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Burlington County voters have multiple ways to cast their ballot in the New Jersey Primary Election

Burlington County voters participating in the upcoming New Jersey Primary Election have multiple ways to cast their ballot, including in-person early voting and Vote-by-Mail... Read on...
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... Read on...
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... Read on...
Commissioners partnering with Senator Singleton and Sheriff’s Department to collect items

The Burlington County Commissioners are teaming with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department to collect items for Catholic Charities Providence House Domestic Violence Services and the women and children... Read on...
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... Read on...
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... Read on...
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.... Read on...
Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Women

The Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council will once again honor the outstanding contributions and leadership of women in the local community, including those who served in the armed forces and in social services.. Read on...
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... Read on...
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... Read on...
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.. Read on...
Merrill Reese lends voice for Burlington County Animal Shelter PSA

Merrill Reese may be best known as the “Voice of the Eagles” but he’s also helping to find loving homes for many of the dogs and cats at the Burlington County Animal Shelter... Read on...
Burlington County encouraging seniors to visit a nutrition site

The Burlington County Office on Aging commemorated the 50th 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... Read on...
COVID-19 Vaccine Information

The Burlington County COVID-19 Mega Site in Mt Laurel has reinstated their Tuesday hours and will continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines into May... Read on...
Commissioners congratulate new RCBC Board of Trustees Chair Robin Walton

The Burlington County Board of Commissioners applauded the selection of Robin A. Walton as the new chair of the Rowan College at Burlington County Board of Trustees, saying the Trustees’ choice will usher in a new era of strong leadership at... Read on...
Burlington County awarded nearly $200,000 for Sheriff's traffic safety programs

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department announced three grant awards totaling $194,000 to support the Department’s traffic safety initiatives throughout the county... Read on...
Commissioner Director O’Connell delivers keynote address at Chamber of Commerce of Southern NJ event

Burlington County Commissioner Dan O’Connell announced the County will continue to offer businesses assistance and services even as they emerge from the COVID-19 crisis... Read on...
Burlington County Library System celebrates grand opening of new Pinelands Library Branch

The new Pinelands Library is open and the Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Library System held a celebration Wednesday in the new state-of-the-art space and honored the library branch’s history of outstanding service... Read on...
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... Read on...
Commissioners applaud School Administrators Association for joining Stigma-free County initiative

The Burlington County Commissioners efforts to make Burlington County a stigma-free county is picking up more support... Read on...
Commissioner Hopson partners with Evesham officials to share info about housing assistance

Commissioner Felicia Hopson teamed with Evesham Mayor Jackie Veasy and Deputy Mayor Heather Cooper to host a webinar devoted to sharing information with residents about available housing and mortgage assistance... Read on...
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... Read on...
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... Read on...
Commissioners approve HELP loan for Maple Shade dance studio

A Burlington County dance studio has become the latest business to receive an interest-free loan from Burlington County to assist with their pandemic recovery... Read on...
Commissioners announce close to $200,000 in grant awards for local arts, history groups

Twenty-six Burlington County arts and history organizations will receive close to $200,000 in local arts and historic preservation grants this year to help support their operations and special events... Read on...
Emergency mortgage and utility assistance still available for BurlCo households impacted by COVID-19

The Burlington County Commissioners want to remind homeowners that more than $1 million in mortgage and utility assistance is still available for local households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic... Read on...
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... Read on...
Burlington County recognized as one of New Jersey’s best communities for veterans

Burlington County’s outstanding record of honoring and supporting veterans and their families was recognized by Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on Thursday when the County was presented a New Jersey... Read on...