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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.”
First Fridays are Back, starting May 3, in City of Burlington's Historic Downtown! Enjoy great art, food, and live music this Friday night!
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Paper Shredding Event & Plastic Bags, Film & Wrap #2 & #4 Recycling Event This Sunday, May 5th. 9am-1pm @BCRRC: Paper Shredding Event this Sunday, May 5th from 9am to 1pm* (rain or shine) at the Burlington County Resource Recover Complex located on 22000 Burlington-Columbus Road, Florence, NJ.
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There's still time to sign up as a vendor for Burlington Day 2024. Sign-up today: form.jotform.com/BCREC08016/burlington-day-vendor-form
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Thank you, Burlington Automotive, for bringing great arts and culture to the residents and fans of City of Burlington, NJ! See you there!Thanks so much to Burlington Automotive for once again helping us sponsor some of our concerts. Come listen to Ty and his friends soothe us and energize us! tickets are on sale NOW!
lyceumhallarts.com or scan the QR. There's a ticket link in the comments, too. See you there! #JerseyArts #livemusic #jazzinjersey
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Still tickets left for tomorrow night's (4-27, 7 pm) performance of one of our favorite perfomers, Ty Stephens.
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Mayor Barry Conaway celebrated 103-year-old Muriel Holmes' birthday; see it today (4/24) on ABC and CBS News between 4 pm and 6 pm.
Today, Wednesday, April 24 at 11:30 am – more than 50 residents celebrated Masonic Village’ s four resident centenarians (Elizabeth Burke & Nellie Barrett-101; Martin Gutchigan, 102 and Muriel Holmes, 103) with a luncheon in the Bistro and lots of balloons. Burlington City Mayor Barry Conaway was on hand to congratulate the “youngsters.” (Watch ABC and CBS News between 4 and 6 this afternoon to catch the Mayor's interview and story.)
The resident whose actual birthday it was – Muriel Holmes who turned 103 -prides herself on good health her whole life and thanks her mother for taking care of herself so she gave birth to a healthy baby -which was not so common in 1921 when medical advances were not as available. Her grandmother taught her how to cook and home cooked meals she thinks are also the key to good health.
Mayor Conaway quoted an African proverb in his remarks: "When we respect our elders, we respect ourselves and our own futures."
It is no secret that people are living longer these days. But according to a report by the United States General Accounting Office (GAO), seniors who choose to live in retirement communities live 1.5 to 2 years longer than seniors who choose to retire in their homes.
In fact, seniors are 22% more likely to live longer and lead more fulfilling lives if they're given the chance to socialize with others. Research points out seniors who are more active have stronger immune systems, have low risks of dementia, and tend to live longer. And that is why Masonic Village at Burlington takes every opportunity to celebrate them.
“We pride ourselves in providing each of our residents the opportunity to live a quality life here with many activities, attention to keeping them healthy and simply treating them with respect and care like they are a member of our own family.” remarks Masonic Village Executive Director Anda Durso. Masonic Village has a long history of celebrating their centenarians—in 2005, they celebrated a resident who had just turned 110!
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Happy 103rd Birthday Muriel Holmes and Cheers to all of the centenarians at the Masonic Village 🎉🎂🥳🎈
Happy happy birthday to everyone and thank you MACK Conaway for taking the time to wish them all a happy birthday. This is one of the reasons you are so popular with the BURLINGTON residence you take time and you care.
Happy Blessed Birth Anniversary....That's Awesome!!!
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