Elections/Water Issues/Tax Cuts: What Happened In Moorestown Politics In 2016?

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Paper Street Proposal Tabled; Special Meeting, Reorganization Dates Set In Moorestown

A controversial proposal was tabled during Monday night's council meeting.

Paper Street Causes Real Life Controversy In Moorestown

Council is considering a proposed ordinance to vacate a portion of Tiver Avenue, and some residents came out to protest Monday night.

Veterans Take Issue With Newly Erected Sign At Lenola Baseball Fields In Moorestown

The sign honors Walter T. Maahs. The American Legion argues that the sign should be moved and the fields should be named after a veteran.

Moorestown Patch Letter To The Editor: Adults Must Bridge The Political Divide For A Nation Of Divided Children

Some kids were scared and others were jubilant after Donald Trump was elected president. They were all heavily influenced by adults.

All The Votes Are In: Provisional Ballots Counted In Moorestown Elections

All the votes have been counted and posted on the Board of Elections website, but remain unofficial pending certification.

Erin Brockovich Opens Investigation Into Moorestown Water Issues

Lead investigator Bob Bowcock said the investigation became "very active" in the last few weeks, and expects it to last 6-8 weeks.

Moorestown Is 'Financially Healthy,' Moody's Credit Rating Service Says

Moody's says the township is doing well thanks to “strong financial management” and the economy and tax base are healthy overall.

Changes Made To The Way Moorestown Residents Can Water Their Lawn

Moorestown Council approved a new water conservation ordinance Monday night.

Township Officials Question NJDEP's 'Inconsistent' Treatment Of Moorestown

TCP, Chromium-6 and Gross Alpha were all discussed during Moorestown's council meeting Monday night.

Letter To The Editor: Is Lockheed Martin To Blame For TCE In Moorestown Drinking Water?

James Mullin writes about a report published in 2013 that he says links the defense company to some of Moorestown's water problems.

Moorestown Responds To Reports Of Chromium-6 In Water

Moorestown is 200 times below the federal standard, township officials said on Thursday.

Moorestown Reaches Deal With New Jersey American To Cap Water Spending, Save About $1 Million

Assemblyman Troy Singleton helped bring the deal to fruition, after hearing concerns from member of the community.

Moorestown Council Makes Final Decision On Dog Park

Council gave final consideration to install the dog park at Swede Run Fields during its meeting Monday night.

Moorestown Sets Aside $30,000 in Open Space Funding For Strawbridge Lake Clean Up

The contract with Princeton Hydro guarantees 90 percent spatterdock removal.

Moorestown Moving Forward With North Church Street Treatment, Passes Emergency Appropriations For $176,000

Water issues remain at the forefront in Moorestown.

NJDEP Approval Puts Moorestown On Path To Water Treatment

Council approved an ordinance putting money in place for the project at its last meeting.

Public Trust in Leadership Will Not Be An Issue: Moorestown Mayor

Phil Garwood responds to recent criticisms from fellow councilwoman Lisa Petriello.

Moorestown Councilwoman's Letter to the Editor: ACO Shows History of Mistakes, Violations and Failures

Moorestown Councilwoman Lisa Petriello sounds off on township's water issues.

Moorestown Council Accepts NJDEP Consent Order; Calls it 'Path Forward

Councilwoman Lisa Petriello said she hopes the public doesn't lose confidence in the township's leadership.

NJDEP Taking Action Against Moorestown For Water Violations

Council will discuss the enforcement actions during Friday's special meeting.

Moorestown Enters Into Energy Aggregation Program

The program is designed to help residents save money on their electric bills.

Replacements Named as Moorestown Announces Resignation of Utilities Superintendent

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

Moorestown Council Approves $23.9 Million Budget With Tax Cuts

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

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 Responds to Water Group's Call for Delay in Temporary Treatment

The debate over the water issue continued Monday night.

Assemblyman Herb Conaway Expresses Concern About Regulations During Moorestown Water Meeting

Conaway, who proposed legislation to regulate TCP 1,2,3 in 2014, attended the group's meeting Wednesday night.

NAACP Confronts Moorestown on Affordable Housing Issue

NAACP Southern Burlington County Chapter President Crystal Charley called it a moral obligation during Monday night's meeting.

Moorestown Provides Clarity on Letter Concerning Coliform in Water Supply

Township Manager Scott Carew explained why the letter was sent a year later, and NJDEP says the township won't be penalized.

Who Donated the Most to Republican Presidential Campaigns in Moorestown?

Who donated to the remaining Republican candidates?

Who Donated the Most to Democratic Presidential Campaigns in Moorestown?

Who donated to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders?

Moorestown Council Approves Library Demolition Change Order; Cost Increases By $180,000

Council unanimously approved the change order due to the need to eliminate an abnormally large amount of asbestos.

Well 7 to be Closed While Moorestown Enacts Temporary Water Solution

The township first announced the solution during the Feb. 10 special meeting.

Moorestown Provides Water Update at Town Hall Meeting

The township announced a temporary plan to eliminate TCP 1,2,3 and TCE from the drinking water.

Costs Keep Increasing in Moorestown Library Demolition Project

An unusual amount of asbestos has resulted in two change orders and an increase of 20 percent over the original contract.

Moorestown Council Names New Mayor During Reorganization Meeting

Victoria Napolitano resigned as mayor with a year left on her term. She was elected to the position of deputy mayor.