Mount Laurel Top Stories
By FRED J. AUN
November 17, 2024
ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury Mayor Jaki Albrecht was forced this week to face the limits of her authority when some of her younger constituents requested she outlaw homework.The interchange took place on Nov. 12, when girls from Brownie Troop 98652, and some of their siblings, visited the municipal ...
NEW JERSEY - Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced his candidacy for governor of New Jersey on Friday morning at the Runway Diner in South Hackensack. The announcement comes on the heels of his re-election to Congress on November 5, marking the beginning of his fifth term.“I'm Josh Gottheimer, and ...
NEW JERSEY — The world's most expensive cars, such as Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce, are not on the Garden State’s list of most stolen vehicles.Why? Few New Jerseyans own them. Those who do often take extreme precautions, experts say. Cars like those are rarely parked in driveways ...
NEW JERSEY – Before you bake those holiday cookies or butter the Thanksgiving turkey, be sure to check your refrigerator for butter that has been recalled by Costco for the presence of a common allergen.According to an announcement by the retail chain, Costco is recalling 46,800 pounds of Kirkland ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Commissioners have partnered with the non-profit Parents Engaging Parents to sponsor a coat giveaway that will distribute 600 coats to children in need for the upcoming winter season.The goal of the Gift With Warmth Initiative is to ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Lovers of all things fast and furr-ious should stop by the Burlington County Animal Shelter for its first-ever car show this weekend.The Motors for Mutts Open House and Car Show will be held Saturday, November 16, from 12PM to 4 PM at the shelter, located at 75 Academy Drive in ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Ring in the holidays with your fellow neighbors at a lunch sponsored by the Township of Mount Laurel.The Township will be hosting a free Holiday Luncheon for senior residents on Tuesday, December 10 from 11:30AM to 1PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center.To RSVP, visit the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Members of the National Guard and Reserves who are preparing to transition out of the Armed Forces can learn about benefits available to them at an upcoming "Transition Benefits Workshop."The Transition Benefits Workshop will be held between 8:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — State Senator Troy Singleton is partnering with Amazon ABE8 & ACY8 to provide Burlington County families in need with Thanksgiving dinners this holiday season. Singleton and Amazon will be hosting a Thanksgiving Drive Thru Turkey & Food Distribution event on Friday, ...
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Burlington County teenager has been charged with arson in connection to a significant forest fire that consumed 52 acres of land over the course of several days, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evesham Police Department. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Start your Thanksgiving holiday early with a get-together with your neighbors next week.The Mount Laurel Diversity and Inclusion Board will be hosting a special “Friendsgiving” edition of its "Discussions and Desserts" community event on Thursday, November 21 from 6:30PM to 8PM ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — If you live in Burlington County, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for November 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — In light of the hours-long lines voters throughout Burlington County faced while casting their ballots in the November 5 General Election, Burlington County officials have announced that a “comprehensive review” of election procedures will be occurring — and residents are ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Zoning Board unanimously approved at its meeting on November 6 a developer’s proposal to turn the building on property that is zoned residential at 14 Federal Street from a sports facility into a self-storage complex amid residents’ concerns the project will ...
BEVERLY, NJ — State Senator Troy Singleton is seeking volunteers from the community to help honor late veterans this holiday season.Singleton is partnering with Wreaths Across America for his December “Serve with Senator Singleton” community service event at the Beverly National Cemetery, located ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through a new community reporting system. The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website earlier this year in which residents can sign up to receive ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Like many of us, Marc Tous receives lots of e-mails. Unlike many of us, an e-mail that Burlington County sent out in late April inspired him to reach out to his friends Steven Thorpe and Fred Poinsett.“I was like, ‘Listen, guys, they are asking people to build trash trolls, and ...
NEWTON, NJ – Firefighters from Newton and other Sussex County departments are assisting local fire departments with the Jennings Creek fire in which a young firefighter lost his life in the line of duty. Some reports say a tree fell on him as he was battling the blaze in Sterling Forest, though ...
NEW JERSEY – In commemoration of Veterans Day, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way announced that the state is launching a far-reaching program – Bringing Veterans Home (BVH) – aimed at ending veterans homelessness within the coming two years. The initiative will be a collaborative effort led by the ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Dozens of Burlington County veterans were honored for their service by the Burlington County Commissioners during last week's Burlington County Military Service Medical Ceremony. The annual event was held in advance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 8 at the Burlington County ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Planning on doing some holiday shopping? Consider purchasing a gift for the Toys for Tots drive and dropping it off at one of Mount Laurel's state representatives' District Offices. The District 7 legislators — Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblyman Herb Conaway and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — This winter, brighten your mood and surroundings by planting and growing a few amaryllis. Your thoughts may turn to red when considering this plant but now you can find a variety of colors and flower shapes. Select the color that best suits your mood and indoor décor.Fill your ...
NEW JERSEY — Wendy’s joins a list of restaurants and big-name retailers that plan to close, or already closed, “under-performing” locations before the end of 2024.Wendy’s says it will close 140 restaurants across the United States in the next few months, USA Today was first to report. The new ...
NEW JERSEY – In recognition of all those who have served in the Armed Forces, and those who are currently serving, NJ TRANSIT is inviting all active and retired military personnel across the state to ride as complimentary guests of honor on rail, bus or light rail services on Veterans Day, Monday, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – After four years of research, Westfield resident Brian Mueller's discovery of PFC Harry T. Ramsey of Scotch Plains will lead to the late veteran being honored by the Township. Ramsey, a resident of Scotch Plains, served in the U.S. Army in WWII during the invasion of Normandy, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – All but one of the bias crimes committed in Mount Laurel Township so far this year were racial slurs, according to a law enforcement source. Only one incident was related to graffiti. The source told TAPinto that the Mount Laurel Township Police Department (MLPD) takes reports ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — End your weekend with a fun, free indoor concert courtesy of the Mount Laurel Library this weekend.The Library will be hosting The Elderly Brothers on Sunday, November 10 from 2PM to 3PM.Made up of veteran musicians and singers Stan Sheckman, Jimmie Scanlin and Steve Galanter, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ —Veterans Day is a day for the country to observe and honor the men and women who have served and protected the United States in the military, both in the past and present. As it is both a New Jersey and Federal holiday, many government services and offices are closed on Veterans ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Start off your weekend with a classic movie with a musical twist!The Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a matinée screening of the 1963 Columbia musical Bye Bye Birdie on Friday, November 8 at 1PM.In the film, Dick Van Dyke repeats his acclaimed role of the Tony-winning stage ...