Many organizations in the City and County also contribute to the safety, health, and quality of life of the City of Burlington's residents and visitors. Visit the highlighted link above to view list of these organizations websites, including Main Street Burlington, local and regional Chamber of Commerce, Burlington County, city and County Library, County Historical Society, and Lyceum Hall.
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The City of Burlington New Jersey USA is the first and original township in Burlington County, predating the “original constablrys” by 11 years.
Native Americans of the Mantas (or Leaping Frog) tribe of the Lenni Lenape knew Burlington Island as Matinicunk and the mainland as Techichohocki, or "oldest planted land."
Early 1600s - There is some archaeological evidence supporting the local presence of a significant Swedish settlement by the early 1600s. Belgian Walloons fleeing persecution built the first recorded European settlement in New Jersey, ca. 1624, establishing an Island trading post to barter with the indigenous people. The Dutch then came upon the Island, exploiting its rich and varied wildlife. Their fort faced downriver, the better to defend both forks of the Delaware River from invasion. New Jersey’s first record of an African presence notes slaves of a Dutch colonial official. The first murder in recorded state history took place on the Island in the 1670s, when two Indians murdered two Dutchmen. As the Dutch withdrew from New World holdings, Swedes and Finns occupied the Island, until it was seized by the English in 1664. Fleeing oppression in England, the Quakers settled in Burlington over 325 years ago.
March 3, 1677 - Proprietors authorized the formation of the town in a seminal constitutional document which set forth principles and ideals of freedom and democracy found 100 years later in the United States Constitution. Among these innovations were civil and religious liberty; separate executive and legislative power; an elected Assembly; freedom of speech; no deprivation without due process of law. In their own stirring words, the Proprietors “...lay a foundation for after ages to understand their liberty as men and Christians, that they may not be brought into bondage but by their own consent, for we put the power in the people.”
NOTICE
CITY OF BURLINGTON
LAND USE BOARD
Application No. 866-26 Higherbreed NJ, LLC
1021 and 1031 Route 130
Block 227, Lots 4 and 4.03
The above-referenced application is hereby adjourned and carried to the July 22, 2026 Land Use Board Meeting, to be held at 7:00 p.m.
No further notice will be required.
Land Use Board Secretary
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Main Street Burlington’s Food Truck Tuesday and FIFA Night have been rescheduled to next Tuesday, June 30th due to the weather. We hope to see everyone there!
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On Wednesday, June 17, the City of Burlington 15U girls' softball team won their division in Riverfront Softball League! They clinched the title with a solid win in the championship game against Pal-Riv with a score of 17-5.
The softball team finished their season 8-1 overall. The players are a great group of athletes with tremendous sportsmanship and represent The City of Burlington very well. Head Coach and softball Commissioner, Joe Pennise commented after the game on the many years he has spent with the team. He equated the fantastic season to the players hard work and stated, “You can’t control the outcome; you can only control your effort”. Congratulations to all the players and coaches of the team!
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Please join us in congratulating Elite Image Barber Lounge, located at 400 High Street, Store-D, on their recent grand opening here in Burlington City!
Mayor Conaway, Council President Thompson, and Councilman Ballard were proud to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and welcome this new business to our community.
A special thank you to Main Street Burlington for hosting the ribbon-cutting event and for their continued efforts to support local businesses and promote economic growth throughout our downtown district.
We are excited to see Elite Image Barber Lounge become part of Burlington City's growing business community and wish them continued success for many years to come. Be sure to stop by and show your support for this new local business!
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