Budget/Utility Superintendent Resigns/New Superintendent of Schools: Moorestown Patch May 2016 in Review

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Moorestown Council Cancels June 6 Meeting

Any matters that were previously scheduled or noticed for this meeting will be taken up at the next scheduled council meeting on June 20.

Moorestown High School Baseball Team Manages Upset, Ultimately Falls in Playoffs

The 14th-seeded Quakers upset the No. 3 seed in the first round earlier this week.

Moorestown High School Athlete Earns $1,000 College Scholarship

Jessie Britton earned the scholarship from the NJSIAA during a recent luncheon.

Moorestown Council Considering Tax Rebate for Shopping Local

Deputy Mayor Victoria Napolitano introduced the idea during Monday night's workshop portion of the town council meeting.

Moorestown Friends School Students Inducted Into National Honor Society

Students were inducted into the Chinese, French and Spanish honor societies.

Moorestown Council Approves $23.9 Million Budget With Tax Cuts

Council approved the budget during Monday night's meeting at town hall.

Replacements Named as Moorestown Announces Resignation of Utilities Superintendent

Bill Butler was also running Public Works at the time of his resignation.

Moorestown Council Makes Final Decision on Hockey Rink, Municipal Parking Lot

Both measures were up for a final vote Monday night.

Moorestown Patch Letter to the Editor: Council Candidate Defends Town on Transparency Issues

Mike Locatell responds to Kati Angelini's questioning of the township's transparency issues.

Taking the Stress Out of Studying for Final Exams in Moorestown

Best in Class Moorestown provides tips in its monthly column.

Budget Presentation, New Superintendent Highlight the Month in Moorestown Education

Board President Brandon Hugh recounts the events of the May 2 meeting.

Moorestown High School Baseball Team Makes Playoffs

• The Quakers are the No. 14 seed in Central Jersey Group 3.

Moorestown Auto Body and Car Care Earns MBA Spotlight Award

• Moorestown Business Association Recognizes Local Business for Contributions to the Community.

Moorestown Patch Letter to the Editor: Council Candidate Calls for Transparency

• Kati Angelini finds the lack of transparency from the township "truly concerning."

Moorestown Friends Baseball Team Advances to Third Straight Conference Final

• Moorestown Friends defeated Friends Central to advance on Tuesday.

Moorestown High School Softball Team Qualifies for State Tournament

• The Quakers are the No. 12 seed in Central Jersey Group 3.

Congressman Honors Moorestown Student Who Was Accepted to all Four Service Academies

• Madeleine Morlino will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Mandatory Water Restrictions Now in Effect in Moorestown

• The annual restrictions went into effect on Monday.

2 Men Indicted in String of 7-11 Robberies, Including in Moorestown

• Charles Walls and Anthony Ervin were also indicted on a charge of attempted murder.

New Moorestown Superintendent Visits Rotary Breakfast Club

• Scott McCartney becomes superintendent effective July 1.

Obituary: Marianne Golden Meehan

• Marianne Golden Meehan, of The Evergreens, Moorestown,NJ, passed away on May 11, 2016, at the age of 84.

Moorestown Library Seeks Volunteer Listeners for Summer Reading Program

• Three training sessions take place in May.

Moorestown Receives State Clean Community Grant

• The grant will help the township conduct litter cleanup efforts.

Police Investigate Cafe Burglary at Moorestown Mall

• The burglary took place early Thursday morning.

Moorestown Tops South Jersey Magazine's List of Top Towns

• Moorestown was No. 1 in the large towns rankings.

Moorestown Takes First Step Toward Parking Lot, Hockey Rink Improvements

• Council approved a pair of proposed ordinances on introduction Monday night. Slade Construction has submitted the low bid for each project.

$1.5 Million of Moorestown Land Ready to Become a Home

• The land is at 783 Allison Court.

Home Burglary Reported on Mindy Drive in Moorestown: Police

• The rear sliding glass door was smashed. It's unknown what was taken.

Moorestown Theater Company to Perform "Mary Poppins Jr." Pilot

• The show opens Thursday night, with executives from Disney Theatrics in attendance.

Milling and Paving in Moorestown as Part of County Road Overlay Program

• When and where will work take place?

Best Mother's Day Spots in Moorestown

• We asked Patch readers where they’ll celebrate with their moms this weekend. Here’s a list of popular places near you.

Arbor Day Celebration 2016 in Moorestown

• This year’s Arbor Day Celebration was held at William Allen Middle School.

Moorestown Exploring Possible Temporary Treatment for Radiological Elements in Water

• Council gave approval to move forward with the exploration of possible treatments at its April 25 meeting.

Moorestown Residents Concerned About New Superintendent Hire

• Members of the community aren't concerned about Scott McCartney's qualifications, but they'd rather see someone in the district get the job.

Obituary: Joanne Haines

• Joanne Haines passed away on May 1 at the age of 63.

Moorestown School District Names New Superintendent

• Dr. Scott P. McCartney will become the new superintendent effective July 1.

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Moorestown to Host Open House on May 10

• Prospective families are invited to tour the school and meet the principal and teachers.

Moorestown Home Burglarized After Rear Door is Smashed: Police

• An unknown amount of jewelry was stolen on Saturday night.