Tag: Burlington County Commissioners
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Bordentown City’s Carslake Community Center is one of four senior nutrition sites in Burlington County
Burlington County senior citizens will continue to have multiple locations to go for healthy meals, socialization and enrichment in 2023. The Burlington County Commissioners voted Dec. 14 to approve the renewal of leases at the four County congregate nutrition sites in Bordentown, Beverly, Mount Holly and Moorestown. The Board also voted to extend funding for…
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Bordentown City, Township support county’s stigma free initiative; county holds fifth annual vigil and remembrance ceremony Aug. 31
Bordentown City and Bordentown Township are in support of Burlington County’s stigma-free initiative in efforts to eliminate stigma surrounding addiction and all mental illnesses. The Burlington County Commissioners had passed a resolution declaring all of Burlington County to be stigma-free. The City and Township have now joined 15 other municipal governments by passing similar resolutions.…
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Burlington County Commissioners take action to help bridge the ‘digital divide’ with new initiative
The Burlington County Commissioners are taking action to help bridge the digital divide and make Burlington County into one of “America’s most connected destinations.” The Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution directing the County Department of Information Technology to embark on a new initiative to upgrade and expand broadband infrastructure throughout the county with the…
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Retired US Air Force chief master sergeant from Bordentown City to be recognized for leadership as a woman
A retired U.S. Air Force chief master sergeant from Bordentown City is one of 10 Burlington County women that will be recognized for their leadership and service to their communities during the 2022 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards reception. Marguerite Sylvester Hellwich, who served as the superintendent of the 514th Aerospace Medicine Squadron on…
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Bordentown City, Township support county’s stigma-free initiative
The Burlington County Commissioners are reminding residents to call 9-8-8, or text 988 to reach immediate help for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis. The new three-digit dialing code, 9-8-8, will reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which launched on July 16 and provides a simple way to…
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Burlington County officials partner for school collection drive
Burlington County is collecting donations of new school supplies, backpacks and other back to school items for local families in need. The Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Sheriff’s Department and State Sen. Troy Singleton [D-7] announced their partnership for the collection/donation drive in a county press release on July 13. “The start of the new…
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Burlington County 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. The $230.3 million budget was unanimously approved by the commissioners on April 13, along with the respective library and open space taxes. The…
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Burlington County Commissioners applaud school administrators for joining stigma-free initiative
The Burlington County Commissioners’ efforts to make Burlington County a stigma-free county is picking up more support. The Burlington County Association of School Administrators announced their organization’s support for the stigma-free initiative, saying it will encourage local boards of education across the county to adopt a uniform resolution establishing their school districts as stigma-free zones…
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Burlington County Commissioners celebrate Black History Month by promoting local Black-owned businesses
The Burlington County Commissioners are spotlighting local Black-owned businesses throughout February in celebration of Black History Month to showcase the contributions Black Americans have made in Burlington County and across the nation. “Black entrepreneurs, innovators and artists are responsible for scores of inventions and advances, including the traffic light, automatic elevator doors and even caller…