Catch up on the biggest stories in Moorestown this week.
The Historical Society of Moorestown is seeking proposals to save a historic barn, and Moorestown Township Council authorized $16 million in water-sewer utility bonds. Catch up on everything from the past week in the Weekly Roundup.
Council authorizes bonds to finance water-sewer projects
At its July meeting, Moorestown Township Council authorized the sale of more than $16 million in water-sewer utility bonds to finance improvements. Deputy Township Manager Thomas Merchel said the water-sewer utility bond encompasses approximately 15 projects — the most notable of which being the Kings Highway Water Treatment Plant upgrades. The bonds also include improvements to water and sewer infrastructure, replacement of water mains, pavement repairs and other water and sewer improvements.
Historical Society on a mission to save barn dating back to 1800s
Nestled behind Aunt Selma’s Chocolate & Candy Company and Maurizio’s Bistro is something you wouldn’t expect to find along the thriving, commercialized strip of Main Street: a barn dating back to to the 1800s. When the Historical Society of Moorestown learned the barn was slated to be torn down and replaced with office space, they approached property owner Joseph Ventresca about potentially saving the sliver of history. Today, the historical society is soliciting proposals from Moorestown residents in hopes of giving the barn a second life.
Church Street speed limit results in frustration for council and residents alike
Following traffic studies conducted by both Moorestown Township and Burlington County, North Church Street’s 40-mile-per-hour speed limit will remain in place with the only reduction in speed occurring over a two-block radius. North Church Street from Farmdale Road to Flynn Avenue with see a reduction from 40 miles per hour to 35, with the speed limit remaining unchanged on the remainder of Church Street. Deputy Township Manager Thomas Merchel delivered the news during his manager’s report at the Monday, July 24 Moorestown Township Council meeting, which prompted both council members and several residents with homes along Church Street to question the decision and what can be done to improve safety moving forward.
