08/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2026 13:11
The Burlington Vicinage, in partnership with the Burlington County Bar Association, will hold its annual Opening of the Courts Ceremony and Memorial Service on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.
Assignment Judge Terrence R. Cook will preside over the ceremony and Stacey R. Gorin, president of the Burlington County Bar Association, will give remarks and preside over the memorial service. Bar member Jazlyne E. Caban will read The Lawyer's Prayer and Superior Court Judge Gerard H. Breland will sing, "To Where You Are" in honor of the deceased.
This year, the vicinage and bar will memorialize Administrative Law Judge Dean J. Buono, and attorneys Peter Bejsiuk, Robert F. Gaskill, Frances Hartman, Jennifer Houghton, John Kurts, William H. Menges, Carmen Saginario, Norman Shabel, Dennis Talty, and Ralph J. Tolomeo.
The vicinage also will recognize all court volunteers for their service and dedication.
The ceremony will be held at the Historic Courthouse, 120 High St., Mount Holly.
A reception hosted by the bar association will follow the ceremony.
For additional information, contact Rebecca Guzmam at 609-288-9500, ext. 38001.
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