Dear Fellow Republican, When my former colleague, Senator Dawn Addiego, abandoned the Republican Party and became a Democrat, it was a clear betrayal of all the Republicans who had donated to her campaign or volunteered to help win election and re-election multiple times. Not surprisingly, her office mate, Assemblyman Joe Howarth, attempted to follow suit … Read more
Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs & Deputy Director Linda Hughes statement on today’s Burlington County Times story. For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Russell Mount Holly, October 4, 2018 – “Today’s Burlington County Times story revealing thatDemocratic County Chairman Joe Andl, as well as incumbent Freeholders Tom Pullion and Balvir Singh, knew that there may be serious domestic issues … Read more
All veterans who were honorably discharged are eligible for a $3,000 tax benefit. Not a day goes by that the Burlington County Department of Veterans Services isn’t flooded with about 25 calls inquiring about the new veteran income tax exemption. In many cases, veterans have only a faint idea about how to apply or that … Read more
BURLINGTON COUNTY LEADS WITH $20M INITIATIVE FOR GREATER SCHOOL SECURITY Board of Freeholders dedicates half the capital budget to beef up safety at 21 public high schools Burlington County is launching an innovative grant program to fund school security that’s unlike any other in the state. A resolution passed Wednesday night by the Burlington Board … Read more
Burlington County Considers Lawsuit In Opioid Epidemic More than 300 Burlington County residents have died of a drug overdose since 2016, and 900 more people were saved by Narcan last year alone. Burlington County officials are preparing to take the fight to those mostly responsible for the opioid epidemic after a couple years that have … Read more
Event Held To Raise Awareness About Organ Transplants, Animal Adoptions In Voorhees VOORHEES, N.J. (CBS) – The American Society of Transplantation teamed up with the Animal Welfare Association to create second chances for people and pets. The event in Voorhees was held to raise awareness about organ transplants and animal adoptions — an unusual combination aimed … Read more
Moody’s Investors Service upgrades Burlington County’s credit rating According to county officials, Moody’s said it has upgraded the county’s outstanding general obligation rating to Aa1 from Aa2. Moody’s Investors Service, a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis, has upgraded Burlington County’s credit rating. According to county officials, Moody’s said it has upgraded the county’s … Read more
Burlington County adopts 2018 budget The approved plan cuts county property taxes, Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs said The Burlington County Board of Freeholders adopted a 2018 budget June 14 that cuts county property taxes close to three quarters of a million dollars, while maintaining and enhancing services provided to residents, according to Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs. “Year … Read more
For Immediate Release November 28, 2016 Statement by Chairman Bill Layton on the passing of Dottie Spellman I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dottie Spellman, former Vice-Chairwoman of the Burlington County Republican Committee. As the former Vice-Chairwoman of the Burlington County Republican Committee and Medford Township Republican Chairwoman, Dottie selflessly dedicated her time … Read more
Kostoplis Hides Double-Dipping and Violates Local Government Ethics Law Fails to Report $88,000 Taxpayer-Funded Pension and $2,500 Fire Commissioner Salary on his Mandatory Financial Disclosure Statement For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Russell Mount Holly, October 21, 2016 – Jim Kostoplis is in violation of Local Government Ethics Law for failing to report both his … Read more
