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Albert J. Countryman Jr.

Articles by Albert J. Countryman Jr.

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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County finance office goes paperless for bid submissions

In keeping with an increasingly paperless society, contractors bidding on county-funded projects will now submit their proposals electronically. “Burlington County already has a stellar credit rating and the lowest average county…

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Harpist is among performers in library concert program

Finely crafted Irish harps produce angelic, resonating sounds that have delighted audiences since medieval times. Continuing that tradition is harpist Stephanie Sussmeier, who will play traditional Christmas and holiday songs…

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