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Video: Burlington County students get involved in politics
By Kelly Kultys and Nancy Rokos. Sunday Nov 4, 2018 at 5:00 AM Across Burlington County, high school students learned about the upcoming midterm elections and the political system in the country.
Video: Catholic Charities brings "no walls" behavioral health care to Burlington County
By Kelly Kultys and Nancy Rokos Sunday Oct 21, 2018 at 3:00 AM A new "no walls" model of behavioral health care is coming to Burlington County thanks to an expansion grant to Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton.
American Finals Rodeo comes to Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-From high heels and a tiara, to boots and cowboy hats, the Old Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, has been transformed from recently holding the Miss America Pageant, in September. The rodeo has come to the resort city, with the 40th annual American Finals Rodeo, with shows on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, and Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, starting at 7 pm. Talented competitors will be taking on broncos and bulls, as well as showing their riding agility in the eight events, each evening.
Diversify wins a trip to Del Mar
ELMONT, N.Y.-New York bred, Diversify, a four year-old gelding by Bellamy Road, owned by Ralph Evans, and trained by Richard Violette, Jr., went gate to wire in winning the 99th Running of the Jockey Club Gold Cup (GR I), Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Belmont Park.
Burlington County receives an increase in FEMA funding for the year
For the first time in over 10 years, Burlington County saw an increase in the amount of grant funding it receives annually from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.The county was awarded about $271,000 for fiscal year 2017, compared with $263,000 last year.
Edgewater Park teachers call for fair negotiations after back-to-school night postponement
EDGEWATER PARK — The union that represents teachers and other staff in the two-school district is looking for a "fair, negotiated agreement" with the Board of Education, following the temporary cancellation of the district's back-to-school nights."We are eager to enter into a fair, negotiated agreement with our Board of Education as soon as possible, and we are eager to reschedule our back-to-school nights for future dates when we will be able to tell families in no uncertain terms that our...
Rancocas Valley launches alumni association online portal
MOUNT HOLLY — Alumni of Rancocas Valley Regional High School have a new way of keeping in touch with their alma mater.The district launched an online channel earlier this month to reach out to graduates and reconnect them to the community.
Edgewater Park cancels back-to-school nights teachers say they won't participate
EDGEWATER PARK — The back-to-school nights at both the Mildred Magowan Elementary School and the Samuel Ridgway Middle School have been canceled for now as contract negotiations continue between the teachers union and the district. "The Edgewater Park Township Board of Education has decided to cancel the Ridgway and Magowan Back-to-School Nights due to the lack of participation by the Edgewater Park Education Association," a statement from board President Lester Holley read.
Edgewater Park cancels back-to-school nights after teachers say they won't participate
EDGEWATER PARK — The back-to-school nights at both the Mildred Magowan Elementary School and the Samuel Ridgway Middle School have been canceled for now as contract negotiations continue between the teachers union and the district. "The Edgewater Park Township Board of Education has decided to cancel the Ridgway and Magowan Back-to-School Nights due to the lack of participation by the Edgewater Park Education Association," a statement from board President Lester Holley read.
Lumberton amends complaint against Mount Holly MUA, requests reimbursement for overcharges
LUMBERTON — The township has amended its complaint against the Mount Holly Municipal Utilities Authority to request that the agency reimburse residents for billing fees that may be in violation of its contract, officials said.The complaint, filed with the New Jersey Local Finance Board, argues that the MUA has overcharged Lumberton residents since raising billing service charges from $1.50 to $2 in 2010 and again in 2013, when charges were hiked to $2.25.
Delran keeps fighting despite insurmountable deficit
DELRAN — Everything was spiraling out of control. Then the Bears put a stop to it.Trailing by three touchdowns one play into the second quarter, sophomore quarterback Dustin Desher faked a handoff and scampered 62 yards for the first Delran touchdown of the night.A fairy tale ends with the Bears winning the game but this was high school football and Collingswood was just too good -- to the tune of 57-29 good. The Bears had every chance to throw in the towel.
Quakers open season with 300th win for Moorestown coach Bill Mulvihill
Robin Panzarella scored a pair of first-half goals and Hannah Weinstein made two saves to preserve the shutout but the night was for Moorestown Quakers coach Bill Mulvihill.The 2-0 opening night win over Delran was more than just the start of the high school girls soccer season. The win gave Mulvihill the 300th win over his coaching career.The coach downplayed the achievement as the product of a career surrounded by exceptional players and coaches.
Burlington County, Florence send letter to Mansfield asking to pull support for industrial plan
The Burlington County Board of Freeholders and Florence Township have sent a letter to Mansfield, imploring the municipality to pull its support for a plan that would add 6.5 million square feet of industrial space to the two communities.The freeholders sent the letter after their Aug.
Video: Medford vigil held to raise awareness of overdose deaths
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Assemblywoman Rodriguez-Gregg will not seek re-election in November
New Jersey Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez announced Wednesday that she will not seek re-election to her 8th Legislative District seat in November.Rodriguez, of Evesham, has served for two terms and was the first Hispanic woman to represent the largely Burlington County district.
Video: NJTIP aims to combat opioid use in Riverside and beyond
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Video: Heroin and opioid epidemic left an impact on Burlington County
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Pemberton Township School District takes stance against proposed charter school
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — The school district is asking the New Jersey Department of Education to deny the application of a charter school that wants to open at the community college campus on Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, according to a letter sent to Education Commissioner Kimberley Harrington.The Board of Education unanimously approved sending the letter, signed by Superintendent Tony Trongone and board President John Willitts, at its Thursday meeting.The College Achieve Burlington Charter...
Murphy calls for collaboration with neighboring states to reduce gun violence
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Murphy spoke Thursday in favor of taxing gun sales and working with the governors of neighboring states to create more uniform gun restrictions.Murphy's statement came as he accepted the endorsement of a gun violence prevention group founded by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and retired astronaut Capt.
Residents speak out about affordable housing in Delran
DELRAN — A public forum on affordable housing gave residents a chance to sound off this week but offered no further details on the township's plan due to ongoing litigation.Following a recent lawsuit filed against the municipality, the Township Council decided to hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss low- to moderate-income housing and the state mandate that all towns provide for it.While the council and municipal professionals could not go into many details because of the suit by the...
New flood levels to be considered in update of Burlington County hazardous mitigation plan
MOUNT HOLLY — Burlington County officials are keeping up with rising water levels and new developments by updating their hazardous mitigation plan.The Board of Freeholders authorized a $107,600 agreement with Tetra Tech, a California engineering firm, for a five-year review and update of the Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan.The plan identifies the policies and tools of all 40 municipalities to reduce the risk and potential for losses during weather disasters, while also...
Video: Bucks County senior living communities prepare for baby boomer generation
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore receives largest donation ever
MAPLE SHADE — Truckloads of home decor came rolling in to Habitat for Humanity's ReStore on Thursday.It was the largest donation of material the ReStore on Kings Highway had ever received, amounting to more than $300,000 in retail value, courtesy of Ethan Allen, according to ReStore director Tristan Keyser.The ReStore receives furniture and sells it at 50 percent of retail value.
Westampton joins Lumberton in filing complaint against Mount Holly MUA
WESTAMPTON — Township officials have joined their counterparts in Lumberton in filing a formal complaint against the Mount Holly Municipal Utilities Authority, alleging that the organization did not consult with them on its past budgets.Both complaints, filed with the New Jersey Local Finance Board, argue that the MUA did not consult and review with officials from either town before approving its 2017 capital budget and programs, and that officials also were not briefed on previous...
Burlington County settles with nurse at jail over officer touching
MOUNT HOLLY — Burlington County has agreed to pay $10,000 to a nurse at its jail who alleged that a male employee picked her up and ground his pelvis into her. A settlement was reached May 26 and stems from incidents at the Grant Street jail in 2012, according to documents released this week on the blog NJ Civil Settlements. In the settlement, the county dismisses all claims and does not admit any wrongdoing.
Rain delays redevelopment vote in Burlington City
BURLINGTON CITY — A torrential downpour that left portions of the community underwater Thursday forced officials to delay a decision on a proposed redevelopment plan for the former U.S. Pipe and Foundry property.The City Council was expected to vote on a plan that would transform the long-shuttered site on Pearl Street into a warehouse complex. Middlesex County-based Matrix Realty Inc.
Girvin wins Haskell Invitational
OCEANPORT, N.J.-The 2017 Breeders Cup being raced at Del Mar this year, has a new entry for the Classic, trainer Joe Sharp's Girvin. The son of Tale of Ekati, gave the crowd a thrilling finish to the 50th Running of the $1,000,000 betfair.com Haskell invitational (GR I), at Monmouth Park, on Sunday, July 30, 2017, as he nipped McCraken at the wire by a nose with Robby Albarado in the irons, giving him an automatic entry in this year's Classic.
Video: Disability advocates drawing attention to worker pay
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Video: Disability advocates drawing attention to worker pay
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County moving ahead with demolition of Centerton Road bridge
Burlington County has received the green light from state and federal agencies to proceed with tearing down the 114-year-old Centerton Road bridge.County officials said they have received approvals from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Historic Preservation Office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard to demolish the span over the Rancocas Creek that connects Westampton and Mount Laurel.Before the bridge can be demolished, the project must go out...
Springfield's Puppy Barn owner fined, barred from selling animals by judge
The owner of the Puppy Barn, a Springfield business that was closed permanently in February after canine parvovirus was found there, was barred from ever selling pets by a municipal court judge last week.Nancy Pancko pleaded guilty in Springfield Municipal Court to multiple charges brought by the Burlington County SPCA Humane Police in front of Judge Dennis P. McInerney, according to the police.The charges, filed after an investigation by Sgt.
Pinelands Commission director responds to environmental group's complaints
An environmental group opposed to a proposed natural gas pipeline through northern Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean counties is welcome to bring expert witnesses to testify during a Pinelands Commission meeting this week, but they will not be afforded extra time to speak.Nancy Wittenberg, the commission's executive director, laid out the commission's position in a letter to the New Jersey Sierra Club, in which she responded to the group's request for an evidentiary hearing where experts could...
Terracycle named as finalist in national competition
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that Terracycle, Inc. is a finalist for its annual Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award.Online voting for the contest, which celebrates the achievements of small businesses, ends on July 31.Terracycle, based in Trenton, works with local schools, offices, businesses and facilities with their recycling programs, providing incentives and even playground equipment.
Opponents tell Pinelands Commission that one pipeline meeting is not enough
The New Jersey Pinelands Commission is expecting to hold a marathon meeting next week to hear public comments on New Jersey Natural Gas' proposed Southern Reliability Link pipeline. But already some opposition groups are complaining that a single meeting won't be enough to accommodate all the people interested in speaking.The meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River, Ocean County.
Burlington County partners with college to bring better care to sheltered animals
WESTAMPTON — The Burlington County Animal Shelter will benefit from a few extra helping hands through next year.Veterinarian technician students will assist the shelter on Academy Drive with its operational needs until the end of May.The Burlington County Board of Freeholders authorized the free agreement with Camden County College's Veterinary Technology Program at its meeting last Wednesday. "It's a great program.
Star Spangled day for jockey Jose Ortiz
ELMONT, N.Y.-There was fireworks in the air for jockey, Jose Ortiz, during Belmont Park's Stars and Stripes Festival, on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Running second to his brother, Irad Ortiz, Jr., in the current meet's jockey standings, Saturday, was Jose's day to shine, as he compiled five wins in the eleven race card, highlighted by his victory on Oscar Performance in the $1,200,00 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (GR IT), for trainer Brian Lynch. Enjoying our content?
Unchained Melody wins Mother Goose Stakes
ELMONT, N.Y.-Brian Lynch's Unchained Melody, showed her class in a field of seven talented three year-old fillies, by winning the $250,000 Mother Goose Stakes (GR II) at Belmont Park, on Saturday, July 1, 2017, by three lengths over 2-1 favorite, the Bill Mott trainee, Lockdown with Jose Ortiz.
Tapwrit and Songbird, king and queen at Belmont Park
ELMONT, N.Y.- A dozen talented three years old, tried their luck and stamina in the 149th Running of the $1,500,000 Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets, (GR I), Saturday, June 10, 2017, going one mile and one half in front of a crowd of 57,729, during the third day of the Belmont Stakes Festival.
Made in Japan, Epicharis invades Belmont Park
ELMONT, N.Y.-U. Carrot Farm's multiple stakes winner, Epicharis, the Japanese bred son of Gold Allure, was discharged from Belmont Park's quarantine the morning of Saturday, June 3, 2017, and was able to stretch his legs over the training track, in preparation for his North American debut in the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets, (GR I), Saturday, June 10, 2017.
Video: Sights and sounds of Memorial Day in Burlington County
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Wet, an understatement at Belmont Park
ELMONT, N.Y.-Wet conditions was an understatement at Belmont Park, on Saturday, May 13, 2017.A day filled with four graded stakes on an eleven race card, was dampened by the scratches of key players as the heavy rains that fell throughout the day created a sloppy track, yielding turf and a diminished crowd.
Video: Advocates raise awareness of ticks, Lyme disease
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Derby Day at Belmont Park 2017
ELMONT, N.Y.-Unlike an afternoon of rain forecasted at Churchill Downs, for the 143rd Running of the $2,000,000 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.,(GR I), Saturday, May 6, 2017. the sun was out at Belmont Park, which had three graded stakes, on a twelve race card. Fans took in an atmosphere filled with parties, food, live racing and trying one's luck in picking the Kentucky Derby winner. Enjoying our content? Become a Burlington County Times subscriber to support stories like these.
Sunrise gallop at Belmont Park
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Video: Burlington County benefitting from nationwide warehouse boom
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Back to form in time
The $750,000 Wood Memorial presented by NYRA Bets (GR II), for three year-olds going 1 1/8 miles over a fast track at Aqueduct Racetrack, on Saturday, April 8, 2017, was won easily by isabelle de Tomasco's New Jersey-bred, Irish War Cry with Rajiv Maragh in the irons. The three year-old Curlin colt, trained by Graham Motion, hit the wire by 3 1/2 lengths over co-favorite, the Todd Pletcher trainee,Battalion Runner.
Video: U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur speaks to hundreds in Waretown
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Pinelands Commission gives OK to South Jersey Gas pipeline
CHERRY HILL — In the face of a raucous crowd dominated by opponents, the New Jersey Pinelands Commission on Friday gave the go-ahead for a utility company's plans to build a natural gas pipeline through the southernmost portion of the protected region.The commission voted 9-5 with one abstention to approve the controversial South Jersey Gas proposal during a meeting interrupted by several demonstrations.The proposal is arguably one of the most contentious and controversial applications ever...
Evesham school board to again consider fate of Evans school on Thursday
EVESHAM — The fate of the Florence V. Evans Elementary School on Route 73 once again will be on the table at Thursday's Board of Education meeting.In January, after a more than five-hour meeting, the board narrowly voted 5-4 to table a decision about keeping the school open. Evans is scheduled to close at the end of the 2016-17 school year after a 6-3 vote by the board last March.The motion to keep the school open is back on the table Thursday.
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