Fourth of July celebrations are also set to return.
The township passed its budget this week and also made it clear again the the SRO program stationing police in the K-8 district’s schools will be reduced next year. Catch up on the week that was with the The Sun’s Weekly Roundup feature.
Evesham Township Council adopts the 2017 municipal budget
Evesham Township Council adopted the 2017 municipal budget at a special council meeting this week. The budget is set to raise the municipal tax rate from 41.57 cents per every $100 of assessed property value to 43.03 cents per every $100 of assessed property value. For the average Evesham homeowner with a property valued at 269,900, the municipal tax rate increase equates to a rise of about $39.55 a year.
Evesham Township goes forward with scaled back school resource officer program
Evesham Township officials are moving forward with directions from council to use $250,000 from the Evesham Board of Education, and no funds from the township, to fund a reduced version of the school resource officer program for next school year. Council’s final adoption of the 2017 municipal budget this week was in line with previous comments from Mayor Randy Brown, who said council would only continue the program that stations police officers in the township’s elementary and middle schools based on how much money the BOE was willing to contribute.
Evesham Township’s Summer Concert Series returns on July 10
For those looking to enjoy summer music with the comfort of cool air conditioning, Evesham will hold its annual summer concert series on Monday nights at the Gibson House Community Center starting on July 10. All shows are free and begin at 7 p.m.
Fourth of July celebrations return to Marlton on Tuesday, July 4
On Tuesday, July 4, locals can enjoy plenty of Fourth of July fun. Whether it’s the 10th annual Marlton Mayor’s Cup 5K & and 1 Mile Fun, the annual Independence Day Kids Bike Parade, Evesham’s annual Fourth of July Parade or the township’s annual fireworks display at Cherokee High School, there’s plenty of ways to spend the day.
Evesham’s summer programs are once again open for registration
Evesham is bringing back a range of summer programs for kids, adults and seniors looking to keep themselves busy during the summer. Residents can view the township’s recreation catalogue at www.evesham-nj.org to learn more about signing up for art class, card game groups, crocheting meetings, karate and martial arts, swimming, tennis, yoga and more.