Tag: Burlington County Board of Commissioners
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Burlington County commissioners plan ahead for 2022
During his reorganization address, Dan O’Connell, the newly appointed director of the Burlington County Board of Commissioners, highlighted many of the county’s accomplishments from last year and several of its 2022 initiatives, including the county’s continuing COVID-19 response. Since the start of the pandemic, the county has distributed millions of items of protective equipment to…
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Burlington County begins year with newly appointed director, deputy director
The Burlington County Board of Commissioners began the new year at their 2022 Reorganization Meeting on Jan. 5, where they selected a new director and deputy director and resolved to continue to find new ways to help residents and businesses during the ongoing pandemic. Commissioner Dan O’Connell was selected to serve as the board’s director…
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Burlington County continues to offer zero-interest HELP loans to small businesses impacted by pandemic
The Burlington County Board of Commissioners are reminding local small business owners and nonprofits that zero-interest loans are still available to assist them with their pandemic recovery. “COVID-19 produced widespread and devastating impacts unlike anything most of us have ever experienced,” Commissioner Deputy Director Dan O’Connell said in a prepared statement. “We’ve made great strides…
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Commissioners focus on military appreciation, mental health awareness
By ISABELLA DIAMORE Staff Writer/The Sun Prior to making a motion on agenda items at its May 26 virtual meeting, the Burlington County Board of Commissioners took a moment to recognize mental health awareness and the military. The board prepared a proclamation to make May mental health awareness month. Commissioner Linda A. Hynes noted that…
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Burlington County Library System offers tablet lending program
A new wireless hotspot and tablet lending program launched at the Burlington County Library System (BCLS), helping to close the digital divide and ensure disadvantaged residents can access the internet. Under the program, BCLS cardholders can now borrow tablet kits and mobile hotspots for three weeks, with the option to renew if there is no…
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Burlington County Commissioners adopt 2021 budget with zero tax levy increase; open space and library tax levy also remain flat
The Burlington County Board of Commissioners are keeping both the county library tax levy and open space and farmland preservation tax rate flat this year, along with a final 2021 county budget that continues to fund critical services and respond to residents’ needs without resorting to tax increases. The county budget and respective library levy…
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Burlington County Commissioners introduce budget with zero tax increase
The Burlington County Board of Commissioners have put forward a 2021 county budget that will continue to fund critical services and respond to residents’ needs but with no increase to the county tax levy. The proposed $233 million budget was introduced unanimously by the board on March 24, marking the first time in modern history…
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Commissioners thank First Lady for COVID rescue plan act as she visits Burlington County
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Burlington County to highlight the American Rescue Plan Act and how it will aid the county, schools, families and small businesses. “We were absolutely ecstatic to welcome Dr. Biden to Burlington County and hear from her how the American Rescue Plan Act can help us continue our COVID-19 response…
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Burlington County Board of Commissioners organizes for 2021
History was made on Jan. 6 when the Burlington County Board of County Commissioners organized for 2021 and used their new of commissioner titles for the first time since a new law took effect switching the board’s name and titles. “While the name of our title has changed, our responsibilities have not. As the Burlington…