Historic Smithville Park Holding Stranger Things Dance Party this Saturday Night

Burlington County residents will be able to get down in the Upside Down during this weekend’s Stranger Things Dance Party at Historic Smithville Park.

All ages are welcome to the free event this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 7 PM to 11 PM.

Historic Smi...

Riverside Middle School Takes Top Honors in Trex School Recycling Challenge

A Burlington County middle school can brag about doing something better than any other school its size in the nation: recycling plastic.

During a six-month period, students and staff at Riverside Middle School recycled more than 2,300 pounds of plastic sho...

Attention Voters: Be on the Lookout for General Election Vote-by-Mail Ballots

Burlington County has mailed General Election vote-by-mail (VBM) ballots to voters who requested one, so those voters should be on the lookout for their ballot to arrive soon.

More than 47,000 vote-by-mail ballots were mailed to Burlington County voters wh...

Burlington County to begin road resurfacing work on roads in North Hanover and New Hanover

Burlington County plans to begin resurfacing sections of Wrightstown-Cookstown Road and Browns Mills-Cookstown Road next week as part of its State Funded Overlay Program.

Pavement milling and overlay work on 2.6 miles of the Wrightstown-Cookstown Road, als...

Burlington County holding three more free shredding events this fall

Burlington County residents will have three more opportunities to safely dispose of unwanted confidential documents and plastic film materials this year during the County’s upcoming fall shredding events.

The first of the three events will be hel...

More than 50 employers will be present at Burlington County Career Fair on Sept. 28

Burlington County is hosting a career fair this month that’s slated to be the biggest one yet.

Sponsored by the Burlington County Commissioners, the 7^th Legislative District Office of Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Department of...

Burlington Couty offering flu shots on Thursdays starting Sept. 21

Flu season is fast approaching, and with COVID-19 and RSV cases also on the rise, Burlington County Health officials say it’s important for residents to get their seasonal flu vaccine.

To assist residents, the Burlington County Health Department ...

New inclusive playground at the Burlington County Special Services School nearing completion

Construction on a new all-inclusive playground at the Burlington County Special Services School District is nearly complete and an early October opening is expected.

State Senator Troy Singleton, Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson and B...

Burlington County Commissioners Declare First Camp Cardinal a ‘Resounding Success’

Burlington County’s first-ever day camp for children impacted by substance use disorder was a resounding success.

Twenty children participated in Camp Cardinal, which was held on Aug. 26 at the YMCA of the Pines. The program featured traditional ...

Burlington County Commissioners approve public safety upgrades

Burlington County plans to use federal funding to update police and firefighter training tools and emergency management equipment.

The Burlington County Commissioners voted to appropriate money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to upgrade the Firear...

Burlington County Commissioners approve increases to First-Time Homebuyers Program

Burlington County has made changes to its First-Time Homebuyers Program to provide more assistance for income-eligible individuals and families looking to purchase their first home.

The Burlington County Commissioners voted last week to raise the assistanc...

Burlington County holding additional small business workshops, networking event

Burlington County is continuing its small business workshops series with three upcoming sessions focused on helping owners access capital and target new customers.

A business networking event is also being organized to help local business owners to connect...

Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week kicking off this Sunday and it’s the biggest one yet

Burlington County foodies will have more choices than ever before during the upcoming Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week.

The weeklong celebration of Burlington County restaurants, taverns, food trucks and craft beverage businesses kicks off Sunday w...

Burlington County Clerk reminds veterans about free service to safeguard DD214 discharge papers

Burlington County veterans don’t need to worry about losing their DD214 discharge papers. The Burlington County Clerk’s Office will keep a certified copy on file for whenever a veteran or a member of their family might need it.

The serv...

Burlington County Commissioners take action to improve Rainbow Meadow Park in Delran

Burlington County’s Rainbow Meadow Park is in line for a big upgrade that is expected to transform the former peach farm into one of South Jersey’s most scenic and family-friendly outdoor destinations.

The Burlington County Commissioner...

Burlington County Commissioners approve expansion of emergency home repair and heater/AC replacement

Burlington County plans to use federal funding to boost and expand its emergency home repairs program and heater and air-conditioning replacement program so that more low-income homeowners become eligible for assistance.

The Burlington County Commissioners...

Burlington County Detention Center scores 100% on survey for national accreditation

The Burlington County Detention Center has joined a select group of correctional facilities to receive national accreditation for meeting high standards in correctional health care.

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care accredited the facilit...

Burlington County boosting support for local arts groups

Burlington County arts organizations will receive a lift thanks to action by the Burlington County Commissioners to boost the grants available for local arts programming, activities and special events.

The Commissioners voted last week to add $250,000 in f...

Burlington County Commissioners announce 2023 Outstanding Women of Burlington County selections

Eleven Burlington County women will be recognized for their leadership and service to their communities during this year’s 2023 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards reception.

For more than two decades the Burlington County Commissioners...

Burlington County to launch grant program to assist businesses owned by veterans and service members

The Burlington County Commissioners are creating a new grant program to assist veteran-owned or military personnel-owned businesses.

The Commissioners announced the new program last Wednesday and voted to issue a Request for Proposals seeking organizations...

Burlington County expanding free public Wi-Fi to County parks

Free public Wi-Fi will be available at this year’s Burlington County Farm Fair as part of a new initiative to expand internet access and connectivity to all Burlington County Parks.

The Burlington County Commissioners announced that the Burlingto...

Burlington County creating free day camp for children impacted by substance use

The Burlington County Commissioners approved the creation of a free day-camp for children impacted by the opioid addiction epidemic.

The Commissioners Board voted unanimously last month to allow the Burlington County Department of Human Services to use opi...

Burlington County continues to make emergency mortgage and utility help available

The Burlington County Commissioners are reminding local homeowners that emergency mortgage and utility assistance is still available.

Substantial assistance has already been awarded to many Burlington County households through the Burlington County Mortgag...

Burlington County moves to preserve three landmark farms

The Burlington County Commissioners gave preliminary approval for three new farms to enter the County Farmland Preservation Program.

The Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the preliminary applications for the preservation of the three pro...

Burlington County’s recycled glass bottles and jars being used to fix I-95

Interstate 95 is back open thanks, in part, to the diligent recycling of Burlington County residents.

Ultra-light foamed glass aggregate rocks made by AeroAggregates are being used as fill for the I-95 repair, and Burlington County is one of the company&am...

Burlington County installs technology to aid residents with hearing impairments

Burlington County has installed new technology in several government buildings to make meeting rooms and offices more inclusive and accessible to residents who are hard of hearing or hearing impaired.

The Burlington County Commissioners announced the impro...

Burlington County Commissioners approve purchase of overdose emergency boxes for local high schools

The Burlington County Commissioners are taking action to save lives and combat the opioid addiction epidemic by purchasing overdose antidote boxes for schools in the county.

The Board voted unanimously Wednesday to use opioid settlement funds to obtain Ove...

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 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...

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 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 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 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 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 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...