The Burlington County Library System will eliminate overdue fines starting July 1. The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Library Commission announced the new policy this week, aiming to promote equity and remove barriers that prevent predominantly low-income households from accessing library services.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Burlington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Burlington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.
Work is scheduled to start next week on repaving parts of Red Lion Road and Eayrestown Road in Southampton. Pavement milling and overlay work will begin Monday, June 24, on a 3.7-mile section of Red Lion Road, also known as County Route 641, from Route 616 to Route 70. The resurfacing work will also extend to a 0.2-mile section of Eayrestown Road, also known as County Route 685, from Route 641 to Route 70.
Kitten season is in full bloom, and the Burlington County Animal Shelter is holding a special event to showcase its youngest felines and other pets available for adoption. The Burlington County Kitten and Pet Shower will be held this Sunday, June 23, at the shelter located at 35 Academy Drive, Westampton. From noon to 3:30 PM, visitors will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the shelter’s kittens, dogs, and cats. The event will also feature games, giveaways, and information on pet adoptions, fostering, and volunteer opportunities.
Burlington County’s 3rd Annual Juried Short Film Festival concluded last Saturday with the second of two evenings of screenings, and the Burlington County Commissioners announced the nine films selected as this year’s award winners.
Burlington County Restaurant Week will celebrate five years of food, drinks, and economic success this summer during what is expected to be the event’s largest chapter yet. The celebration of Burlington County restaurants, taverns, breweries, distilleries, wineries, and food trucks will be held from August 18-24 and will showcase some of the region’s best offerings.
The Burlington County Library System has received a $685,000 state grant to support a major redesign of the Pemberton Community Library. The grant, awarded by the New Jersey State Library as part of the Community Center Digital Connect initiative, is intended to improve community access to work, education, and health services. It is one of 19 grants distributed statewide.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Burlington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.
Burlington County will once again distribute $50 farmers market vouchers to income-eligible local seniors. The Burlington County Office on Aging is now accepting applications from seniors for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Qualifying applicants will immediately receive vouchers that are redeemable for fresh produce sold at 15 participating Burlington County farms and farmers markets.
The Burlington County Summer Concert Series will commence on June 28, featuring a tribute to Johnny Maestro. The series will host tribute and cover bands from various genres at the Burlington County Amphitheater most weekends from late June through August.
Work is scheduled to start this week on repaving a portion of Bordentown-Chesterfield Road in Bordentown Township and Chesterfield. Pavement milling and overlay work will begin Wednesday, June 19, on a 4.4-mile section of the highway, also known as County Route 528, from Holloway Lane in Bordentown Township to Route 664 in Chesterfield. The work is expected to take about three weeks to complete.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Burlington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.
Burlington County residents are invited to commemorate Juneteenth this year at a special event in historic Timbuctoo, one of New Jersey’s largest communities of formerly enslaved people, and Rancocas State Park.
The Burlington County Commissioners have approved the distribution of $19,150 in local history grants to three organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the county’s historical sites. The recipients of these grants are the Bordentown Historical Society, the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey based in Westampton, and the Pemberton Township Historic Trust.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Burlington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.
Repairs to the Mount Holly-Jacksonville Road Bridge (D3.16) in Springfield are scheduled to commence on June 17, resulting in a closure expected to last approximately two weeks. The bridge, which spans the Assiscunk Creek, will necessitate the closure of Mount Holly-Jacksonville Road, also known as County Route 628, between Oxmead Road and Jacksonville-Jobstown Road.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Burlington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.