Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Thanks to generous individuals and businesses, Moorestown High School senior Emily Lubin has collected 317 ponytails in the last decade.
To the editor: As I near completion of my senior year at Moorestown High School, I wanted to thank and publicly acknowledge the support from the community, local businesses, the local press and the following individuals who have donated 317 ponytails since the inception of the Wigs for Kids Moorestown Challenge 10 years ago. (See the attached PDF for the full list of donors.) I started the initiative as a third-grader at Baker School hoping to get 50 ponytails donated. Ten years later, these generous and brave individuals have helped Wigs for Kids make a tremendous amount of wigs for young children suffering from illnesses and diseases and have given them the confidence to persevere. I will be leaving for college soon, where I will begin …
Friday, April 12, 2013
Councilwoman Victoria Napolitano, an autism ambassador for Moorestown, urges others to join her in supporting those touched by autism.
To the editor: April is Autism Awareness Month in New Jersey and across the country. It’s a time to bring attention to the millions of people who live every single day with autism and to move toward eliminating the stigma and misconceptions surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). There are many ways for individuals to get involved for Autism Awareness Month—and organizations, clubs, schools and service providers in our region do amazing work throughout our state to make this month successful in its mission. Here in Moorestown, many of our friends and neighbors live with autism and struggle for acceptance and awareness 24/7, as countless others do around the state and nation. Amazing residents in groups such as the Special Education …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Sound off on Moorestown issues with a letter to the editor.
Have something to say on a town issue? Want to thank your neighbors for something? Care to take a political stance? Write Moorestown Patch a letter to the editor. Moorestown Patch accepts letters to the editor on any issue important to our readers. While there are plenty of ways to share your viewpoint—in the comments or by starting a Patch blog, for example—a letter to the editor is an easy way to make your opinion heard. Type up your letter—try to keep it to fewer than 500 words—and send it off to moorestown@patch.com. Easy as pie. A few things to keep in mind: 1. Include your name, town and email address in case we need to verify your identity. Only your name and town will be published. 2. Put “Letter to the editor” in the subject line …
Monday, February 25, 2013
The county needs a new logo and Burlington County Freeholder Director Joe Donnelly wants local businesses to help put together the prize money.
To the editor: Bolstering our Burlington County business community has been and will continue to be a major focus of county government. This will be evident in the coming weeks, as we partner with business organizations countywide on a “buy local” campaign to encourage residents to spend their consumer dollars in their own downtown areas. That said, today I am seeking business partners to work with us on another initiative—one that will showcase Burlington County’s historic, environmental, and of course, economic resources. Specifically, we are looking for business sponsorships for our recently announced logo contest designed to challenge high school students to create a logo that best reflects Burlington County, and our slogan: “South …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Town council is striving to bring Lenola residents into the fold in a number of ways, council Republicans write in their latest letter to the editor.
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Wednesday, February 13
To the editor: On Monday night, the Republicans of Moorestown Town Council reaffirmed their commitment to the revitalization and inclusion of the Lenola section of town. At the meeting, Councilwoman Victoria Napolitano announced she will be leading the formation of a Lenola Advisory Commission. The commission, to be chaired by lifelong Lenola resident Jamie Boren, will gather together leaders from throughout the western portion of town to review, analyze, find solutions, and make recommendations to council on the issues and problems facing Lenola residents. “As a resident of Lenola, I’m proud to announce that we are taking this step forward for the citizens of western Moorestown,” Napolitano stated. “During the campaign last year, Phil …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Moorestown resident Stanley Ralph writes that hope and love are still possible in the wake of great tragedy.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
To the editor: It was my daughter’s birthday the other day. She and her sister are the love of our lives. Of course, there was a party at our house. The whole family was there, four generations. The house was overflowing with good wishes and cheer. Much needed in my case. The events of the last two months have given me much to be thankful for, much to ponder, much to reflect upon. The whole day came together with the big birthday cake, the chides about “how many candles there were,” then the wish, and the 3-year olds blew out the candles with the two smaller ones watching with great amazement—truly bookends of love for the children and grandchildren we adore. All of this happened with the backdrop of a world in turmoil, a political …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
As he approaches the end of his term, Mayor John Button looks back over how far the township's come the last four years and the "bright future" ahead.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
To the editor: As 2012 draws to a close and my term on town council reaches an end, I’d like to share a final township update with you that will summarize our journey over the past four years and let you know where we are as we approach 2013, with a bright future ahead of us. When my colleagues, Greg Gallo, Michael Testa and I took office, the economy was changing rapidly and we encountered a budget deficit approaching $4 million. Understanding there were going to be significant challenges attributable to the changing economy and previous operating decisions, we embarked on a quest to understand the issues at a root level, so we could make fact-based decisions that would best serve our residents. The initial challenge was to resolve the …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Newly elected Board Member Brandon Pugh vows to keep the community in the loop on what's going on in the school district with a monthly column on Moorestown Patch.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
To the editor: With the official election results less than a week old, I would like to convey my deepest appreciation for my election to the Moorestown Board of Education. I am honored to have been elected and I look forward to serving come January. In addition, I would like to thank everyone who supported me. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate both David Weinstein and Sheryl Sawin for being elected as well, and to all who were interested enough in the community and schools to run for office. I am looking forward to seeing the work accomplished by both the newly elected and existing board members, because the board will consist of well-rounded and experienced individuals. While seeking office, I outlined several goals I wished to …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
A resident asks for voters to support the Democratic council candidates and expresses her esteem for open space advocate, and candidate, Mark Hines.
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
To the editor: I have known Mark Hines and his family for many years. I have pictures of them, even when their children were very young, helping with STEM's Natural Area Care projects, as well as with our special events. Many people don't know Mark has been contributing his time and energy to the well-being of Moorestown in many ways. He has served on the library board and is currently on the board of the Moorestown Improvement Association. I have observed him at town council meetings advocating for transparency in our local government for years. When the current council attempted to use the Open Space Trust Fund for an athletic project, he, with an immense amount of perseverance and effort, initiated MSOS (Moorestown Save Open Space). He …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Sitting Republican councilmembers Stacey Jordan and Chris Chiacchio throw their support behind GOP candidates Phil Garwood, Victoria Napolitano and Pete Palko.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
To the editor: When we were both campaigning in 2010, we ran on a promise of keeping taxes as low as possible, maintaining the quality of our town’s services and moving forward with solving the town hall debacle. Since then, we have worked diligently to ensure these promises would become a reality. Along with our council colleagues, we have worked toward a fiscally responsible budget, and this year, council was able to put forward a budget that had a zero increase in the municipal tax levy. We have worked to move forward with improvements to our town’s many athletic facilities and theChurch Street Recreation Center, while at the same time defending the integrity and purpose of our town’s Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic …
Patricia O'Brien
5:33 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Dear Emily, I will never forget the day I met you! I was the lucky reporter who got to interview the third grade girl with an amazing dream. I have watched with pride over the years as you have kept the dream alive and am SO proud of you :) You are a shining example of what one person--even a little girl--can do to help the world. I wish you all the best as you head to college in the fall; I know… more ›