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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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Nearly $3 Million in Donations for Moorestown Friends School Camden Scholars Program
- The school is using the donations to begin to endow the program.
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- 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
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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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