Weekly Roundup: A Girl Scout earns her Gold Award, upcoming holiday fun and the newest police reports
Also learn about the latest results for the lead testing going on in the water at Mt. Laurel Schools.
A local Girl Scout earned her gold award, lead testing is moving forward for the water in Mt. Laurel Schools, and plenty of holiday fun is on the way. Catch up on the week that was in the Weekly Roundup:
Mt. Laurel Girl Scout Christine Adams earns her Gold Award
Mt. Laurel Girl Scout Christine Adams has earned her Gold Award for arranging fitness classes and donating exercise equipment for Good Counsel Homes, a homeless shelter for pregnant women and their children. Read about Adams project to help others.
Mt. Laurel School District on schedule with testing for lead in water at schools
The Mt. Laurel School District is on schedule with testing for lead in water at the district’s schools. This summer the New Jersey Board of Education mandated that all public schools within the state to test all faucets and fountains for lead. Check here to read about the testing and latest results.
More than $11,000 in tools were stolen from trucks parked at Home Depot in latest Mt Laurel Police Report
As a result of the theft of more than $11,000 in tools, a male, age 58, Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with two counts of burglary, three counts of theft, and possession of crack cocaine. Other recent reports include marijuana arrests and a man suspected of exposing his genitalia to a resident. Check here to read all the latest police arrests and news.
Rabbi Nathan Weiner will be installed as Congregation Beth Tikvah’s rabbi on Dec. 4
Newly ordained Rabbi Nathan Weiner will be installed as Congregation Beth Tikvah’s (Beth Tikvah) rabbi on Sunday, Dec. 4. Weiner graduated from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) in June and shortly thereafter took the baton from Rabbi Gary Gans, who had been Beth Tikvah’s first full-time rabbi for over 30 years.
Burlington County will host its annual Victorian Holiday Celebration at Smithville Park on Dec. 4
Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio has announced that the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders will once again be hosting the annual Victorian Holiday Celebration at Historic Smithville Park on Dec. 4. Locals can shop from local vendors, enjoy a carriage ride and visit with Santa and friends at historic Smithville Park in Eastampton.