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Atlantic County Refinances Bonds to Save Nearly $.5 Million
7/15/2008
Levinson Nominates Sean Thomas for Justice Facility Post
7/9/2008
Atlantic County Earns Ninth Consecutive Perfect Audit
7/7/2008
Atlantic County Leadership Forum Offers Citizen Training to Effectively Deal with Governing Bodies
4/22/2008
2008 Atlantic County Budget Receives Unanimous Approval
2/29/2008
Levinson Cleared of Hatch Act Violations
1/18/2008
Community Partners Rehab Van to Join County Fleet of Specialized Emergency Services Vehicles
1/14/2008
Levinson to Present 2008 Budget Report - January 15
1/14/2008
Levinson to Begin New Term as County Executive
12/27/2007
Atlantic County Approves Toughest Pay-to-Play Reform in New Jersey
9/26/2007
Levinson Introduces Pay to Play Reform
8/1/2007
Atlantic County is first county in state to propose ordinance
Audit Finds Atlantic County in Sound Financial Standing
6/15/2007
County Earns Eighth Consecutive Perfect Audit
Atlantic County Honors Joe Brown for Volunteer Service to Improve the Lives of Residents with Disabilities
6/13/2007
Atlantic County Meets with Municipalities to Discuss Shared Services
5/23/2007
Galletta Nominated to Succeed Wuillermin on Pinelands Commission
4/13/2007
First Two Ordinances Introduced in New Government Integrity Agenda
4/4/2007
Levinson Nominates Don Parker to ACCC Board of Trustees
4/3/2007
No Evidence of TB Cover Up at Jail
1/31/2007
2007 Atlantic County Budget Message
1/17/2007
Presented on January 16 by County Executive Dennis Levinson
Levinson Unveils Government Integrity Agenda
1/11/2007
2007 Atlantic County Budget Presentation
1/10/2007
County Task Force Plans for a Public Health Emergency
12/20/2006
Robert Howie Appointed as Director of Consumer Affairs
11/27/2006
Levinson Taps McGeary and Foley to Administer County Shared Services Grant
11/9/2006
Atlantic County Earns 7th Consecutive Clean Audit
6/23/2006
YouthWORKS Job Fair - Saturday, May 6
5/2/2006
Officials Deliver Meals to Raise Awareness of Senior Hunger
3/22/2006
County Committee Recommends $4.56 Million for Municipal Open Space Acquisition and Preservation
3/16/2006
Public hearing on April 12 at 3 PM in EHT
Levinson Calls For Freeholder Cooper To Substantiate Nepotism Allegations
3/1/2006
County Considers Consolidating Emergency Dispatch Centers
2/9/2006
Grant award will fund feasibility study
Atlantic County Budget Presentation
1/13/2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 4 PM
Levinson Nominates Helen Walsh to ACCC Board of Trustees
12/29/2005
Former county administrator nominated to four year term
Liberty Street Bridge Scheduled for Demolition
9/12/2005
Will remain closed to traffic until completion
Levinson Nominates James Robson to ACIA Board of Commissioners
9/12/2005
EHT resident brings extensive business and banking experience to board
Atlantic and Cape May Counties Agree to Reciprocal Library Use
8/11/2005
Atlantic County Receives 6th Consecutive Clean Audit
7/21/2005
County commended for strong fiscal vitality and low debt
Levinson Announces Egg Harbor Township Intersection Improvements
5/20/2005
At Ocean Heights Avenue and Swift Drive
Levinson Nominates Bill Elliott to Ethics Board
5/12/2005
Elliott is a Somers Point resident and Executive Director, Shore Memorial Health Foundation
County Interlocal Agreement Supports Hamilton Township Revitalization
4/26/2005
Freeholders Set to Vote on May 3
Levinson Nominates Judith Watson to Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board
3/29/2005
Former art teacher and founding member of Hammonton Art Center
Silipena Appoints Joe Kelly to Freeholder Budget Committee
3/23/2005
Appointment ensures bipartisan spirit
Levinson Nominates DelRosso to Replace Walsh as County Administrator
2/4/2005
DelRosso has served as Deputy County Administrator since 1995
Atlantic County Budget Presentation
1/13/2005
Tuesday, January 18 at 4 PM
Levinson Announces Agreement with Margate for Drainage Improvements
12/9/2004
To alleviate problem on Ventnor Avenue, between Coolidge and Jefferson
County to Acquire Five More Farms for Preservation
11/24/2004
Representing nearly 700 acres of preserved farmland
Atlantic County Brings Distance Learning to County Jail
11/24/2004
Contract approved with Corrections Learning Network (CLN)
Levinson Nominates Patricia Diamond as Division Director of Public Health
11/8/2004
Diamond has 23 years of experience with the division
Audit Finds County in Sound Financial Shape
7/14/2004
The 2003 independent annual audit verified that the county continues to be in sound financial condition, Levinson announced today.
Municipalities Awarded Funding for Acquisitions
7/14/2004
Levinson announces the award of more than $1 million for the land acquisition as part of the Atlantic County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program.
Atlantic/Cape May WIB Earns Incentive Funds
6/30/2004
Exceeds all of its 17 performance standards
County Awards Contract for Hammonton Intersection Improvements
6/30/2004
To include new traffic signal, handicap ramps and improved drainage
Atlantic County Successfully Bids Natural Gas Contract
4/23/2004
At a savings of 15 percent on the regulated rate
Improvements Planned for Bears Head Road
4/15/2004
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has announced plans for improvements to a 1.6 mile section of Bears Head Road in Hamilton and Buena Vista Townships.
Atlantic County's New Criminal Court Complex To Open May 3
3/8/2004
State-of-the-art facility to be completed under budget
Levinson Appoints Silipena to SJTPO and SJEDD
1/21/2004
Replaces former freeholder Kirk Conover as county representative
Levinson To Present 2004 County Budget
1/9/2004
Tuesday, January 13 at 4 PM
County Officials Take Oaths of Office
1/7/2004
Levinson begins second term
County Moves Forward with Infrastructure Improvements
12/24/2003
Contracts approved for projects in EHT and Mullica Township
County Now Accepts Credit Card Payments for Many Services
12/12/2003
Such as passport applications, animal adoptions and round of golf
Torres Appointed to ACCC Board of Trustees
12/10/2003
Reflects college's desire to strengthen its connection to the community
Levinson Nominates Maria Torres to ACCC Board of Trustees
11/24/2003
The Oakcrest High School guidance counselor is recommended by Trustee Search Committee
Improvements Planned for Moss Mill Road
11/20/2003
Includes resurfacing and drainage upgrades
Learning Center Opens in Hammonton
11/18/2003
Provides additional resource to help residents secure employment
Eric Reynolds Appointed to ACCC Board of Trustees
10/23/2003
Egg Harbor Township resident appointed to four year term
Planning Summit Highlights Open Space and Infrastructure
10/15/2003
Public is welcome to attend October 17 event
Levinson Nominates Anthony Ritz to Parks Commission
9/12/2003
Member and former chairman of Hammonton Park Commission
Levinson Appoints Groundwater Advisory Committee
9/12/2003
Will assist the ACUA in monitoring local groundwater issues
Atlantic County Farms Eligible for Protection from Development
8/20/2003
Letters sent to landowners to solicit interest
Levinson Asks Freeholders to Evaluate Inmate Jail Fees
8/5/2003
Request for evaluation follows review of jail's operational costs
Levinson Nominates Rick Amos to Ethics Board
7/29/2003
Hammonton resident has long history of civic and community involvement
County Begins Improvements to Address Tilton Road Drainage Problem
6/24/2003
Construction of drainage basin begins with groundbreaking ceremony
County Officials Help Open Doors to New Circle K
6/4/2003
Public-private partnership efforts result in improvements
Audit Finds County in Sound Financial Shape
6/4/2003
Levinson cites low tax rate, high surplus, excellent bond rating
Levinson Appoints ACUA as Lead Agency to Monitor Ground Water Issues in Atlantic County
6/2/2003
Cites lack of direction and leadership from NJDEP
Levinson Appoints Foster to ACIA Board of Commissioners
4/30/2003
EHT resident to serve voluntary five year term
Levinson Nominates Ferguson as Permanent County Counsel
4/28/2003
Brings 22 years of experience to the position
Summary of County Emergency Plan Now Available
4/1/2003
Plan to serve as strategic guideline for public health crisis.
William Paullin Nominated as Atlantic County Library Director
2/27/2003
To oversee library system's nine branches
Permanent Atlantic County Tourism Board Formed
2/25/2003
Fourteen members named to new board to help promote regional tourism
Levinson Announces 2003 Atlantic County Tax Rate
2/13/2003
A decrease of more than two cents from the 2002 rate
Levinson Urges Freeholders to Support Full Open Space Funding in 2003
2/11/2003
Sets goal to acquire 500+ acres in coming year
County Agrees to Provide Longport with Traffic Signal Repairs
2/5/2003
Levinson Appoints Judith A. Gallagher and Ruth G. Tunnell to Special Services School Board
2/5/2003
Both possess experience in education and training
2003 Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Plan Adopted
1/29/2003
Provides alcohol and drug abuse treatment service matrix
County Offers Respite Services for Adult Caregivers
1/29/2003
Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties Promote Regional Tourism with New Publication
1/17/2003
Counties join forces to market region as a travel destination
Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties Join Together To Promote Regional Tourism
1/14/2003
Officials to unveil new tourism guide on January 16
Levinson to Present 2003 Budget
1/9/2003
Committee to Explore Consolidation of County Special Services School and Vocational Technical School Districts
12/16/2002
Committee formed in response to pending state legislation
Levinson Announces Smallpox Vaccination Plans In Accordance with State
12/10/2002
Three staged plan outlined
County Partners with Municipalities for Road Improvements
12/2/2002
County helps fund projects in Margate and Ventnor
Levinson Nominates Ralph Morano to Ethics Board
11/6/2002
Nominee is a former mayor and councilman of Hammonton
Tom Sykes Named to Special Services School Board
10/24/2002
Nomination unanimously approved by Board of Freeholders
Levinson Proposes Bond Ordinance for Infrastructure Improvements
9/5/2002
Bond ordinance will provide $10 million for transportation projects
Levinson Presents "Called to Duty: Recollections of Atlantic County Veterans"
8/22/2002
Veterans publication presented August 21
Atlantic County Receives Another Clean Audit
7/3/2002
County receives clean audit third year in a row.
Levinson Forms Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Regional Tourism
7/2/2002
Executive forms committee to promote tourism efforts.
Levinson Announces Plans for Bridge Management System
4/10/2002
Atlantic County plans for the development of a computerized bridge management system that will enable the county to more accurately evaluate its bridge infrastructure and appropriate funding for the most needy projects.
County Approves Funds for North/South Corridor Study
4/5/2002
Recent approval was given for a $259,924 contract for preliminary engineering work and environmental assessment, for traffic flow improve project in Hamilton Township and Route 30 in Galloway Township.
Freeholders Approve EHT Open Space Purchase
3/13/2002
Board of Freeholders approved $2.612 million purchase of a 310-acre undeveloped property in Egg Harbor Township that the county will acquire to help offset development in the township and maintain open space.