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.”
Our Summer Youth Clinics are designed to give kids the chance to learn, play, and grow in a fun, structured environment, all while fitting a variety of family schedules. Clinics are offered in different formats, allowing participants to choose what works best for them throughout the summer.
Be sure to sign up today! Use this link
burlingtonnj.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Please be sure to read the clinic description before registering. If you have any questions you can call the Recreation Center at 609-386-4070
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On behalf of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), you are invited to the upcoming Delaware River Bridge Project Public Meeting Open Houses. Two in-person Public Meeting Open Houses are scheduled, preceded by a Virtual Public Meeting option. Similar information will be shared at all three meetings.
The June Virtual Public Meeting and in-person Open Houses will include detailed information on the PA Turnpike/NJTA recommended preferred alternative, the bridge type, resources and potential impacts, evaluation of and opportunities for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, an updated project schedule and next steps.
Virtual Public Meeting (via Teams Webinar)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026: 6 p.m.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c32c9d7a-c8fc-4781-9f3c-86af513de745@fe5df232-6da1-447e-94e1-791...
Pennsylvania In-Person Public Meeting Open House
Wednesday, June 10, 2026: 5 – 8 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: Brookwood Elementary School
2200 Haines Road, Levittown, PA 19055
New Jersey In-Person Public Meeting Open House
Thursday, June 11, 2026: 5 – 8 p.m.
Florence Township Municipal Building
711 Broad Street, Florence, NJ 08518
No registration is required for the in-person, drop-in meetings. The meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend from either state. There will be no formal presentation, but the Project Team representatives will be available for questions.
The Public Meeting Open House locations are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or who require translation services, are requested to contact delawareriverbridgenews@kci.com. Please send your request five days before the meeting you plan to attend.
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On Saturday, May 30th, 2026, Mayor Barry Conaway, Council President Dawn Bergner-Thompson and Councilman Dave Ballard attend the Burlington County Memorial Day Service at the Burlington County Veteran’s Memorial, 851 Old York Road in Burlington Township.
They joined The Burlington County Commissioners, dozens of Burlington County elected municipal officials and Veterans organizations who presented wreaths to honor those who have fallen, along with the contributions made by all service members.
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