Spread joy, one toy at a time!
Join the Bordentown City Police Department in filling a patrol car with new, unwrapped toys to brighten the holidays for local children in need on December 16th from 4-7pm at Bordentown Square Tap and Grill.
While decorating for the Holiday season, have you come across those pesky light strands that no longer work? Instead of throwing them in the trash, recycle them at the County's Community Recovery Complex.
Support an eco-friendly holiday season by following these simple do's and dont's below!
The Burlington County Recycling Center is experiencing an uptick in battery related fires. This past month, they've had two truck fires resulting in hot loads needing to be ejected onto the street and safely extinguished.
The Occupational Training Center has also had two recent fires on the tipping floor caused by lithium-ion batteries exploding.
Please remember to be diligent and never put batteries in your curbside recycling container!
Learn more by visiting www.burlcorecycles.com
Mark your calendars!
Wishing everyone a day filled with love, gratitude, and delicious food!
City Hall offices will be closing at noon on Wednesday, November 27th and will reopen on Monday, December 2nd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Please be advised that residential trash will not be collected Thursday, November 28th. Trash will ONLY be collected along the business district section of Farnsworth on Friday, November 29th in anticipation of the weekends festivities.
Get your tickets for the Holiday Chocolate Walk today!
Stop by the Carslake Community Center on Sunday, November 24th for a Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market!
Get ready - The Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market is back! Don't miss out on stocking up for all your holiday essentials.
The market will be held on Sunday, November 24th, from 9am - 1pm at Carslake Community Center which is located at 207 Crosswicks Street in Bordentown.
Pre-ordering is also available, see flyer for details.
ADVISORY: The street sweeper is back in action!
Parking restrictions will not be enforced today, Thursday, November 14th, but enforcement will resume tomorrow, Friday, November 15th.
Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. Thank you to all Veterans for your dedication and commitment.
Happy Veterans Day!
City of Bordentown offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.
Trash collection originally scheduled for Monday, November 11th, will be collected on your next scheduled collection day, Thursday, November 14th.
ADVISORY: The street sweeper will not be operating until further notice. As a result, parking restrictions will not be enforced.
Happy Election Day!
City of Bordentown offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th in observance of Election Day.
Trash collection is rescheduled from Tuesday, November 5th to Wednesday, November 6th. As a result, yard waste collection will be cancelled on Wednesday, November 6th.
Resurfacing of Carpenter Street, Myrtle Avenue, Borden Street, Leyden Avenue and Hopkinson street will begin on the following days and dates weather permitting:
Wednesday, November 6th
Thursday, November 7th
Friday, November 8th
This phase of work will consist of milling, paving and striping. You are hereby advised to move your cars off the road from 6am-4pm daily during the construction time frame.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work to improve the quality of life in your neighborhood.
NJDEP Fire Ban on All Public Lands and Private Properties in All Municipalities Throughout the State
Together we can ensure a festive fall Holiday season - including Diwali and Halloween events – while safeguarding our communities!!
🔥 All outdoor fires are prohibited unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. This includes bon fires and residential fire pits.
🔥 No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited while this level of restriction is in place.
🔥 No firework celebrations are allowed.
🔥 The fire ban is in place on all public lands and private properties in all municipalities throughout the state.
Most wildfires can be avoided by adhering to these commonsense safety tips:
1. Don’t discard cigarettes, matches or smoking materials on the ground.
2. Use indoor wood stoves and fireplaces carefully, both can emit embers that spark fires. Fully douse ashes with water before disposal.
3. Be mindful where you park or drive your vehicle. Hot exhaust systems can ignite dry vegetation if parked or driven over it.
4. Be careful when cutting your grass or using other yard tools. Power tools like lawnmowers and chainsaws can throw off sparks that ignite dry grass or leaves.
5. Keep matches and lighters away from children.
STATEMENT ON PROPOSED OPEN SPACE REFERENDUM:
The Board of Commissioners recently passed an Ordinance to provide the citizens an opportunity to vote on an Open Space Referendum for the City of Bordentown. The Ordinance submitted a question to voters at the 2024 general election to determine whether the City should impose an open space tax. Unfortunately, the ordinance and subsequent ballot question included a clerical mistake as to the annual levy. The Board intended the annual levy rate for consideration to be between $0.01 to $0.04. To clarify the Board’s intent, it will be considering a binding resolution at its next public meeting to confirm the intended levy rates, should the ballot initiative be passed by the voters. The Board and City leadership in no way advocates for any position with regard to the passing or failure of the ballot initiative.
Election Day is only two weeks away but mail-in voting has already started and early voting starts Saturday, October 26th!
Have you decided how you're going to vote?
It's easy to vote in NJ. There's 3 options:
1. Early voting will begin this Saturday, October 26th ending Sunday, November 3rd.
Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
No appointment is necessary. You must vote in your county.
To find your early voting location, please go to https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml
2. Vote by Mail
You can still request a mail-in ballot from your County Clerk! Fill out your county Vote by Mail form and mail it in, or you can stop into your County Clerk's office and request it in person.
Have a mail-in ballot and still need to return it? Find a secure ballot drop box near you. All locations are open 24 hours a day and until 8pm on Election Day.
3. Vote on Election Day
Election Day voting will take place on Tuesday, November 5th. Polls will be open 6am to 8pm.
Don't forget to remind your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to vote! This is an important election with lots of close races even here in NJ.
