Keeping Camden County Residents Informed
Fall 2016
Ending the Stigma and Saving Lives Camden County’s Addiction Awareness Task Force Formed in 2014 by the Camden County Board of Freeholders, the Camden County Addiction Awareness Task Force has been working to increase community awareness and end the stigma surrounding heroin and prescription drug abuse. Educating the public about the devastating effects of this widespread problem, the Task Force has implemented programs that seek to effectively prevent or reduce the demand for these substances – ultimately saving lives.
in purple for Overdose Awareness Day on August 31; the inaugural Annual Recovery Softball Tournament at Campbell’s Field on September 30; a Community Addiction Workshop for Parents and Students on October 6 at the Cherry Hill Public Library; and a third Overdose Remembrance Candlelight Vigil held at Timber Creek Park on October 8. The candlelight vigils are a somber reminder that the disease of addiction does not discriminate.
Understanding the importance of education, the Task Force’s aggressive awareness campaign, “HEROIN. PILLS. IT ALL KILLS…,” was designed to provide residents information they need to take action, whether in their own families or community. Spreading the word through billboards, awareness events, online and print advertising, the Task Force also provides communication tool kits for local communities to use in their own prevention efforts.
“It is essential that we foster and maintain an active dialogue in all facets of the community,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “No one is immune to the effects of opiate addiction and we all have to work together to battle addiction.”
Other awareness efforts this year have included the lighting of Camden City Hall
The Task Force has also partnered with local police departments to further address the issue, providing medication drop boxes and expanding prescription take back programs to 22 permanent locations. Confidential information sessions and training in the administration of Narcan (an emergency opiate antidote) have been provided to residents. These trainings are intended to help citizens prevent the deaths of loved ones who have overdosed. Hundreds of Narcan kits have also been distributed to assist with this effort. In addition to public outreach programs, law enforcement agencies are now equipped with Narcan, and “Operation S.A.L.” (Save A Life) has been implemented to offer anyone
Camden County employees wear purple for Overdose Awareness Day
saved with Narcan by police or first responders a “warm handoff” to an outpatient detox facility. Those who participate are offered intensive outpatient treatment, and/ or inpatient care when it is available. For more information about these life-saving programs, visit addictions.camdencounty.com
In This Issue Camden County College: Bridging the Gap of College Costs Employment Assistance for All Get Involved with our Town Halls Events Calendar Park Improvements Update Library System is “On the Move” Veterans Matter in Camden County Animal Alliance of Camden County Public Works at Work Flu Shots Camden County’s Own “Field of Dreams” Cooper House is Open!
Camden County College Bridging the Gap of College Costs Obtaining an affordable bachelor’s degree from a world-class university is now possible at Camden County College (CCC). Thanks to its innovative partnership with Rutgers University – Camden, CCC students who earn a two-year associates degree can go on to earn a degree at Rutgers University. With 40 academic programs to choose from, CCC students are able to earn a four-year degree on the Rutgers-Camden or CCC campuses, saving students an average of $20,000 for a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers.
The newly-renovated Taft Hall is the College’s One-Stop Student Services Center
Out of Work? Camden County One-Stop Resource Center Can Help If you are currently unemployed or out of school, navigating the job market may seem overwhelming. But a visit to the Camden County One-Stop Resource Center could change that, with information and programs that can guide you into a new career. “Getting all of our county’s residents good jobs with living wages is important to our community as a whole,” said Freeholder Jonathan Young, liaison to the county’s OneStop Career Center. “Whether they are just out of school or have been downsized and are looking to get back to work, One-Stop is dedicated to connecting those who are unemployed with a brighter future.” Career counselors first assess all of their customers for both the job skills they 2
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Starting in fall of 2017, financially eligible CCC students who enroll in this program may now be able to eliminate the entire cost of the Rutgers-Camden tuition – and avoid beginning their careers with long-term debt. Qualifying CCC students who transfer to Rutgers-Camden will now be eligible for “Bridging the Gap”, a new program that provides students (from families with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of up to $60,000) a grant to cover 100 percent of the portion of tuition and the general campus fee not already covered by federal and/or state grants. A 50 percent grant is provided where the student’s family AGI is $60,001 to $100,000. “Camden County College is the first and only county college in New Jersey making this opportunity available to its students,” said Freeholder Jonathan Young. “Our partnership with Rutgers University makes attending Camden County College one of the smartest and fiscally
already have and what they still need. They then offer them a variety of appropriate job training and placement programs in healthcare, manufacturing, construction, retail or the food industry. Many of these training programs are attached to local employers before the training even starts. In many cases, a student could go directly from classes to employment and bypass the typical post-graduation job hunt. One of these is a 210-hour comprehensive welding training program offered by Camden County College designed to place the student directly into a full time entry-level welding position at Holtec International. The program is available to unemployed individuals with a high school degree (or equivalent) interested in obtaining a welding job at the Holtec site in Camden City. No prior experience is necessary. Any county resident who is currently unemployed, has received a layoff notice or has been terminated from their job, is
Don Borden, President of Camden County College
prudent decisions you can make to achieve a degree.” In addition to the new program with Rutgers, CCC is now offering students affected by the recent closure of the ITT Technical Institute support and assistance. Learn more about these programs at the weekly “Meet CCC Nights” on the Blackwood Campus, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, visit camdencc.edu.
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invited to take advantage of the programs at Camden County One-Stop. Job seekers should mark their calendars for the upcoming Camden County Fall Job Fair sponsored by the Freeholder Board on Wednesday, October 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the BB&T Pavilion (formerly the Susquehanna Bank Center) at 1 Harbour Blvd in Camden. For more information or assistance, visit camdencounty.com or call 1-877-995-2600.
A New Way to Get Involved with “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” Democracy only works when its citizens participate and have their voices heard. In Camden County, citizens have always been able to voice their opinions and ask questions of their elected representatives in a Freeholder meeting held monthly. However, in April of 2015, the Board of Freeholders began hosting an expansion of these meetings with a regional series titled, “Your Government, Your Neighborhood,” where elected officials from all levels of government speak and inform their constituents about current initiatives, services and priorities, followed by a question and answer session. So far, 17 town hall meetings have been held across Camden County. A local veteran is also selected to be publicly recognized and honored for service to their country. Lt. Col Stenton honored For example, at Town Hall Meeting at the town hall on March 30th, Lieutenant Colonel Sarajane (Sally) Stenton, United States Air Force (Retired), was thanked for her service by Congressman Donald Norcross, who presented her with a flag that had been flown over the United States Capitol Building. After the town hall portion of the evening, a services fair is held and representatives from such county divisions as Senior Services, Veterans Affairs, Constituent Services, OneStop Employment Center and Health and Human Services are available for one-on-one assistance. Meetings are currently scheduled for Oct. 25 in the Borough of Magnolia and Nov. 2 in the Borough of Barrington. Meeting dates and locations are added continuously with plans to have town hall meetings in municipalities like Haddon Heights, Berlin Borough, Gloucester City, and Pine Hill in the near future. To register to attend a town hall meeting or for more information, go to camdencounty.com/townhall or call 856-216-2119. Meetings are open to all Camden County residents.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, October 22nd at 8:30 a.m. Woodcrest PATCO Station, Cherry Hill
Imagination Movers Concert
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Saturday, October 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood
Town Hall Meeting
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Tuesday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m. Magnolia Community Center, Magnolia
Fall Job Fair Wednesday, October 26th at 9:00 a.m. BB&T Pavilion, Camden
Caring for Aging Loved Ones Conference Wednesday, October 26th at 5:30 p.m. Camden County Boathouse, Pennsauken
Camden County Sports Hall of Fame
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Thursday, October 27th at 5:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza, Cherry Hill
4-H Haunted Hayrides Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Complex, Gloucester Township
Bark in the Park
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Saturday, October 29th at 12:00 p.m. Timber Creek Dog Park, Gloucester Township
Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Barrington Municipal Building, Barrington
Brian Culbertson Concert
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Friday, November 4th at 8:00 p.m. Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood
Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Sunday, November 6th at 8:30 a.m. Ben Franklin Bridge, Camden
Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, November 6th at 1 p.m. Veterans Island, Cooper River Park
Dave Mason Concert
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Friday, November 11th at 8:00 p.m. Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood
WinterFest Grand Opening Friday, November 25th Cooper River Park
Rick Springfield Concert
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Sunday, November 27th, 2016 at 7 p.m. Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood
Dave Koz Concert
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Sunday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood
This Life Counts – Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Tweens, Teens, and Parents Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Katz JCC Social Hall, Cherry Hill
The Wizards of Winter Concert
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Saturday, December 10th, 2016 at 8 p.m. Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood
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Camden County Parks Improvements Update One of Camden County’s iconic greenspaces, Cooper River Park, has had several enhancements made to it over the last two years. The Freeholder Board worked with the public to produce a vision for the park that improved its access to the water and added practical amenities to benefit residents. The first phase of construction was completed in June of 2015 and now includes several vista decks, permanent bathrooms, porous pavement that improves water runoff, a parking area, native plantings and historic river stone seat walls. This construction now compliments the natural and long standing assets throughout the park. “Our vision for the park system and Cooper River is to be a place where our community can come together and thrive,” said Camden County Freeholder Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Parks Department. “Furthermore, we wanted to provide more access to the water and more opportunity for recreation in the park.” Another significant improvement has been the completion of the Cooper River dredging project. This water quality initiative removed over 115,000 cubic yards of dredge spoils in order to deepen it for rowing regattas and recreational use (the river is a world-class,
However, it isn’t just Cooper River Park getting all the attention. The points of entry to each park throughout the system are in the design phase to create a complete overhaul of their appearance. The landscaping that currently exists at the entry point of Cooper River Park will be the “branded” appearance of all park points of entry, each with added paver walls, lighted signs and improved irrigation. All of these countywide improvements will also be completed in phases over the next few years. Berlin Park improvements, on Park Drive between White Horse Pike and Cross Keys Road, are also in the works. Plans include improvements to the tennis courts, hockey rink, and playground. There will also be new landscaping and water quality improvements to the section of the Great Egg Harbor River within the park. Maria Barnaby Greenwald Park in Cherry Hill also had extensive remediation done to many of its trails and maintenance to the overall park this summer. “It is wonderful to see the plans and improvements to Camden County’s Parks System come to fruition,” said Freeholder Jeffrey Nash. “These will not only make our parks more beautiful, they will make Camden County an even better community in which to live, work and play.”
Regattas on the Cooper River
Cooper River dredging has removed 115,000 cubic yards of dredge spoils 2,000-meter rowing course that is estimated to bring in $10 million a year to the county’s economy). Moving forward, there will still be some land remediation on the riverbanks, but the water is now once again open to boating activities.
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The Camden County Library System Continues to Add New Services for Cardholders This Fall
Thanks to a newly-awarded Family Literacy
Library patrons looking to learn a new language now have free access to Rosetta Stone®, an award-winning interactive language program that has been used by millions of learners around the world, and in schools and businesses for over 20 years. The program is available at your local branch of the library system – or anywhere, anytime thanks to available mobile apps. Patrons can build reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and refine their grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in over 30 languages, from Arabic to Vietnamese.
physical health through cooking and nutrition.
“This is a great tool to help us all celebrate the diversity of Camden County by being able to speak in the languages of our neighbors,” said Camden County Freeholder Bill Moen, liaison to the Camden County Library System. “There is no better way to experience another culture than to learn its customs and learn to speak its language. It will open a world of opportunity.”
equipped with ten laptops and a variety of electronic accessories.
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Grant of $59,000 from the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development, a mobile culinary center will be created as an innovative approach to advancing both literacy and The center will be a fully-equipped mobile kitchen with a collection of cookbooks, laptops and other related information sources to teach language, basic math, health and life skills through recipes and cooking. It can be easily transported to any of the library’s eight branches or anywhere it is needed. It will also be used by community organizations such as Cathedral Kitchen and ShopRite, who are partnering with the library. Another portable library acquisition is a new mobile classroom, The classroom has already traveled around the library system over the summer, offering group instruction and programming at branches currently without a computer training center. For more information, go to camdencountylibrary.org.
Veterans Matter in Camden County It is estimated that there are 500,000 Purple Heart recipients and combat wounded service members currently living in our nation. To honor those who call Camden County home, the Freeholder Board has designated reserved parking spaces at eight locations throughout the county. “This is just one small way to honor our nation’s bravest and salute them for the sacrifices they have made for us all,” said William Moen, Jr., liaison to the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs. “We want to let them know that their sacrifices did not go unrecognized.” The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded by the President to those wounded or killed while serving their country in the armed forces. The reserved parking spaces can be found on the Blackwood Campus of Camden County College, the South County Branch Library in Winslow Township, the Vogelson Branch Library in Voorhees, the Rohrer Branch Library in Haddon Township and the Riletta Cream Branch Library in Camden. Designated parking can also be found at the Veterans Affairs Office, Regan Building and DiPiero Building in Lakeland. The spots are marked with purple striping and signage provided by Wounded Warriors Family Support. The Freeholder Board invites the 33,000 veterans residing in Camden County to utilize the services and resources provided by the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs. The dedicated staff, half of whom are veterans themselves, regularly help other county veterans in establishing eligibility and obtaining benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. They also work with local veteran organizations, award service medals to Camden County veterans and organize events at the Camden County Veterans Cemetery at Harleigh. One of the newest programs implemented by the Freeholder Board is the Veterans Video History Project, which documents and preserves the experiences and memories of Camden County’s veterans.
Animal Alliance With over 70 percent of Camden County homes counting a pet as a member of the family, the Freeholders are committed to providing pet friendly programming, parks and trails, events, and support services for our four-legged friends. The County also supports innovative pet adoption programs and is a proud member and participant in the Camden County Animal Alliance. Seniors for Seniors is a program that provides fee-waived adoptions for qualifying applicants. The program places senior cats and dogs (typically over 7 years of age) with senior citizens who are 60 years of age or older, allowing participants to discover the joys of having a cat or dog in their lives. Pet ownership is known to reduce depression, loneliness, and stress while improving the overall well-being of senior citizen populations. As a small thank you to military veterans who live in the County, PetsForVets waives shelter adoption fees for veterans who adopt an animal from a participating shelter. The program is open to all active military, reservists or veterans who are residents of Camden County. The animal shelter will need valid military identification to waive the adoption fee. If you are a veteran and do not have identification, the Office of Veterans Affairs, located on Collier Drive in the Lakeland complex in Gloucester Township can assist. Recognizing that financial hardship is a common reason owners surrender pets to local shelters, the Pet Food Pantry was created by the Animal Alliance to operate much like a food bank, helping families feed and keep their pets during economically challenging times. The only requirement is a need for assistance in providing food for a pet. Camden County Pet Food Pantry locations will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for food pick-up on scheduled dates. Food donations are also accepted at the following locations. Next Date: December 10th, 2016 Adoption and Pantry Locations Camden County Animal Shelter / ccasnj.org 125 County House Road, Blackwood NJ 08012 Animal Adoption Center / aacnj.org 501 Berlin Rd N, Lindenwold, NJ 08021 Animal Welfare Association / awanj.org 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043 Voorhees Animal Orphanage / theanimalorphanage.org 419 Cooper Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
New Text to 911 Service Call if You Can, Text if You Can’t The Freeholder Board unveiled a new technology that makes the Camden County Communications Center one of the first 911 call centers in New Jersey to have the ability to accept text messaging. The county has collaborated with the state as well as wireless
Another happy pet owner
telephone providers to make Text-to-911 a reality. “It is important for the county to utilize the latest tools to insure the safety of our residents,” said Freeholder Jonathan Young. “This is also an effective tool for individuals who are hearing impaired and gives first responders more intelligence on public safety incidents.” Residents who may have difficulty making a phone call in an emergency situation can text 911 and receive follow up texts from the communications center. It is also useful if you have texting capabilities but not phone reception. Anyone that can use a phone to call should always make that a priority and text only if you are unable to speak to a dispatcher.
For information on participating in this project or for a complete list of services, visit camdencounty.com/veterans. Freeholder Jonathan Young announcing Text to 9-1-1
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Public Works Projects in the Works The Camden County Department of Public Works (CCDPW) has scheduled roadway improvement projects benefiting motorists across our county. “Improving our roadway infrastructure while increasing highway safety is one of the best investments we can make in our county,” said Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo, liaison to the CCDPW. Springdale Road (CR 673) is being improved from Wilderness Drive to Evesham Road in Cherry Hill. The $2.9 million project will realign the roadway and add dedicated left turn lanes at the intersections, pedestrian crossing signals, bike lanes, improved sidewalks and provide handicap accessibility. Landscaped islands will also be installed on portions of the roadway. Work is underway on Cooper Landing Road (CR 627) in Cherry Hill. The $2.8 million project includes the repaving of the roadway from the vicinity of Route 70 to the vicinity of Route 38, the installation of traffic striping, pavement markers and handicap ramps, along with the replacement of some curbing, driveway aprons and sidewalks.
2016 Flu Shot Schedule The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services recommends everyone get a flu shot this flu season, especially children and seniors who are most vulnerable. The flu shots are provided for no-out-of-pocket cost. In order to keep your family healthy this flu season, we encourage you to take advantage of this beneficial service provided by the Freeholder Board. For more information, contact the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045.
Maple Avenue is being resurfaced in Merchantville and Pennsauken. The $1.2 million project will feature the resurfacing of the roadway from Poplar Avenue to Center Street, along with the installation of handicap ramps, concrete curbs, traffic striping, raised pavement markers and drainage improvements. Improvements are taking place on Tansboro Road (CR 561) in Berlin Borough and Winslow Township. When completed, the $2.5 million project will include the resurfacing of the roadway, the installation of curbs, sidewalks, guard rails and traffic striping. The project is being completed in two phases in two construction seasons. Phase one will include roadway improvements from the White Horse Pike in Berlin Borough to Riggs Avenue in Winslow Township. Phase two will include roadway improvements from Riggs Avenue to Route 73 in Winslow Township. Also taking place are improvements to Haddon Avenue (CR 561) from Vesper Boulevard to the Old White Horse Pike in Camden City. This $4.2 million project is part of the creation of a Transit Village along Haddon Avenue. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of motorists for any inconvenience they may experience due to traffic delays or detours which will be posted if necessary during these improvement projects,” Shin Angulo said. “The exact timing of all of these projects will be determined by the weather and other factors.” The CCDPW is responsible for maintaining 1,400 lane miles of county roadway and 50 bridges. They are dedicated to making our area safer for motorists and pedestrians through county highway construction projects and road maintenance, including pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting and storm drainage upkeep. To help us identify areas in need of improvement, the Freeholder Board asks for your assistance in reporting road hazards to the CCDPW Hotline (856) 566-2980. We need you to become engaged in this effort to make Camden County a better place to live and drive. The line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provides direct access to a significant department with a core mission of keeping our region moving. 6
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Freeholder Jeffrey Nash enjoying his seasonal flu shot
Schedule Tuesday, Oct. 25 / 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Magnolia Community Center 425 Brook Avenue, Magnolia Wednesday, Oct. 26 / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Bud Duble Senior Center 33 Cooper Folly Road (off RT 73) Winslow Twp. Thursday, Oct. 27 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Camden County College – Blackwood Connector Atrium, Blackwood Tuesday, Nov. 1 / 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Harry Williams Community Center, Broadway & Black Horse Pike, Runnemede Monday, Nov. 7 / 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Voorhees Town Center 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees Thursday, Nov. 10 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Camden County College – Camden 200 N. Broadway College Hall Com. Rm., Camden
Camden County’s Own “Field of Dreams” If You Build It, They Will Come If you build it, they will come. Not only did that philosophy guide Kevin Costner’s character to success in the movie Field of Dreams, but it appears that it has also worked for the Camden County N.J. Miracle League, when their own field of dreams, Boundless Field located at Challenge Grove Park, was officially opened in June of 2013. The Miracle League and Boundless Field provide a place for everyone, regardless of their physical or developmental challenges, to participate in a time-honored American sports tradition –baseball. Players in the league range from age five to adult, and each is provided with a typically-abled “Buddy” to help them with any individual challenges. The field itself is designed specifically for allaccess baseball, with a colorful, rubberized surface, 50-foot base paths and a 125-foot run to deep center field. Games are held on Saturday mornings and are slightly different in that there are 2 innings that run about for an hour and they only play for 8 weeks in the spring. The league is becoming so popular that it also now has a 6-week season in the fall.
Baseball at Boundless Field
the organization has needed to divide itself up into a “Minor League” (for ages 5-12) and a “Major League” (from ages 13 to senior citizen). In one inspiring game, a player got out of his wheelchair for the first time. It took him almost seven minutes to get around the bases with an assistive device, but everyone cheered him on. “I believe all of us need to make sure that disabled children and adults can enjoy the same full lives that everyone else does,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “If the rest of us can row on the Cooper River, play golf, ride a bike or play baseball, it should be possible for our neighbors with special needs to do all those things too. That’s why our Camden County Boundless Field and Miracle League baseball are so important.”
Currently, there are 85 players, a significant growth from the 25 players that participated in the league’s first year; but the Miracle League is always open to having more. Because of this growth, starting this fall
The Camden County N.J. Miracle League will start its spring season in April. For more information on games or how to register to play, call (856) 216-2127 or email karenw@camdencounty.com.
Cooper House is Open!
Half Chicken (with ale, black-eyed peas and spoon bread). For more casual fare, there is an array of burgers and sandwiches which include grilled pork belly (with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe) and smoked brisket (with a spicy apple butter barbecue sauce and pickles). There is also a full kid’s menu, as the restaurant welcomes families.
In what might be one of the most anticipated aspects of the renovation of Cooper River Park, Cooper House, the new restaurant located on the site of the former Lobster Trap, celebrated its official grand opening on June 5th. “It is being received very, very well,” said Kevin Meeker, the restaurateur whose vision, together with his partners in the KTMK Group and the Camden County Freeholders, have brought the concept to fruition. “People are coming in and cannot believe the transformation of this place.” Cooper House is expected to complete the plan to make the Cooper River Park a premier destination. In a public-private trust arrangement where the Camden County Freeholders maintain ownership of the facility, Meeker, also owner of Westmont’s Keg & Kitchen, leases the restaurant space and shares the profits. Meeker is quick to point out that it is the food that is attracting the public. “The staff has been in the industry for a long time, and all the food is top-notch, made from scratch,” he explained. The “American regional” menu, designed by Chef Tyler Turner (who has worked with Stephen Starr at both El Vez and El Rey in Philadelphia, and began his career at Susanna Foo), has influences from New Orleans to Tyler’s home region of Lancaster County. Small plates include smoked oysters (made with southern butter smoked marinade, bacon, spinach, and parmesan cheese), and Tuna Poke (ahi tuna, chili garlic sauce, sesame scallion aioli, and toasted macadamia). Full entrées include Roasted Cauliflower Taco (with chickpea puree, salsa verde, white onion, and cilantro) and White BBQ Grilled
Cooper House Restaurant
Craft beer aficionados will also likely be impressed by the outdoor beer garden, with current selections on tap such as Brotherton Jersey Devil IPA and Unibroue Éphémère, as well as Double Nickel’s Cooper House Regatta, a beer created especially for the restaurant. Unusual craft cocktails are available at the bar such as The 1884 (makers mark, fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of malbec), a Peach Your Heart Out (tequila, peach liqueur, fresh squeezed lime juice, pineapple juice), or the Tom Collingswood (made with Row House Gin from Rowhouse Distillers in Philadelphia, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda and grenadine. Freeholder Jeffrey Nash sums up the new restaurant best: “Its peaceful setting, with wide window views of the river, beautiful flowers and sail boats and rowing sculls gliding by makes Cooper House a unique dining experience for Camden County residents.” For hours and more information, call 856-333-6653 or visit cooperhousenj.com. For information and events, visit camdencounty.com
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Camden County Board of Freeholders Louis Cappelli, Jr. Freeholder Director
Edward T. McDonnell Freeholder Deputy Director
Board of Freeholders 520 Market Street Camden, NJ 08102-1375
Jeffrey L. Nash William F. Moen, Jr. Carmen G. Rodriguez Jonathan L. Young, Sr. Susan Shin Angulo Camden County Officials Joseph Ripa County Clerk
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