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Monday, February 11, 2013

Under the Radar

School Resource Officer Controversy, Tax Reassessment Fight: Only in Moorestown

Our columnist gives her take on a busy week in Moorestown news, from the SRO issue to a reassessment battle over the town's (and the state's) largest home.

Even though I love my job at the library, I am always happy when Friday comes and goes, leaving me with several days of less structure and more junk food. And how delightful to wake up on Saturday morning to a blanket of snow! Who doesn’t love a good "snow event"? I was almost envious, texting with my younger son who is hiding out in his dorm room in Boston. Two feet of snow is an invitation to partake in Hot Pockets and sloth—two of his favorite things! After spending three years in Southern California, we moved back to New Jersey in 1994, specifically to East Oak Avenue, where we rented a home recently vacated by Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams. We had missed the ice storms that plagued Moorestown for several winters, but were there for the …

Carla McIlmail

8:44 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013

Marsia, I signed the on-line petition and then went to work. Does that upset anyone? I wanted the officer to stay because he knows the kids... Groups... Clicks.... And trouble spots. I am comfortable with his experience and knowledge. Since the police department gave us no true reason for replacement, I want an officer who "knows his beat" and my kid. As far as the Hill go... I should be so lucky…   more ›

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Judge Rules Vernon Hill Mansion Worth $34M

A New Jersey Tax Court judge ruled that the former Commerce Bank CEO's opulent Moorestown home is not overvalued.

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