Tag: Burlington County
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Burlington County adds additional dropboxes for vote-by-mail ballots
Burlington County added 15 ballot drop boxes for voters to securely submit completed vote-by-mail ballots prior to the Nov. 2 General Election. There are now a total of 28 drop boxes throughout Burlington County. A list of locations is available at www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-secure-drop-boxes.shtml and www.co.burlington.nj.us/297/Election-Board . All 28 drop boxes are accessible 24 hours a day and…
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Burlington County removes caps from arts and history grants
With many arts and history groups still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Burlington County Commissioners are increasing the county history and arts grants available to support their operations and special events. The commissioners voted on Sept. 22 to approve changes to both the County History Partnership and the Local Arts programs for…
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Twenty years later, We will never forget: First responders are ‘part of the best’
The seven victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, who had ties to Burlington County ties are: Nicholas Bogdan, 34, Pemberton Township resident; Pamela Gaff, 51, Westampon native, who lived in Robbinsville; Joan D. Griffith, 39, Willingboro resident. LeRoy W. Homer Jr., 36, Evesham resident; Gricelda James, 44, Willingboro resident; Patrick Quigley IV,…
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Burlington County announces seven early voting sites; voters registered to vote by mail need to opt out by Sept. 10 to use machine
Voters will have several options to cast their ballot in the upcoming General Election this fall, including in-person, early voting for the first time. Legislation signed into law earlier this year by Gov. Phil Murphy created the new early voting option allowing registered voters to cast their ballots in person, using a voting machine, during…
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Burlington County population grew 3% in last decade
The Burlington County Commissioners shared information from the first local level results from the 2020 census, and the county’s 3% population increase during the past decade. A total of 461,860 people called Burlington County home on April 1, 2020, an increase of just over 13,000 residents compared to the 448,734 counted in 2010, according to…
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Burlington County small businesses deal with post-COVID realities
Summer lull, logistical issues hamper economic-recovery efforts By BOB HERPEN The Sun Now that restrictions on indoor and outdoor activities have been relaxed to their greatest extent since before COVID 16 months ago, small businesses throughout Burlington County face the prospect of holding on just a little bit longer. They are in that less-than-sweet spot…
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Keep cool this summer at Burlington County libraries
Officials also warn of heat-related illnesses By Kevin Callahan The Sun Once again, you can beat the summer heat in cooling centers at Burlington County library branches. “In general, on really hot days, if people don’t have air conditioning at home … we encourage them to visit any of our library branches,” said county information…
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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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Burlington County launches program to provide mortgage and utility assistance to households impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The Burlington County Commissioners announced a new program to assist county homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Burlington County CARES Act program funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is designed to provide income-eligible residents with documented financial hardships up to six months of mortgage and/or utility assistance. “From the earliest days…