It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Burlington County Historical Society in Burlington, NJ gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Burlington, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Green Acres Park in Burlington, NJ with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Hen of the Wood - Burlington or visit Grant House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Burlington, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Burlington, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Burlington, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Renegades would not be denied of their county title.Shawnee, No. 8 in the NJ.com Top 20, swept the Burlington County Open on Sept. 16 in Lenape.at each individual flight, Shawnee owned the top seed and won their first matchup with a 6-0, 6-0 victory on their was to a near-perfect run to the county title.A subscription is required to read this story.Subscribe now to continue.The most dominant performances came during the first singles and second singles tournaments. Sofia Basto-Cabrera and Victoria vonHahmann e...
The Renegades would not be denied of their county title.
Shawnee, No. 8 in the NJ.com Top 20, swept the Burlington County Open on Sept. 16 in Lenape.
at each individual flight, Shawnee owned the top seed and won their first matchup with a 6-0, 6-0 victory on their was to a near-perfect run to the county title.
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The most dominant performances came during the first singles and second singles tournaments. Sofia Basto-Cabrera and Victoria vonHahmann each repeated in their respective flights, winning their third flight title in a row.
Basto-Cabrera and vonHahmann did not drop a single game throughout the tournaments. For Basto-Cabrera, she won her first singles tournament final against Moorestown’s second-seeded Akshaya Patel 6-0, 6-0.
vonHahmann defeated Moorestown’s second-seeded Jiya Cooper in the second singles tournament 6-0, 6-0.
AnnaKate Clark won her first third singles title, taking down third-seeded Bryn Fullerton of Moorestown Friends 6-1, 6-0. Clark was also near-perfect n her tournament run, dropping just two other games to Lenape’s Sarah Viseltear in a 6-2, 6-0 semifinal matchup.
Shawnee also claimed both doubles flights to complete the Burlington County Open sweep.
At second doubles, Gracie DeMaise/Saylor Ecker defeated Cherokee’s second-seeded Kathryn Suriano/Jada Bernardino 6-4, 6-0. Shawnee also won the second doubles title last fall.
To complete the sweep, first doubles tandem Sophia Giordano/Giada Mazzilli took the victory against Lenape’s second-seeded Sreespoorthi Goddeti/Aditi Ramachandran 6-1, 6-2.
Girodano/Mazzili advanced to the final after surviving a semifinal matchup against Moorestown Friends’ Peyton Zauber/Diem Still 6-7(6-8), 6-0, 10-5.
The Burlington County Commissioners joined county and local officials, state legislators, and representatives from the New Jersey Agriculture Society’s Farmers Against Hunger for the second annual Harvest Dinner to promote farm-to-table dining and the fight against food insecurity.Held at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, the dinner was organized by the Burlington County Bridge Commission’s Department of Economic Development and Improvement Authority. All proceeds from the dinner benefited the New Jersey Agricultu...
The Burlington County Commissioners joined county and local officials, state legislators, and representatives from the New Jersey Agriculture Society’s Farmers Against Hunger for the second annual Harvest Dinner to promote farm-to-table dining and the fight against food insecurity.
Held at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, the dinner was organized by the Burlington County Bridge Commission’s Department of Economic Development and Improvement Authority. All proceeds from the dinner benefited the New Jersey Agriculture Society’s Farmers Against Hunger program.
“Agriculture is ingrained in Burlington County’s history and culture, and it continues to be a force for our economy,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, liaison to the County Department of Resource Conservation, Parks, and Farmland Preservation. “Promoting farm-to-table dining is another way for us to support the industry. There is proven demand for dishes made with fresh, locally grown ingredients, and the Harvest Dinner is a great way to spotlight what’s possible with delicious fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy produced by Burlington County farms.”
“There’re no better place for a farm-to-table dinner than here in Burlington County,” said Senator Troy Singleton. “From our local growers to the talented culinary students at Rowan College at Burlington County, this dinner is a showcase of our deep agricultural roots, and an opportunity to benefit Farmers Against Hunger, which works every day to help address food insecurity in communities across New Jersey.”
Attendees enjoyed a variety of dishes made with ingredients from local farms, including a Jersey tomato bruschetta, tomato bisque soup, cider and herb roasted chicken, maple-Dijon roasted salmon, roasted eggplant, tomato and summer squash gratin, brown butter sweet potato mash, charred Jersey corn, and pole beans. Dessert was a warm apple crisp.
All the dishes were prepared by Evesham-based Chef John Gulino and a team of students from Rowan College at Burlington County’s Culinary School.
“The menu was about celebrating where we live,” said Chef Gulino. “New Jersey has an incredible agricultural tradition, and Burlington County is fortunate to have so many farmers producing outstanding fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other products. We wanted to take those ingredients and let them shine.”
“The Harvest Dinner is a way for us to celebrate Burlington County farms and promote how restaurants and other businesses in the region can benefit from using local farms as a resource,” added Burlington County Bridge Commission Chair Sandra Nunes. “The dinner also supports Farmers Against Hunger and the program’s mission to help food insecure families and reduce food waste. Tickets sold out for a second consecutive year, so we’re excited to make this event a Burlington County tradition.”
Founded in 1996, Farmers Against Hunger is a program of the New Jersey Agricultural Society that collects surplus produce from farms and farmers markets for distribution to food banks, soup kitchens, and food pantries. During the last year alone, the program distributed 1.6 million pounds of fresh produce, including more than 500,000 gleaned directly from New Jersey farms.
The Farmers Against Hunger program has used a portion of Rainbow Meadow Park in Delran as its headquarters since 2020. This winter, the County plans to renovate the building used by the organization so it can continue to function as the program’s long-term headquarters.
“Farmers Against Hunger is an organization on the front lines in the battle against hunger and food insecurity. Helping them is an easy decision because it benefits our residents and enhances Rainbow Meadow Park through the organization’s programs and activities promoting agriculture and land management,” said Commissioner Eckel. “The Harvest Dinner is another way to assist Farmers Against Hunger and the residents and families in need the program serves.”
The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Regional Resiliency Study will assess the climate change threats facing Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Shamong, and Tabernacle, and how those towns might improve their resiliency against future wildfires, storms, heatwaves, and other climate challenges.“Climate change is no longer abstract or theoretical; it’s now a physical reality impacting our communities and infrastructure,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, liaison to the County...
The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Regional Resiliency Study will assess the climate change threats facing Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Shamong, and Tabernacle, and how those towns might improve their resiliency against future wildfires, storms, heatwaves, and other climate challenges.
“Climate change is no longer abstract or theoretical; it’s now a physical reality impacting our communities and infrastructure,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, liaison to the County Department of Resource Conservation. “No part of Burlington County is immune, and Burlington County’s Pinelands towns are increasingly at risk from more frequent and intense wildfires, inland flooding, droughts, heatwaves, storms, and other impacts from climate change. These threats require multiple levels of government to work together, and we’re grateful to have the DEP’s support, and the help of the Pinelands Alliance, for this regional planning initiative. We believe it will help our county and municipalities become more resilient and ready for the climate challenges we face.”
“Floodwaters, extreme heat, and wildfires do not stop at municipal boundaries. These shared climate hazards require regional action, informed by the latest climate science, to protect public health and safety,” said NJDEP Commissioner Potosnak. “The addition of these new regional planning groups ensures that communities are taking proactive measures that don’t just plan for the next storm but drive solid investments in natural systems and infrastructure to further deliver on the Sherrill Administration’s priority of mitigating flooding.”
Improving resiliency in the Pinelands
The Burlington County study will be led by the NJDEP through its Resilient NJ program and the Burlington County Department of Public Works’ Regional Planning office, with input from the five municipalities and the Pinelands Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to protecting New Jersey’s Pinelands through collaborative action, research, and education.
The DEP will provide funding to support professional planners, engineers, ecologists, designers, and other experts who will participate to identify climate vulnerabilities and create resiliency action plans.
The group will analyze climate data, impacts from past events, demographics, and environmental data. Community input will also be solicited with online tools and in-person workshops.
Burlington County and the participating municipalities will also be eligible to receive funding from a DEP grant of up to $350,000 to support resiliency actions identified during the planning process.
“From severe storms and floods to wildfires and droughts, climate change threatens many Burlington County farms, forests, infrastructure, and water supplies,” said New Jersey Assemblywoman Andrea Katz. “This planning assistance will help Burlington County’s Pinelands towns become better prepared and resilient against these impacts.”
Route 130 Corridor Resiliency Study
The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Study is the second climate change resiliency study undertaken in Burlington County. The first study – called the Burlington County Route 130 Corridor Climate Change Resiliency Hazard Vulnerability Assessment, involved 11 county municipalities within the Route 130 corridor and along the Delaware River and its tributaries.
The Route 130 Corridor Climate Change Resiliency Study was completed earlier this year. The study findings are posted online at https://www.burlingtoncountynj.gov/2119/Climate-Change-Assessment .
“The Route 130 Corridor Study generated substantial public input and engagement from our Delaware River communities and resulted in recommendations for each municipality to take to mitigate climate change threats,” said Commissioner Eckel. “We’re excited to partner with the NJDEP again on this new study focused on our Pinelands towns and the climate challenges unique to them. We’re hoping to get the same kind of public engagement, and that the end result is an action plan that helps these communities become better prepared.”
A large part of South Jersey’s sprawling Pine Barrens region will be the focus of a new climate change study.The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Regional Resiliency Study will assess the climate change threats facing Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Shamong, and Tabernacle, and it will be led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in partnership with Burlington County and the nonprofit Pinelands Alliance.The study will also include suggestions for how these towns can better recover from fut...
A large part of South Jersey’s sprawling Pine Barrens region will be the focus of a new climate change study.
The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Regional Resiliency Study will assess the climate change threats facing Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Shamong, and Tabernacle, and it will be led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in partnership with Burlington County and the nonprofit Pinelands Alliance.
The study will also include suggestions for how these towns can better recover from future climate events such as wildfires, floods, heatwaves, and more.
“Climate change is no longer abstract or theoretical; it’s now a physical reality impacting our communities and infrastructure,” Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel said in a statement. “No part of Burlington County is immune, and Burlington County’s Pinelands towns are increasingly at risk from more frequent and intense wildfires, inland flooding, droughts, heatwaves, storms, and other impacts from climate change.”
Experts will utilize climate and environmental data, impacts from past weather events, and more to identify the region’s climate vulnerabilities and develop resiliency action plans, according to a statement from the county.
Burlington County and each of the participating towns will also be eligible for up to $350,000 in grant funding from the NJDEP to put the resiliency plans in place.
The county expects to begin work on the study in early 2027 and to conduct various workshops and surveys to get public input, said Burlington County spokesperson David Levinsky.
The Pinelands study comes not long after the county completed a similar climate change resiliency investigation of the Route 130 corridor stretching across 11 municipalities and along the Delaware River and its tributaries.
The previous study took a little more than a year to complete, Levinsky said, and officials predict that the timeline for the forthcoming work will be similar.
“The Route 130 Corridor Study generated substantial public input and engagement from our Delaware River communities and resulted in recommendations for each municipality to take to mitigate climate change threats,” Eckel said. “We’re excited to partner with the NJDEP again on this new study focused on our Pinelands towns and the climate challenges unique to them. We’re hoping to get the same kind of public engagement, and that the end result is an action plan that helps these communities become better prepared.”
Both studies are part of the agency’s Resilient NJ program, established in 2014 to help communities across the state plan for potential climate change impacts.
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences.Here are the Players of the Week from the Burlington County Scholastic League based on games from Monday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 4.Josh Castellanos, Pennsauken Tech, G, So.A subscription is required to read this story.Subscribe now to continue.Tech lost two out of three games last week to fall to 9-3, but the Tornados still had a good story to tell with the return of Castellanos in net. ...
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences.
Here are the Players of the Week from the Burlington County Scholastic League based on games from Monday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 4.
Josh Castellanos, Pennsauken Tech, G, So.
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Tech lost two out of three games last week to fall to 9-3, but the Tornados still had a good story to tell with the return of Castellanos in net. The sophomore made 10 saves and posted a shutout in his 2026 debut, a 2-0 win over Thrive Charter. He followed that up with a 20-save performance in a 1-0 loss at West Deptford.
Brayan Freitas Fernandez, Riverside, M, Sr.
After a slow start to the season, Riverside’s top goal scorer as a sophomore and junior has picked things up recently. He scored three goals last week, including two in a 4-1 win over rival Holy Cross. His six goals this season put him at 44 for his career.
Cullen Hosszu-Barrett, Bordentown, F, So.
Hosszu-Barrett scored the first three goals of his career by posting a hat trick in Bordentown’s 4-0 win over Palmyra. He also had two assists in a 5-0 win over Maple Shade that extended Bordentown’s winning streak to three games. The Scotties improved to 5-3-1 after a 2-3 start.
Everett Hosszu-Barrett, Bordentown, M, Sr.
A big reason for the Bordentown turnaround is that the older of the Hosszu-Barrett brothers is back on the pitch after missing a couple of weeks because of injury. Everett scored twice in Bordentown’s win over Maple Shade and had an assist in his brother Cullen’s three-goal performance.
Jacob Inman, Medford Tech, D, Sr.
Inman performed well on both ends of the field for Tech during his team’s lopsided wins over Willingboro and Pemberton. The senior scored his first goal of the season against Willingboro and contributed two assists against Pemberton. Tech didn’t allow a goal in either game and improved to 4-5 this season.
Brennen Lopez, Riverside, M, Jr.
Riverside registered a pair of wins last week, including an upset over Audubon, and Lopez contributed three goals and two assists in the two victories. The junior midfielder had a goal and an assist the Rams’ 2-0 win over Audubon and followed that up with two goals and an assist in a 4-1 victory against Holy Cross.
Reid Lutz, Moorestown Friends, M, Jr.
The Foxes posted wins against Pennsauken Tech and Pemberton last week to extend their winning streak to four games and Lutz scored a goal in each of the victories. The junior midfielder has four goals and five assists this season for the 8-2 Foxes.
Charles Norfleet, Florence, F, Jr.
Florence bounced back from a loss to Liberty Division leader Cinnaminson with a 4-0 victory against Camden Tech and Norfleet contributed two goals and an assist to the win. It was the fourth multi-goal game of Norfleet’s career and his six goals this season have equaled the career high he set in 2025.
Michael Poethke, Burlington Township, M, Sr.
Poethke contributed two goals and an assist in Burlington Township’s hard-fought 3-2 win against Palmyra. He also scored the Falcons’ only goal in a 4-1 loss to Northern Burlington. Township has won four of its last five games to improve to 7-4 and Poethke leads the team with five goals.
Roger Torres, Pennsauken, D, Sr.
Pennsauken, 3-1 in the Freedom Division, is battling Moorestown Friends (4-1) and Holy Cross (3-1) for a division title and the play of its defense is a big reason why. The Indians, 6-1-2 overall, have surrendered just nine goals in nine games and Torres is the senior leader on defense. He also contributed an assist in Pennsauken’s most recent win over Thrive Charter.
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