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Monday, August 29, 2011

Cinnaminson, Riverton, Palmyra Clean Up After Irene

The Devon Road bridge may have structure damage.

Even though parts of Cinnaminson are still dealing with power outages, downed trees and flooding, for the most part, the township “dodged a bullet,” according to Public Safety Director Michael P. King. “I can’t say enough how all the entities worked well together,” King said. Public works, fire, police, emergency management and more had met prior to the weekend to discuss how to deal with Hurricane Irene. Officials from Palmyra and Riverton were also included. The main issues the township is dealing with are the small bridge on Devon Road, north of Arbor Road. There may be structure damage and an inspector will further investigate the area. For now, the bridge is closed to through-traffic. Cherry Lane, between Orchard and Shewsbury roads, …

Nancy VanTwistern

9:30 am on Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Patroling the streets before to remove trash surely kept our drains from clogging... good job!!   more ›

Friday, July 22, 2011

Pompeston Creek: Awareness Is Key

The Pompeston Creek cleanup this weekend is not only about keeping the water healthy, but letting residents know it exists, and it needs help.

The Fountain Farms Park cleanup scheduled for Saturday is not just about pulling tires, bicycles and other trash out of the Pompeston Creek; it’s about awareness. “It’s been here such a long time, it’s really a historic little creek,” said Beth Bresnahan, member of the Pompeston Creek Watershed Association, the group behind the cleanup. “We just try to make it healthy and make people aware of it. People aren’t even aware of it.” The Pompeston Creek runs through Cinnaminson, Moorestown, Riverton, Riverside and Delran. The PCWA works to keep the waterway clean and protect the wetlands that surround it. The group is heading up its annual cleanup day at Fountain Farms, a main part of the creek where water flows down into Lakeview. Bresnahan …

Cindy Pierson

1:57 pm on Friday, July 22, 2011

I am so grateful that there are people like Beth living in the watershed, I wish there were more! I was at FF park yesterday - the attached pictures may clue people in as to why I get discouraged.   more ›

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