Restaurant Week

The Burlington County Commissioners and New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton are excited to announce the return of Burlington County Restaurant Week this summer, saying the week-long celebration of local restaurants and eateries is poised to become the Count...

Burlington County Farmers Market

The Burlington County Farmers Market is open weekly every Saturday from 8:30AM until 1PM. The market is located at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road in Moorestown. Every week there is live music and a free cooking demo in the f...

Concerts Under the Stars

Come enjoy live music with the family! The Music in the Park Series will be held at Smithville Park, located at 803 Smithville Road in Eastampton, starting on Friday, July 15. Chairs and Blankets can be set out at 4PM or later. First act begins at 6PM. Se...

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Burlington County hosting Breastfeeding Summit for new and expecting parents

August is National Breastfeeding Month and Burlington County is hosting its first Breastfeeding Summit to provide new and expecting parents with information about breastfeeding benefits and supports.

The Burlington County Breastfeeding Summit will be held ...

Women’s Advisory Council announce 2022 Outstanding Women of Burlington County selections

Ten Burlington County women will be recognized for their leadership and service to their communities during this year’s 2022 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards reception.

 For more than two decades the Burlington County Women&...

Burlington County kicks off new food and outreach program with event in Pemberton Township

Burlington County continues to bring services and resources directly to residents where they live and work with a new program that distributes free bag lunches to food insecure families plus information about housing relief and other assistance programs.&...

Farmers market vouchers available for income-eligible seniors

The Burlington County Commissioners are reminding seniors they may be eligible for vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables sold at local farmers markets, including Burlington County’s weekly market at the County Agricultural Center.

The vouchers are being...

Burlington County holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all ages

The Burlington County Health Department is holding more COVID-19 vaccination clinics next month to try to help get as many residents vaccinated or boosted in advance of a possible fall or winter surge of the virus.

The August clinics will be by appointment...

Burlington County launches new Community Peer Recovery Center to aid those recovering from addiction

Burlington County is expanding its addiction services with the launch of a second Recovery Center to deliver critical support for those in recovery from substance abuse.

The new Community Peer Recovery Center opened Wednesday inside the City Hall building ...

Burlington County Commissioners asking residents to donate new reuseable bags to Food Bank of South

The Food Bank of South Jersey needs reuseable bags to distribute groceries to neighbors in need, and the Burlington County Library System and Burlington County Commissioners are lending a helping hand.

Between now and Sept. 30, most Burlington County Libra...

Burlington County Commissioners applaud launch of 9-8-8

The Burlington County Commissioners are reminding residents to call 9-8-8, or text #988 to reach immediate help for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis.

988 became the new three-digit dialing code to reach th...

Love at the Fair: Clerk officiates five weddings at Burlington County Farm Fair

Vendors prepared kettle corn and cotton candy while a competition pony exercised in a nearby field as the first of five couples said their “I do’s” Wednesday during special Burlington County Farm Fair wedding ceremonies offic...

Work to begin on Jackson Road Bridge in Medford

Burlington County will be making repairs to Jackson Road Bridge (No. D5.126) over Birchwood Lake in Medford starting next month, according to the Burlington County Engineer’s Office. Work is anticipated to take several months to complete.&nb...

Burlington County Sheriff’s Department offers safety and security programs for seniors

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department is conducting free home security and safety inspections for county seniors and residents with disabilities, so they feel safe and secure in their homes.

During the inspections, a specialist goes through ...

Burlington County kicking off summer entertainment at Amphitheater and Smithville Park

Burlington County residents can now enjoy a free night of entertainment this summer thanks to the return of the Burlington County Summer Shows and Music in the Park series.

The Burlington County Parks Division has a full slate of musicians, comedians, thea...

Burlington County listed among 500 healthiest communities in America for 2022

Burlington County was once again judged to be among the healthiest places to live in America, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report.

Now in its 5^th year, the publication’s 2022 study examined nearly 3,000 communities – primarily ...

Burlington County Commissioners rename park to reflect farming history

One of Burlington County’s most scenic parks is getting a new name that pays tribute to its farming history.

The Burlington County Commissioners approved renaming Laurel Run Park in Delran to Rainbow Meadow Park in recognition of the former peach...

New flood alert system installed on Burlington County highway

The Burlington County Commissioners have made driving safer in rural Washington Township by deploying a new flood notification system to alert motorists about possible flood conditions on a stretch of County highway near the Mullica River.

The state-of-the...

Burlington County Restaurant Week 2022

The Burlington County Commissioners and New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton are excited to announce the return of Burlington County Restaurant Week this summer, saying the week-long celebration of local restaurants and eateries is poised to become the Count...

Burlington County unveils U.S. flag retirement box at Administration Building

Today is Flag Day and the Burlington County Commissioners celebrated in a special way: unveiling a new United States flag retirement box.

The official flag retirement box is located on the first floor of the Burlington County Administration Building at 49 ...

Summer Program Guide

The Burlington County Parks are the places to be this summer! With a packed schedule of events and programs, residents will be engaged, entertained and enlightened, no matter your age or interests.

“Summer is an exciting season to visit a Burling...

Burlington County leaders deliver donated supplies to domestic violence shelter

A spring donation drive organized by the Burlington County Commissioners, New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department for Catholic Charities Providence House Domestic Violence Services was once again a big su...

Health Department creates online dashboard with lakes testing results

The Burlington County Health Department has created a new online dashboard listing the results of fecal coliform bacteria tests at recreational lakes throughout the county.

The Public Recreational Bathing Water Testing dashboard launched this month on the ...

Burlington County website gets new look

The Burlington County website has a new look that’s easier for residents to navigate when searching for information about County programs, resources and news.

The redesigned website (www.co.burlington.nj.us ) launched Wednesday and features a cleaner look,...

Burlington County Animal Shelter celebrates adoption of its longest resident

Every dog has its day, and Dash finally had his.

The 6-year-old American pit bull terrier had been the Burlington County Animal Shelter’s longest resident, with nearly two years spent there. But Dash’s long wait for a loving, forever ho...

Burlington County Farmers Market ready to kick off 16th season

The Burlington County Commissioners are inviting residents from across the county and beyond to participate in what has become a popular spring rite of passage: Opening Day of the Burlington County Farmers’ Market.

Last year was the most successful season ...

Commissioners announce winners of County’s first Juried Short Film Festival

Burlington County’s first Juried Short Film Festival concluded last Friday night following two evenings of entertaining screenings, and the Burlington County Commissioners announced that 11 films were selected as this year’s award winners.

The winners were...

Burlington County Animal Shelter receives helping hand from Lenape High School JROTC

The dogs and cats at the Burlington County Animal Shelter recently received some extra love and attention from a group of Lenape High School students.

The high school’s Army Junior Reserve Training Corps (JROTC) organized a special “Help Cadets Help Pets” ...

Burlington County Commissioners Welcome Allison Eckel as Newest Member

The Burlington County Commissioners welcomed Allison Eckel as the newest member on Wednesday, saying they looked forward to collaborating with her to continue to deliver fiscally sound government that is responsive to county residents’ needs.

“Our Board ha...

Rowan College at Burlington County joins the Burlington County Stigma-Free County initiative

Rowan College at Burlington County, New Jersey’s top-ranked community college, is going stigma-free.

The college joined with the Burlington County Commissioners, the Burlington County Department of Human Services, and the Burlington County Coalition for He...

Commissioners adopt 2022 budget that maintains affordability, quality of life

The Burlington County Commissioners voted to approve a 2022 County Budget that continues to fund critical programs and services, while also maintaining the county’s status as the most affordable in the region.

The $230.3 million budget was unanimously appr...

Health Department making vaccines and boosters available to homebound residents

The Burlington County Health Department continues to make COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots accessible to certain homebound residents where they live and is encouraging homebound or their caregivers to make an appointment for an at-home vaccination.

Near...

Commissioners, Congressman Kim congratulate Palmyra Cove STEM intern for award-winning work

Sriram Elango is no ordinary high school student.

If computer software engineering was a varsity sport, the Cinnaminson High School junior would be an All-American superstar, celebrated as the Lebron James of coding. Instead, the 17-year-old teen devotes m...

Burlington County encouraging seniors to visit a nutrition site

The Burlington County Office on Aging commemorated the 50^th Anniversary of the landmark Older Americans Act Nutrition Program this week and reminded county seniors that healthy meals and the opportunity to socialize with neighbors and other community memb...

Dog rescued from NJ Turnpike finds new home after two-month shelter stay

Clifford, a big hound dog who was rescued from the side of the New Jersey Turnpike last December, has found a new forever home after spending most of the last two months at the Burlington County Animal Shelter.

Lisa Yochim, of Absecon, Atlantic County, ado...

Sheriff’s Department offering child safety seat inspections

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department is making it easier for parents to ensure child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles.

The Department will perform safety seat inspections every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM and from 5 PM...

Burlington County encouraging residents to sign up for emergency alerts

The Burlington County Commissioners are encouraging residents to register on the Department of Public Safety’s CivicReady Emergency Alert system to receive real-time alerts and notifications about severe weather, fires, power outages, floods, road closure...

Clerk’s Office launches property fraud alert system

Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz and the Burlington County Commissioners are pleased to announce the launch of a new online service intended to alert residents of potential identity theft or fraud.

The new Property Fraud Alert System allows resident...