Town Council Business

2022 Town Council Updates 

September 24, 2022

 

Councilwoman Cohen attended the Alice Paul Institute 15th Annual Uncorked food and wine tasting. The event celebrates and supports the important work of the Alice Paul Institute.

A special VIP reception was held to unveil a special desk that Alice Paul installed in her office at the National Woman’s Party headquarters in D.C. The desk first belonged to Susan B. Anthony, and then Alice Paul.

Proceeds from the event support API’s Girls Leadership Council and the continued preservation of Paulsdale, Alice Paul’s childhood home.

Learn more about the Alice Paul Institute at https://www.alicepaul.org/

September 10, 2022

Councilwoman Cohen and Councilwoman Janjua attended the first Rancocas Woods Business Association Dinner in the Woods!

The exclusive event served as a fundraiser with proceeds going directly into the Rancocas Woods Business Association's continued efforts towards the revitalization of the shops at Rancocas Woods.

The event featured a menu prepared by an executive chef using ingredients from Wegmans. Guests enjoyed live music, a silent auction, a live painting demonstration, and much more.

September 12, 2022

Mayor Pritchett and Councilwoman Cohen had the pleasure of attending a ribbon cutting for Mainstream Dance Academy!

Owner Julie Plummer has been part of the Mount Laurel community for 7 years and has moved into a new studio for her dancers. The new location, located at 127 Ark Road, features beautiful new viewing windows, live streamed classes, large dance rooms and more.

Dance classes include lyrical, hip hop, jazz, ballet, and more.

August 27, 2022

The Alice Paul Institute held their Women’s Equality Day event with Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing. Councilwoman Cohen attended the festivities which included food trucks, information tables, vendors, and more. Alice Paul, who was born in Mount Laurel in 1885, dedicated her life to the single cause of securing equal rights for all women.  Alice Paul played an instrumental role in securing women the right to vote.

 

August 16, 2022

Deputy Mayor Steglik, Councilman Moustakas, Councilwoman Janjua, and Councilwoman Cohen attended the grand opening of The Woods Ice Cream Shop!

The new ice cream shop, located at 200 Creek Road, offers 14 flavors of hand-dipped Bassetts ice cream, house-made waffle cones, milkshakes, craft-soda ice cream floats, and sundaes. Shake flavor combinations include blueberry vanilla malt, peach sundae, and other local flavors. The shop also offers cold brew shakes.

The shop is taking part in Burlington County Restaurant Week, happening this week August 14-20. For four legged friends the shop will offer homemade doggie treats and doggie ice cream.

 

Be sure to check out the Woods Shop apparel store, home of the original Rancocas Woods apparel. The shop sells mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, and more.

The ice cream shop is open Tuesday-Saturday 12:00- 9:00 PM and 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM Sunday.

 

July 27, 2022

Thank you to all the Mount Laurel residents who attended Mount Laurel night at the Phillies game!

Mayor Pritchett, Deputy Mayor Steglik, and Councilwoman Cohen enjoyed meeting residents and cheering on the team.

Stay tuned for upcoming events, including September's Food Truck Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony later this year

July 26, 2022

Mount Laurel Township and Assemblywoman Murphy, Mayor Pritchett, Deputy Mayor Steglik, and Councilwoman Cohen celebrated the grand opening of Rancocas Pointe last night. Residents enjoyed free Mister Softee and got to explore the new recreation space.

The new recreation space features a tennis and basketball court, 2 pickle ball courts, and a walk/run path.

The recreation space is located at 73 Sternlight Drive.

July 25, 2022

Over the weekend Councilwoman Cohen joined Assemblywoman Murphy and school officials for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Apple Montessori Schools.

Apple Montessori Schools offers infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camp programs, as well as before and after school daycare. Apple’s Mt. Laurel School is for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and is conveniently located at 1401 South Church Street. The campus consists of spacious classrooms for Montessori inspired curriculum and enrichment activities. The grounds offer age-appropriate outdoor play areas, a swimming pool, an outdoor sports court, and ample parking to make drop off and pick up easy. Children experience activities like hands-on based coding & robotics program, music, drama, arts, sports, and more.

July 16, 2022

Councilwoman Cohen joined the Girl Scouts for a time capsule ceremony at Laurel Acres.

There was a parade to kick off the ceremony and proclamations were awarded to a troop who earned their bronze award by doing a project for Operation Yellow Ribbon.

Assemblywoman Carol Murphy and Councilwoman Cohen spoke to the Girl Scouts on leadership and service to the community.

The ceremony concluded with one of the organizers opening the time capsule that was buried at Alice Paul Institute in 2002. Some of the scouts who contributed to the time capsule were at the event to look at what they buried 20 years ago!

June 18, 2022

Deputy Mayor Steglik joined members of the Township's Diversity & Inclusion Board at the Evesham Township's Juneteenth celebration. 



June 17, 2022

Deputy Mayor Steglik and Councilwoman Cohen attended the grand opening of Full House Pets Mount Laurel, NJ. Those who attended enjoyed animal learning sessions, sales throughout the store, kids activities, and more.

The full service pet store carries a variety of pet supplies. Owners Jeff and Kelli carry a wide variety of products in store, perfect for pets with allergies or sensitive needs.

Products include dry, wet, and raw cat and dog food, wild bird food, bones, treats, and more. Additionally the store has a reptile section complete with food supplies, cages, and accessories.

Full House Pets is located in the Larchmont Centre complex at 127 Ark Road.

June 5, 2022

The Rancocas Woods Business Association celebrated the opening of Mount Laurel's first Farmers Market on Sunday June 5.

Deputy Mayor Steglik, Councilwoman Cohen, and a representative from Senator Troy Singletons office celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The markets mission is to promote and support a sustainable local food system and business network in Mount Laurel.

Visitors can shop the market every Sunday from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM. The market will run for 19 weeks, ending on October 9.








May 28, 2022

Mayor Pritchett, Deputy Mayor Steglik, and Councilwoman Cohen attended the Holiday Village East Memorial Day service on May 28th. 

“On Memorial Day we remember those who did not return home. We are deeply appreciative of the ultimate sacrifice made by many brave men, women, and their families in service to our nation” stated Mayor Pritchett.

May 26, 2022

Township Council attended a Memorial Day Tribute held at Laurel Acres Park. 

Mount Laurel Police Department Honor Guard presented a wreath at the Mount Laurel Veterans Memorial. We honor all those veterans who have given their lives in service to our country. Officials from the Mount Laurel Fire Department were present for the tribute.

The tribute was attended by Deputy Mayor Steglik, Councilwoman Cohen, Councilwoman Janjua, Councilman Moustakas, Burlington County Commissioner Director Dan O'Connell and Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel.

"We owe our freedoms to those veterans who have given the ultimate sacrifice. They have led with courage and bravery, and we continue to honor those veterans and their families here today" stated Deputy Mayor Steglik.

 

May 19, 2022

Today the Township hosted a veteran luncheon honoring all those who have served. Township Council thanks our veterans for their dedication and service to our country.

The luncheon was attended by Mayor Pritchett, Deputy Mayor Steglik, Councilwoman Cohen, Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel, representatives from Congressman Andy Kim 's office and representatives from Assemblyman Herb Conaway, MD 's office. Representatives from the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center and Armed Forces Heritage Museum were also present.

 

May 15, 2022

On Sunday May 15th the Township celebrated Mount Laurel's 150th Anniversary with a celebration event. Mount Laurel is rich with history, with a spot along the Underground Railroad at Jacob’s Chapel AME Church, antebellum African American settlements marked by the Colemantown Meeting House, as well as being the birthplace of women’s rights activist Alice Paul. 

Mayor Pritchett, Deputy Mayor Steglik, Councilwoman Cohen, Councilwoman Janjua, and Councilman Moustakas enjoyed the festivities with residents while celebrating the rich history of the Township. 











April 5, 2022

Councilwoman Cohen, Councilman Moustakas, and Township officials celebrated the grand reopening of beloved Mount Laurel staple Bhan Thai. 

The new location offers beautiful interiors with large glass windows and plenty of space for dining with family. Bhan Thai offers home-style Thai food, using only fresh, natural ingredients.

Bhan Thai is located at 4301 Dearborn Circle and is open Monday-Saturday. Congratulations! 





April 2, 2022

Mayor Pritchett, Deputy Mayor Steglik, and Councilwoman Cohen joined the celebration of opening day for Mount Laurel Baseball. A parade kicked off the ceremony, fun giveaways were announced, and teams showed up in full spirit ready for game day.

Township Council would like to thank everyone who made this season possible. Thank you to the Mount Laurel Baseball Organization, coaches, parents, and players.

March 26, 2022

Township Council celebrated Greek Independence Day with a flag raise of the Greek flag at Laurel Acres Park. 
Residents and many members of the Greek community celebrated the rich culture and history of Hellenism with Assemblywoman Murphy, Commissioner Director Dan O’Connell, Sheriff Basantis, Deputy Mayor Steglik, Councilman Moustakas, Councilwoman Cohen, and Councilwoman Janjua.

 

February 14, 2022

At the Mount Laurel Township council meeting a proclamation was given to the Cub Scouts of Mount Laurel, Pack 15, for their hard work in providing books for local youth. In partnership with BookSmiles, a 501(c)(3) organization, the Cub Scouts held a book drive charity event.  They collected and organized books that would be provided to children, families, and schools in need, aiding in promoting literacy and the joy of reading. The Cub Scouts ended up collecting over 6,000 books, donated by local families for several weeks leading up to the event.  This is the largest amount of books that have been collected during a single book drive compared to any other group since BookSmiles was founded in 2017. 

Below Mayor Pritchett and Township Council congratulate the Cub Scouts on receiving their proclamation. 

January 1, 2022

U.S. Senator Cory Booker administered the oath of office to Mount Laurel Mayor Kareem Pritchett in a historic first as Kareem became the first African American to lead the township in the 150-year history of the municipality.

Mayor Pritchett stated “It is a great honor and privilege to serve as Mayor, and I humbly embrace the immense responsibility ahead. Having served four years on the township council, I'm ready for this opportunity to be a powerful voice for all residents, especially the many that never thought a day like this would be possible in Mount Laurel. During the next year, I will work to ensure our growing township pushes forward smart policies to help our local economy, ensure our residents feel safe and fight for critical infrastructure improvements we need to improve our roads, water quality and improve our quality of life. And, most importantly, we will continue to build upon a responsive, open and transparent government that will work hard for all residents.”

Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Deputy Majority Leader administered the oath of office to Deputy Mayor Stephen Steglik.

Deputy Mayor Steglik stated “The challenges we faced were unprecedented during the past year and I could not be prouder of my colleagues, as we worked together to ensure that Mount Laurel would see the progress we promised on reorganization day nearly a year ago. It was not always easy as we faced complex issues that we knew needed to be addressed to improve our township and when faced with even more difficult issues last summer we brought the community together to usher in a new day of progress in Mount Laurel.”

The ceremony was held at Mount Laurel Township's Municipal Court room and was attended by the Mayor and Deputy Mayors families, Councilwoman Cohen, and residents.

November 12, 2021

Mount Laurel Township continues to honor our veterans for their dedication and service to our country. We would not enjoy the freedoms we have today without veterans acts of courage, sacrifice, and bravery.

The Township hosted a veterans luncheon thanking veterans for their service. Congressman Kim, Assemblywoman Murphy, Mayor Steglik, Deputy Mayor Pritchett, Councilwoman Cohen, and Councilman Moustakas were in attendance.

October 23, 2021
Mount Laurel Township alongside the Larchmont Jogger and the non-profit The Recovery Chair hosted a 5K run on October 23rd.

The Breast Cancer Awareness 5K helped raise funds for The Recovery Chair, a non profit dedicated to providing women recliner chairs in their steps to recovery from Breast Cancer. The funds would go towards a new chair, and the non-profit has helped over 200 women. 

Mayor Steglik and Councilwoman Janjua were in attendance, and everyone showed support by wearing a splash of pink in their outfits.

 

October 16, 2021

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of Darkness walk on October 16, 2021 saw many members of the community join to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to honor the memory of those who have been lost to suicide.

August 16, 2021

At the Mount Laurel Township Council meeting proclamations were given to three outstanding Mount Laurel residents.

The first proclamation was given to Dorothy Johnson for winning the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant for 2021. Ms. Johnson was among one of eight contestants competing in four judgement categories, including evening gown, philosophy of life, talent, and a private interview. 

Dorothy will spend the next year making appearances throughout New Jersey to entertain, educate, and promote the benefits of aging to her peers. 



The second proclamation was awarded to Izzy and Pippa Hines for outstanding service in the community. 

Izzy and Pippa wrote over 50 letters to senior citizens who have not been able to see their grandchildren due to Covid restrictions. Their goal this summer is to write a letter every day, totaling 166 letters, and will expand their efforts to include children in hospitals in much need of cheer and kindness. 

Below Deputy Mayor Pritchett and Councilman Moustakas award Pippa and Izzy their proclamation. 

August 11, 2021

Mount Laurel Township hosted a veteran luncheon honoring all those who have served. We thank our veterans for their dedication and service to our country.

The luncheon was attended by Assemblywoman Murphy, Assemblyman Conaway, Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director O’Connell, Deputy Mayor Pritchett, Councilman Moustakas and Councilwoman Janjua.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 17, 2021

Mount Laurel Township has unveiled new dedicated parking spaces to Purple Heart recipients and veterans. These dedicated spots are a small token of gratitude for those in the line of service.

The parking spots will be at 5 locations in Mount Laurel, for a total of 12 veteran allocated parking spaces. These locations are the Mount Laurel Municipal Building, Mount Laurel Library, Laurel Acres, Memorial Park, and the Mount Laurel Police Station/ Court building.