland and open space preservation leader in both Burlington County and the state of New Jersey.

Southampton Historical Society Meeting Schedule

Click here for the 2011 Spring Programs schedule

NEW WEB SITE FOR VINCENTOWN'S CENTRAL LODGE #44 - FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS

Vincentown's historic Masonic Lodge has created its own web site: www.central-lodge-44.com. Congratulations to the Lodge on its recent anniversary and on a job well done with the new web site. Simply click on the highlighted web address to link directly to the site. We have posted the link on the index page of Southampton's website for easy access.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The State Police at the Red Lion Station, in collaboration with Providence House of Catholic Charities, are currently recruiting volunteers for a domestic violence response team. The team members will work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referral at the time of a domestic violence crisis. Providence House of Catholic Charities and the police department are committed to a multi-racial, multi-ethnic team to serve the community in the best manner possible. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid drivers license, be willing to serve on a currently existing team, and submit to background investigations, including fingerprinting. A 40-hour mandatory intensive training course, to be held over an eight-week period, during evening hours, is required and will be provided to successful applicants. An understanding of domestic violence issues is not necessary. Bilingual volunteers are also needed. Interested citizens should contact Detective Harry Keenan), at (609) 859-2282.

FREE RABIES SHOTS

The Burlington County Animal Shelter, Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ (609-265-5073) is offering free rabies shots for dogs and cats. Call the shelter to verify dates.

MEDFORD-VINCENTOWN ROTARY CLUB WEB SITE

On the "LINKS" section of the Home/Index page of this web site (scroll down to the end) you will find a new link to the Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club web site. Congratulations to the Rotary for the good work they do in our area and for a fine web site. Click Here to be linked immediately to the site.

MAPS ADDED TO TOWNSHIP WEB PAGES

We have added two township maps to appropriate web pages for your convenience. An overall map of the township appears on the "Neighborhoods of Southampton" page. We've also posted a link on the index page in the introductory notes, along with a map outlining the Pinelands Protection area of the Township (74% of the total area of the township!). The maps are in Adobe pdf. format, for zooming and pinpointing specific areas. More map enhancements will soon be added. Here are direct links to each map: Overall Map of Southampton Township

Map Showing Pinelands Protection Area

RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING TRASH SERVICE

When and how is trash supposed to be disposed of in Southampton Township? What can and cannot be placed at curbside for regular pickup? Southampton's regulations are listed in our ordinances in Chapter 9, section 7. If you want to test our new web-based Ordinance Collection by navigating the system, why not go directly to General Ordinances and initiate a search for Chapter 9, section 7. If you have any difficulty, just head back to this spot and click below. We have created a shortcut to that section for your convenience. Chapter 9-7 (1 through 11) TRASH SERVICE RULES & REGULATIONS

TRASH COLLECTION

If your trash collection day falls on a holiday, your trash will be picked up the next working day.

• If your trash is normally picked up on a Monday and it is a holiday, it will be picked up on Tuesday along with Tuesday's normal trash collection.
• If your trash is normally picked up on a Friday and it is a holiday, it will be picked up on Monday along with Monday's normal trash collection.
• Public Works does not work on Election Day in November. Therefore, trash that is normally collected that Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday along with Wednesday's normal trash collection.
• Public works does work the day after Thanksgiving (even though other Township offices are closed). Therefore, trash that is normally collected on Thursday will be collected on Friday along with Friday's normal trash collection.
• Please note that New Year's Day, Veteran's Day and Christmas are celebrated on the date they actually fall on, which might differ from Monday or Friday, so the general rule applies: collection is the next working day along with that day's normal collection.

PRESSURE TREATED AND CREOSOTED LUMBER

Due to excessive costs associated with the disposal of certain chemically treated wood, pressure treated and creosoted lumber will no longer be accepted in resident trash or at the Public Works garage dumpster. If you must dispose of such items, call the Burlington County Hazardous Waste Office at 609-499-5200.

 

DEER ALERT

It's that time of year again when the deer start to roam around. Please be extra cautious when you drive, especially at night. However, if you do see a deer on the side of the road, please call the Township Clerk's Office at 609-859-2736 with the location of the deer. Please note that the contractor who removes the deer is hired by the township, county or state and is not allowed to remove deer carcasses from any private property.

SPECIAL NOTICE: CUT TREES AND BRUSH

Southampton Township is not responsible for the removal of commercially cut trees and brush in the township. That is the responsibility of the owner of the property and the business, which has been paid to perform that service.

However, if the individual property owner has personally cut trees and brush on his/her own property or has collected branches and brush, they can put them at the curb for Township Municipal employees to either shred or pick up.

REMINDERS FOR RESIDENTS: SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS

Local ordinances require that public sidewalks be shoveled within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall. Residents are encouraged to comply with this directive for the benefit of the community.

MUNICIPAL COURT UPDATES

Certain traffic tickets can be paid on-line. For information on this service, click below:Paying for tickets on line

The Municipal Court is also looking for volunteers to serve as Mediators who will assist local citizens in resolving minor neighborhood disputes. Click below for information on this program:

How to become a volunteer Court Mediator

EXCELLENT WEB SITE: THE PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF HISTORIC SOUTHAMPTON

Historical Commission Chairman Todd Ditzman has prepared an excellent website for the commission. It is linked by button on the Index Page of the township web site. It provides a wealth of information on the principles of preservation as they are applied in our township. The most recent addition to the site is a page highligting the recent awards for preservation throughout the community. Awardees for past years are also listed and illustrated. Click on the URL below to preview the site now:

www.historicsouthamptonnj.org

SOUTHAMPTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE

Take a look at the upgraded STBA website for a new look, new information and improved navigational tools. The site lists most township businesses by category. There is a special "button" on our home page directing people to the STBA site. Click on directly through this site, or bookmark it for future reference atwww.STBA.org

"OPEN SPACE" PAGE NOW ON SITE

Because of Southampton Township's leadership role in Farmland and Open Space preservation, we have added a page summarizing the many preservation initiatives undertaken by the township. To add "color" to the page, we've included pictures of signs designating the various preserved areas. Click below to navigate this new page, which will be updated regularly.

Click here for "OPEN SPACE" link

SOUTHAMPTON DESIGNATED TREE CITY U.S.A. - YEAR 16!

Notification was received from the National Arbor Day Foundation that Southampton Township was named as a 2005 Tree City USA. This is the fifteenth year that the township has received this designation, thanks to its proven commitment to an effective, ongoing community forestry program -- one marked by renewal and improvement. Committeeman C. Edman Budd has been instrumental in the Tree City USA program. Arbor Day, 2004 is celebrated on Friday, April 30th. The annual seedling distribution and Arbor Day program was held at School #1 on Friday, April 30. For more information on Arbor Day and Tree City USA, CLICK HERE for their web site.

 

SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOLS WEBSITE

You are invited to visit the newly-created Southampton Schools Website. The site contains a wealth of information about our schools. In addition, visit the section of this community website which deals with our schools. We have produced pictures of each of the schools as well as the historic schools in the township. Both websites are worth visiting. Official Southampton Schools Web Site

The Schools of Southampton Township: Past and Present

SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP ACADEMIC RESOURCES FOUNDATION WEB PAGE

We have added a button on our home page, just under the button for Southampton Township Schools, which will take you to the new page for the Southampton Township Academic Resources Foundation. This private and independently operated foundation comprised of Southampton Township community and business leaders provides funds for educational tools for the children of Southampton Township above and beyond the public funding mandated by law. Your donations are welcome. Click below for information on the Foundation and for a description of the projects they have funded to date.

Southampton Township Academic Resources Foundation

PLAYGROUND RIBBON CUTTING

“KEEP AN EYE OPEN FOR THE NEW PAVILION AT THE MUNICIPAL PLAYGROUND.  THIS PAVILION IS BEING FUNDED THROUGH A COUNTY GRANT.”

 

Photo courtesy of Joe Laufer

Mayor Jim Young and Committeeman Joe Laufer, surrounded by Southampton children, officially open the new Township Playground on the Municipal Complex at Route 206 and Retreat Road on Saturday, Apirl 3, 2004. The Ribbon Cutting took place immediatly after the children participated in the annual Southampton Easter Egg Hunt.

Photo courtesy of Joe Laufer

Immediately after the official ribbon cutting, dozens of children took advantage of the many features of the new Township Playground. The playground was installed by Miracle Recreation, the company that manufactured the unit. Members of Southampton Public Works Department were responsible for the clearing and preparation of the pad on which the playground is located. It consists of a basic swing set with two toddler and two regular swings, two spring rockers, 3 slides, monkey bars, rock climb and chin-up bars. The unit is ADA certified and the style was selected to blend in with the rural atmosphere of Southampton Township.

Funding for the new playground came from a special recreational fund established by the Township Committee, whereby builders and developers are assessed fees based on the size of their development.