Moorestown Planning Board To Discuss Reopening At Special Meeting

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Moorestown Planning Board will hold a special meeting Thursday night as the township works to help local businesses reopen.

The planning board will review the council’s recommendations concerning changes to the business park when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday night. No recommendation has been made yet, but council will meet Wednesday nightto discuss options for helping restaurants in the township reopen for outdoor dining.

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Options Moorestown is considering include:

• Closing Main Street to vehicular traffic, something Police Chief Lee Lieber called the "least viable option," according to Wilson;
• The use of moving islands that can slide into two parking spaces, expanding sidewalk space up to 8 feet;
• Using the Community House lawn for seating, although it will likely use the space for its own food services;
• Eliminating parking in front of restaurants, although traffic would still remain a factor; and
• Allowing restaurants to negotiate with neighboring businesses to use some of their parking area for tables when possible.

Read more here: Moorestown Explores Options For Outdoor Dining Return

Members of the public can participate in the special meeting via teleconference just the same as if at an in-person meeting. The Chairman will open the floor for public participation in accordance with normal protocol.

To join the meeting, dial 856-914-3095, state your name, then hit the pound sign (#) after saying your name and you will be joined with everyone.

Telephonic capacity is 20 members total, including the board. Anyone who can’t get connected to the teleconference should email azappasodi@moorestown.nj.us immediately for assistance.

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