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  New Jersey Encyclopedia Article @ Pursued.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is bordered on the north by New York, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the southwest by Delaware, and on the west by Pennsylvania.
New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York; on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the south and southwest by Delaware; and on the west by Pennsylvania.
New Jersey is also the most densely populated state in the nation, and the only state that has had every one of its counties deemed "urban" as defined by the Census Bureau's Combined Statistical Area.
www.pursued.org /encyclopedia/New_Jersey   (4791 words)

  
 Moorestown Township, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Moorestown is not to be confused with similarly-named Morristown, a town in the northern part of New Jersey.
Moorestown Township is located in southwest Burlington County and borders Maple Shade Township to the south, Cinnaminson Township and Delran Township to the west, Willingboro Township on the north and Mount Laurel Township to the east.
The 8th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Martha W. Bark (R, Mount Laurel) and in the Assembly by Francis L. Bodine (R, Mount Laurel) and Larry Chatzidakis (R, Mount Laurel).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moorestown_Township,_New_Jersey   (1821 words)

  
 Morris Township, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the township the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older.
New Jersey's Eleventh Congressional District, covering western portions of Essex County, all of Morris County, and sections of Passaic County, Somerset County and Sussex County, is represented by Rodney Frelinghuysen (R, Harding Township).
The 25th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Anthony Bucco (R, Denville) and in the Assembly by Michael Patrick Carroll (R, Morristown) and Richard A. Merkt (R, Randolph).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Morris_Township,_New_Jersey   (949 words)

  
 Moorestown: Today and Tomorrow
And the township is discussing the purchase of two properties on Garwood Road: 25 acres known as the DiPaolo property and 34 acres adjacent to Swede's Run known as the Traganza property.
Of Moorestown's total area -- 9,555 acres -- a study done for the township as part of developing a new master plan concludes that a little over 10 percent of the total is open space of some kind.
The township is in the process of revising its master plan, which, when completed by the end of the year, will include more definitive projections of additional growth.
www.southjerseynews.com /todaytomorrow/moorestown   (1126 words)

  
 The Jersey Devil (Fact or Fiction)
The Jersey Devil, the supposed mythical creature of the New Jersey Pinelands, has haunted New Jersey and the surrounding areas for the past 260 years.
A Mrs Bowen of Leeds point said, "The Jersey Devil was born in the Shrouds house at Leeds Point." 1 Another story that also placed the birth at Leeds Point said that a young girl fell in love with a British soldier during the Revolutionary War.
New Jersey rested easy with that thought for 6 years, until the week of January 16-23.
www.elktownship.com /myth.html   (3709 words)

  
 Moorestown Township Historic Information
As occurred frequently in central New Jersey, this was then enlarged to a 3-bay, side hall plan, two rooms deep, and then to a full central hall, 5-bay plan.
By the mid-1850s, Moorestown Township was sharing ownership of Town Hall with the Moorestown Literary Association.
The Historical Society of Moorestown purchased the house in 1910 and operates it as a museum.
www.co.burlington.nj.us /info/history/township/moorestowntownship.htm   (2301 words)

  
 Moorestown: Today and Tomorrow
Even though from census to census the number of seniors ages 65 and older in the township have not kept pace with the surge in other township age ranges, senior living has had a noticeable affect as the growth in new senior housing claims the dwindling amount of open space in the community.
Between 1990 and 2000, Moorestown's population rose from 16,116 to 19,017, according to the census.
Likewise, the percentage of the population that was 75 and older went from 7.5 percent (1,224) to 9 percent (1,717).However, the percentage of the population between 60 and 74 went down from 15 percent (2,408) to 11.8 percent (2,242).
www.southjerseynews.com /todaytomorrow/moorestown/seniors.html   (1005 words)

  
 Moorestown Township Public Schools | SupportOrg_Home & School
The HSA is an independent, non-profit, non-sectarian and non-partisan organization of parents, teachers and administrators in the Moorestown school district.
The mission of the Moorestown HSA is to encourage and facilitate a partnership among parents, staff, administrators, students and the Moorestown community, in order to support, strengthen and enrich the educational experience of students in this district.
The Home and School Executive Committee is the governing body of the Moorestown HSA and includes the officers of the organization, the school chairpersons, and the standing and special committee chairpersons.
www.mtps.com /800929308385/site/default.asp   (335 words)

  
 Assisted Living Associates of Moorestown, LLC v. Moorsetown Township
Additionally, since the New Jersey Department of Health certified that there was a need for an assisted living facility, further delay was not in the public interest.
Although New Jersey has a "time of decision" rule allowing new ordinances to be applied to pending applications, the Court stated that the Township "pulled the rug out" from under the developer by passing an ordinance removing assisted living from the list of permissible uses.
The suspicious timing of the ordinance, the testimony by the Township's witnesses, and the denial of a reasonable accommodation led the Court to conclude that the developer's preliminary injunction should be granted.
www.meislik.com /recentnj/recases/rec00244.htm   (733 words)

  
 Pro-Life Banner Stirs Controversy In Moorestown, New Jersey
Moorestown, a small town near Philadelphia, allows banners to be hung across Main Street with a town permit.
Township officials withdrew the permit for the banner and told the church to take it down, since the message on the banner was not related to a specific event.
Moorestown Mayor Howard Miller said that all future banner permit applications would be "strictly reviewed for conformance to the ordinance," the Times reported.
www.nrlc.org /news/1999/NRL499/bann.html   (951 words)

  
 South Jersey Sports Online - Moorestown High School
Moorestown's girls' lacrosse team completely dominated the tournament of champions by outscoring their opponent 107-21 and capturing their seventh straight New Jersey State Title by completely dominating the Blue Devils from Shore Regional.
Moorestown’s first goal of the just about a minute into this game was the first of seven goals scored during the first half.
Moorestown had started out the week with a tough win over Cherokee and were looking to keep up their finesse on the field.
www.sjsports.com /highschool/moorestown   (2823 words)

  
 Moorestown Republicans fight to keep their 2 seats (phillyBurbs.com) | Burlington Times
MOORESTOWN — Two years ago, township Democrats stunned political watchers with an Election Day win, claiming three seats on Township Council and control of the governing body for the first time in the 300-year history of Moorestown.
The four candidates are vying for two four-year terms on the Township Council at the polls on Nov. 7.
He also said traffic must be addressed in town and the township master plan should be relied on to protect residential areas from heavy traffic.
www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/112-11012006-735245.html   (831 words)

  
 William Allen III Middle School Test Scores - Moorestown, New Jersey - NJ
In 2004-2005 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 and 4 in language arts literacy and math.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education.
In 2004-2005 New Jersey used the New Jersey Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
www.greatschools.net /modperl/achievement/nj/1242   (564 words)

  
 MFS to buy the “little Acme” (phillyBurbs.com) | Burlington Times
MOORESTOWNMoorestown Friends School is expanding and will buy the “little Acme” on Chester Avenue and another downtown property to accommodate the growth.
Moorestown Friends remains an active meeting and the school is under its care, with students using the meetinghouse for worship and activities.
Ken Miller, a principle in Secure Futures of New Jersey, owner of the Acme building, said there was a lot of interest in the property even before it closed last winter.
www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/112-10202006-729775.html   (767 words)

  
 Moorestown Apartments: Free Moorestown Apartment Search - Apartments in Moorestown, New Jersey
Moorestown Apartments for Rent - Moorestown Apartment - Apartments in Moorestown, New Jersey New Jersey.
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We have all of the apartments for rent in the Moorestown, New Jersey Metro area.
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 What's Wrong with New Jersey
"New Jersey's attempts to reform its child welfare system amount to window dressing and fall far short of what is needed, a national advocacy group said yesterday as it prepares to sue the state.
"New Jersey has one of the toughest laws in the nation to protect and preserve swamps, marshes and other wetlands from development, but it's not working well because of a lack of state oversight and poor planning, a new state study concludes.
The wealthiest 20 percent of New Jersey's population saw their family income grow by an average 9 percent to $165,958 over the past decade, while the middle class and those at the bottom of the economic ladder lost ground...
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 Moorestown Township New Jersey Real Estate
Rich in colonial splendor, Moorestown Township is considered one of New Jersey's most attractive and desirable communities.
As a Moorestown Township homeowner, you will be part of a community where education is given the highest priority.
The Moorestown Township School District is widely considered the best in southern New Jersey, and Moorestown Township High School is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state.
www.relocate-america.com /states/nj/cities/moorestown.htm   (482 words)

  
 government @ m o o r e s t o w n . n j . u s
The Township of Moorestown is 15.1 square miles and has a population of 19,017.
It is located in southwest Burlington County bordering Cinnaminson and Delran Townships on the west, Willingboro Township on the north, Mount Laurel Township on the east and Maple Shade Township on the south; approximately ten miles east of Philadelphia.
Moorestown's municipal government operates under the modern and efficient Council-Manager plan.
www.moorestown.nj.us /index.cfm   (474 words)

  
 Attorney Thomas Barron, Barron, Baker & Posternock, LLP, Moorestown, New Jersey
Congratulations to Daniel Posternock of Barron, Baker and Posternock, LLP in Moorestown, NJ on his appointment to the Burlington County Bar Association CDR/ADR Committee.
He is a member of the American and New Jersey Bar Associations.
He is appointed as an arbitrator for New Jersey's federal and state courts.
www.lawyerforbusiness.com /Bio/ThomasBarron.asp   (982 words)

  
 Special Reports : Where We Live | Moorestown -- Philadelphia Inquirer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Moorestown is not immune to crime, but there is so little of it, some local community groups don't even bother touting the town's safety.
Moorestown is one of the few South Jersey communities to have remained rich and influential since William Penn stepped off the boat.
Even before Renee Pierce became a Moorestown resident, she loved driving down the tree-lined streets, soothed by the sun peeking through the leaves.
www.philly.com /mld/inquirer/news/special_packages/moorestown   (510 words)

  
 Schall & Barasch, Employee Rights Lawyers in Moorestown New Jersey
For the third consecutive year, partners Richard Schall and Patricia Barasch were named among New Jersey's "Super Lawyers" by New Jersey Monthly Magazine in the area of employment litigation.
For the third consecutive year, Richard Schall will co-chair the Employment Law Seminar conducted by the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers, held as part of its Boardwalk Seminar in Atlantic City.
Attorneys Richard Schall and Patricia Barasch of the Moorestown firm, Schall and Barasch, have been named among New Jersey's "Super Lawyers" by New Jersey Monthly magazine in the area of employment litigation...
www.njemployeerightslaw.com /firm_news.html   (353 words)

  
 New Jersey Criminal Law Attorney, Moorestown NJ Discrimination Lawyer Burlington County
It is important to seek the counsel of an experienced attorney to guide you through the complex legal process and generate viable options.
We are also very skilled in defending the civil rights of our clients with regard to racial profiling, police abuse, false imprisonment, illegal search and seizure, unlawful stops, and wrongful public employee termination.
If you have been arrested in New Jersey, a criminal law attorney at our firm is ready to help you.
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 Cherry Hill Township   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Township of Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey, lies five miles east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Delaware River Valley.
On March 13, 1844, the "First annual meeting of the inhabitants of the Township of Delaware was held at the town house at Ellisburg." That building, constructed in 1831, also served as the Ellisburg School.
The Township aggressively pursues the purchase of remaining Open Space to enhance the community and ease the burden of potential over-development while maintaining an environmental balance.
www.cherryhill-nj.com /about/default.asp   (1977 words)

  
 Moorestown Township schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
In 2004-2005 New Jersey used the New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
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www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/nj/district_profile/347   (1001 words)

  
 Historic County of Burlington, New Jersey
A principal Indian "trail to the sea crossed the County from Plum Point (presently the foot of Taylor's Lane, Cinnaminson Township) and followed the ridges of Moorestown and Mount Laurel in its wandering course to the coast.
Another "trail to the sea" crossed New Jersey from the "Falls of Delaware" (Trenton) via the present Wrightstown to stretch directly east to the sea - this one a "dry trail" offering advantages to the foot traveler who had an aversion to getting wet.
The early Townships named their own Surveyors of Roads, and many local roads were financed at the local level during the colonial period.
www.burlco.lib.nj.us /county/history/earlyroads.html   (986 words)

  
 New Jersey Real Estate Agents, REALTORS, New Jersey Homes For Sale and Property Values
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