Top stories published by The Moorestown Sun in December of 2009

After vote, park now part of plan

By AUBRIE GEORGE | The Moorestown Sun

Council made the decision to include a portion of Wesley Bishop Park in its affordable housing plan during a special meeting in November, but the decision solicited some concern from residents during last week’s Council meeting…

Raising the bar

By AUBRIE GEORGE | The Moorestown Sun

Moorestown resident Scott Cooper is a father of two and an active member of the community, who hopes his position as 2010 chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association will help bridge the gap on regional issues and benefit local residents.

At age 44, Cooper…

Route 73 construction could affect residents

By AUBRIE GEORGE | The Moorestown Sun

The state Department of Transportation has plans to begin a road construction project at Route 73 and Fox Meadow Drive that could potentially affect commuters, residents and business owners in Moorestown…

Events for Wednesday 12/9 to Wednesday, 12/16

Wednesday, December 9

For All

Open Space Advisory meeting: North Church St. Rec Center. 7:30 p.m.

Music Together: Moorestown School of Music, 301 Union St. 10:30 a.m. To reserve a place in the demo class, call 235–7565 or e-mail info@msmnj.org…

Camden Mighty Kids, 4-H Coat Drive

The Camden Mighty Kids of the Camden County branch of the 4-H Club are conducting a blanket and coat drive, asking for gently used or new items in this category. The blankets and coats will be distributed every Saturday between now and Dec. 26, to the homeless who live…

Iron Cupcake Challenge

The next Iron Cupcake Challenge will once again bring the area’s top cupcake and baking enthusiasts together to compete for the chance to win a cash prize of $100 and bragging rights as the Top Cupcake Baking Champ.

Free events for kids such as movies & refreshments, balloon bust and…

Events for Wednesday, 12/2 to Wednesday, 12/9

Wednesday, December 2

For All

Environmental Advisory Committee meeting: Moorestown Library meeting room. 7 p.m.

Music Together: Moorestown School of Music, 301 Union St. 9:30 a.m. To reserve a place in the demo class, call 235–7565 or e-mail…

The Tender seeks volunteers

The Tender, Inc., an organization serving seniors in Burlington County, needs more volunteers 18 or older to drive frail elderly people to medical or other appointments and take them shopping and to work directly with clients in the day center, helping with games, crafts and…

Deck the Paws

Elauwit Media’s Deck the Paws and Help a Collie drive to aid animal shelters and rescue groups has kicked off. We need your help to make this year as successful as the past four.

Below is a list of drop spots. These are businesses that have agreed to collect your donated items until we can pick them…

Violence down in district

By AUBRIE GEORGE | The Moorestown Sun

Moorestown Township Public Schools saw a significant decrease in violent incidents during the 2007–08 school year, according to the state Department of Education’s annual report on school violence and vandalism.

There were a total of 18 total…