The meeting will take place on March 14 at the Community House.
Mark your calendars for a fun and informative evening in town on March 14th. The public (of all ages) is welcome and invited to attend the Moorestown Improvement Association’s annual meeting to learn about one of the town’s most treasured gems. The program, “Strawbridge Lake: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” will focus on the 70-acre park and recreational area, which is a favorite destination of community residents for walking, jogging, picnicking, canoeing, fishing or just communing with nature.
George and Amy Gravenstine, from the Strawbridge Lake Beautification Committee, will provide an update on the lake’s current situation and recent efforts by the township and local volunteers to improve it. In addition, they will discuss challenges facing Moorestown in order to preserve one of its most unique areas for future generations.
The program will also include a short presentation (with historical photos) about Strawbridge Lake’s storied past, given by Kimberly Bunn and Lynn Schill, co-authors of the book “Images of America: Moorestown.” Those in attendance will learn how the lake was initially created as a New Deal project during the 1930s, using federal funds to employ laborers and acquire adjacent parcels of land.
The evening’s program will take place at the Moorestown Community House (in the renovated Library Room) on Thursday, March 14 beginning at 7 p.m. Free refreshments will be provided, and everyone is welcome! Reservations are not required.
Founded in 1904, the Moorestown Improvement Association (MIA) is Moorestown’s oldest civic organization and is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life within the township. MIA members strive to advance the common good through personal commitment, active participation, and financial support. Activities focus on historic preservation, heritage appreciation, perpetuation of the tree-planting tradition, and environmental concerns.
