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Campaign Kick Off Event - Monday, September 14th!

When: Monday, September 14th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: 538 North Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08069

Join us for the grand opening of Campaign Headquarters! We are located in the old Travaglini's Restaurant, across the street from the Deepwater Fire Station. Special Attendees will be: Assemblyman and Deputy Speaker John Burzichelli Assemblywoman Celeste Riley Freeholder Jeffrey Hogan Freeholder Beth Timberman County Clerk Candidate Diane Wood Light refreshments will be served To contact Headquarters please call (856)299-7900

Third District Legislators Oppose Maternity Ward Closure

Memorial Hospital maternity ward concerns voiced in Salem

by RANDALL CLARK
Today's Sunbeam

Thursday, August 20, 2009

SALEM - In a charged public forum here Wednesday, Memorial Hospital of Salem County CEO Jim Angle took center floor as residents one-by-one voiced their concerns about the potential closure of the facility's maternity ward. Keeping the utmost civility, a prerequisite set by freeholders facilitating the meeting here at the Salem County Courthouse, many of the public comments carried the intonation that the hospital is protecting its profit margin before people.

Bill would suspend indicted officials

TRENTON: Bill would suspend indicted officials

By JIM WALSH
Gannett New Jersey
A South Jersey legislator wants the state to be able to suspend local elected officials who face criminal charges.

State Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney, D-3, said he will introduce a bill that would require that action against officials indicted for offenses that, upon conviction, would result in forfeiture of office.

Burzichelli and Riley announce transportation grants for Alloway and Elsinboro

Alloway, Elsinboro townships receive transportation grants

Today's Sunbeam
Friday, May 29, 2009

SALEM - Alloway and Elsinboro townships are recipients of funding through the Transportation Trust Fund for road reconstruction projects, officials announced Thursday.

Burzichelli and Riley announce $160,000 for Bridgeton Streets

$160,000 for Bridgeton streets

The Bridgeton News
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

BRIDGETON - The city has been awarded $160,000 through the state Transportation Trust Fund for the reconstruction of Terrace and Spruce Streets.

State Sen. Stephen Sweeney, Assemblyman John Burzichelli, and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley - all 3rd District Democrats - announced the grant Friday.

Burzichelli Criminal Records bill goes to Governor

Criminal records bill goes to gov

Today's Sunbeam
Friday, May 22, 2009
By Trish G. Graber

TRENTON - Legislation that would require students criminal histories to be reported to school districts and passed on when students transfer schools was given unanimous approval Thursday by the Senate, and now heads to the desk of Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

Burzichelli and Riley annouce $995,825 for two Cumberland County towns

County gets a piece of $999K Small Cities grants

The Star Ledger
Saturday, March 28, 2009

SALEM - Two Cumberland County towns will split $995,825 in state Small Cities grants to the 3rd legislative district.
State Senator Stephen Sweeney, Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley announced the grants totaling almost $1.7 million to municipalities in the district on Thursday.

Lawrence Township will receive $400,000 for sidewalk safety and accessibility. The project includes curbing, drainage and lighting on Maple Avenue.

Burzichelli and Riley annouce $328,000 in Clean Communities Grants

Clean Communities grants total $328,000

The Star Ledger
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

WEST DEPTFORD TWP. - State Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney, Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley on Tuesday announced $328,000 in Clean Communities grants to be split among the third legislative district's 40 municipalities.

The grants are used for litter prevention and public education, adopt-a-highway campaigns and graffiti cleanup.