Miss America 2020 Competition Preliminary Hosts and Judges Announced

Preliminary and Final Night Competition

to be Streamed Live for the First Time.

Uncasville, CT (December 10, 2019)

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For the first time in Miss America history, the

2020 Miss America Competition

Preliminaries

will be live-streamed from the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 15, and Monday, December 16.

The live stream will be produced by JC Productions and is sponsored by Dakota State University.

In addition, the

2020 Miss America Competition

broadcast will simultaneously be streamed on

NBC.com

on Thursday, December 19, at 8:00 PM ET.

Viewers can now watch, on multiple platforms, the new exciting, interactive, and dramatic selection process

of one young woman who will earn a job with a six-figure salary and the crown of Miss America

The Miss America Organization is also pleased to announce the preliminary hosts and judges for the two nights of preliminary competition.

The preliminary competition hosts are:

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Dorothy Benham

Miss America 1977

Monday, December 16, 2019

Susan Powell

Miss America 1981

This year, our judging panel looks different than in years past, reflecting the importance of an exciting format that allows the judges to spend more time getting to know the 51 candidates. Each woman will engage with the preliminary panel of judges in a private interview before the on-stage elements of competition, painting a more in-depth picture of who she is and what she plans to do in this iconic role.

Our world-renowned and distinguished panel of preliminary competition judges are:

Anthony Barfield

Paying tribute to Nia Franklin, Miss America 2019’s social impact initiative that focuses on music composition and advancing the arts in education, the Miss America Organization welcomes Anthony Barfield.

Anthony is the founder of Velocity Music, a music production company based in New York City.

Having worked with artists including Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and Young M.A, Anthony is a leader in hip-hop and R&B.

Anthony has scored music for film, television, and video games for companies such as EA Sport and Genentech, and recently signed a record deal with Polo Grounds Music,

a subsidiary of Sony’s RCA Records.

Anthony holds degrees from The Juilliard School and The Manhattan School of Music, where he earned his B.M. and then M.M. in trombone performance. He has performed at the Kennedy Center and at Carnegie Hall, where his composition \”Here We Rest\” was premiered at the New York Wind Band Festival.

He currently lives in New York City with his wife, Alaina, and Pug, Gouda.

Holly Pelham Davis

Recognizing the importance of physical, emotional, and mental well-being, the Miss America Organization welcomes Holly Pellham Davis as our second judge for Miss America 2020 preliminaries.

Holly’s career as a model and actress spans over three decades and naturally led to her founding Clean Fresh Living, where she serves as CEO.

Promoting organic living, Holly and her company are focused on sharing knowledge and building awareness of the importance of healthy living.

Having taken this message to television audiences, Holly has also served as a spokesperson for the

Made in America

and

Made in the USA

campaigns, serves on the board of Constituting America, and has helped raise millions of dollars for a variety of charitable causes.

Holly resides with her husband and two children in Dallas, Texas.

Stephanie S. Streett

Focusing on the importance of the new Miss America advancing her social impact initiative to a broad range of audiences, the Miss America Organization is proud to welcome Stephanie Streett.

Stephanie is the executive director of the Clinton Foundation, overseeing the strategy and management of the Clinton Presidential Center, which provides extensive educational and cultural opportunities for visitors of all ages.

She served in the Clinton White House for eight years, first as Deputy Assistant to the President, and then as Assistant to the President and Director of Scheduling.

Prior to her White House assignments, she worked on Capitol Hill as a staff member for the United States Senate Committee on the Budget.

Stephanie oversees for the Clinton Foundation the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, a unique collaboration between the presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon Baines Johnson.

This first of its kind leadership development program produces bold and principled leaders committed to solving the world’s greatest challenges.

She and her husband, Don Erbach, are the proud parents of three teenage daughters and live in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Live Streaming

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The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 works to empower young women through education and service. Miss America candidates contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $19 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides academic, community service, and other scholarships to young women.

Rutgers‒Camden Nursing Students Visit Elderly Camden City Residents

TO THE POINT

CAMDEN – Yaazmyn Rosa’s weekly visit to Camden’s Northgate II affordable housing complex to help residents manage their healthcare needs is one of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences in her education at

Rutgers University‒Camden

Rosa and her classmates in the

accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program

are among a team of health care workers and social workers who provide in-home consultations to solve complex care issues for elderly residents.

“What you’re learning in class, you’re able to put it in practice,” says Rosa, of Moorestown, who is graduating in January 2020.

Working alongside Northgate II social workers, the Rutgers–Camden students conduct health assessments using the “Age-Friendly 4Ms Framework,” a national movement sponsored by the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The framework evaluates what matters to the individual regarding medication, mentation, and mobility. Students check for health issues common to elders, including depression, dementia, and risk for falls; review medications; and advise residents on health-related issues that are important to them.

Some aspects of the assessment lend themselves more to the strengths of the social work staff, while some assessments require someone with a nursing background.

“I think a lot of these senior citizens don’t know where to start” when faced with many health and social problems. “I think having someone to talk to and go through the assessment process with them is important,” says nursing student Emily Kahn of Cherry Hill. “We ask them, are you able to do these things by yourself? Just because a person looks like they are able to take care of themselves, and bathe themselves, and clean their house, and get themselves dressed in the morning, doesn’t always mean they feel confident doing so.”

Since 2018, Rutgers School of Nursing‒Camden students have had the opportunity to work with

Northgate II

residents through the

New Jersey Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

(NJGWEP), led by the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM). It is a unique partnership between Rowan and the Rutgers School of Nursing‒Camden to provide interprofessional experiential learning to students in managing elderly residents’ complex care issues.

The experience at Northgate II is educational, rewarding, and helps to boost the students’ confidence in their nursing skills.

“All of us started there thinking, ‘we don’t know what we are doing,’” says Kahn. “It was nice to work together as a team, and say, ‘ok, I can explain this’ and ‘I can help them with these issues.’”

The NJGWEP, funded by a $3.75 million grant to the Rowan SOM from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supports grantees in developing a health care workforce that is prepared to integrate geriatric practice into primary care and promote best practices in caring for older individuals. The program provides a framework that allows residents and their families to participate in decision-making and is based on person-centered care.

Sometimes working with the residents requires simply providing some education or educational materials about how to handle a health issue, or ways to stay safe in their homes. In other instances, students may recommend that a resident have a follow-up visit with their primary care provider because they are having issues with memory, or having trouble walking, or could benefit from a medication review.

Rosa and her classmate Carmen Iossa successfully collaborated to help a patient who had numerous questions and concerns about his health issues.

“What I didn’t know, Carmen would provide the answer,” says Rosa. “When he didn’t know something, someone on the team would pick up on it, and by the end of the interview, the patient was happy. He got answers to all of the questions he had.”

“The program builds interprofessional collaboration into the experience,” says

Margaret Avallone

, a clinical assistant professor at the Rutgers School of Nursing‒Camden and leader of the project for Rutgers–Camden’s involvement in the NJGWEP grant. “Learning to work in teams is so important because that is how they’re going to work after they graduate.”

Iossa says working with the Northgate II residents has given him new experiences that will be useful throughout his career. One of Iossa’s patients did not speak English. “It was a good experience for me, because a lot of times you’re not going to speak the same language as a patient,” says the Cherry Hill resident who will graduate in January. Iossa worked with a Spanish-speaking social worker who interpreted as they arranged a home health aide for a patient who had suffered two strokes and was no longer able to perform basic daily activities. Now, the home health aide comes to the man’s home five days a week, doing chores such as cleaning his apartment.

“That was an accomplishment,” says Iossa. “He had a lot of stuff in his apartment, and clutter in the corner, where there is a cord that he can pull to alert the building staff that he needs assistance. If he fell down, there’s no way he would have been able to get to it to call for help.”

SJ Gas 2019 First Responders Grant Program Winners

FOLSOM, NJ,

December 11, 2019 – Today South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI), announced the winners of its annual

First Responders

Grant Program

. This year, seven grants totaling over $30,000 were awarded to local first responder

departments.

“At South Jersey Gas we’re proud to support the hardworking, dedicated first responders who serve our communities every day,” said Dave Robbins, president of South Jersey Gas. “We are proud to partner with this year’s winners and support their continued efforts to make out neighborhoods better, safer places to live and work.”

The 2019

First Responders Grant Program

recipient departments and projects include:

Deptford Fire Department

– to purchase combustible gas detection equipment and a gas monitoring meter.

Egg Harbor City Fire Department

– to purchase protective hoods and gloves.

Heislerville Volunteer Fire Company

– to purchase protective fire helmets and hoods.

Reliance Fire Company

– to purchase SCBA masks and cylinders.

Runnemede Fire Company No. 1

– to purchase protective hoods.

Tabernacle Fire Company No. 1

– to purchase a thermal imaging camera and a gas monitoring meter.

Woodbine Volunteer Fire Department

– to support the purchase of a dual-band radio.

Through the

First Responders Grant Program,

South Jersey Gas provides critical support to help operations, improve safety measures and/or provide training at local first responder departments. With applications from first responder departments that serve municipalities across the utility’s service area, South Jersey Gas conducts a thorough and competitive selection process to determine the grant recipients.

The

First Responders Grant Program

will be offered again in Fall 2020. Program information is available on the South Jersey Gas website at:

southjerseygas.com/community

About South Jersey Gas

South Jersey Gas, subsidiary of SJI (NYSE:SJI), delivers safe, reliable, affordable natural gas and promotes energy efficiency to approximately 385,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, and portions of Gloucester, Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey. For more information, visit

southjerseygas.com

Mount Holly Township Hosts 2019 Holiday Tree Lighting

Mount Holly, NJ

– Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Mount Holly’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mount Holly’s downtown district will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland for this family-friendly event, sponsored by Mount Holly Township. This event is free and open to the public.

The celebration will feature live performances from a variety of acts, including but not limited to the Lumberton school of music, Mount Holly Township School children’s choir, Dansation School of Dance and more.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves will also make an appearance, helping to light the township’s Holiday Tree, located at the intersection of Washington and High Streets, with more than 3,000 lights. Once the tree is lit, all will be invited to have their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

WHAT:

Mount Holly Township’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Celebration

WHEN:

Friday, December 6, 2019 –

rain or shine

6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE:

Downtown Mount Holly

High Street and Washington Street

DETAILS:

Several roads will be closed throughout the evening’s event to accommodate pedestrian foot traffic. Road closures begin at 5:00 p.m., and include: High Street from Rancocas/Garden to Washington Street; and Mill Street from Pine to Park Drive. Alternate routes will be made available, and Mount Holly Police Officers will be onsite to direct traffic around the closures, and will provide members of the media guidance as to where they should park.

Media will have access to closed roads – Pine Street/Mill Street to Washington Street/Park Drive – and will be allowed to pull right into the event for easy loading/unloading and use of equipment. Please note: free, designated Media parking will be available in municipal lots – ideal lot location is the far back municipal lot, one block away from tree lighting location.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

5:00 p.m. – Roads Close (High St. from Garden to Mill/Washington & Mill Street at the T)

6:00 p.m. – Announcements, words from our Sponsors

6:00 p.m. – RCBC Chamber Choir

6:35 p.m. – Dansations School of Dance

6:45 p.m. – Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive

7:00 p.m. – Tree Lighting with Santa Claus (Free Hot Chocolate and cookies, while supplies last)***Sponsored by The Woman’s League

7:00PM – The Bolongos

7:30PM – Mount Holly Township School Children’s Choir

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus

8:45 p.m. – Last Chance to see Santa

9:00 p.m. – Event Ends

Now That\’s The Christmas Spirit!

By CNBNews.net Staff

(GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ)(Dec. 5, 2019)——With all

the turmoil in the world it is nice to hear some good news now and then. Kelli Sharp, (nee Pfeffer)recently shared just such a tale with CNBNews about her family, friends and perfect strangers helping her get the Christmas Spirit.

Kelli, resides on Market Street with her husband Brett and their children. Kelli is a 1998 graduate of Gloucester High. This past summer the Sharp family lost all of their Christmas decorations they had stored in their basement because of the severe flooding on that street in June.

Sharp said, \”I, along with many members of my immediate family,

have lived, in Gloucester City our entire life. In June my immediate family and I where one of the residents on Market Street affected by the flood. We lost everything in our basement. That included all my Christmas decorations and I do mean all. I have added to my collection year after year. My children would say our house looked like a winter wonderland.\”

\”With not having decorations not even a tree I really was not feeling the Christmas spirit this year.

My brother took to Facebook on Nov 30.

My aunt, Connie Devoe, reached out to a local organization called \”The Helpers.\”

That same night my brother showed up with a truck full of Christmas stuff. Stockings, lights, garland a tree. Decorations for the inside and outside of my house.\”

\”I was overwhelmed with the generosity.

I can\’t thank everyone enough who helped us this year. It meant so much to me and my family.

We spent this past Sunday decorating.\”

\”There is so much sadness and death in the world. Somedays that is all you hear about on the television or radio. The people who helped us have instilled my trust and confidence in the human race.\”

\”On behalf of my family I would like to publicly thank my brother John Pfeffer, my aunt Connie DeVoe and \”The Helpers\” including Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Spotts and Terey and Jean Ayres. Hopefully I have not forgotten anyone if so please forgive me. I have included some photos of the new decorations. \”

EDITOR\’S NOTE: If you have a Christmas tale you like to share send it to CNBNews1@gmail.com

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GLOUCESTER CITY

GOOD NEWS

Mount Holly\’s Holiday Tree Lighting, Celebration Friday

Mount Holly, NJ

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

5:00 p.m. – Roads Close (High St. from Garden to Mill/Washington & Mill Street at the T)

6:00 p.m. – Announcements, words from our Sponsors

6:00 p.m. – RCBC Chamber Choir

6:35 p.m. – Dansations School of Dance

6:45 p.m. – Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive

7:00 p.m. – Tree Lighting with Santa Claus (Free Hot Chocolate and cookies, while supplies last)***Sponsored by The Woman’s League

7:00PM – The Bolongos

7:30PM – Mount Holly Township School Children’s Choir

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus

8:45 p.m. – Last Chance to see Santa

9:00 p.m. – Event Ends

Investors and Roma Bank Community Support Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

$15,000 in Grants Will Purchase Food and Provide Meals

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ

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The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.) feeds those who are hungry in the Trenton area and offers programs to encourage self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life of its guests.

Recent grants from the Investors Foundation and Roma Bank Community Foundation totaling $15,000 will provide food for some of the 5,800 meals T.A.S.K. serves each week at its primary facility on Escher Street and

satellite locations in North Trenton, South Trenton, West Trenton, Hamilton, Hightstown, Princeton, and Yardville.

T.A.S.K. applied for the grants from the Investors and Roma Bank Community Foundations, which support non-profit organizations that enrich the diverse communities served by Investors Bank. Roma Bank became part of Investors Bank in December 2013.

According to Executive Director Joyce Campbell, in addition to providing food, T.A.S.K. also works to help nourish the minds of its guests. T.A.S.K. offers an Adult Education Program (18 years and older) that provides one-on-one tutoring in basic literacy, math, High School Equivalency Test preparation, and computer skills. According to Campbell, “Volunteer tutors offer caring, friendly assistance.” Students meet with the program coordinator to set their own goals and timelines. All of the necessary materials – books, notebooks, pens, and even reading glasses – are provided by T.A.S.K.

“T.A.S.K. could not turn hunger to hope for our patrons without the financial support of Investors Bank and Roma Bank Community Foundation. They play a critical role in helping T.A.S.K. meet its mission,” said Campbell.

Investors Bank District Manager Linda Martin and Assistant Vice President and Hamilton Center City Branch Manager Jason LaViscount presented the checks to Campbell. “Investors is proud to support T.A.S.K. in its mission to feed those in the Trenton area who are food insecure,” said Martin. “We know that your efforts go beyond feeding the hungry, and extend to providing assistance so your guests can gain self-sufficiency.”

“T.A.S.K. not only feeds the hungry in the Trenton area,” explained LaViscount, “but offers hope and a vision of a better future for those it serves. The Investors and Roma Bank Community Foundations support your efforts as you work to strengthen the community.”

Photo Caption:

Investors Bank District Manager Linda Martin (front row, left) and Assistant Vice President and Hamilton Center City Branch Manager Jason LaViscount (front row, right) recently presented grant checks from Investors Foundation and Roma Bank Community Foundation totaling $15,000 to Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.) Executive Director Joyce Campbell (front row, center) and (second row, from left) Kitchen Coordinator Adam Livow, Food Services and Facilities Manager Paul Jensen, and Development and Community Relations Manager J Steinhauer. Roma Bank became part of Investors Bank in December 2013.

About the Investors Foundation

Investors Bank created the Investors Foundation in 2005 to support the communities Investors Bank serves. The Investors Foundation supports initiatives in the arts, youth development, health and human services, education and affordable housing. The Investors Foundation works to improve the lives of its customers and neighbors.

About the Roma Bank Community Foundation

Roma Bank created the Roma Bank Community Foundation in 2006. The Foundation continues today with support and administration from the Investors Foundation, which is associated with Investors Bank. Roma Bank became part of Investors Bank in December 2013. Roma Bank Community Foundation is dedicated to improving communities throughout Central and Southern New Jersey by supporting non-profit organizations that enrich the diverse communities served by Investors Bank. Roma Bank Community Foundation supports organizations involved in the arts, education, health & human services, and more.

About Investors Bank

Investors Bank, headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey, is a full-service community bank that has been serving customers since 1926. With nearly $27 billion in assets and a network of more than 145 retail branches, Investors Bank delivers personalized services and products tailored to the needs of its customers. Investors Bank’s banking services include complete deposit, loan and cash management products for consumers and businesses.

Investors Bank: Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

About Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.) is a private, non-sectarian, charitable organization that depends almost entirely on the help of dedicated volunteers and generous financial support from individuals, churches, local businesses, and community organizations. T.A.S.K. provides more than 6,000 free meals per week to people in need in the Trenton area. The organization directs its activities toward helping patrons achieve healthier lifestyles and increase self-esteem and self-sufficiency. To this end, T.A.S.K., and agencies using its facility, provide a wide array of social, community, and health services. For more information, go to

www.trentonsoupkitchen.org

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CNBNews Entertainment: Jay Mohr Coming to The Hard Rock Casino

JAY MOHR

Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m.

Sound Waves

**On Sale Friday, December 6 at 10 a.m.**

Tickets: $34.00, $29.00, $24.00

2019 – 2020 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

12/2 – 12/5 – Greg Fitzsimmons & Adam Degi – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/6 – LeAnn Rimes “You and Me and Christmas” Tour – Sound Waves

12/7 – Hallmark Channel Presents Mariah Carey “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

12/9 – 12/12 – Dan Naturman & Tom McTiernan – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/13 – The Cult “A Sonic Temple” – Sound Waves

12/16 – 12/19 – Craig Gass & Joe Fernandez – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/27 & 12/28 – Jim Breuer – Sound Waves

12/28 – Earth Wind & Fire – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

12/29 & 12/30 – Human Nature – Sound Waves

12/31 – Kool & The Gang / K.C. & The Sunshine Band New Year’s Eve Party – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

1/6 – 1/9 – Chris Franjola & Richie Holliday – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

1/11 – Top Rank Boxing: Hart Vs Smith – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

1/13 – 1/14 & 1/16 – Tom Cotter & Kerri Louise – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

1/18 – Sounds of Philadelphia featuring Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes and The Manhattans – Sound Waves

1/20 – 1/23 – Keifer Thompson & Dale Jones – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

1/25 – Marc Anthony

Opus Tour

– Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

1/29 – 1/30 – JF Harris – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/3 – 2/6 – Rich Vos – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/7 – Sugar Ray – Sound Waves

2/10 – 2/13- Jessica Kirson – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/15 – Fitz & The Tantrums – Sound Waves

2/22 – Eros Ramazzotti – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

2/22 – Bob Saget – Sound Waves

2/24 – 2/27 – Greg Morton & Ben Moore – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

3/14 – Jay Mohr – Sound Waves

4/17 – Ana Gabriel – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

For Tickets, visit

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

Turnersville Resident Participates in Widener University Study Abroad Program

CHESTER, PA (12/02/2019)– Undergraduate students at Widener University returned home after spending the fall semester abroad in countries across countries in Europe and in Australia. The international learning experiences allowed students to gain a global understanding and prepare them for careers in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.

\”Widener\’s long-term study abroad program provides students with life changing experiences,\” said Kandy Turner, director of International Student Services and Programs. \”Studying in a foreign country is an excellent opportunity for students to grow both professionally and personally through honing critical skills, such as adaptability and independence, as they prepare to enter into their respective fields. These opportunities complement their academic work on campus while introducing them to different cultures, customs and traditions across the globe.\”

Among the students was Megan Welding. Welding spent the fall semester in Austria.

Welding is a senior psychology major and a resident of Turnersville.

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener comprises seven schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate, baccalaureate, master\’s and doctoral degrees. Visit the university website,

http://www.widener.edu/

Morristown Business Association Candle Light Stroll

Main Street Saturday from from 2-8pm. Watch for pedestrians. Speed limit 15 mph

The Mooristown Business Association (MBA) is hosting the Candle Light Stroll event in support of our local merchants on Main St. from 2-8pm Saturday, Nov. 30 Horse/Carriage rides will be available at Main & High Streets.

Motorists are asked to drive with caution in the area, not to exceed 15 mph for the safety of event attendees on Main St. between Chester Ave. & Church St.

Mill St. will be closed at Main St. for pedestrian safety.

Motorists should be aware that the Horse & Carriage rides will be traveling along the shoulder of Main St. from High St. east to just past the Community House.

Address/Location

Township of Moorestown Police Department

1245 N Church St

Moorestown, NJ 08057

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-234-8300