Posted on: June 9, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 8, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: June 7, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 18, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 16, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 10, 2023
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 17th season this Saturday at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 C...
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Posted on: May 8, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 5, 2023
Burlington County’s 2nd 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...
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Posted on: May 1, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 28, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 17, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 11, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 10, 2023
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...
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Posted on: March 30, 2023
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...
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Posted on: March 27, 2023
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...
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Posted on: March 22, 2023
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,...
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Posted on: March 22, 2023
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...
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Posted on: March 20, 2023
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...
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Posted on: March 1, 2023
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...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023
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...
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Posted on: February 23, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: February 16, 2023
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...
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Posted on: February 15, 2023
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&...
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Posted on: February 14, 2023
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...
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Posted on: February 7, 2023
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...
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Posted on: January 27, 2023
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...
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Posted on: January 20, 2023
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...
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Posted on: January 6, 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...
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Posted on: December 29, 2022
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 ...
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Posted on: December 15, 2022
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...
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Posted on: December 14, 2022
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...
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Posted on: November 15, 2022
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...
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