Also checkout one 10u softball team’s request to play on public fields in town.
Mt. Laurel township has decided to expand the dog park at Laurel Acres Park, the Lenape Regional High School District BOE has approved a drone policy and much of Mt. Laurel Council’s meeting last week was spent discussing public access to the township’s athletic fields and facilities. Catch up on the week that was with the weekly roundup.
Mt. Laurel Township to expand dog park at Laurel Acres Park
Mt. Laurel Township has decided to expand it dog park at Laurel Acres Park rather than build a new park elsewhere in the township. For the past several months, the township has been rethinking its plans for a new dog park in an attempt to find a suitable location to build without disturbing nearby residents.
New Jersey Diamond 10u softball team requests field time at Mt. Laurel Council meeting
Much of Mt. Laurel Council’s meeting last week was spent discussing public access to the township’s athletic fields and facilities. Resident Robert Dunn argued the township had improperly denied his request for six hours a week on a field for the New Jersey Diamond 10u softball team he coaches. As Mayor Dennis Riley would outline several times during the discussion, the township ordinance governing access to the township’s fields states the township only allows nonprofits to use fields and facilities.
Mt. Laurel Garden Club seeking high school students to apply for scholarship funds
The Mt. Laurel Garden Club seeks to award scholarship money in the amount of $1,000 to a student(s) that resides in Mt. Laurel and is graduating from high school. The review process will start April 1 and the club encourages qualified students to participate.
Lenape Regional High School District BOE approves drone policy
The Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education approved a policy on Feb. 15 to guide the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), popularly known as drones. District officials said the policy was keeping with the district’s commitment to provide students and staff with “cutting-edge” educational opportunities in a safe and secure environment.
Burlington County announces applications open for adoption of puppies from closed Puppy Barn
Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio has announced that the Burlington County Animal Shelter will be accepting applications from those interested in adopting the recently surrendered Puppy Barn puppies. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m.
Lenape Regional District sees slight decrease in recent Violence, Vandalism and HIB reports
From July 1 through Dec. 31, the Lenape Regional High School District saw a slight decrease in incidents of violence, vandalism, weapons, substance abuse and harassment, intimidation and bullying when compared to the same time period for the previous year. The LRHSD Board of Education reviewed the district’s latest statistics at its latest meeting, per state requirements.
