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.
Interested in getting to know the officers who protect your community? Join the Bordentown City Police Department on Wednesday, November 20th from 12-2pm at Turtle Beans on Farnsworth Avenue.
Did you know more than ONE BILLION POUNDS of pumpkin waste go to the landfill EACH YEAR? Reduce waste this season by giving them to a local farm!
Bordentown City’s governing body and administration join with the Police Department in thanking all of the first responders who worked tirelessly to combat the fire at Angie’s early this morning.
Our hearts go out to the owners and employees of this beloved institution, and we are grateful that everyone is safe. We have been in touch with the family to let them know the city stands at the ready to provide any assistance we possibly can moving forward. We know that many in the community are eager to help out as well and we will keep everyone posted as we learn more about their needs in the coming days.
THE STREET SWEEPER WILL NOT BE OPERATING ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2024:
MARY, SPRING, LAFAYETTE, & VERNON DUE TO MANDATORY PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE TRAINING.
Old City Hall Restoration Committee presents the second “Jersey Devil Homecoming” on Friday, October 25, 7 p.m., Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, NJ.
The Jersey Devil Homecoming is a Halloween event that celebrates the creature’s connection to Bordentown City, including its encounter with city resident and former Spanish King Joseph Bonaparte, a visit to the city during its infamous 1907 weeklong reign of terror, and potential birth in a city house.
The program features presentations by writers Dave Hart, Tony DiGerolamo, and Dan Aubrey.
This event is free to attend - donations greatly appreciated!
Shred it and forget it!
