Burlington County Clerk offers deeds to those lost in Hurricane Sandy

Burlington County Clerk Timothy D. Tyler recently said that his office is prepared to provide free certified copies of property deeds to Burlington County residents who were victims of Hurricane Sandy and…

Burlington County shares tips on food safety for the holiday season

This holiday season, the Burlington County Health Department is sharing tips that can take one worry off your plate: food-borne illness.

Message from the superintendent

Dear Parents:

As you may know, the New Jersey Education Association has cancelled its annual conference for educators in Atlantic City next week. In New Jersey, all schools are mandated by law to close during the annual Teachers’ Convention. The…

Hurricane Sandy collection

Today is the last day to make donations for the victims of Hurricane Sandy which are being collected from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Shawnee Baptist Church gymnasium in the rear of building, located at Oakshade and McKendimen Roads in Shamong.

Burlington County vetrans can use Sen-Han Transit services for appointments

Burlington County veterans who have made a medical appointment for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Philadelphia and are in need transportation now just have to call the busing provider…

Rabies case found in area

Burlington County Health Officer Holly Cucuzzella advised residents that a raccoon found in the vicinity of Kanabe Drive in Westampton Township has tested positive for rabies.

Residents should keep a safe distance from stray or wild animals and call their…

Governor signs executive order for tax grace period

Executive Order 113, signed by the governor, extends the grace period for payment of fourth quarter property tax payments to 3 p.m. Nov. 16.
Any payments received after this extended deadline will be charged interest calculated back to Nov. 1.

Lost cell phone

A cell phone was found in the Millstone Development.

If you have lost a cell phone, please contact Sue Onorato at (609) 268–2377 ext 301 or by email at sonorato@shamong.net for more information.

Shamong Township: places to help Hurricane Sandy victims

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and communities affected by Hurricane Sandy and the recent nor’easter.

When a crisis takes place, our instinct is to immediately respond, and to extend a…

Message from the mayor

Shamong Residents:

Sorry to bother you once again with Halloween information, but there seems to be some confusion and I wanted to clear the air for everyone. Yes, the governor has scheduled Halloween for Monday. I have been in touch with the governor’s office…

Nominate an outstanding Burlington County woman

The Burlington County Advisory Council on Women is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards. Sponsored by the Advisory Council on Women and the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the deadline…

Burlington County: code blue in effect

With a strong coastal nor’easter bringing cold weather to the area, the Burlington County Health Department today declared that a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will commence at 7 p.m. today and remain in effect through 7 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 8.

Elauwit Media Pet Drive Quartermaster

By Alan Bauer

There are two moments from all of the years that I’ve been doing Deck the Paws and Help a Collie that stand out in my mind.

The annual Victorian Holiday Celebration to be held Dec. 2

The Burlington County Freeholders will host the annual Victorian Holiday Celebration at the Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton on Sunday, Dec. 2 from noon until 4 p.m.

“Crab Man” returns To Medford Leas Craft Fair on Dec. 8

Wood sculptor Mort Yeomans, a resident of Medford Leas at Lumberton, has added sea horses to his popular Shore Collection of Crab and Lobster carvings in addition to cherry wood ear rings, pendants and broaches for the annual Medford…

Burlington County toy drive

Burlington County Sheriff Jean E. Stanfield recently announced that her department’s annual toy drive is officially underway, and that residents and businesses can donate toys for children of families in need at 65 drop-offs located throughout the county.

Burlington County shredding event

Burlington County Freeholders announced today that the seventh recycling event of the year will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Robert C. Shinn Recycling Center located at 130 Hancock Lane in Westampton.