Please support Medford Township’s fundraising efforts to upgrade Fort Medford located in Bob Myer park – making it a much more handicapped accessible facility.

Please visit PJ Whelihans in Medford Lakes on June 22nd from 5-8pm.  PJ’s will donate 10% of each patron’s bill during this time to help raise funds for the Fort Medford project. 

When you visit PJ Whelihan’s in Medford Lakes present this flyer to have 10% of your bill donated to the fundraising efforts.

It’s a great cause, and a chance for you and your family or friends to gather at one of Medford’s favorite eating spots for good food and fun.

Download the flyer here, print it out and present it to your server.

The Historic Medford Village Association and the Medford Business Association are pleased to present the Summer Festival of Art, Wine and Music on Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Main Street in the historic and scenic Medford Village will be closed to traffic so that visitors may safely stroll and browse. Free trolleys will ferry visitors from parking lots at Sharp’s Run Plaza and the Medford Center, located at Route 70 and Jones Road.  In the past, over 10,000 are residents have visited Medford for this festive event!

In addition to the local shops, galleries and antique stores opening to showcase their unique wares, Medford’s Main Street will be lined with more than 50 artists’ booths showing paintings and sculpture in a variety of media, hand-made jewelry, and fine crafts, all of which will be for sale. Featured performers will be the popular Juliano Brothers, with an array of other musical bands showcasing their tunes up and down the street. The entertaining Give and Take Jugglers will delight visitors of all ages. In addition, a number of Medford’s acclaimed restaurants will be present to serve up their specialties.

The Wine Court will be located along both sides of Bank Street, starting at its intersection with Main. Fifteen wineries have reserved spaces and will be providing tastes of their best vintages. Visitors may purchase sealed bottles and cases of their favorite wines to take home. Cheese, chocolate and foot-tapping bluegrass music will enliven the wine tasting venue. Wine tasting tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the Wine Court entrance. Patrons will also receive a commemorative wine glass for sampling.

The new Medford Arts Center (MAC) at 18 North Main Street will celebrate its grand opening during the Festival, showcasing the works of former Medford Cultural Arts Commission chairs Diane Rappisi and Kate Lemay in its three galleries. Artwork by the students of the nearby Milton H. Allen School will be on display in the second floor art studios. Admission to the MAC is free.

The rain date for the Festival will be Sunday, June 14, however the grand opening of the MAC will go on as scheduled on June 7^th from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm.

For more information visit www.hmva.org or www.artsinmedford.org. 

For more information about this event, contact the Medford Recreation Department, located in the Medford Municipal Center at 17 North Main Street, by calling (609) 654-2512, recreation@medfordtownship.com

The Medford Cultural Arts Commission is seeking talented high school musicians to participate in its annual Young Artists in Concert event, scheduled for Friday, April 24th, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Tabernacle,
New Jersey.

This program is designed to showcase the area’s highest level of talented high school performers and will include instrumentalists, vocalists and pianists performing everything from Bach to Broadway selections.  

All high school students residing in the Lenape Regional High School District sending district towns, and attend public or private school are eligible to apply.

All applicants should be instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists who have studied privately and/or have acquired some onstage solo experience. Each applicant is asked to submit an application listing his/her most recent musical accomplishments, along with a recommendation from his/her instructor.

In addition to providing the young artists with a large and very appreciative audience, this concert offers an opportunity for them to get some extra use from that solo that was used for regional tryouts or perhaps a college audition. It also enables the student a means of testing out a piece before a crucial audition, a technique many experienced musicians have used successfully.

Since performers are not permitted to use taped accompaniments, each participant must provide his/her own accompanist. At the conclusion of the concert each performer will receive a beautifully framed certificate of appreciation for their participation.

Last year’s participants included:

• Thomas E. Weaver, Jr., piano
• Danielle Fau, violin
• Angelica Hicks, vocal
• Nathan Paternoster, piano
• Darryl Randall, flute
• David E. Muoio, piano
• Marisa Manion, piano
• Even Kilgore, clarinet and saxophone
• Gregory DiBona, piano
• Danielle Nachbar, piano.

Applications are available at the Medford Township Recreation Department or may be obtained via email at: YAIC09@aol.com.

All applications must be returned by April 6, 2009. Please direct all questions to the above email address or contact Dr. Anthony Femiano, Chairman, Medford Cultural Arts Commission at 609 654-1855.

Sponsored by HARRIETT”S ENERGY SOURCES

Historic Medford Village Association and the Medford Business Association Annual Summer Art, Wine & Music Festival

The Historic Medford Village Association and the Medford Business Association are now accepting applications from fine artists and crafters interested in participating in our 19^th Annual Summer Art, Wine & Music Festival.

This event is scheduled for Sunday, June 7^th from 11:30-4:00. The event will be held on historic and scenic Main Street (Route 541) in Medford Township, Burlington County.

In the past, this event has attracted upwards of 10,000 visitors.

The deadline to submit an application is March 30^th. To download a form, please visit our web site at www.hmva.org; the form is located under Art Festival.  Any questions please email info@hmva.org. 

As of March 1, 2009 The Kenmarson Aero Center Flight School and Aircraft Maintenance Facility has moved to the Flying W Airport, located on 60 Fostertown Road, Medford, NJ 08055.

WHO:
Medford Township Mayor David Brown
Medford Township Council
Medford Township Manager Michael Achey

WHEN:
Monday, February 9, 2009, 12:00 noon

WHERE:
Freedom Park,
86 Union Street
Medford Township, Burlington County, NJ
(Inclement weather location-Public Safety Building Courtroom, 91 Union Street)

WHAT:
Medford Township Mayor David Brown and the Township Council are announcing the formation of a new “Returning Veterans Committee.” The Committee’s mission is “to welcome returning modern war veterans back to the local Medford area community, and to sponsor local homecoming events to celebrate and honor their service.”

Committee members to be introduced include Nino DePasquale, Chair, Michael Panarella, Jim Ewen, Dottie Spellman and Colonel Joseph A. Bartasius.

Medford families who wish to have the Committee welcome home military personnel will be advised to call the Township’s Recreation Department at 609-654-2512.

CONTACT: Michael Achey
Township Manager
(609) 654-2608

December 9, 2008 – (Medford, NJ)  After being closed since February 2008, Medford Township was able to re-open the Fort Medford Playground to the public on October 17. 

This past September, the Medford Township Council committed $175,000 towards the purchase of new playground equipment and safety improvements to Fort Medford. 

The Council reached out to some of the original Medford Playground Committee volunteers to propose a vision for an addition to Fort Medford that is 100% handicapped accessible, made with 100% recyclable materials, completely eco-friendly made with “Trex” material.

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Congratulations to the Shawnee Renegades Football Team and Coach Gushue for their second straight South Jersey Group III State Football Championship on Friday night!

The Renegades clinched their second straight title Friday night in a 28-7 victory.  This is the first time in the school’s history that they’ve won back to back titles.  Friday’s championship game also saw Shawnee’s running back Chris LaPierre become the New Jersey all time single season touchdown leader, with 44 touchdowns.

For more information, visit the Shawnee Football Website

Medford, New Jersey is a great place to live for a number of reasons. 

Great people, excellent location and one of the best school systems in the country. 

Best of all, Medford has a small town charm where local businesses are the norm and people develop long lasting friendships with one another.  Youth sports, school activities, festivals and the local lakes, beaches and pools enable people to connect with one another all year long.

There are a few of the larger chain-style businesses, but they are the exception rather than the norm.

Our school system is excellent, our students consistently do very well compared to the national averages and youth sports are very popular. Whether you or your children are into swimming, lacrosse, football, baseball, basketball, wrestling or any number of the sports and activities, Medford, NJ has a thriving team become a part of.

If you’re an entrepreneur or work-from home business person, Medford is full of networking opportunities and you’ll be able to connect with other like-minded people who share your passion for business, sales, entrepreneurship and more.

Geographically, Medford, NJ has a great location.  Filled with lakes and small beaches itself, Medford is also only 30-45 minutes from the Jersey shore.  Medford is also only 15 miles or so from Philadelphia and an easy commute to New York city via train.  In fact, Medford has a many residents who work in Philadelphia and New York City, commuting to work each day and returning the quiet, secluded environment of Medford in the evening.

Medford is also rich in History and sponsors several great family-style festivals throughout the year.

As a child or teenager, Medford really does offer the best of many words.  Excellent schools, sports teams, and friend building opportunities.  As an adult or parent, Medford has an equal number of benefits including business and entrepreneur friendly environments, close proximity to major cities like Philadelphia and New York City, and close proximity to leisure activities including local lakes and beaches and the Jersey shore.

Wrap all these things up and you have a great place to live and raise a family.  We’d like your opinion as well.  Think Medford is great or have another favorite place to live?  Leave a comment and let us know!