Tag: Burlington County
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Burlington County officials form task force in response to coronavirus outbreak
Burlington County officials have taken action in response to reported cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey. Freeholder Director Felicia Hopson announced on March 12 that a Coronavirus Task Force was formed to coordinate measures appropriately and prepare for health hazards of COVID-19. County officials said the Task Force is charged with managing the county response…
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Two local women recognized by Burlington County officials
A Bordentown City woman and student at Northern Burlington County Regional High School were recognized by Burlington County officials for contributions to their communities As part of a Feb. 27 announcement from Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Felicia Hopson to list the 2020 winners of the “Annual Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards,”…
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Local law enforcers join distracted driving campaign this month
As part of a state-wide initiative to crack down on distracted driving, local law enforcement agencies such as the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD), Florence Township Police Department (FTPD) and Burlington County have joined in on a “UDrive. UText. UPay.” campaign this month. The campaign, which will run until April 21, is aimed for law…
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Burlington County opens seed bank
Burlington County, Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) and the Library Seed Bank partnered to open a seed bank on March 9 at the Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences. Founded in 2014 by Jeff Quattrone, Library Seed Bank (LSB) brought the concept of seed libraries to the southern New Jersey area. Seed Libraries are collections of open pollinated and…
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Freeholders pass resolution in support of trail network that includes Roebling Museum
In continuous support of Burlington County’s Circuit Trails Coalition, Freeholder Director Tom Pullion announced on Feb. 14 that the board adopted a resolution supporting the coalition and committed to building 18 miles of trails by 2025, one of which includes the Roebling Museum. When complete, county officials said the Circuit Trails will be a network…
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Sheriff Stanfield announces classes for Youth Police Academy
Offering a program focused on the education of safety, fire and law enforcement, Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield recently announced that classes will begin for her department’s Youth Police Academy on Feb. 16. The first session of the program will take place over the course of three consecutive Saturdays, ending on March 2 with a…
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County offers lead screenings for youths
In an effort to address the low rates of childhood lead screenings, the Burlington County Health Department and Virtua Community Nursing Services will be conduct lead screening for youths in January. During each week during this month, children between the ages of 13 months to less than 72 months are welcomed for lead screenings at…
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Youngkin resigns as freeholder
Burlington County Freeholder Director Tom Pullion announced on Jan. 2 that George Youngkin has submitted a letter of resignation and is anticipated to resign from his position on the freeholder board, effective immediately. “I have received and accepted George Youngkin’s letter of resignation and he will no longer be serving on the Board of Chosen…
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Freeholder director unveils new environmental STEM Center
With an initiative led by Burlington County Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs, the county recently unveiled a new, interactive Environmental STEM Center, developed in collaboration with staff at Palmyra Cove, Rowan College at Burlington County, Burlington County Special Services School District and the Burlington County Institute of Technology. According to a press release from the Burlington…