Former Moorestown Mayors Weigh In On Little Woods Renaming

MOORESTOWN, NJ - All former Moorestown mayors who are not part of the current administration have signed onto a letter voicing support to rename the Little Woods trail as Barbara Rich’s Little Woods.

The letter was submitted by former Mayor Stacey Jordan after council tabled a proposal calling for the name change at its last meeting. Read more here: Little Woods Renaming Put On Hold Amid Debate In Moorestown

Read the letter below:

Town Council:

As former Mayors of Moorestown, we are writing to express our support to rename Little Woods on the Rancocas as "Barbara Rich's Little Woods" after open space trailblazer and former Citizen of the year Barbara Rich.

Mrs. Rich's tireless advocacy for Moorestown's natural treasures have been quiet but effective for almost 50 years. Thanks to her, a number of open space parcels have been preserved - including Little Woods, which otherwise may have become a wastewater treatment site.

While Mrs. Rich has never been one to seek the spotlight, her efforts deserve to be honored and acknowledged by the people of this wonderful community.

We formally ask that you join with the many organizations and individuals who support this motion, including Save the Environment of Moorestown and the Open Space Advisory Committee, by voting "yes" on Ordinance 2-2019.

Thank you for your consideration and your service to Moorestown.

All the best,

Hon. Stacey F. Jordan, Mayor (2013, 2018)

Hon. Manuel Delgado, Mayor (2017)

Hon. Phil Garwood, Mayor (2016)

Hon. Chris Chiacchio, Mayor (2014)

Hon. John Button, Mayor (2011-2012)

Hon. Dan Roccato, Mayor (2009-2010)

Hon. Howard Miller, Mayor (1997-2002)

Hon. Francis L. Bodine, Mayor (1981-1987)

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