Voorhees Town Council Discusses Traffic Safety Concerns and Business Improvement Budget

Overview: The Voorhees Town Council meeting on August 12th, 2024, covered a range of issues including public safety concerns, the introduction of the 2024 Business Improvement District budget, and several ordinances on health, sanitation, and infrastructure changes.

Voorhees Township Council Advances Local Development and Supports Bike MS Event

Overview: The Voorhees Town Council meeting on June 24th, 2024, covered a range of topics, including local development initiatives and community events. The council moved forward with the first reading of an ordinance amending the township’s buffer and landscape design standards, as well as a separate ordinance to vacate an easement and right of way. Additionally, the council expressed its ongoing support for the Bike MS: City to Shore event, highlighting the significant contribution of the ride to MS research and local aid.

Voorhees School Board Approves Calendar Changes, Addresses Diversity

Overview: In a recent Voorhees School Board meeting, changes to the 2024-2025 school calendar were approved, including the addition of inservice days for Diwali and Eid. The board also addressed personnel changes, including the hiring for a principal role and a new position of Director of Early Childhood and Literacy K-5.

Voorhees Town Council Approves Bond Ordinances

Overview: In a recent session, Voorhees Town Council approved several bond ordinances during their recent council meeting on June 10th, 2024. These ordinances authorize substantial investments in township infrastructure, including property acquisition, improvements to township buildings, roads, sewer systems, and the purchase of new vehicles and equipment.

Voorhees Council Addresses Community Tensions Amid Protests

Overview: The Voorhees Town Council meeting on May 13th, 2024, was marked by community concerns over rising anti-Semitism and the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on local schools, particularly Eastern Regional High School. Discussions centered on a recent student walkout, planned peace rallies, and the broader implications of these events on community cohesion and the safety of students.