Catch up on the biggest stories in Moorestown this week.
Democrats scored a win in Tuesday’s election, and the school district is seeking the community’s feedback. Catch up on everything from the past week in the Weekly Roundup.
Moorestown council candidates reflect on election results
Moorestown Township will have two newcomers on council in 2019. Democrats Nicole Gillespie and Brian Donnelly earned the most votes in last Tuesday’s election. According to the Burlington County Board of Elections, Gillespie earned the most votes with 4,652, while Donnelly earned 4,542 votes. Incumbent and Deputy Mayor Manuel Delgado came in third with 3,885 votes, while newcomer Jamie Boren came in fourth earning 3,819 votes. Delgado and Boren are both Republicans.
Annual Candlelight Night Builds Community By Kicking off Holiday Spirit
Contrasting the sound of rain hitting umbrellas on Main Street Friday evening, Nov. 2, was the sound of laughing children, music from local businesses and horses’ hooves hitting the pavement as the Moorestown Business Association hosted its annual Candlelight Night. The event is meant to kick off the holiday season while featuring the businesses on Main Street, said event chair George Softly of the Mosquito Squad.
Moorestown school district to give stakeholders a chance to create ‘Moorestown history’
Moorestown Township Public Schools is in the process of crafting its next strategic plan that will lay the groundwork for the district’s next three to five years. But before they begin charting the district’s trajectory, the district is giving parents, students, staff and administrators a say in the process.
The district is circulating a survey soliciting feedback from stakeholders. This school year marks the end of the district’s three-year strategic plan. The goal is to get valuable community insight as it sets a direction for the future.
