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Moorestown public meetings in 2025

64 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

HPC to vote on design guidelines, review Main St. apartment addition

The Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission will consider adopting design guidelines and review a proposal for 20 residential units above a commercial building at 121 W. Main St. The propane tank application for Speed Gas was adjourned to January 22, 2026.

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111 West 2nd Street Moorestown, NJ 08057, Moorestown Township
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Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Zoning board to hear two variance requests including outdoor sauna

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review two variance requests and adopt resolutions. The board will also review minutes from the November 18 meeting and conduct a roll call and swearing in of professionals.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council to vote on cannabis licenses, police MOAs, and fee changes

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on December 15, 2025, with public hearings on a minor diversion of Strawbridge Lake Park for the NJDOT Route 38 resurfacing project and on adjustments to connection fee rate schedules. The council will also consider four ordinances on second reading, including stop/yield intersection changes, opting into the Garden State C-PACE program, sign regulations in the Town Center, and water/sewer rate revisions. The consent agenda includes a $425,085.09 contribution to Moorestown Family Apartments, a $138,409.01 janitorial contract extension, and a $62,950 tree removal contract.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts water/sewer rate increase and connection fee hikes

The Moorestown Township Council unanimously adopted ordinances raising water and sewer rates (Ordinance 26-2025) and increasing water and sewer connection fees (Resolution 267-2025). The council also approved several other ordinances, including opting into the C-PACE program, and a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including a police union agreement and a cannabis license.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 19:00

General

Historic Preservation Commission discusses new design guidelines outreach

The Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting to outline its new Historic Preservation Design Guidelines and gather public feedback. The session includes procedural items and a community outreach segment on how the guidelines will assist businesses and homeowners.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to review minor subdivision and sign ordinance amendment

The Moorestown Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a minor subdivision application and review a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding signs in the Town Center. The board may also adopt a resolution on the ordinance's consistency with the Master Plan. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 18:00

Town Council

Town Council holds annual boards and committees dinner meeting

The Moorestown Town Council will hold its regularly scheduled annual boards and committees dinner meeting. No formal action will be taken at this event. The meeting includes announcements, a flag salute, invocation, and comments from committee chairs and council members.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission cancels Nov. 20 meeting

The Moorestown Township Historic Preservation Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall Council Chambers. The notice was issued November 17, 2025 by Damian Gil, Director of Community Development. No agenda items are listed because the meeting will not take place.

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111 West 2nd Street Moorestown, NJ 08057, Moorestown Township
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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Moorestown Zoning Board to hear fence variances and extension request

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two bulk variance requests for fences and one extension of a prior approval. The board will also adopt resolutions for the fence variances and approve meeting minutes. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Zoning board approves fence variances and extension

The Moorestown Zoning Board approved two fence height variances, a prior meeting's minutes, and a second extension for a home addition project. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Town Council to hold hybrid meeting on November 17, 2025

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on November 17, 2025, with both in-person and virtual attendance options. The meeting includes a mix of procedural items, discussions on water infrastructure and emergency management, and votes on several ordinances and resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Council tables e-bike ordinance, advances Main Street watermain plan

The Moorestown Township Council voted unanimously to table the e-bike ordinance (27-2025) and to adopt the consent agenda, which included reappointing the emergency management coordinator and approving several routine resolutions. Council also introduced four ordinances on first reading, including one to revise water and sewer rates, with public hearings set for December 15. The Main Street watermain replacement Phase 3 plan was discussed, with an estimated $12 million budget and a 12-week timeline, and a public engagement session is planned for December.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider $1.92M bond for Kings Highway/West Main Street road restoration

The Moorestown Township Council is holding a hybrid meeting with several discussion items and formal actions. Key items include a second reading of a $1.92 million bond ordinance for road restoration on Kings Highway and West Main Street, a continued $377,000 bond for property acquisition at 730 Marne Highway, and a consent agenda with contracts for watermain replacement and other purchases. The council will also discuss proposed e-bike regulations, a C-PACE financing ordinance, and utility fee adjustments.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to review $1.92M bond for Kings Highway/West Main Street road restoration

The Moorestown Planning Board will consider a $1,920,000 bond ordinance for the Kings Highway/West Main Street road restoration, and may adopt a resolution recommending it to Township Council. The board will also vote on resolutions for a lot consolidation and minor subdivision at 403 S Lenola Road, and revisions to redevelopment area determinations for properties on West Camden Avenue. Minutes from June, July, and August meetings are scheduled for approval.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves $1.92M bond for Kings Highway/West Main Street road restoration

The Moorestown Planning Board approved a bond ordinance for $1.92 million to fund road restoration on Kings Highway/West Main Street, finding it consistent with the Master Plan. The board also unanimously approved several resolutions, including a lot consolidation and minor subdivision with bulk variances, and revisions to redevelopment investigation resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear three bulk-variance requests for new fences and home construction

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will convene at Town Hall to review three bulk-variance requests. Two involve fence-height variances for front-yard areas, and one covers front- and side-yard setbacks for a new single-family home. The board will also adopt minutes and resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Zoning board approves three fence and setback variances

The Moorestown Zoning Board approved three variance requests: a bulk variance for a new home at 301 S Lenola Rd, a 4-foot front-yard fence at 407 Kings Highway, and an 8-foot fence at 340 W 3rd Street. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider $1.92M bond for Kings Highway/West Main Street road restoration

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on October 20, 2025, with several items for discussion and official action. Key items include a proposed $1.92 million bond ordinance for road restoration on Kings Highway and West Main Street, a $377,000 bond for property acquisition at 730 Marne Highway, and a presentation on PILOT agreements. The council will also discuss e-bike regulations, a combined environmental stewardship committee, and an RFP for liquor licenses.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to weigh design guidelines, signage, gas station changes

The Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider recommendations on Historic Preservation Design Guidelines, two signage applications, and a propane refueling station proposal. The propane station item has been carried to the next meeting on November 20, 2025. The commission will also adopt resolutions and approve minutes from previous meetings.

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111 West 2nd Street Moorestown, NJ 08057, Moorestown Township
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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to vote on police vehicle purchases and housing plan spending

The Moorestown Township Council is holding a hybrid meeting with official action items, including resolutions to spend from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for housing plan services, purchase five police vehicles, accept a grant for hockey rink improvements, and refund property taxes for a disabled veteran. The agenda also includes discussion items and a consent agenda.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Moorestown Planning Board October 2 meeting cancelled

The Moorestown Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at that time.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider $2.53M bond for Chester Avenue water main replacement

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on September 29, 2025, with official action on ordinances, resolutions, and consent agenda items. Key items include a $2.53 million bond ordinance for the Chester Avenue water main replacement, a $377,000 bond for property acquisition at 730 Marne Highway, and amendments to construction fees and traffic regulations. The council will also discuss amending Chapter 160-8 regarding replacement trees.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission cancels Sept. 18 meeting

The Moorestown Township Historic Preservation Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall Council Chambers. No business will be conducted at that time.

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111 West 2nd Street Moorestown, NJ 08057, Moorestown Township
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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Moorestown Zoning Board to hear four variance requests on Sept 16

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at Town Hall to review four bulk-variance requests for residential properties. The board will also adopt minutes from the August 21 meeting and conduct routine procedural business. No new ordinances or contracts are listed.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves new 9-bedroom home on S Lenola Rd

The Moorestown Zoning Board approved a bulk variance for a new single-family home at 301 S Lenola Rd, allowing front and side yard setbacks for a 9-bedroom, 2-story house. The board also unanimously approved three other resolutions, including a 3-bay garage, a site plan waiver, and a swimming pool/sunroom variance. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Town Council to vote on police vehicle purchases and water main replacement funding

The Moorestown Township Council will meet on September 8, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including a bond ordinance for police vehicles and equipment totaling $343,500, and another for Chester Avenue water main replacement costing $2,530,000. The meeting will also address zoning amendments, property tax refunds for disabled veterans, and contract awards.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Moorestown Planning Board to review land applications and zoning changes.

The Moorestown Planning Board will meet to consider meeting minutes, adopt resolutions, and review new business. The agenda includes a lot consolidation and minor subdivision at 403 S Lenola Road, public hearings regarding redevelopment designations for properties on West Camden Avenue, and two zoning ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves lot consolidation, redevelopment areas, zoning changes

The Moorestown Planning Board approved a lot consolidation and minor subdivision with bulk variances for 403 S Lenola Road, recommended two properties as areas in need of redevelopment (one condemnation, one non-condemnation), and approved two zoning ordinance amendments. All votes were unanimous.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider zoning changes, $343,500 police vehicle bond

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on August 25, 2025, to discuss and potentially take official action on several items. Key items include a review of a request for a portion of PILOT funds from the Moorestown Township Public Schools, first-reading ordinances on zoning changes for specialty retail with alcohol sales and agricultural uses, and a bond ordinance for police vehicles. The consent agenda includes contracts, tax refunds, and budget amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces three ordinances, including alcohol sales and $343,500 police bond

The Moorestown Township Council introduced three ordinances on first reading: one to establish specialty retail with alcohol sales as a conditional use (revised to remove consumption licenses), one to amend agricultural use regulations in the BP-1 zone, and a bond ordinance appropriating $343,500 for police vehicles and equipment. The council also adopted a consent agenda including 11 resolutions, such as a $221,190 contract for SCADA server upgrades and a $159,573.72 contract for Dell servers. A request from the school board for 90% of PILOT funds was discussed but not approved; council agreed to continue discussions after the September 16 referendum.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission meets August 21 with procedural items and guidelines discussion

The Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting on August 21, 2025, at Moorestown Town Hall. The agenda consists of procedural items such as opening statements, roll call, and adoption of resolutions, including a tabled electronic guidelines resolution from July. The meeting also includes discussion of historic preservation guidelines and forms, with a focus on a new resolution regarding an area in need of rehabilitation for a historic district.

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111 West 2nd Street Moorestown, NJ 08057, Moorestown Township
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Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear six variance requests, including garage and sign variances

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2025, to consider several zoning variance applications. The board will adopt resolutions for two previously heard cases and hear new business for four variance requests. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Zoning board approves 4 variances, denies pool at 300 W. Walnut Ave.

The Moorestown Zoning Board approved four applications, including bulk variances for properties on S. Washington, E. Second Street, Tom Brown Road, and Route 38, and denied a pool variance at 300 W. Walnut Ave. while approving a sunroom there. The board also approved the July 17, 2025 minutes and carried one application to the September 16, 2025 meeting.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council to vote on $1.3M in vehicle and water system upgrades

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on August 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on bond ordinances totaling $1.3M for public works vehicles, equipment, and water system upgrades. The meeting will also include proclamations, a draft ordinance on alcohol sales in retail, and several consent agenda items such as a $163,200 water treatment contract and a bluegrass festival permit.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts four bond ordinances totaling $1.7M for vehicles and water-sewer upgrades

The Moorestown Township Council adopted four bond ordinances on second reading, all by unanimous roll-call votes: $738,000 for public works vehicles, $106,000 for utility vehicles, $456,000 for water-sewer SCADA upgrades, and a property conveyance to NJDOT. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $163,200 contract for carbon removal at the water treatment plant and a resolution declaring the historic district an area in need of rehabilitation. Two draft ordinances were discussed but not voted on: one establishing specialty retail with alcohol sales and full-service restaurants as conditional uses, and another amending agriculture uses in the BP-1 zone.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider brewery, historic district rehabilitation, and redevelopment hearings

The Moorestown Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions, including a conditional use permit for King’s Road Brewing Co. at 16 E. Main Street, and discuss designating a historic district corridor for rehabilitation. Two public hearings on potential redevelopment areas in West Camden Avenue are scheduled for future meetings.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends rehab area designation for Main Street corridor

The Planning Board unanimously approved a resolution for King's Road Brewing Co. and recommended that Town Council designate a 55.6-acre corridor along Main Street and Chester Avenue as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation, which would make property owners eligible for a five-year tax abatement on improvements. The board also approved minutes from March and April 2025. No vote was taken on the rehabilitation recommendation; it was a formal recommendation to the governing body.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider $1.3M in bonds for vehicles, utility upgrades

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on July 28, 2025, with several items for discussion and official action. Key items include first-reading bond ordinances totaling over $1.3 million for public works vehicles and water-sewer SCADA upgrades, a draft ordinance to allow specialty retail with alcohol sales and full-service restaurants as conditional uses, and a resolution to convey township property to the NJ Department of Transportation. The consent agenda includes contract awards, budget amendments, and tax-related resolutions.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission meets July 17 to review sign application and tabled guidelines

The Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission will hold its July 17 meeting at Town Hall to conduct routine procedural business, adopt a tabled resolution on electronic guidelines, and review a new sign application for a business at 66 E Main St. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond the adoption of previously tabled items.

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111 West 2nd Street Moorestown, NJ 08057, Moorestown Township
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Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears five variance requests, one carried to August

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider several bulk variance requests for residential properties and a sign variance for a business. One application (ZBA#2025-20) will be carried to the August 19 meeting. The board may take official action on any item on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Moorestown Zoning Board approves two bulk variance applications

The Zoning Board approved bulk variance requests for residential properties at 216 S Washington and 531 E. Second Street. Two other applications were carried to future meetings, and one application was not heard.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to award $1.69M road overlay contract, discuss historic district rehab

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on July 14, 2025, to take official action on consent agenda resolutions, including a $1,694,457.50 contract for the 2025 Road Overlay Program and a $22,468 motor repair for Well No. 9. The council will also discuss the proposed designation of a historic district as an area in need of rehabilitation, capital projects, and the Rotary Peace Poles Project. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to review bank site plan and brewery conditional use

The Moorestown Planning Board will hold a special meeting to consider two applications: a preliminary and final site plan with bulk variances for a proposed bank on Marne Highway, and a conditional use with site plan waiver for a brewery and tasting room at King's Road Brewing Co. on East Main Street. Official action may be taken on any agenda item.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves King's Road Brewing Co. for Moorestown Community House

The Moorestown Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional use and site plan waiver for King's Road Brewing Co. to operate a brewery and tasting room in the Community House at 16 E. Main Street. The approval includes conditions such as reducing the seasonal tent size to 30'x30', signage modifications, driveway apron repair, and expansion of the trash enclosure. The board also unanimously approved a separate resolution for a proposed bank at Marne Highway (PB#2024-40).

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Mon Jun 30, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to vote on $498K/year radium removal contract extension

The Moorestown Township Council is meeting on June 30, 2025, to take official action on a consent agenda that includes a five-year extension of a contract with Water Remediation Technology, LLC for a radium removal system at an estimated $498,000 per year. The agenda also includes several other resolutions, such as awarding a generator contract, approving a grant application for road improvements, and accepting a resignation. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with 10 resolutions, including $498K radium removal contract

The Moorestown Township Council approved the consent agenda containing 10 resolutions, including a five-year contract extension with Water Remediation Technology for a radium removal system at $498,000 per year, a $28,057.69 generator purchase for the Westfield Road pump station, and a grant application for road improvements. The council also approved minutes from previous meetings and the bill list. No ordinances were introduced or adopted, and no public comments were made during the meeting.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 18:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council holds special meeting to hear small business concerns

The Moorestown Township Council is holding a special meeting on June 25, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The primary purpose is a listening session on small business and community development, covering topics like opening a business, permitting, construction codes, zoning, and supporting local businesses. No formal action will be taken; the meeting is for discussion and public comment.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to adopt electronic guidelines, discuss design update

The Moorestown Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution 2025-02 on electronic guidelines, approve minutes from May 15, 2025, and discuss a design guidelines update. The agenda also includes a presentation on conflict of interest. Official action may be taken on any item.

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111 West 2nd Street Moorestown, NJ 08057, Moorestown Township
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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear two variance requests and adopt prior resolutions

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to adopt resolutions for two prior applications and hear two new variance requests. The new business includes a bulk variance for an accessory garage and a variance for a single-family home on an irregular lot. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council to vote on $3.3M wastewater plant upgrade, other contracts

The Moorestown Township Council is meeting to take official action on several items, including a public hearing and resolution for a grant application to improve hockey rinks at Wesley Bishop Park, a second-reading ordinance to create a Cyclist, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee, and a resolution endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The consent agenda includes multiple contract awards, such as a $3.3 million wastewater treatment plant headworks upgrade and a $318,013 road improvement project. The meeting is hybrid, with public participation available in person or virtually.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider adopting Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

The Moorestown Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on June 5, 2025, to consider several site plans, subdivisions, and concept plans. The most consequential item is the potential adoption of the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, which addresses the township's affordable housing obligations. The board will also review resolutions for a flex warehouse, a minor subdivision, school projects, and a proposed bank.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Fourth Round Housing Plan and bank site plan

The Moorestown Planning Board approved the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Resolution 2025-20) as amended, meeting the June 30, 2025 deadline. The board also approved a preliminary and final site plan with bulk variances for a proposed Bank of America branch at 880 N. Lenola Road (PB#2024-40), despite numerous requested variances. Several other resolutions were approved, including a flex warehouse at 880 N. Lenola Road and concept plans for school projects.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council to adopt 2025 budget, consider cap bank ordinance

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on June 2, 2025, to adopt the 2025 municipal budget and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a second-reading ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, a first-reading ordinance to create a Cyclist, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee, and a resolution directing a preliminary investigation for possible redevelopment of properties on West Camden Avenue. The consent agenda includes appointments, tax refunds, and expenditures from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

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✓ Decided: Moorestown Council adopts 2025 budget with no service cuts

The council unanimously adopted the 2025 municipal budget, which includes funding for two new police officers and a $3.72 per month increase for the average homeowner. They also approved a consent agenda with routine items, introduced an ordinance to create a Cyclist, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee, and agreed to apply for a county grant for hockey rink improvements.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear variance requests for garage, new home, and more

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2025, to consider several variance applications. The board will adopt resolutions for previously heard cases, including extensions and fence/porch variances, and will hear new business for bulk variances on properties. Official action may be taken on any item.

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Mon May 19, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider $1.775M bond for wastewater plant upgrade

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on May 19, 2025, with official action possible on a bond ordinance for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, a revised draft ordinance from the Cyclist, Pedestrian, and Traffic Safety Committee, and options for the former Getty Station property. The agenda also includes proclamations, consent agenda resolutions, and public comment periods.

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Mon May 5, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider $1.775M bond for wastewater plant upgrade

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on May 5, 2025, with official action possible on all agenda items. Key items include a first-reading bond ordinance for a $1.775 million wastewater treatment plant headworks upgrade, a discussion of a draft ordinance from the Cyclist, Pedestrian, and Traffic Safety Committee, and a consent agenda with resolutions on property rehabilitation, tax refunds, contracts, and appointments. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

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Thu May 1, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on townhouse site plan and school concept plans

The Moorestown Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider several applications, including an amended final site plan for a townhouse community, a minor subdivision with variance, concept plans for school projects, and a draft resolution designating an area in need of rehabilitation. The board will also discuss the outline of the Fourth Round Housing Plan. Official action may be taken on any item.

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111 West Second Street, Moorestown
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Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council to introduce 2025 budget, set June 2 hearing

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on April 28, 2025, to introduce the 2025 municipal budget and set a public hearing for June 2. The council will also consider an ordinance to exceed state budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, along with several resolutions and consent agenda items. Public comments are invited.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Town Council holds virtual budget workshop April 22

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a virtual budget workshop meeting on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. The meeting is procedural and will not take formal action, focusing on budget-related items listed on the agenda.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 18:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council holds virtual budget workshop April 16

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a virtual budget workshop meeting on April 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. No formal actions will be taken during this workshop, which is intended to discuss budget-related items listed on the agenda.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear variance requests for fences, garage, pickleball courts

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider several variance applications, including a use variance for indoor pickleball courts, fence height variances, and a garage setback variance. The board will also adopt resolutions for previously heard cases and consider extensions for prior approvals. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves 4 variances, 2 extensions, annual report

The Moorestown Zoning Board unanimously approved four resolutions, including variances for a garage setback, two front-yard fences, and indoor pickleball courts, plus the 2024 annual report. It also granted two use-variance extensions for gas station and senior living projects, and approved a front porch expansion variance. All votes were unanimous among eligible members.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider historic preservation ordinance and band shell purchase

The Moorestown Township Council is meeting to take official action on several items, including a second-reading ordinance to create a historic preservation chapter in the township code, and a consent agenda with contracts and appointments. The meeting is hybrid, with public participation allowed in person or virtually.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts historic preservation ordinance creating Chapter 96

The Moorestown Township Council adopted Ordinance 6-2025 on second reading, creating Chapter 96 of the Township Code governing historic preservation and amending Chapter 6-45.1 governing the Appearance Committee. The vote was unanimous. The council also approved a consent agenda and six resolutions, including a $53,268.20 contract for a band shell/amphitheater at the Town Green and a $20,000 contract for a special tax appeal attorney.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 18:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council holds budget workshop meeting

The Moorestown Township Council is holding a special budget workshop meeting to discuss the upcoming budget. No formal action will be taken; the meeting is for discussion and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Moorestown Council reviews proposed $30.18M 2025 budget, no action taken

The Moorestown Township Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2025 Municipal Budget of $30,182,350, which includes a $1,974,564 increase in appropriations and a $783,335 increase in the amount raised by taxation. The municipal purpose tax rate would rise by 1.4 cents to 39.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, increasing the average home's local purpose tax by $68.10 to $1,849.86. No formal action was taken; the budget is scheduled for introduction on April 28 and adoption on June 2.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to adopt open space and historic preservation plans

The Moorestown Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider adopting amendments to the Open Space and Recreation Element and the Historic Preservation Element of the Master Plan. The board will also review a site plan for a flex warehouse on Lenola Road, an amended site plan for a townhouse community on Camden Avenue, and an ordinance creating a Historic Preservation chapter. Official action may be taken on any item.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves amended site plan for 19-unit townhouse complex

The Moorestown Planning Board approved an amended final site plan for a 19-unit townhouse development at 125/201 E. Camden Ave, reconfiguring unit counts among three buildings. The board also approved the Historic Preservation Element Plan with minor corrections, the Open Space & Recreation Element amendment, and a flex warehouse site plan at 880 N. Lenola. Ordinance 6-2025 creating a Historic Preservation chapter was found consistent with the Master Plan and approved, with one member voting against.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council discusses liquor licenses and historic preservation ordinances

The Moorestown Town Council will consider ordinances regarding shopping mall liquor licenses and the creation of a historic preservation chapter. The meeting also includes resolutions for water plant repairs, landscape contracts, and property tax exemptions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts shopping mall liquor license ordinance with $500K minimum bid

The Moorestown Township Council adopted Ordinance 5-2025 on second reading, establishing rules for shopping mall liquor licenses, and set a $500,000 minimum bid for one license to be sold via historical method. The council also introduced Ordinance 6-2025 on first reading to create a Historic Preservation chapter, with a public hearing set for April 7. All consent agenda resolutions were approved unanimously, including a $79,975 lawn maintenance contract and a $256,000 emergency water treatment purchase.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Moorestown Zoning Board to decide on rear-yard garage setback and fence variances

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to adopt resolutions, hear bulk-variance requests for rear-yard garage setbacks and building-coverage limits, and consider a front-yard fence-height exception. The board will also discuss the 2024 annual report.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves pickleball courts at Eastgate Center

The Moorestown Zoning Board approved a use variance for indoor pickleball courts at Eastgate Center, and approved several other applications including a fence variance and garage bulk variance. One application for a garage addition was approved with conditions despite initial denial motion. The board also adopted its rules and regulations and approved the 2024 annual report.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to vote on zoning for breweries, distilleries, winery salesrooms

The Moorestown Township Council is holding a hybrid meeting on March 10, 2025, with official action items including a second-reading ordinance to amend zoning regulations for breweries, distilleries, and winery salesrooms, and a first-reading ordinance to establish shopping mall liquor licenses. The council will also discuss declaring certain blocks as an area in need of rehabilitation and the status of the Historic Preservation Committee ordinance. Consent agenda resolutions include contracts for athletic field coring/seeding ($29,275) and wastewater sludge removal (up to $75,000), plus several property tax refunds for disabled veterans.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts zoning amendment for breweries, distilleries, wineries

The Moorestown Township Council adopted Ordinance 4-2025, amending zoning regulations for breweries, distilleries, and winery salesrooms, with no public comments. They also introduced Ordinance 5-2025 on first reading to allow shopping mall liquor licenses, with a public hearing set for March 24, 2025. The council approved the consent agenda, including contracts and tax refunds, and forwarded a property rehabilitation designation to the Planning Board.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on amended Open Space Plan and 47,000 sq ft warehouse

The Moorestown Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider adopting the First Amendment to the Open Space and Recreation Element of the Master Plan, and a preliminary and final site plan for a 47,000-square-foot flex warehouse at 880 N. Lenola. The board will also review Ordinance No. 4-2025, which would amend zoning regulations for breweries, distilleries, and winery salesrooms, and may adopt a resolution declaring it consistent with the Master Plan. Minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting will be considered.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to vote on $2.17M road overlay bond and other ordinances

The Moorestown Township Council will hold a hybrid meeting on February 24, 2025, with official action expected on several items. Key actions include second reading of two bond ordinances for road improvements, first reading of a zoning amendment for breweries and distilleries, and a consent agenda with resolutions including affordable housing expenditures and a cannabis moratorium. The meeting also includes proclamations and discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts $2.17M road overlay bond ordinance

The Moorestown Township Council adopted two bond ordinances on second reading: one appropriating $2,170,000 for the 2025 road overlay program and another appropriating $616,000 for improvements to Paddock Path, Nixon Drive, and Harper Drive. Both were approved unanimously with no public comments. The council also introduced an ordinance on first reading to amend zoning regulations for breweries, distilleries, and winery salesrooms, with a public hearing set for March 10, 2025. All consent agenda resolutions were adopted unanimously.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 19:00

General

Planning Board to review road bond ordinances and historic preservation plan

The Moorestown Planning Board will hold a special meeting to consider resolutions, including a public hearing on the Historic Preservation Element Plan of the Master Plan. The board will also review two bond ordinances for road improvements and determine if they are consistent with the Master Plan, potentially recommending adoption to the Township Council.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board adopts Historic Preservation Element update 7-2

The Moorestown Planning Board voted 7-2 to adopt the Historic Preservation Element Plan of the Master Plan (PB#2024-26), an update to the 2002 plan. The board also unanimously approved resolutions for the 2025 road overlay program and improvements to Paddock Path, Nixon Drive, and Harper Drive, finding them consistent with the Master Plan. The meeting included extensive public comment and testimony on the historic preservation update.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Moorestown Zoning Board to hear four variance requests on Feb 18

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will convene at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 111 West Second St., to review four property-owner requests for zoning relief. The board will also adopt minutes from January meetings and receive the 2024 annual report.

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✓ Decided: Zoning board approves pool variance with stormwater conditions

The Moorestown Zoning Board approved a bulk variance for a pool at 224 East Oak Avenue, allowing 36.1% impervious coverage where 30% is permitted, with a 5-2 vote. The board also approved a fence variance at 320 & 322 E. Maple Avenue, an extension for an addition at 236 N. Riding Drive, and tabled a garage setback request at 517 N Lincoln Avenue due to mis-notice. The meeting included no resolutions and was adjourned at 8:45pm.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Council to consider $2.17M road overlay bond and $616K street improvements

The Moorestown Township Council is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including two bond ordinances for road improvements, a draft code revision for winery salesrooms, and pending requests for cannabis resolutions of support. The council will also consider a consent agenda with various resolutions, including contracts and permits. Public comments are invited.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces $2.17M road overlay bond ordinance

The Moorestown Township Council introduced two bond ordinances on first reading: one for the 2025 Road Overlay Program ($2,170,000 appropriation, $2,061,500 in bonds) and another for improvements to Paddock Path, Nixon Drive, and Harper Drive ($616,000 appropriation, $340,140 in bonds). Both public hearings are set for February 24, 2025. The council also adopted the consent agenda, minus Resolution 77-2025 (pulled due to lighting questions), and discussed future winery salesroom zoning changes and a resolution to pause cannabis support resolutions.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Moorestown Planning Board to consider cannabis retail facility and warehouse site plans

The Moorestown Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to adopt resolutions and hear new business. Key items include a conditional use approval for a cannabis retail facility, several minor lot line adjustments, and a site plan for a flex warehouse. Official action may be taken on any item.

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Wed Jan 29, 2025 · 17:30

Zoning Board

Zoning board to interview, appoint attorney in closed session

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a special virtual meeting to interview candidates for the position of Zoning Board Attorney and then adopt a resolution appointing one. The interview and discussion will occur in closed session, with public comment and possible official action on the appointment afterward. No other business is on the agenda.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council to vote on salary ordinance, contracts, housing plan

The Moorestown Township Council is holding a hybrid meeting on January 27, 2025, to take official action on a consent agenda that includes awarding contracts for tree maintenance, solid waste collection, and other services, as well as authorizing a housing plan and committing to affordable housing obligations. The council will also hold a second reading of an ordinance adjusting salary ranges for certain employees. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to hold public hearing on Green Acres funding for inclusive playground

The Moorestown Township Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a Green Acres application for Jake's Law funding to support the Full Throttle Inclusive Playground at Wesley Bishop Park. The council may take formal action on this item. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 19:00

Zoning Board

Moorestown Zoning Board to hear fitness center variance request

The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold its annual reorganization meeting, elect officers, and adopt resolutions. The board will also hear three zoning applications, including a request for a commercial fitness center in a zone where it is not permitted, and discuss the 2024 annual report.

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✓ Decided: Zoning board approves fitness center, fence variance, extension

The Moorestown Zoning Board approved three resolutions: a time extension for ACTS Management Services, a fence height variance for the Holmes property, and a 'D' variance for Balducci, Inc. to operate a commercial fitness center. The board also approved minutes, appointed officers, and adopted several administrative resolutions, with the attorney appointment deferred to a special meeting.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider cannabis retail, master plan updates

The Moorestown Planning Board will reorganize for 2025, adopt routine resolutions, and hold public hearings on two Master Plan amendments. The board will also consider a conditional use application for a cannabis retail facility on North Lenola Road.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves cannabis retail facility on North Lenola Road

The Moorestown Planning Board approved a conditional use and site plan for a 4,998 sq. ft. cannabis retail facility at 876 North Lenola Road, with variances for parking and side yard setback. The board also adopted resolutions for annual notices, appointments, and rules, and approved school improvements. Two Master Plan amendments (Open Space and Historic Preservation) were continued to future meetings, and a resolution supporting a Green Acres grant for an inclusive playground was adopted.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 19:00

Town Council

Moorestown Council reorganizes, appoints mayor, officials for 2025

The Moorestown Township Council will hold its annual reorganization meeting, including administering oaths to newly elected council members, electing a mayor and deputy mayor, and making numerous appointments to professional positions and advisory boards. The council will also consider a temporary budget, fee schedules, and an ordinance adjusting salary ranges for certain employees.

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✓ Decided: Moorestown Council reorganizes, elects Quinton Law as first Black mayor

The Moorestown Township Council held its reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected members and unanimously electing Quinton Law as Mayor and Sue Mammarella as Deputy Mayor. The council also approved multiple consent agendas, including professional appointments, board and committee appointments, and general business resolutions, as well as an ordinance on first reading to adjust salary ranges.

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