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Albert J. Countryman Jr.

Articles by Albert J. Countryman Jr.

County Home Gardening School classes begin Jan. 18

In an effort to teach residents how to make butterfly gardens, grow vegetables and safely use pesticides without damaging the environment, the county board of commissioners and its  Certified Gardeners…

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Golden Apples honor ‘committed’ high-school faculty and staff

The Golden Apple Awards created in 2012 to recognize faculty and staff at Cinnaminson High School are a display of appreciation for those committed to the success of students and…

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Four county libraries will get interior renovations

Students growing up in Palmyra, Riverton and Cinnaminson have utilized the Riverton Public Library for a century at its former Victorian home on Main Street. A new option came in…

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Loans of $1.3 million going to affordable-housing developers

The struggle to find affordable housing is real for working-class families, with rent prices  skyrocketing and interest rates rising, making it more difficult to purchase a starter home. Burlington County’s…

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Salina Road roundabout project is nearly finished

Battling traffic in Gloucester County can be difficult for motorists, but road improvement projects should alleviate some of the frustration. South State Inc. has just about completed a new roundabout…

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How adopted holiday pets transition to new surroundings

Christmas likely brought with it many animals who now reside with families thanks to efforts by the Burlington County Animal Shelter. The facility waived adoption fees for adult dogs and…

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Burlington County updates software in all fire departments

There was a time when responding to a blaze that was out of control, firefighters attacked the flames without knowing what hazards may be in the building. But with modern…

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County applies for state grant to enhance 911 centers

In an effort to keep emergency communications as up to date and efficient as possible, Burlington County is seeking state funding to make additional improvements to its 911 system. “Public…

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Old Native American trails now well-maintained county roads

The first Burlington County roads were originally Native-American trails that ran along waterways and were used to transport people and goods. The Riverton thoroughfare (Chester Avenue), called “The Great Road”…

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Grant program to fund affordable housing in county

When the pandemic started in 2020, people lost jobs and struggling families living from paycheck to paycheck found themselves in economic distress. Choices were made between paying the rent and…

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