Burlington County Senior Expo will feature dozens of agencies, vendors and service providers

The Burlington County Senior Expo is making its long-awaited return next week and it will be the biggest one yet with nearly 50 vendors and community service providers participating.

The annual expo gives county residents of all ages the opportunity to und...

Burlington County Animal Shelter waiving all dog adoption fees in June

The Burlington County Commissioners are seeking individuals and families interested in a new best friend and family member.

The Burlington County Animal Shelter is at its capacity for dogs, so there is a pressing need for residents and families willing to ...

Burlington County offering $50 farmers market vouchers to qualifying seniors

The Burlington County Commissioners are offering senior citizens larger vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables sold at local farmers markets.

Applications for the Burlington County Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Voucher Program are now available to elig...

Burlington County Library System hosting first Burlington County Book Festival

Meet local authors, mingle with fellow book lovers and spend the day exploring the world of literature during the first Burlington County Book Festival!

More than two dozen authors are expected to participate in this special event this Saturday, June 3, fr...

Burlington County Commissioners celebrate student scholarship winners

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council announced the five recipients of the County’s new expanded student scholarships awarded to female graduates who are aspiring to lead and advocate for ot...

Burlington County hosting youth career fair on May 25

Teens and young adult job seekers should circle May 25 on their calendars and get their resumes ready for Burlington County’s Youth Career Job Fair.

Sponsored by the Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Workforce Development ...

Burlington County to celebrate local history during May Faire festival at Smithville Park

Residents and visitors will have the chance to relive history and celebrate the arrival of spring during this year’s Burlington County May Faire festival at Historic Smithville Park.

May Faire is Sunday, May 21, from 11 AM to 5 PM. During the free event, e...

Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council seeking nominations for Outstanding Women Awards

Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson and Commissioner Allison Eckel announced that the nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards are now open. 

The Commissioners and the Burlington County Women&rs...

Burlington County Farmers Market kicking off 17th season this Saturday

Spring is here and with it comes the start of one of Burlington County’s most popular attractions: The Burlington County Farmers Market.

The weekly market kicks off its 17^th season this Saturday at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 C...

Burlington County governments awarded $1.6 million in funding for recreation improvements

The Burlington County Commissioners applauded the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs decision to award more than $1.63 million in Local Recreation Improvement grants to Burlington County and several of the county’s municipalities and sch...

Burlington County Commissioners announce award winners from 2nd Annual Short Film Festival

Burlington County’s 2^nd Annual Short Film Festival wrapped up Saturday night following two evenings of screenings, and the Burlington County Commissioners announced 14 films were selected as this year’s award winners.

The winners were s...

Burlington County Commissioners approve preservation of three more farms totaling 138 acres

Burlington County is moving forward with the preservation of another 138 acres of farmland. 

The Burlington County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to approve three new properties to enter the County’s Farmland Preservation Prog...

Commissioners adopt responsible budget that preserves affordability while making key investments

The Burlington County Commissioners voted to adopt a 2023 County budget that delivers essential services and programs while still maintaining its status as the most affordable county in the region.

The $240 million budget was unanimously adopted by the Com...

Burlington County Animal Shelter is teaming with Best Friends Animal Society to recruit fosters

The Burlington County Animal Shelter and Best Friends Animal Society are looking for individuals and families who are willing to open their homes to help vulnerable animals.

The shelter is now partnering with Best Friends, a leading national animal welfare...

Enrollment in Burlington County Women Infants and Children program rises 15%

Burlington County is continuing to provide services to new and expecting mothers and young children.

The Burlington County Health Department’s Women Infants and Children program reported 3,400 women and children received aid through the program t...

Burlington County Commissioners approve contract for services at Community Peer Recovery Center in B

The Burlington County Commissioners have renewed a contract with Prevention is Key Inc. to continue to provide support services for individuals recovering from substance use disorder at the Burlington County Community Peer Recovery Center in Burlington Ci...

Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz to perform weddings at Bordentown Pride and Community Day

Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz is inviting couples to marry on June 10 in Bordentown as part of the 3rd Annual Bordentown Pride and Community Day. 

Schwartz will officiate wedding ceremonies as part of the daylong pride event in support o...

Burlington County continuing to make COVID-19 vaccines and boosters available

The Burlington County Health Department will continue to make COVID-19 vaccines available to both adults and children.

Beginning April 7, the Health Department will hold a weekly vaccination clinic every Friday from 2 PM to 4 PM at its offices at 15 Pionee...

Burlington County leaders break ground on new all-inclusive playground at Special Services School

The Burlington County Commissioners joined with State Senator Troy Singleton and members of the Burlington County Special Services School District community to break ground on a new state-of-the-art inclusive playground dedicated to a late school district...

Burlington County Commissioners and Parks Division release Spring Program Guide

Burlington County residents can dance, cook, garden and even visit the magical world of Harry Potter this spring.

The Burlington County Parks System’s Spring Program Guide is now online and it has the details on more than a hundred County events,...

Burlington County Senior Expo returning on June 14

Burlington County seniors should reserve June 14 on their calendars. The Burlington County Senior Expo is making its return that day and it’s expected to be bigger than ever!

The event offers county residents of all ages the opportunity to underg...

Burlington County Commissioners and Bridge Commission hosting business workshops, resource fair

Burlington County is hosting a Small Business Workshop series to help new businesses get off the ground and others to grow and flourish. 

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Bridge Commission’s Department of Economi...

Burlington County Commissioners approve planning for additional roundabout in Chesterfield

Burlington County is moving forward with plans to add a roundabout to the intersection of Crosswicks-Chesterfield Road and Old York and Margerum roads.

The Burlington County Commissioners voted last week to award a professional services contract with Mount...

Burlington County seeking state funds for Long Bridge Park improvements

Burlington County will seek state funding to assist with a planned $1.6 million upgrade to Long Bridge Park to make the park playgrounds and facilities all-inclusive and accessible.

The Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve an application to th...

Burlington County Commissioners approve record sum in grants for local history groups, projects

Burlington County will distribute a record-high $78,861 in local historic preservation grants this year to help support operations, projects and special events.

“Burlington County is home to history spanning hundreds of years from the indigenous ...

Burlington County Agricultural Center hosts first Kids in the Kitchen cooking class

Burlington County’s youngest cooks have a new place to develop their culinary skills!

The Burlington County Agricultural Center kicked off its new Kids in the Kitchen program last month with a group of 10 budding chefs who learned the art of maki...

Burlington County joining program to help departing service members transition to civilian jobs

The Burlington County Commissioners approved an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to allow U.S. service members to work and train with the County before leaving active service.

The Burlington County Department of Public Safety will&...

Burlington County awards $152,000 in grants for arts programs

The Burlington County Commissioners announced a record-high 16 different nonprofit groups will receive $152,000 in grant funding this year to support arts programs and initiatives in the county.

The grants were announced after the Commissioners voted to ap...

Burlington County Commissioners launch Downtown Business Tours with visit to Bordentown City

BORDENTOWN CITY – The Burlington County Commissioners kicked off their new Downtown Business Tours initiative on Saturday with a trip to the historic City of Bordentown.

The tour was led by Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson a...

Burlington County honors Mansfield farmers with stewardship award

The Burlington County Commissioners announced the selection of the Knezick family as the recipient of the County’s award for outstanding farm stewardship in recognition of the improvements and conservation practices at their Foggy Bottom Farm in...

Burlington County seeks funding for new trail linking Willingboro Lakes with Mill Creek Park

The Burlington County Commissioners took another step toward creating a new regional trail that would link two popular parks in Willingboro.

The Commissioners voted unanimously last week to approve an application to the New Jersey Department of Community A...

Commissioner Felicia Hopson selected to lead Burlington County Commissioners in 2023

The Burlington County Board of Commissioners celebrated the new year at their 2023 Organization Meeting on Thursday, selecting a new director and pledging to find additional ways to make a difference for the county’s residents and communities.

He...

Burlington County Library System accepts $1 million in state funding for improvements

Four Burlington County libraries will undergo facilities upgrades with $1 million in state funding secured by State Senator Troy Singleton.

The Burlington County Library Commission voted this month to accept the state funds for capital improvements at the ...

Burlington County Commissioner honored for leadership, support for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Burlington County Commissioner Director Dan O’Connell was recognized by the Burlington County Military Affairs Committee (BCMAC) for his leadership and steadfast support for the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the county’s military personnel and fami...

Burlington County acquires new software to assist local fire departments

Burlington County is upgrading the computer software that aids the county’s fire departments and fire companies.

Computers and software may not be as iconic as ladders and hoses, but they’re still essential equipment for fire department...

Burlington County Commissioners approve contract for work on 17 county roads in 13 towns

The Burlington County Commissioners approved a new contract for road resurfacing work that will help maintain transportation infrastructure and save significant tax dollars.

The approved vendor was awarded a $12.2 million contract to repave just over 34 mi...