On Thursday, June 20, 2024, (rain date 06/21/2024), the Burlington City Board of Education will be joined by the Burlington City High School Graduating Class of 2024 at the Wilbur Watts Intermediate School for their Commencement Ceremony beginning at 6:00 pm. The event will utilize the Wood Street side of the school as the entry point.   The Burlington City Police Department will be posting temporary “No Parking” signs on Wood St between Rt 130 and Federal Street for this event. This temporary parking restriction will begin at 3:00 pm until the ceremony is over and cleared which, is anticipated to be approximately 8:00 pm. Handicap parking will be available within the JFK Park, off Wood St, as well as designated spots at the school. We strongly encourage those needing handicap spots to arrive early as practical parking spots tend to fill quickly.   Wood Street at Rt 130 will be temporarily closed, with no access for short periods of time to accommodate persons attending the event. Please plan an alternate route, if needed. [...]

  Check out this important message from the Burlington County Health Department!   During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When your body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness  

PLEASE SEE MESSAGE BELOW FROM BURLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING - FANS FOR SENIORS   Temperatures are predicted to break 90 degrees this week. According to the National Institues of Health, senior citizens are particularly at risk of heat-related illnesses during the summer months. Too often, seniors without the ability to cool off suffer as the mercury rises.   The Burlington County Office on Aging has 20-inch box fans available for senior citizens in need, providing a cost-effective way to reduce the risk of heat stress. If you find yourself in need of a fan, call the Office on Aging at: 609-265-5069. The staff there are eager to help you stay safe this summer.   Anyone in need of cooling off, senior or otherwise, is welcome at any of the Burlington County Library System libraries, located throughout the county.  

The City of Burlington Dog Walker Watch Kickoff Event will be held Saturday, June 22nd from 12pm to 2pm at the Burlington City Dog Park on Highland Avenue. Join your fellow dog walkers in keeping our neighborhoods safe! Simply walk your dog and report any suspicious activity to the police. Please come out and enjoy Rita's Water Ice and learn more about working together to ensure a safe community for all! For more information, please email aczajka@burlingtonnj.us