Catch up on the week that was in Moorestown in the Weekly Roundup.
Moorestown Town Council takes first step toward new turf field
The proposal to replace the synthetic turf for the middle field at Wesley Bishop Park has been a topic of conversation among Moorestown Town Council for months. Yet, at its meeting on Feb. 6, council passed the bond ordinance by a 5–0 vote, allowing for construction of the replacement field to begin.
Moorestown Fire Elections
On Saturday, Feb. 18, Fire District №1 and Fire District №2 will hold their fire elections. Voting will take place from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. at two locations.
The Evergreens dedicates new Boston Grand Piano with Special Concert
The Evergreens, a continuing care retirement community in Moorestown, recently unveiled a new addition to the community — a beautiful Steinway & Sons Boston grand piano.
Elementary students trade in their pencils for brushes
Supporting art education for more than 150,000 children in New Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware-area schools, Art Goes To School is a program designed to introduce children to an array of painters and paintings. Originally introduced to Moorestown by parent and artist, Saraan Foster, in 1978, AGTS has thrived over these years, according to Richelle Rabenou, district co-chair of the program.
MBA presents Spotlight Award to Math Accelerator
The Moorestown Business Association (MBA) launched its Spotlight Program in 2015 as a means to highlight established local businesses that have had a positive impact on the community. The MBA is broadening the program in 2017 by also applauding new businesses that enhance Moorestown, beginning with Math Accelerator, an innovative math enrichment center that makes learning fun for its students.
New K9 begins “paw-trol” in Moorestown
The Moorestown Police Department recently acquired the “pawfect” addition to its staff. After months of searching for an additional police K9, Chico, a 3-year-old Czech/Malinois mix, was officially given the job on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Local Charity Partners with Moorestown Rotary to Power Up The Gambia
Moorestown resident Dee Bertino decided to reach out to her local rotary club to see if they would be interested in sponsoring one solar suitcase. At the time, she had no idea how important their role would be.
Moorestown dentists work together to “Give Kids a Smile”
While the dentist office isn’t typically a favorite destination among children, the office of Susan Armstrong, DDS, located at 4 N. Main St., opened its doors to local Moorestown children on Friday, Feb. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, as part of the Give Kids a Smile initiative.
Spots open for Burlington County Sheriff’s ‘Police and Teens Together’ program
Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield has announced that there are openings still available for youth ages 12 to 17 in the “Police and Teens Together” program.
Burlington County Clerk’s Office moves to new location
Burlington County Clerk Tim Tyler has announced that beginning Feb. 6, the Burlington County Clerk’s Office, formerly housed at the Burlington County Complex, located at 49 Rancocas Road in Mt. Holly, will be permanently relocated directly across the street at 50 Rancocas Road on the third floor.
