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Water/Public Records Lawsuit/NAACP: Moorestown Patch March 2016 in Review

A look back at the month that was in Moorestown.

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Find out what's happening in Moorestownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • A look at upcoming events at the Moorestown Library.

Share Your Recipes, Moorestown: Sauce!

  • The next installment of Lunchtime at the Library is set for April 14, 1 p.m.

Moorestown School Budget Featuring 2.93 Percent Increase Meets Initial Approval; Student Honored

Find out what's happening in Moorestownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • The public hearing is May 2, Brandon Pugh writes in his monthly column.

What Was Moorestown's Average Home Sale Price in 2015?

  • Moorestown had the highest average cost for a home in Burlington County last year.

Are You Mulching the Right Way, Moorestown?

  • Correct mulching and the benefits of mulching.

Burlington County Sheriff Discusses Project Lifesaver in Moorestown

  • The Rotary Breakfast Club made a $600 donation to the effort.

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 Council News in Brief: What Was Approved Monday Night?

  • What ordinances and resolutions were approved by Moorestown Council during Monday's meeting?

SJ Musician to Talk of Victor's Moorestown Ties

  • Join the Historical Society of Moorestown on April 7 for Graham Alexander's Presentation about the Victor label's Moorestown connection.

The Evergreens Hosts 2016 Roaring Twenties Community Party in Moorestown

  • Roaring Twenties Community Party Hosted by The Evergreens

Best in Class Moorestown Offers Tips for Taking SATs

  • Best in Class Moorestown discusses the SATs in its monthly column.

Moorestown Friends School Prepares Bowls for Empty Bowl Dinner

  • The dinner is April 3 at the Moorestown Friends Meetinghouse.

Moorestown Police Investigating Pair of Attempted Burglaries

  • The attempted burglaries took place Thursday night.

Reduced prices on Moorestown homes.

  • The Sam Lepore Group has formed a list of ALL the homes that have reduced the price

5,000 Easter Egg Hunt in Moorestown March 26

  • The huge hunt includes a search for the Golden Egg.

Crime Down in Moorestown in Early 2016

  • Year-over-year stats show some changes in newly released report.

Elections 2016: Moorestown Republicans Announce Candidates for Council Elections

  • The primary elections are June 7, and the general elections are Nov. 8.

Registration Under Way for 40th Annual Moorestown Day

  • Moorestown Day takes place June 4.

Easter Egg Hunt at Jeff Young Field in Moorestown March 26

  • Over 500 children are expected to participate.

Moorestown Police Investigate Home Burglary

  • Silver service, jewelry and silver coins of an undetermined value were stolen.

Obituary: Teresa Fox

  • Teresa Fox (nee Magee), of Mount Laurel, NJ, died on March 14, 2016.

Moorestown Theater Company Holding Auditions for Mary Poppins Pilot Production

  • Auditions are Monday and Tuesday; performances are in May.

Moorestown High School Students Nab Top Spots in RCBC Startup Business Plan Competition

  • Groups from Moorestown High School took first and second place in the high school division at the competition.

78-Year-Old Man Charged With Attempted Murder Was Married to Wife for 40 Years: Police

  • Evesham Township Police revealed some additional details on the incident Thursday morning.

Moorestown Theater Company Brings Peter Pan Jr. to Life This Weekend

  • There will be four performances at the William Allen Middle School.

Renowned Architect Designed Moorestown Home

  • The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom custom built blue chip home stands on 8,800 square feet of land.

Moorestown Friends School Senior Wins Scholarship in Healthy Living Competition

  • Jahdiel Brown won for her 'Chop To It!' social media campaign.

Moorestown Ethics Board to Approve Minutes That Are Focal Point of Open Records Lawsuit

  • John Paff has filed a lawsuit claiming the township has violated the Open Public Records Act by not approving minutes from 2012.

Moorestown High School Students Among Finalists in RCBC Startup Business Plan Competition

  • The finals are Tuesday night at the college's Mount Laurel campus

Free Seminar on Social Security Changes at Moorestown Library

  • The seminar takes place this week.

Obituary: Catherine Denton

  • The former Moorestown resident died on March at the age of 90.

Public Records Activist Files Lawsuit Over Moorestown Minutes

  • John Paff's lawsuit centers around Ethical Standards Board's minutes from Oct. 19, 2012.

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.

Man Charged in Moorestown Car Break-In, Theft: Police

  • A Woodlynne man was arrested on March 1 and charged in connection with a Jan. 12 theft in Moorestown, among other incidents.

Does Moorestown Have Too Many Red Lights?

  • Patch asked our Facebook readers if there are too many (or too few) red lights in Moorestown. Find out what your neighbors told us.

Phishing Scheme is Targeting Moorestown Businesses: Police

  • The perpetrators are using a sophisticated "Spear Phishing" scheme to target local businesses.

A Night of Trivia: A fundraiser for Moorestown-Based Community Treatment Solutions

  • Moorestown-based Community Treatment Solutions is holding its first Night of Trivia Fundraiser on Friday, April 29!

Moorestown High School Basketball Teams Advance in Playoffs

  • The boys and girls teams each advanced Monday night.

Moorestown Varsity Debate Team Wins Second Straight South Jersey Title

  • The teams of Laura Sussman and Kyle Loveland, and Julia Graham and Bavish Gummadi led the Quakers to victory.

Buckle Up for the Worst Potholes in Moorestown

  • We asked Patch readers which streets have the most bumps, divots and craters in their area.

How Did Moorestown High School's Wrestlers Fare at the Region 7 Tournament?

  • The tournament took place this week at Holy Cross.

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