Catch up on news from the week with The Sun’s “Weekly Roundup” feature.
Catch up on the week that was with just some of The Sun’s stories in The Sun’s “Weekly Roundup.”
Installation of new vestibules underway as part of Mt. Laurel Schools’ security upgrades
The installation of new school vestibules in all eight of Mt. Laurel’s elementary and intermediate schools is underway. The Mt. Laurel Schools Board of Education approved the construction of vestibules at the main entrance of each school building earlier this year as part of the 2018–2019 budget, and district officials gave an update on the project at the BOE’s most recent meeting.
Three running unopposed for three seats in Mt. Laurel Schools Board of Education race
The Mt. Laurel Schools Board of Education has three open seats on the ballot for this November’s election, and according to documents posted by the Burlington County Clerk’s Office, just three residents have filed petitions to run for those seats. Incumbent board members Leigh Ann Erlanger and Melissa DeClementi are each listed as running, along with newcomer Anthony Ruttler.
Nearby Healthy Kids Running Series to once again promote healthy lifestyles for kids this fall
What started as a community outreach program in West Chester, Pa., in 2009 has grown to 140 sites in more than 25 states, including Marlton. It’s the Healthy Kids Running Series, and the next event in Marlton is scheduled to start Sept. 9 and run through Oct. 7 on the land behind Marlton Middle School.
Mt. Laurel residents invited to Southern Burlington County NAACP law enforcement roundtable
The Southern Burlington County (SBC) NAACP will host an “NAACP More Justice, More Peace II” law enforcement roundtable discussion on Thursday, Aug. 16. The event will bring police chiefs from towns within the SBC NAACP’s jurisdiction to address police relations and the black community, among other topics.
Burlington County to waive adoption fees at Burlington County Animal Shelter on Aug. 18
Burlington County Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs has announced that the Burlington County Animal Shelter will once again be participating in NBC 10 Philadelphia’s fourth annual “Clear the Shelter” drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. During the one day event, the county waives all adoption fees for every animal in the shelter waiting to find their forever home.
