Voorhees Town Council Discusses Traffic Safety Concerns and Business Improvement Budget

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.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to addressing a public safety concern raised by Sheila Haney, a former resident of Voorhees. Haney highlighted a traffic hazard at the intersection near Iron Hill Brewery and the defunct sports club. She described how vehicles frequently make illegal U-turns, posing risks to drivers and pedestrians, particularly those trying to back out of handicap parking spaces. Haney urged the Council to implement measures such as additional signage or temporary barriers to prevent these maneuvers. The Chief of Police, who was present, listened to her concerns and agreed to discuss potential solutions with her after the meeting.

In addition to the public safety discussion, the Council introduced the 2024 Business Improvement District budget. This budget aims to enhance local business environments and support economic growth within the township.

Other notable resolutions included the authorization to purchase a rearload trash truck and a sidearm trash truck through cooperative contracts, the approval of a memorandum of understanding with the Camden County Department of Public Safety for the transfer of a hazardous materials response vehicle, and the appointment of Kyler Bell and Richard Langley as full-time emergency medical technicians in the Voorhees Township Fire Department.

The Council also approved several ordinances on first reading, including amendments to health and sanitation codes and the vacating of public rights to specific portions of paper streets. These measures aim to streamline municipal operations and improve public infrastructure.

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