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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