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
Burlington County to seek grants to improve safety on Route 130 By Danielle Camilli Staff writer Burlington County Times | Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:00 am 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
Rancocas Nature Center saved from closing Written by Carol Comegno Courier-Post Staff Mar 28 courierpostonline.com WESTAMPTON — The Burlington County freeholders announced Thursday they will enter into a shared services agreement with the state and Westampton to save the Rancocas Nature Center and Park from closing. “This plan calls for a unique partnership between the state, … Read more
Group to bring Miracle League for special needs children to Burlington County Burlington County Times By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:38 pm DELANCO — The Willingboro Rotary envisions a field of dreams for children with special needs. The nonprofit group is hoping to bring a barrier-free Miracle League field … Read more
