burlingtoncountygop County officials tout ‘buy local’ By Chris Bishop Staff Writer, Burlington County Times| Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 12:00 am BORDENTOWN CITY — Burlington County officials are pushing the advantages of something quite simple: buy in your own backyard. “My goal is simple,” said Freeholder Joseph Donnelly. “Grow jobs and business … Small business is … Read more
County to hold informational sessions on “buy local” campaign By Danielle Camilli, Burlington County Times, Staff writer | Posted: Friday, July 5, 2013 5:45 am After an enthusiastic response from business and government leaders to the initial rollout meeting of the county’s “Shop Burlington County First” campaign, officials again will sell their plan at two … Read more
County freeholders to hold meeting in Burlington Township on Wednesday By Danielle Camilli Staff writer, Burlington County Times | Posted: Monday, June 24, 2013 3:09 pm MOUNT HOLLY — As promised earlier this year, the Burlington County Board of Freeholders is taking its show on the road. The regularly scheduled conference and public meetings on … Read more
Burlington County promotes ‘buy local’ campaign Jun 21, 2013 Written by Courier-Post Staff Burlington County Freeholder-Director Joseph Donnelly has announced information sessions to explain the county’s new “buylocal” initiative — “Shop Burlington County First” — to foster economic growth in Burlington County. The campaign is designed to support in-county businesses, promote business districts and strengthen … Read more
Popular senior farmers market vouchers to be handed out By Danielle Camilli Staff writer Burlington County Times Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 9:00 am MOUNT HOLLY — The local farmers market season is in full gear, and again the Burlington County Office on Aging is encouraging seniors to buy fresh with the help of federal … Read more
Underground Railroad Museum to open Sunday at new home By Danielle Camilli Staff writer, Burlington County Times Posted: Friday, June 7, 2013 EASTAMPTON — The shuttered Underground Railroad Educational Center and its collection of artifacts will be surrounded by history when it opens at its new digs Sunday. The nonprofit center, which closed its Burlington … Read more
Burlington County to seek grants to improve safety on Route 130 By Danielle Camilli Staff writer Burlington County Times | Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:15 pm MOUNT HOLLY — With the Route 130 corridor through Burlington County ranking as the most dangerous to pedestrians in the state, the county wants to focus enforcement and … Read more
Cancer fight inspires county Courage Award By Danielle Camilli Staff writer, Burlington County Times | Posted: Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:00 am MOUNT HOLLY — When Loretta O’Donnell was diagnosed with advanced cancer three years ago, she felt anything but courageous. The Mount Laurel wife and mother felt like “a deer in the headlights,” overwhelmed, … Read more
The Interview: Joe Donnelly, development director Apr 14 courierpostonline.com A weekly Q&A with a member of the local business community. Joe Donnelly is the director of the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the director of economic development. A former mayor of Cinnaminson, Donnelly is a senior sales manager with Hubbell Inc., an electrical manufacturer … Read more
County collects hundreds of guns during buyback By Mark Zimmaro Staff writer, Burlington County Times | Posted: Sunday, April 14, 2013 10:00 am EDGEWATER PARK — Hundreds of shotguns, handguns, hunting rifles and automatic weapons are now in custody. Lines of gun owners stretched outside the Abundant Life Fellowship Church on Saturday as local residents … Read more
