🌱 Patch AM: How rising health costs are squeezing Haddonfield’s school budget and taxes

Good morning to you Haddonfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How rising health costs are squeezing Haddonfield's school budget and taxes
• How Haddonfield's field hockey team flipped the script on West Deptford

Also on today's calendar: Third Annual Apple Festival at First Methodist Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A morning shower; clearing, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Health Benefit Costs Squeeze Camden County Schools, Driving ... (theretrospect.com) — Haddonfield's school district is grappling with health care costs that jumped from about $5 million to $7.5 million in five years, forcing use of tax "banked cap" to preserve staffing and programs. Nearby Camden County districts face similar pressures, with some closing schools, cutting positions, and raising taxes as benefits consume more of their budgets.
   

• After 2 blowout losses, N.J. field hockey team earns payback versus state-ranked rival (nj.com subscription) — Haddonfield's field hockey team earned satisfying payback against state-ranked rival West Deptford, winning 1–0 on the road after suffering two lopsided losses last season. Behind an early goal from Emersyn Hall and 11 saves by goalie Connolly Cassin, the Bulldogs posted their second straight shutout and now look ahead to an October rematch in Haddonfield.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Haddonfield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Third Annual Apple Festival at First Methodist Church →
  446 E Camden Ave, Moorestown
  4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Balance, Bones & Breath →
  900 Haddon Ave, Collingswood
  11:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Stay Active When Life Gets in the Way: An 11-Day Adaptability Experience for Women →
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Haddonfield 65 Club Seeking Donations →
  Haddonfield Flea Market
  9:00 am
• Samaritan Hosts Healing Hearts: A Space for Grieving Children and Families →
  Samaritan, 3906 Church Rd, Mt Laurel Township
  9:00 am
• Really Little Residents
  Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
  10:30 am
Sunday September 13
• Haddonfield UMC Kick Off Sunday →
  Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd, Haddonfield
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• iPhone and iPad Accessibility Features for Older Adults →
  Haddonfield Public Library, 60 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Toddler Time
  Haddon Heights Public Library, 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights
  10:30 am
• College Fair
  Haddonfield Memorial High School Haddonfield, NJ 08033
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Fresh Market at Haddon Square →
  2 Kings Ct, Haddonfield
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Divine Donations Rummage Sale at Haddonfield UMC →
  Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd, Haddonfield
  5:00 pm

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• Growth & Grit Health and Wellness Coaching — (856) 281-7285
• Dependable Land Maintenance & Tree Company LLC — (856) 384-1075
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• PhillyHired.com — (215) 975-5257
• Bommer Plumbing & Drain Cleaning — (856) 300-0014

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Haddonfield. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haddonfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Haddon

• Rancocas Valley senior Harrison helps make the Red Devils go (courierpostonline.com)

Cherry Hill

• Cherry Hill East boys soccer blanks Camden Catholic between strong team effort (nj.com)
• Here are some of the best sandwiches in South Jersey (pressofatlanticcity.com)

Collingswood

• Mob-Themed Collingswood Restaurant Owner Speaks Out After Filing For Bankruptcy (patch.com)

Ok Haddonfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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