As you celebrate this season, please take a moment to recycle right! Check out the flyer below for what can and can’t go in your recycling bin. When in doubt, throw it out—keeping recycling clean helps everyone.
🗑️ Please note there will be no trash collection on Thursday, December 25th, or Friday, December 26th.
Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season! 🎄
Jennifer began her journey with the City in May of 1984, at just 18 years old, fresh out of high school, after responding to a help-wanted ad in the newspaper. What started as a first job quickly became a lifelong calling. Over the next four decades, Jennifer devoted her professional life to serving Bordentown, growing alongside the City and becoming one of its most knowledgeable, dependable, and respected public servants.
When Jennifer first started, City Hall was staffed by a team of 16 women, each with clearly defined roles. As the years went on and City operations evolved, that number gradually shrank. Today, there are just five people—Jennifer included—handling responsibilities that once required many more hands. Time and again, Jennifer willingly stepped up, always ready to take on more responsibility whenever the City needed her, never hesitating to do what was best for the organization and the residents it serves.
Her career is a testament to adaptability, dedication, and an unmatched work ethic. Jennifer began in the Construction Office as an assistant, while also serving as Planning Board Secretary and Assistant to the Municipal Court Office, roles she held until the State DCA assumed responsibility for the Construction Office in 1991. In 1988, she was appointed City Recycling Coordinator, a role she carried with pride as environmental programs took shape statewide.
In 1991, Jennifer transitioned to the Water Department as Clerk, while continuing her role as Planning Board Secretary and taking on Accounts Payable responsibilities. In 1999, she joined the Finance Office as Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer, further expanding her role in the City’s day-to-day operations.
Jennifer’s leadership and institutional knowledge continued to grow. In 2008, she was appointed Deputy Registrar and Certified Tax Collector. In 2014, she assumed the role of Assistant Housing, Zoning, and Code Enforcement Officer, followed by her appointment as Clean Communities Coordinator in 2015. In 2020, she was named Assistant Municipal Treasurer, and in 2023, she was appointed Acting City Clerk—all while continuing to serve in several of her previous roles simultaneously.
Throughout her 41 years of service, Jennifer has worn more hats than most could count. Her dedication, professionalism, and deep understanding of City operations have made her an invaluable resource not only to residents, but to elected officials and coworkers alike. She credits the many incredible people she has worked with over the years for teaching her so much and helping shape the public servant she became. She is especially grateful for the support of CJ Mugavero, Joseph Malone, Bob Erickson, and the entire City Hall team.
As she looks ahead to retirement, Jennifer says she will miss the current City Hall staff the most—the close-knit team that has carried so much together—Gina, Rachel, Peggy, and Andy, whose dedication, teamwork, and support have meant more to her than words can express.
Outside of City Hall, Jennifer is a proud mother of two daughters, a loving mother-in-law to two sons-in-law, and a devoted grandmother to two grandchildren. As she enters this next chapter, Jennifer looks forward to traveling—checking off her long-held goal of visiting every country in Europe, and finally enjoying time at her own pace after decades of service to others.
We are sharing this announcement now so that residents, colleagues, and friends have time to stop by and personally wish Jennifer well before her final day. Her impact on the City of Bordentown cannot be measured in titles alone—it is found in the relationships she built, the knowledge she passed on, and the countless ways she helped keep City Hall running.
And who knows… after 41 years and a lifetime of stories, maybe we’ll all be reading or listening to a “Bordentown City Revealed” book or podcast in 2026.
Please join us in thanking Jennifer Smith for her remarkable service and wishing her all the happiness, adventure, and well-earned rest she deserves in retirement.
Bordentown City’s annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic is happening on Saturday, January 10th, from 9:00–10:00 AM at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street.
• 💉 Free rabies vaccinations
• 🚫 No pet licensing on site
• 🐾 Open to all — Bordentown City residency not required
Looking forward to seeing all our four-legged friends!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our residents, our month-long Animal Donation Drive was a huge success! All donated items were delivered to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, where they will directly support animals in need.
Because of YOU, we collected an amazing variety of food, supplies, bedding, toys, and cleaning items—including over 150lbs of pet food, bowls, treats, leashes and more. Your kindness will make a real difference in the lives of shelter animals this holiday season. 🎄
From the City of Bordentown and our four-legged friends—thank you for making our first donation drive such a success! 🐾
City Hall administrative offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday, December 10th-12th to allow for essential work at the Municipal Complex. This work marks a significant milestone as we prepare for the long-awaited relocation of the City of Bordentown Police Department into their new space!
During this period:
-Payments may be submitted through the drop box.
-Public Works and Water Department personnel will remain in operation.
-The Municipal Complex will be without power, causing temporary disruptions to phone lines, the City website, and other online services.
We appreciate the community’s patience and support as we complete this important project!
To view the full agenda and Zoom details, please visit:
https://bordentowncitynj.sites.thrillshare.com/o/bordentown/page/bordentown-city-board-of-commissioners.
*Note: the agenda is typically posted 1-2 days before the meeting date.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Bordentown City Resumes Search for Full-Time City Administrator
After a brief pause until the new governing body was elected, the City of Bordentown has resumed its search for an experienced full-time Administrator to oversee daily municipal operations and manage approximately 45 full-time employees throughout four departments, including the city-owned and operated water utility.
For a detailed description of this dynamic job opportunity, visit: https://www.cityofbordentown.com/article/2579477
Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements in one PDF to: Tom Czerniecki at jpm@jerseyprofessionalmgt.com. Resumes will be accepted through January 1, 2026.
Happy Thanksgiving from Bordentown City! 🦃🥧🍂
Wishing you time well-spent with family and friends.
Please be advised that the City of Bordentown offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 1st.
Trash & Street Sweeper Schedule:
There will be no trash collection on Thursday, November 27th.
On Friday, November 28th, only the downtown business district will have trash collection.
There will be no street sweeper service on Thursday or Friday.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Join us tomorrow, November 20th, and take the challenge to quit smoking for 24 hours — a small step that can lead to lasting change.
With more than 43 million Americans still smoking (about 1 in 5 adults), this day is a reminder that support and community can make quitting more achievable.
If you or someone you know has been thinking about quitting, tomorrow is a great day to start!! 🚭
Guess what just rolled into town? 🎄
Public Works picked up the City’s Christmas tree yesterday—huge thank you to Fernbrook Farms for the generous donation. The excitement is building as we get ready for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 29th at 4:30pm, sponsored by the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions.
Get ready, Bordentown—the holiday sparkle is coming soon!
Stop by and check out the progress!
📢 For those who prefer their mornings without the street sweeper’s soundtrack, today’s your lucky day — it will be taking the day off.
Consider it a small Friday bonus!
10AM–12PM | Smachna Kawa, 154 Farnsworth Ave
Your weekend just got an upgrade: coffee, conversation, and friendly local officers.
Come by, say hi, and maybe grab the best cup of coffee you’ve had all week.
📅 Race Day Schedule
• 7:00 AM – Bib Pickup (under the pavilion)
• 9:30 AM – Race Begins
Enjoy a flat and fast USATF Certified course with chip timing, HD finish line video, instant results, t-shirts, awards, and post-race refreshments.
All proceeds benefit The Foundation for Bordentown Traditions, the group behind many of our favorite community events — including the Bordentown Fireworks, City Tree Lighting, and Annual Car Show!
👟 Ready to run—or walk—with us this year?
Register here: https://runsignup.com/.../Bor.../BordentownTurkeyTrot5K1Mile
📅 Sunday, November 16th | 🕛 12–4 PM
📍 Boyd’s Pharmacy Parking Lot, Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown
Bring your recyclables, enjoy free treats, and help us tackle waste while earning raffle entries for local gift cards!
Each eligible item earns you raffle entries:
Plastics (shopping bags, bread bags, bubble wrap)
Food pouches - like go-go squeeze and other brands
PakTech can holders
Sneakers
What to Expect:
Free hot apple cider from Old Town Pub
Free hot chili from HOB Tavern
Raffles, games, snacks, music & more!
After the event, join the 8 PM Watch Party at HOB Tavern! 🏈💚🦅
Happy Veterans Day from the City of Bordentown!
Today, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedom we cherish!
