🌸 Happy Grandparents Day! 🌸
Today we celebrate the love, wisdom, and guidance that grandparents bring into our lives. Grandparents are storytellers, role models, and friends who help shape families and communities with kindness and care.
To all the grandparents in our community – thank you for the joy and strength you share every day. We wish you a wonderful day filled with love and appreciation! 💐💖
The first day of school is here!
The City of Bordentown wishes all students, families, and teachers a successful school year ahead. 🌟📚
Please remember to drive carefully - our streets will be busy with buses, walkers, and bikers! Don’t forget to wave and say hi to our crossing guards 👋- they’re out there every day keeping our kids safe.
Here’s to sharpened pencils, new notebooks, and a great year ahead! ✏️📓
Heads Up, Bordentown! Fall Hydrant Flushing Starts October 7th 🚰🍂
Twice a year, the Water Department flushes fire hydrants across the City and Township to keep our water system clean, safe, and reliable. Flushing begins Tuesday, October 7th.
💡 Why it matters:
-Removes mineral buildup and sediment from the pipes
-Ensures hydrants are fully operational for emergencies
-Helps maintain consistent water pressure and water quality
⚠️ What you might notice:
-Temporary changes in water pressure
-Slightly discolored or cloudy water while flushing is in progress
📅 Full schedule and neighborhood reminders will be posted closer to the start date - stay tuned! Thanks for your patience as we keep Bordentown’s water system flowing strong! 💧
The Toy Library is back this Saturday! 🧸
Your kids’ “forgotten favorites” could be another kids new adventure.
Bring in clean, complete toys → trade them for tokens → shop for something fresh and fun!
🙌 Bonus: help out as a volunteer and snag extra tokens while you’re at it.
📍 First Presbyterian Church
420 Farnsworth Ave | 🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
It’s simple, it’s sustainable, and it’s a whole lot of fun! Who’s in? 💛
👋 Questions? Reach out:
📧 Bordentowncitygreenteam@gmail.com
📧 Btowntoylibrary@gmail.com
Get ready for two full days of live music, mouthwatering food, craft beer on tap, and 100+ artisans and makers lining the street with their amazing creations. 🎶🍴🖌️
It’s the perfect way to welcome fall with family and friends - and the tradition that makes Bordentown City shine every year. ✨
Mark your calendars now… the festival fun is almost here!
PSE&G crews will continue gas main and service work around the City this week and next. Please see the updated schedule below:
Gas Main Crew
-Thursday, September 4th: East Union Street at Myrtle Avenue
-Friday, September 5th: East Union Street at Farnsworth Avenue
-Friday, September 5th: Miscellaneous tie-in work at:
• Reeder & East Chestnut
• East Union & Farnsworth
• East Union & Crosswicks
• East Union & Carpenter
-Monday, September 8th: Transitioning across Route 130 to begin main installation on Crosswicks Road in Bordentown Township
Service Crew
-Thursday, September 4th – Friday, September 12th: Farnsworth Avenue at Crosswicks Street
⚠️ As always, this schedule is preliminary and may change depending on weather or site conditions. Motorists and pedestrians should expect some delays and detours and are urged to use caution and follow posted signs.
Thank you for your continued patience as these important infrastructure upgrades move forward!
Did you know many everyday paper items you use at home can actually be recycled? 📬🧃📦 From cereal boxes to junk mail, toilet paper rolls to juice cartons - don’t let them sneak into the trash!
Burlington County’s Fall Recycling Newsletter is on its way to your mailbox this week, packed with tips to keep our community green 🌎💚. In the meantime, check out these flyers for a quick refresher on paper products you might be forgetting to recycle.. plus details on this fall’s FREE paper shredding events! 🗑️✂️
Let’s boost our paper tonnage and make every sheet count! ✨
Happy Labor Day!
Today, we celebrate the hardworking individuals who keep our community and our nation strong. Whether you’re enjoying a well-deserved day off or are on the job, we appreciate all that you do. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Labor Day!
📢 Labor Day Closure Notice
City offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
✅ No trash collection
✅ No street sweeping
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!
800 purple flags line the entrance of the City of Bordentown Municipal Complex. Each flag represents a life lost to overdose in Burlington County between 2019 and 2024.
The City of Bordentown and BRAD are proud to support the Purple Flag Initiative - a solemn reminder of the devastating toll the opioid crisis has taken on our community.
Behind every flag is a name, a face, a family, and a story that matters. By honoring them, we renew our commitment to awareness, prevention, recovery, and hope.
💜 Together, we remember.
💜 Together, we fight stigma.
💜 Together, we keep hope alive.
If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, help is available:
📞 NJ Addiction Hotline: 1-844-276-2777 (24/7, confidential)
📞 ReachNJ: 1-844-732-2465 (connects callers to treatment and support)
💻 https://nj.gov/humanservices/reachnj
You are not alone. Recovery is possible.
🚧 PSE&G Gas Main Work Update (Revised Schedule): August 25th – September 5th
PSE&G has provided an updated work schedule for ongoing gas main upgrades in the area. Work is scheduled as follows:
-Monday, August 25th: East Union Street at Reeder Avenue
-Tuesday, August 26th & Wednesday, August 27th: Reeder Avenue at East Union Street
-Thursday, August 28th: East Union Street at Reeder Avenue
-Friday, August 29th & Tuesday, September 2nd: East Union Street at Leyden Avenue
-Wednesday, September 3rd – Friday, September 5th: East Union Street at Myrtle Avenue
Farnsworth Avenue (Main Connections):
-Monday, August 25th – Monday, September 1st: Farnsworth Avenue at Walnut Street
-Tuesday, September 2nd – Friday, September 5th: Farnsworth Avenue at West Street
⚠️ Please note this schedule is revised, preliminary, and subject to change based on weather or site conditions. Motorists and pedestrians should anticipate delays and detours, and are urged to use caution and follow all posted signs and instructions.
Thank you for your continued patience as this important infrastructure work is completed!
The Bordentown Library is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross tomorrow - Tuesday, August 26th, from 10 AM to 3 PM.
It only takes 15 minutes to make a life-saving difference.
✅ There’s still time to schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org, but walk-ins are also welcome if space allows.
Let’s roll up our sleeves, Bordentown!
📅 Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Bordentown Armory, 1048 Route 206, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Veterans are invited to attend this free event hosted by the Veterans Foundation of America, sponsored by Braven Health, and in partnership with Senator Troy Singleton. Take advantage of valuable health services and resources available to support our local veterans.
📎 For complete details and registration, please refer to the flyer below.
Bordentown City has been awarded $100,000 through Burlington County’s Municipal Park Development Grant Program. The funding will support the installation of new playground equipment at the Carslake Community Center Park, creating a safer and more engaging space for children and families!
Investments like this strengthen the heart of our community by ensuring public spaces remain welcoming and accessible for everyone. 💙
This grant is part of a countywide initiative that awarded $5 million across 37 municipalities, the largest round of funding since 2020. We thank the Burlington County Commissioners for their commitment to supporting projects that improve quality of life for residents.
This Sunday, August 24th at 6:30 PM (weather permitting), Hilltop Park will be the place to be for an unforgettable evening of classical music and art.
Celebrate the zoo animal sculptures that have found their home here with the soothing sounds of Bach. Bring your picnic, grab a blanket, and settle in for a magical summer night under the stars.
See you at Bach on Hilltop - where music and sculpture come together in perfect harmony!
PSE&G will continue performing essential gas main upgrades in the area. Work is scheduled as follows:
-Friday, August 22nd; Monday, August 25th & Tuesday, August 26th: East Union Street at Reeder Avenue
-Wednesday, August 27th: East Union Street at Leyden Avenue
-Thursday, August 28th & Friday, August 29th: East Union Street at Myrtle Avenue
In addition, crews will be working on Farnsworth Avenue at Crosswicks Street and Farnsworth Avenue at East Chestnut Street to connect the newly installed main.
⚠️ Please be advised this schedule is preliminary and subject to change based on weather or site conditions. Motorists and pedestrians should anticipate delays and detours, and are urged to use caution and follow all posted signs and instructions. Thank you for your continued patience!
The Bordentown Yacht Club invites you to a special gourmet dinner on Saturday, September 20th. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring a curated menu by Chef Edwin Lopez, accompanied by live music and the charm of Bordentown’s waterfront.
The evening begins with doors opening at 5:30 PM and continues with a thoughtfully planned dining experience. Tickets are $69 per person, and seating is limited.
📍 Location: Bordentown Yacht Club, 1 Farnsworth Avenue
🎟️ Tickets & Full Event Details: Available through the flyer below (scan the QR code)
📧 Inquiries & RSVP: bycgourmetdinner@gmail.com
Don’t miss this memorable night of exceptional cuisine and entertainment, hosted right here in the heart of Bordentown City!
Good news! You don’t need to schedule or call for bulk trash collection. Just place your bulk items at the curb on your regular trash day 🗑️ and they’ll be collected with your normal garbage.
That’s it—simple and easy! ✅
Thinking about running for City Commissioner? Now’s the time to act!
📍 Candidate packets are available at City Hall
🗓 Submission deadline: Thursday, August 21 at 4:00 PM sharp
Take this opportunity to serve your community and help guide Bordentown City's future.
Questions?
📞 (609) 298-0073
📧 jsmith@cityofbordentown.com
Contact Jennifer Smith, Acting City Clerk
The Burlington County Office of Aging’s Senior Nutrition Program is held at the Carslake Community Center (207 Crosswicks St.) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 AM–12 PM.
Open to all seniors 60+ from Bordentown and neighboring towns, the program offers:
🍽️ Nutritious lunches (recommended $2 donation per meal – no one is turned away)
🎨 Arts, crafts, games, and activities
🎤 Guest presentations and programs
It’s an easy way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy a friendly community atmosphere.
📄 See the flyer below for details and help us spread the word so more seniors can participate.
