HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ – Tomorrow will be a historic day for the country, but it could also be a game-changer for a town in Camden County where voters will decide to end a more than 100-year-ban on selling alcohol.
Haddon Heights has been a dry town since its inception, 120 years ago.
Haddon Heights could use some help filling a big, empty closed bank building on its business corridor.
Its leaders are hoping voters Tuesday will agree with an idea to maybe help draw a restaurant here and help its already established restaurants, Anthony’s on Station Avenue and Kunkel’s on Kings Highway, complete with places in surrounding towns that are allowed to serve liquor.
“We’re just looking to stay current with the times and continue to maintain a beautiful and vibrant downtown and main street,” said Haddon Heights, NJ Mayor Zachary Houck.
And the way to do that, the mayor and others think, is …