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.


Be Careful Driving:  The first day of school for Grades 1–8 is Tuesday, September 8^th.  Kindergartners start on Wednesday, September 9^th – So please drive cautiously and watch for excited children (and parents) who may be darting across the streets.  Please remember to check the Mount Laurel Board of Education website for information and news regarding our fantastic schools.  You can access their site from my “Links” page listed at the top of my website pages.


Swine Flu Updates:  Links to up to date information has been posted on the Township website.  Please check there for updates regarding the Swine Flu -  www.MountLaurel.com


Mount Laurel Fall Festival:  Is set for Saturday, September 26^th – 11am to 4pm – Laurel Acres Park – (Rain date for the festival is set for the 27^th) Please mark the date on your calendar and plan to have a great day.  This year our theme is “Spirit of America”.  We have received more registrations from Arts and Craft Vendors than we have seen in the last 4 years.  So plan to walk around and visit.


5K Run/Walk:  Is held every year prior to the start of the Fall Festival.  The Race is held “Rain or Shine” on Saturday, September 26^th.  The Run/Walk starts at 8:30am – you can register the day of the event starting at 7:30am at the Pavilion in Laurel Acres Park.  To pre-register, please visit the townships website at: www.MountLaurel.com and download the registration form and mail in your check to the address provided.  We will also be hosting a 6 and under – 200 yard FUN RUN at 8:15am (no charge).  This year we will be donating portions of the proceeds from the registrations to the Mount Laurel EMS Training Program which helps support the Volunteers.  So please help the people who help you.  The fee is $20.00 per runner.  Do not hesitate to contact me if you need additional information.


Township Council:  Has been working hard with our new acting Manager Jennifer Blumenthal to help prepare our budget for next year and the years beyond.  This year was a very challenging year for myself being on Council.  We are faced with many outside forces who continue to cut the return of our tax dollars while constantly placing unnecessary challenges on to our local government.  I do not wish to try to put all of my concerns here into this newsletter, but let me assure you that I will not stop asking the tough questions that I know you would want me to ask.  I have taken the oath of office to serve the residents of this township and I do not forget that.  Please try to make it a point to attend a Council meeting or two, this year and next.  I enjoy seeing residents at the meeting because it shows me that you care about our great town.  Our meeting dates are posted online along with our adopted summary minutes and our agendas at www.MountLaurel.com – see what we are doing by dropping in and saying hi. Thank you for your support and I invite your comments and questions. 


Report Graffiti:  The township is committed to cleaning up any graffiti around town, so please let me know if you see any.  To report graffiti in Mount Laurel simply click on this link: Report Graffiti and tell me the location and the cross streets nearby.  If the link above does not work, simply email me at my Council email address of JimKeenan08054@gmail.com and put the word "Graffiti" in the subject line and I will forward your report to the Township Manager to alert the proper departments to note the incident and then remove it from Mount Laurel.


Report a Pothole:  To report a pothole in Mount Laurel simply click on this link; Report a Pothole and tell me the name of the street that the pothole is located on and the closest intersection.  If the link does not work, simply email me at my Council email address of JimKeenan08054@gmail.com and put the word "Pothole" in the subject line and I will forward your report to the Township Manager to alert the Public Works Department.  Thank you for your assistance in this matter. 
 

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,