Weekly Roundup: Fire elections, homeless housing top this week’s stories

The Burlington Township Fire Department moved from Class 4 to Class 3. Elections will be held on Feb. 18.

The Burlington Township Fire Department moved from Class 4 to Class 3 shortly before the Feb. 18 fire election, while nonprofit organization Citizens Serving the Homeless is seeking to build homeless housing in Burlington Township. Check out some of the top stories from the past week in the Weekly Roundup.

Burlington Township Fire Department moves from Class 4 to Class 3

The Burlington Township Fire Department has received notification from Insurance Services Office that an analysis of the structural fire suppression delivery system provided in the community has been completed. The results of the analysis indicate that ISO’s Public Protection Classification for Burlington Township has improved from the current Class 4 to Class 3. The new classification is effective May 1. Fire elections will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Fire District Headquarters.

Nonprofit seeks to build homeless housing in Burlington Township

Nonprofit organization Citizens Serving the Homeless is looking to build 60 units to house the homeless in Burlington Township. However, it is facing some resistance from residents. The purchased site is between the Church of the Nazarene and Casamari Italian Restaurant on Sunset Road. While the plan is still in its preliminary phases, CSTH President Madelyn Mears-Sheldon says the lot will include only individual units of approximately 288 square feet, so only singles will be living there.

Burlington Township Police Department arrests serial burglar

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Burlington Township Police Department arrested a serial burglar responsible for several residential burglaries and motor vehicle thefts in the Burlington Township and Edgewater Park area.

Burlington Township students officially commit on National Signing Day

Everett Wormley signed to play football with Rutgers University. In the back row is Athletic Director Pete Teifer, Superintendent Mary Ann Bell, Assistant Principal Naomi Treadgill, Principal Phil Brownridge, Football Coach Thomas Madiera and Assistant Football Coach Josh Johnston. In the front row is Wormley’s sister Morgan, his mom Richelle, Everett Wormley and Wormley’s dad, William.

Two Burlington Township High School students signed to their respective colleges last week during national signing day.

Burlington County Gifted Consortium conference held in Burlington Township

Fountain Woods Elementary School Gifted and Talented Instructor Stephanie Caracci teaches a gifted education class.

Last week, Fountain Woods Elementary School hosted the Burlington County Gifted Consortium’s annual STEM conference. The conference is designed to give gifted education teachers an opportunity to network and share ideas.

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