🌱 How much will Haddon Heights taxes rise under the 2026 budget?
Haddon Heights, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Haddon Heights! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much will Haddon Heights taxes rise under the 2026 budget?
- Which big-name bands are playing free in Haddon Heights this summer?
- Why Haddon Heights’ upcoming budget hearing matters for your wallet
Also on today's calendar: Cape May Renaissance Faire and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cooler with rain and drizzle, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: A little morning rain; breezy, temps: high: 54, low: 43.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Haddon Heights 2026 Budget Would Add About $170 to Average Tax Bill, S... (theretrospect.com) — Haddon Heights officials have introduced a 2026 municipal budget that would add about $170 to the average homeowner’s annual local tax bill while funding road, accessibility, and field upgrades plus a small redevelopment project. A public hearing and final vote are set for May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Haddon Heights Community Center, giving residents a chance to weigh in. 
• Free Camden County summer concerts: Max Weinberg's Jukebox, The Verve Pipe, Al Jardine, more (njarts.net) — Free county concerts are returning to Haddon Heights this summer, with the Sundown Music Series bringing acts like Sixpence None the Richer, The Verve Pipe, and Here Come the Mummies to McLaughlin Norcross Memorial Dell at Haddon Lake Park. Shows run June through September on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m., giving residents weekly, no-cost live music close to home.
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 4/24/2026 (insidernj.com) — A brief note in this statewide political roundup flags that a municipal budget hearing is scheduled in Haddon Heights, signaling potential tax and spending decisions ahead for residents. While most of the piece surveys politics and budgets across New Jersey, it’s a useful reminder to watch for local budget details from the Retrospect coverage.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Cape May Renaissance Faire
Cape May County 4-H Foundation, 355 Court House South Dennis Rd, Middle Township
11:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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(Rain Date Town Wide Yard Sale)
Borough of Barrington- Community Events , 100 Reamer Dr , Barrington
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Library Board Meeting
Audubon Senior Center , 247 Oakland Ave , Audubon
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Woodpeckers Book Club
Audubon Library , 239 Oakland Avenue , Audubon
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Toddler Time
Haddon Heights Public Library , 608 Station Avenue , Haddon Heights
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Haddon Heights Varsity Softball @ Haddon Township
Haddon Township High School , 406 Memorial Ave , Westmont
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Starlings Book Club (spots open)
Audubon Library , 239 Oakland Avenue , Audubon
7:00 pm -
Ravens Book Club
Audubon Library , 239 Oakland Avenue , Audubon
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All-Studio Art Show
Markeim Arts Center , 104 Walnut Street , Haddonfield
2:00 pm
Sunday April 26
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Friday May 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Track Meet @ Cherry Hill HS East
Cherry Hill East High School , 1750 Kresson Rd , Cherry Hill Towns
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Spring Athletics Day & Fair Because WE Care
Cherry Hill High School East
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Town Wide Yard Sale
Borough of Barrington- Community Events , 100 Reamer Dr , Barrington
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Track Meet - Away at CH West VS. Carusi & Beck
Cherry Hill East High School , 1750 Kresson Rd , Cherry Hill Towns
8:00 am
Saturday April 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wawa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Runnemede. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Lawnside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haddon Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Audubon
- Luke's Place Donates $1,000 to Audubon Unified Sports Program at Commu... (theretrospect.com)
- Audubon Announces Plans for Audubon Day, Project Memorial and Independ... (theretrospect.com)
- Police: Shoplifting from Head to Toe at Audubon Crossings (theretrospect.com)
Haddonfield
- Rabid Bat Found In South Jersey: See Where (patch.com)
Collingswood
- John's Market Coming to Downtown Collingswood Former Wawa; Deli, Grocery & Hot Food (42freeway.com)
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