Top 10 News Stories in Moorestown, New Jersey

2006 was a year of historic 'firsts' and changes in conventional wisdom in the township of Moorestown, New Jersey, named by Money Magazine as 2005 'Best Place to Live' in the nation. Let's take a look at some of the movers, shakers and events that changed the complexion of this small (19,000 residents) town, named by Money Magazine as its 2005 pick for "Best Place to Live" in the nation.

1. The township library - Expansion plans approved, then rescinded. Moorestown is home to a rather small, quaint library whose membership is open only to township residents. The 30 plus year old building had been the subject of controvery as its Trustees and director made a case (and a plea) for funding to expand and renovate the existing structure. Town council finally approved funding for the project in late summer, 2006; after a series of bidding mishaps (i.e., bids came in way over budget), the project was re-bid and agreement with a general contractor reached. Unfortunately, the contractor (who was to have started work on the project in October) allegedly renigned on the original agreement; work on the library project was never halted - it had never even started. It wasn't until the last meeting of town council on December 18th that agreement was reached to reopen the existing library for use by residents. A great idea, but a deal gone very sour...