By CNBNews.net

In an effort to increase safety, the Board of Commissioners approved a \”no left turn\” restriction for vehicles turning onto Black Horse Pike from 4th Avenue. This intersection is across the street from Wawa\’s entrance and exit. The amendment is to the borough\’s Traffic Ordinance, and the new law will take effect once the sign is installed.

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In other news leaf collection will commence this month, said Commissioner Bruce Greenwald, who advised residents that collection schedules will be posted around the borough in the coming weeks.

 Commissioner Andrew Gilmore said the Fire Department responded four fires, three mutual aid calls and six accidents in addition to many other calls in the month of October.

The all-volunteer department has logged over 36,098 hours to date.

Last month the Police Department received 394 calls for crimes including assault, burglary and drug offenses. Also, there were 28 adults arrests, including one for aggravated assault on a police officer and two for soliciting.

This program gives parents the option of sending their children to participating schools outside of their home district.

Even if a school district does not participate, it still must choose between allowing up to 10 percent per grade level or 15 percent of total population to enroll in School Choice districts.

School Board members voted to limit the number to 10 percent per grade.

Rafferty said that if Mt. Ephraim participates, tuition from districts sending their students to this district could be an alternative revenue source, and that he would love to see programs brought back and more specials in the curriculum.

Residents at the meeting expressed concerns that Mt. Ephraim could lose up to 10 percent per grade level and wondered about the quality of students coming from other districts.

Rafferty said the Brooklawn School District has been very successful with its participation in School Choice; prior to the 2011-2012 school year only one district per county was permitted to participate in School Choice.

Board Member James Pacetti said there will be a standard set for who Mt. Ephraim will accept.

Board President Dominick Cipolone said that if the district does decide to participate, there will be a public meeting on this specific issue to address any other concerns residents may have.

In other news, parent conferences will be held November 19, 22 and 23.