County to hold gun buyback program next month

County to hold gun buyback program next month Burlington County Times  By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:00 am   MOUNT HOLLY — Burlington County is planning to buy back guns from residents next month in a program that will allow owners to turn in their weapons anonymously for cash. … Read more

Freeholder wants Burlington County College to house Underground Railroad museum

Freeholder wants Burlington County College to house Underground Railroad museum Burlington County Times By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:00 am MOUNT HOLLY — The shuttered Underground Railroad Educational Center in Burlington City and its collection of historic artifacts could find a new home with the county. Joseph Donnelly, director … Read more

Burlington County creates new electronic comment form

Burlington County creates new electronic comment form BY NEWS STAFF MARLTON TELEGRAM SOUTH JERSEY SUN FEB 15, 2013   Burlington County Freeholder Director Joe Donnelly announced the creation of a new electronic comment form on the county website. Donnelly said this form will be located in the website footer which is at the bottom of … Read more

County proposes new chapter for Pinelands Branch library in Medford

County proposes new chapter for Pinelands Branch library in Medford Burlington County Times By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 5:00 pm County officials have rejected Medford’s latest proposal in the ongoing dispute over the Pinelands Branch library, but has countered with its own plan to modernize the operation. While the … Read more

Burlington County Freeholder recently announced countywide logo contest

Burlington County Freeholder recently announced countywide logo contest BY NEWS STAFF SOUTH JERSEY SUN MARLTON TELEGRAM Feb. 7, 2013 Burlington County Freeholder Director Joe Donnelly recently announced that the county is kicking off a logo contest. All Burlington County High School students are encouraged to become a part of county history by participating in the … Read more

County officials reveal transparency plan

County officials reveal transparency plan Burlington County Times By Mark Zimmaro Staff writer | Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:00 am MOUNT HOLLY — Burlington County is going to make it easier for residents to find out what’s going on with their government. A five-point transparency plan, which was introduced by county officials Tuesday, will … Read more

Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien Takes Opponent Belgard to Task for Lying About Her Record

Dear Editor:   When reading last Sunday’s Burlington County Times, I was floored to read the letter from Freeholder candidate Aimee Belgard attacking my running mate and friend, Bruce Garganio, with a mix of misleading statements, half-truths and downright lies.   While it’s not surprising to see a desperate politician like Belgard lie about her … Read more