Mayor's Column
Mayor Michael R. Mignogna
On Aug. 5, the Voorhees Township Fire Department lost one of its
heroes when retired Fire Chief Don Maxfield passed away at the age of
68. Chief Maxfield began his career as a volunteer firefighter in 1972
and rose to the rank of volunteer chief. In 1984, he was appointed the
first career Fire Chief in what was then known as the Kresson Fire
District.
Chief Maxfield was instrumental in the consolidation of the four
township fire districts into one department in 1995 and served as its
chief until his retirement in 2005.
During his years of service to our community, Chief Maxfield was also
the Emergency Management Coordinator.
Chief Maxfield dedicated his life to protecting our community. He was
a good man and will be missed.
**There will be a Benefit Bash in support of "Treats for the
Troops" on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. on the Battleship New
Jersey. The Kirstein Family of Voorhees is raising money to send
personal items to our troops in Iraq. For more information, contact
Lisa Kirstein at 856-912-4822 or at lkirstein@alliedmedassoc.com.
**Voorhees Summer Twilight Series will conclude with the annual
"Movie Night in the Park" on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
(Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 4.) The students in the Voorhees
Elementary and Middle School will vote on their favorite movie to be
shown on the "big screen." Come out with your chairs,
blankets or just sit on the "great lawn" and enjoy the free
show.