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.
The Administration and City of Burlington continually strives to improve the security and quality of life of its residents as well as visitors. The following is a list of resources with answers to frequently asked questions designed help you find information quickly. You may also search other areas of this site, including the Department Directory and Departments pages, How Do I? tab, or call 609 386 0200 Monday to Friday. To view Calendars, Police/Emergency Service, Public Works, Recreation, Voting, Health/Lifestyle, and Events links, please use the link provided.
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.”
Join Lyceum Hall Center For The Arts for a trippy hippy throwback to that oh-so-infamous music festival -- Woodstock! Sing and dance the afternoon away while taking this fantastic walk down memory lane. Memories for those of us who are old enough to remember, that is. Everyone else get to enjoy some classic rock! Tickets at LyceumHallArts.com or use the QR!
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Summer isn't here yet but it's time to think about those Fall Sports! May 1st registration opens for Soccer, Football, and Cheerleading! Check out the program descriptions for each on our website at burlingtonnj.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
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Mayor Conaway and City Council would like to thank everyone who participated in the Earth Day Celebration Cleanup Project along the riverfront. Your efforts in painting the railing helped refresh and beautify the area, and your time and dedication truly made a lasting impact on our community.
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Something for everyone this weekend in Burlington! Don't miss out on these great opportunities.
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Nutrition, health and housing security will once more be the focus of a special Burlington County resource fair returning to the Burlington County Library tomorrow.
The 5th Annual Bring Health Home Resource Fair will be held Friday, April 17, from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Burlington County Library System’s Main Branch Library, located at 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton.
The event is organized and sponsored by the Burlington County Commissioners in partnership with the Burlington County Department of Human Services, Burlington County Health Department and Burlington County Minority and Equality Rights Task Force. It features free health screening, presentations, fitness classes and information tables from more than 40 participating agencies and service providers.
This year’s fair will also bring additional resources to assist families experiencing food insecurity. Free, nonperishable groceries will be distributed by the Burlington County Department of Human Services' new Food Hub for local families in need, and the Aetna Mobile Food Pantry will also be present with additional food supplies.
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Summer Camp is filling up fast and we’re down to our final spots. We have just 4 seats left in our Rising Kindergarten–1st grade group and 3 seats left in our Rising 5th–7th grade group.
For $500, your child gets 5 weeks of camp starting July 6, packed with STEAM workshops, crafts, outdoor fun, and field trips. It’s going to be an incredible summer!
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