Dear Neighbors,

Welcome to the latest edition of the Mount Laurel First E-News letter.

If you have news that you think should be included in my next E-News letter, please send me the information at JimKeenan@MountLaurelFirst.com
Remember that this E-News letter is dedicated to Mount Laurel news.

Mount Laurel Softball:  Registration 2008 is now open.  Welcome back to another fine season of Softball.  To register and pay online; please click the Registration area of the website.  You may also register by mail by downloading a Registration form and mail it with your check.  Live Registration will be available February 9 at the courthouse. Please visit www.mountlaurelsoftball.com for more information.

Mount Laurel Township Council:  Will hold it's next public meeting at 8:00 pm on Monday, February 4, 2008 - the township Courtroom.  At this meeting Councilman Pete McCaffrey will swear in the new Police Chief.  He was asked by the new Chief because of Pete's long history of support for the Township and Police Department.  Also at this meeting: the Council will honor the Lenape Marching Band for it's first place finish at a regional competition last November. The school's marching band took home the distinguished title in the U.S. Scholastic Band Association Northern States Championships. All are asked to come to congratulate the new Police Chief and the Marching Band.

Mount Laurel - Planning Board:  Will hold it's next meeting on Thursday, February 14, 2008 @ 7:00 pm - in the township Courtroom.  At this meeting they are expected to have a public meeting for an amended site plan application for the International Sports Center and two other applications.  Earlier this month, the Planning Board heard testimony only in regards to the operating procedures of the sports complex. 

Multi-Sport Turf Complex:  On Monday, January 14, 2008, Council held its first regular meeting for 2008.  Prior to this meeting they met in closed session to discuss the 9 applications from professionals to design and oversee the construction of the Multi-Sport Turf Complex that it is building on the Conrow property that was purchased with Open Space Funds.  Council narrowed the field down to 2 applicants and agreed to hold a special meeting when all Council members would be available. On Saturday, January 19, 2008 all members of Council met at 9am to interview the two firms.  After over two and a half hours of questions and answers Council chose Environmental Resolutions, Inc.

Presidential Primary:  On Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - New Jersey is holding its Presidential Primary.  This is for nominees of the President ONLY. If you are registered as a Democrat or a Republican, you can only vote for a person of your party.  If you are undeclared or independent, you may vote for one party or the other but you then would become a registered member of the party that you voted for.  Whew!  I hope I got that right.

Fire Department Vote:  On Saturday, February 16, 2008 - the Mount Laurel Fire Department is asking you to cast your ballot for its budget and select four officials to the Fire Commission. The Voting will take place at the Fire Station closest to your house, not where you usually vote for general elections and primaries. The polls will be open from 2pm until 9pm.  If you have any questions, please contact the Fire Department at 856.234.6053 or visit their website to review the 2008 Budget at www.mountlaurelfire.com  An informed voter is a smart voter.

 

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,