Board of Island Managers FAQ

• Is the Board of Island Managers REALLY America's oldest continual educational trust?
  
• What progress has been made, what will become of Burlington Island, and will it ever be developed?
  
• What is the mission of the Board of Island Managers, what do they do?
  
• I have an idea or ideas about how to use or develop Burlington Island... whom do I tell?
  
• Can I vote for Members, or even get a seat to be on the Board of Island Managers?
  
• Are you allowed to camp on and hike on Burlington Island?

• Is the Board of Island Managers REALLY America's oldest continual educational trust?
  
  You bet, ever since 1682, when the Quakers formed The Mangers and Treasurer of the School Fund for the Education of Youth in the City of Burlington. Request the "Time & Tides: A Brief History" Brochure from the Board for more details.
  
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• What progress has been made, what will become of Burlington Island, and will it ever be developed?
  
  The present Board has held more meetings and work sessions than ever. Professional Planner Marc Shuster has been placed under contract to the Board of Island Managers. Mr. Shuster has great deal of experience working with the City and its environs. He'll help attract the right developer, so all may benefit from this great opportunity. Common Council and its President Douglas Ghaul helped to distribute this information, in the new spirit of cooperation embodied by the newly-formed Joint Steering Committee. This alliance of the Island's two proprietors offers many advantages. Information sharing. Single-source intelligence. A unified point of approach for potential developers, to fast-track interactions and eliminate duplication of effort and realize economies of increased efficiency. The combined effort will increase our opportunities. In the words of current Board President Joseph C. Abate, "We're going to bring the Island back to the people, to work for the education of youth, and the future of Burlington."
  
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• What is the mission of the Board of Island Managers, what do they do?
  
  The purpose of the Board of Island Managers is: To manage assets held by the board to raise revenue for contributions to the public school system of the City of Burlington. For over 300 years since 1682, Board contributions to the education of City of Burlington youth total almost $250,000. ($249,825)
  
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• I have an idea or ideas about how to use or develop Burlington Island... whom do I tell?
  
  Attend our public Monthly Board Meetings, held on the
  fourth Wednesday of each month
  starting at 7pm in the:
  Daniel Keegan Recreational Center
  522 Wood Street
  Burlington NJ 08016
  
  Openly share your ideas and suggestions during time especially set aside for public commentary. Your participation is ever more important as we begin to make progress.
  
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• Can I vote for Members, or even get a seat to be on the Board of Island Managers?
  
  Vote in the Board Election
  first Monday in April
  2pm-5pm
  Daniel Keegan Recreational Center
  522 Wood Street
  Burlington NJ 08016
  
  City residents may run for election to the Board of Island Managers by first circulating a petition to be placed on the ballot. For details, contact the Board Secretary or the President.
  
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• Are you allowed to camp on and hike on Burlington Island?
  
  I'm sorry to inform you that as of now there is no trespassing allowed on Burlington Island. In fact there are signs posted, "No Trespassing". That means no hiking, swimming, boating or camping anywhere on the Island. It is possible that in the future such activities will be allowed, but for now, do not trespass. We will attempt to keep you advised.
  
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