It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Historical Town Hall gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Moorestown, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Strawbridge Lake Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Firebirds Wood Fired Grill or visit Site of the Indian Spring, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Moorestown, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Moorestown, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Moorestown, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Schools MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Moorestown School District will hold a forum on the upcoming bond referendum as the pivotal vote approaches.The forum will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19. School administrators will be joined by the district's architect and financial advisors to help answer questions.A link to join the meeting will be posted on the ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Moorestown School District will hold a forum on the upcoming bond referendum as the pivotal vote approaches.
The forum will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19. School administrators will be joined by the district's architect and financial advisors to help answer questions.
A link to join the meeting will be posted on the district's referendum website.
On Sept. 16, Moorestown residents will vote on whether to fund more than $100 million in school upgrades by allowing the district to issue bonds.
Two questions with various projects will be on the ballot.
Both questions passing would bring an estimated tax hike of $648 per year — $54 per month — to the average assessed Moorestown home, worth $465,125.
But supporters of the referendum, including district leadership, say the upgrades are necessary to address the growing student population, replace outdated infrastructure and create space for free, full-day kindergarten.
Here's a breakdown of what's on the ballot:
QUESTION 1
Question 1 includes the bulk of the district's referendum vision and about three-quarters of the project costs.
Approval would adjust the grade configuration at most Moorestown schools. William Allen Middle School would add 12 new classrooms (24,500 square feet overall) to create space for sixth-graders. WAMS currently only supports Grades 7-8.
Moorestown Upper Elementary School would then support third-graders, giving it a more conventional age setup of Grades 3-5 instead of 4-6.
This would then free up space in the three "lower" elementary schools, which have the greatest overcrowding issues, according to district officials.
The district would add more kindergarten-compliant classrooms to the lower-elementary buildings. Under state regulations, kindergarten classes must each have their own toilet facility and more overall space.
Moorestown is one of New Jersey's only school districts without full-day, tuition-free kindergarten.
The state recently passed a law requiring all school districts to offer free kindergarten by the 2029-30 school year. Moorestown will be able to offer it by 2028 if the referendum passes, according to district officials.
QUESTION 2
The district's current operations center for maintenance infrastructure is part of an instructional wing at Moorestown High School. If Question 2 passes, the facility will get a new building on what is currently part of the school field, freeing up instructional space.
The operations center would also have an enclosed bus depot — an adjustment made earlier this year after residents spoke out against original plans to move the bus depot to the field behind the Upper Elementary School.
The facility would go over a playing field. But that space would be regained with the construction of three new turf fields.
Question 2 can only pass if Question 1 is also approved.
Shift your engines and appetites into high gear for Silver Diner’s annual 4th of July Breakfast Car Show (located at 2131 Route 38 in Cherry Hill) on Friday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drive into excitement this 4th of July with a stunning lineup of vehicles, and head inside the diner for breakfast that'll fuel your day! This is a rain or shine event.Cars, trucks and Corvettes of all makes and years are welcome. The entry fee is $20 - no pre-registration is required. Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and jud...
Shift your engines and appetites into high gear for Silver Diner’s annual 4th of July Breakfast Car Show (located at 2131 Route 38 in Cherry Hill) on Friday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drive into excitement this 4th of July with a stunning lineup of vehicles, and head inside the diner for breakfast that'll fuel your day! This is a rain or shine event.
Cars, trucks and Corvettes of all makes and years are welcome. The entry fee is $20 - no pre-registration is required. Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and judging will immediately follow. The first 200 cars to arrive will receive a free t-shirt, so be sure to show up early! The award ceremony will take place at 12 p.m. – just in time to make it to your cookout.
The 4th of July Breakfast Car Show is sponsored by the Delaware Valley Old Goat Club.
For more information about the show, please call Steve, 609-790-6544. For day-of-show and rain information, contact the Silver Diner at 856-910-1240.
Silver Diner offers indoor/outdoor dining and takeout services, including carryout, curbside pickup and delivery. To order online or view the menu, please visit https://order.silverdiner.com/menu/cherry-hill.
About Silver DinerWith 23 locations across the Washington, D.C. Metro Area and New Jersey, Silver Diner has become the go-to spot for families who value high-quality, healthier dining options. Since opening its doors in 1989 in Rockville, Maryland, Silver Diner has built its reputation on the core values of integrity, quality, and a commitment to putting people first. At the helm of Silver Diner’s culinary excellence is Executive Chef Ype Von Hengst, who prioritizes food quality by using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. This includes hormone-free, all-natural meats, milk free from bovine growth hormone, and free-range chickens, ensuring every dish is chef-driven and customer-focused. For more information and to view the complete directory of locations, go to www.SilverDiner.com.
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The award-winning, non-profit Moorestown Theater Company (MTC) will continue its 23rd Season with its annual all-ages 'Main Stage' musical, Bye Bye Birdie, eight times at First Methodist Church (FMC), 446 E. Camden Avenue, on these dates and times:Wednesday, July 23 @ 7 PM / ‘Gold’ Cast with Burlington County Commissioner Tyler Burrell playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’Thursday, July 24 @ 7 PM / ‘Black’ Cast with MTC Producing Artistic Director M...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The award-winning, non-profit Moorestown Theater Company (MTC) will continue its 23rd Season with its annual all-ages 'Main Stage' musical, Bye Bye Birdie, eight times at First Methodist Church (FMC), 446 E. Camden Avenue, on these dates and times:
Wednesday, July 23 @ 7 PM / ‘Gold’ Cast with Burlington County Commissioner Tyler Burrell playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’
Thursday, July 24 @ 7 PM / ‘Black’ Cast with MTC Producing Artistic Director Mark Morgan playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’
Friday, July 25 @ 7 PM / ‘Gold’ Cast with MTC Producing Artistic Director Mark Morgan playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’
Saturday, July 26 @ 2 PM / ‘Black’ Cast with Moorestown Councilperson Christopher Keating playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’
Sunday, July 27 @ 2 PM / ‘Gold’ Cast with Moorestown Councilperson Christopher Keating playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’
Tuesday, July 29 @ 7 PM / ‘Black’ Cast with Burlington County Commissioner Tyler Burrell playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’
Wednesday, July 30 @ 7 PM / ‘Gold’ Cast with Moorestown Mayor Quinton Law playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’
Thursday, July 31 @ 7 PM / ‘Black’ Cast with Moorestown Mayor Quinton Law playing ‘The Mayor of Sweet Apple, OH’
Reserved-Seat Tickets (in our newly-purchased black-padded chairs) are available online at www.MoorestownTheaterCompany.org for $13 per ticket ($18 for the first three rows) until three hours before 'Curtain Time' (when we have to close down to print seating lists for that performance) or at the door one hour before each curtain time (where they are $15 and $20, so buy ahead of time!). The musical will run approximately two and a half hours, including intermission, and it is appropriate for audience members of all ages.
The Tony Award Winning and Oscar nominated Bye Bye Birdie has a 69-member all-ages Cast of 6- to 76-year-olds, plus a 13-piece live Orchestra.
In Bye Bye Birdie, the Cast will bring to life the well-known characters from Mike Stewarts’s book of the 1960 Broadway musical, including the title character of ‘Conrad Birdie’, ‘Albert Peterson’, ‘Rose Alvarez’, ‘Mae Peterson’, ‘Kim MacAfee’, ‘Harry MacAfee’, ‘Doris MacAfee’, ‘Randolph MacAfee’, ‘Hugo Peabody’, ‘Ursula Merkle’, and all of the adults, teens, and children of Sweet Apple, Ohio.
The lyrics for this classic musical from Broadway’s ‘Golden Age’ are by Lee Adams, and the music is by Charles Strouse, who just passed away earlier this year at 99-years-old. The score includes great songs like "The Telephone Hour”, “Put On A Happy Face”, “One Boy”, “Honestly Sincere”, “Hymn For A Sunday Evening (Ed Sullivan)”, “One Last Kiss”, “A Lot Of Livin’ To Do”, and “Kids”, among others.
Bye Bye Birdie will be presented for the first time in Moorestown and is the 31st production, and 20th musical, that MTC is performing in its new theater home in FMC’s Fellowship Hall since November 2022. FMC has now hosted the second-most MTC productions in its 23-year history (trailing only the 78 performed at Hope Community Church). MTC has these ‘stats’ in its 23-year history:
2024: 66 performances of 13 productions by 526 performers
2025: 33 performances of 08 productions by 244 performers
23 Years: 1,101 performances of 244 productions by 10,231 performers
The Production Staff for Bye Bye Birdie includes Producers Mark Morgan and Carol Ann Murray, Director Mark Morgan, Vocal Director Mark Pinzur Duffy, Choreographer Lizi Baldwin, Costume Director Thom Sirkot, Technical Director Scotty Minieri, and Stage Manager Joe Barcia.
MTC, which still has seven more productions in its 23rd Season this year, which are all listed on its website, has received these recent awards:
- January ’25: ‘Excellence In Dance’ Award presented to the Cast of “Alice In Wonderland JR.” at the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA (our first ‘Dance’ Award, and 10th overall, after seven ‘Acting’ and two ‘Music’ Awards)
- January ’25: ‘Freddie G Fellowship’ Award presented to MTC’s Founding Producing Director Mark Morgan at the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA
- March ’25: ‘40 Fabulous Females’ Award presented to MTC’s Founding Managing Director Carol Ann Murray by Donnelly Media at the Camden County Boat House
- June '25: 'Twink Lynch Organizational Achievement Award' presented by the American Association of Community Theater at its national Theater Festival (AACT Fest) in Des Moines, IA
- July ’25: ‘Freddie G Fellowship Award’ presented to Mark Morgan by Music Theatre International and iTheatrics in New York City, NY
Questions about Disney’s Bye Bye Birdie, or about MTC in general, can be answered by calling 856 / 778-8357, or by visiting www.MoorestownTheaterCompany.org.
Moorestown is one of NJ's only school districts that doesn't have free, full-day kindergarten. Here's when that could change.MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Moorestown School District now has another reason to institute free, full-day kindergarten: a state-mandated deadline.A state law passed this month will require all elementary-serving school districts to offer tuition-free, full-day...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Moorestown School District now has another reason to institute free, full-day kindergarten: a state-mandated deadline.
A state law passed this month will require all elementary-serving school districts to offer tuition-free, full-day kindergarten by the 2029-30 school year.
Moorestown is one of New Jersey's last-remaining school districts that doesn't have that in place.
During the upcoming bond referendum, Moorestown residents will vote Sept. 16 on whether to approve more than $100 million in facility upgrades to all schools. If the referendum passes, the district will be able to offer full-day kindergarten by 2028, according to school officials.
"We’re excited about the prospect of extending tuition-free, full-day kindergarten to the Moorestown community," said Superintendent Dr. Courtney McNeely. "We have always viewed it as a need to fill, rather than a potential mandate to follow. That’s why we had these plans in motion long before the full-day kindergarten requirement became law."
A successful referendum will ultimately free up space to offer free, full-day kindergarten, according to district officials.
If the referendum passes, William Allen Middle School would add 12 new classrooms (24,500 square feet overall) to create space for sixth-graders. WAMS currently only supports Grades 7-8.
Moorestown Upper Elementary School would then support third-graders, giving it a more conventional age setup of Grades 3-5 instead of 4-6.
This would then free up space in the three "lower" elementary schools, which have the greatest overcrowding issues, according to district officials.
The district would add more kindergarten-compliant classrooms to the lower-elementary buildings. Under state regulations, kindergarten classes must each have their own toilet facility and more overall space.
Both questions passing would bring an estimated tax hike of $648 per year — $54 per month — to the average assessed Moorestown home, worth $465,125.
But supporters of the referendum, including district leadership, say the upgrades are necessary to address the growing student population, replace outdated infrastructure and create space for free, full-day kindergarten.
It also means that the state would partially subsidize these projects when school districts typically must fully fund facility upgrades through local taxes.
"Creating space for full-day kindergarten through the bond referendum would bring the added benefit of state funding," said School Board President Mark Villanueva. "This money would not otherwise be available to improve our schools and prepare for growth."
What's On The Ballot?
The referendum will feature two ballot questions. The first includes the bulk of the proposed projects, while the second centers around reconfiguring facilities outside of Moorestown High School's main building to free up classroom space.
Question 2's projects can only move forward if Question 1 passes.
QUESTION 1
QUESTION 2
More information on the proposed projects can be found on the district's referendum website.
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The award-winning, non-profit Moorestown Theater Company (MTC) will continue its 23rd Season with its second of four 'Summer Stage' musicals, Beetlejuice JR., six times at First Methodist Church (FMC), 446 E. Camden Avenue, on these dates and times:Tuesday, July 15 @ 7 PMWednesday, July 16 @ 11 AMWednesday, July 16 @ 7 PMThursday, July 17 @ 11 AMThursday, July 17 @ 7 PMFriday, July 18 @ 11 AMReserved-Seat Tickets (in our newly-purchased black-padded c...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The award-winning, non-profit Moorestown Theater Company (MTC) will continue its 23rd Season with its second of four 'Summer Stage' musicals, Beetlejuice JR., six times at First Methodist Church (FMC), 446 E. Camden Avenue, on these dates and times:
Tuesday, July 15 @ 7 PM
Wednesday, July 16 @ 11 AM
Wednesday, July 16 @ 7 PM
Thursday, July 17 @ 11 AM
Thursday, July 17 @ 7 PM
Friday, July 18 @ 11 AM
Reserved-Seat Tickets (in our newly-purchased black-padded chairs) are available online at www.MoorestownTheaterCompany.org for $13 per ticket until three hours before 'Curtain Time' (when we have to close down to print seating lists for that performance) or at the door one hour before each curtain time (where they are $15, so buy ahead of time!). The musical will run approximately an hour and 30 minutes, including intermission, and it is appropriate for audience members ages six and up. In fact, we encourage audience members to dress like the title character!
MTC’s 31-member Children’s Cast of 7th through 12th graders is historic in MTC’s 23-year history as there are more males than females in this production (16 to 15)! In Beetlejuice JR., the Cast will bring to life the well-known characters from Michael McDowell’s and Larry Wilson’s 1988 Geffen Company motion picture, including the title character, ‘Lydia Deetz’, ‘Charles Deetz’, ‘Adam Maitland’, ‘Barbara Maitland’, ‘Delia Schlimmer’, ‘Maxie Dean’, ‘Maxine Dean’, ‘the Sandworm’, and all of the Mourners, Cheerleaders, and ‘Beetlejuice’ Clones.
Beetlejuice JR. will be presented for the first time in Moorestown and is the 30th production, and 28th musical, that MTC is performing in its new theater home in FMC’s Fellowship Hall since November 2022. FMC has now hosted the second-most MTC productions in its 23-year history (trailing only the 78 performed at Hope Community Church). In 2024, MTC presented 66 performances of 13 productions by 526 performers, and in 23 Seasons, MTC has presented 1,095 performances of 243 productions by 10,200 performers.
The lyrics and music are by Eddie Perfect with a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King. The score includes great songs like "The Whole ‘Being Dead’ Thing”, “Dead Mom”, “Say My Name”, and from the movie, “Day-O” (The Banana Boat Song), among others.
The Production Staff for Beetlejuice JR. includes Producers Mark Morgan and Carol Ann Murray, Director Jack Morgan, Vocal Director Aren Duffy, Choreographer Emma Nasto, Costume Director Wayne Fuller, Technical Directors Zach Khanlian, and Stage Manager Gia Ioele.
MTC, which still has eight more productions in its 23rd Season this year, which are all listed on its website, has received these recent awards:
- January ’25: ‘Excellence In Dance’ Award presented to the Cast of “Alice In Wonderland JR.” at the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA (our first ‘Dance’ Award, and 10th overall, after seven ‘Acting’ and two ‘Music’ Awards)
- January ’25: ‘Freddie G Fellowship’ Award presented to MTC’s Founding Producing Director Mark Morgan at the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA
- March ’25: ‘40 Fabulous Females’ Award presented to MTC’s Founding Managing Director Carol Ann Murray by Donnelly Media at the Camden County Boat House
- June '25: 'Twink Lynch Organizational Achievement Award' presented by the American Association of Community Theater at its national Theater Festival (AACT Fest) in Des Moines, IA
- July ’25: ‘Freddie G Fellowship Award’ presented to Mark Morgan by Music Theatre International and iTheatrics in New York City, NY
Questions about Disney’s Beetlejuice JR., or about MTC in general, can be answered by calling 856 / 778-8357, or by visiting www.MoorestownTheaterCompany.org.
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