Tag: Burlington County
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Burlington County residents can sign up for emergency alerts
The Burlington County Commissioners are encouraging residents to register on the Department of Public Safety’s CivicReady Emergency Alert system to receive real-time alerts and notifications about severe weather, fires, power outages, floods, road closures and other emergencies. “When emergencies occur, it’s imperative that our residents receive critical information in a timely fashion and the CivicReady…
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Burlington County road crews tackling pothole repairs
The latest winter storm may have ended, but the work is just beginning for Burlington County road crews who must now battle another seasonal hazard: potholes. This year’s pothole season is challenging due to the large amounts of precipitation and the rapidly fluctuating temperatures experienced this winter, according to information provided by Burlington County. The…
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WIC is switching to electronic benefits delivery system next month
Burlington County is making it easier for new and expecting mothers to access assistance from the Women, Infants and Children program. The program, also known as WIC, provides supplemental food, education, health care referrals and other social services to income-eligible pregnant women, new mothers and children 5 years old and younger, and is switching to…
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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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Gypsy moth treatment plan announced for Burlington County
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) has proposed treating approximately 5,000 acres of residential and county owned properties in Burlington and Cape May counties this year to combat the tree-killing gypsy moth caterpillar. “The treatment program has proved very effective during the last several years and has significantly decreased the gypsy moth caterpillar populations…
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Burlington County Clerk’s Office launches property fraud alert system
Burlington County launched a new online service intended to alert residents of potential identity theft or fraud. The new Property Fraud Alert System allows residents in all 40 Burlington County municipalities to sign up to have their name or business monitored for transactions and recording activities within the Burlington County Clerk’s Office and receive real-time…
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Batteries can be hazardous when recycled, disposed of in trash
Residents are urged to be careful about what items they toss into their curbside recycling bins. Items that may contain small lithium-ion batteries are considered hazardous because the batteries, when damaged, can short circuit and create a spark and ignite a fire, according to information provided by the Burlington County Board of Commissioners. Several small…
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Burlington County creates map showcasing women-owned businesses
October is National Women’s Small Business Month and the Burlington County Commissioners are highlighting businesses owned by women in Burlington County. To help support these businesses, Burlington County created an online map with the location and contact information for dozens of women-owned businesses in the county. “Burlington County is home to numerous strong, resilient and dedicated…
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Burlington County unveils map of Hispanic and Latino businesses
The Burlington County Commissioners are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses throughout the county. A new interactive map showcasing Latino and Hispanic businesses was created by the Burlington County GIS (Geographic Information Systems) team from the online directory of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and other sources. The…