Catch up on what happened this week in Medford.
Barry the Baron debuts as new costumed mascot for Rowan College at Burlington County
“Who is Barry?”
That question was at the center of an advertising crusade spread throughout Rowan College at Burlington County’s campus in Mt. Laurel and social media channels for the past several weeks.
Barry is none other than “Barry the Baron” — the costumed personification of the school’s longtime mascot of The Baron.
Complete with his own personalized introduction from a town crier, Barry the Baron debuted clad in a full set of shining, silver armor, with a bright red cape in tow.
The full story can be found here.
What’s coming to Medford this holiday season?
As the holiday season is fast approaching, there are plenty of activities to get Medford residents in the spirit. Gather friends and family to take part in annual traditions, such as the Dickens Festival, or give back to the community by donating to Toys for Tots. No matter how residents choose to get involved this season, there is a wealth of holiday cheer to go around.
Check out the list of events here.
Council discussed World War II and Korean War monument designs
The discussion regarding the World War II and Korean War monuments continued at this week’s Medford Council meeting.
Previously, the council was provided with photos and dimensions for World War II and Korean War monuments to be placed in Freedom Park, to which the council agreed the new designs differed too extensively from monuments already in place.
After this discussion, Mayor Chuck Watson said he went to the committee to explain the council unanimously decided the monuments should look like those already at the memorial; however, when Watson received the upgraded designs, he said the shapes were similar to those in place but there was still too much color.
The full story can be found here.
