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!
Spend some time at Old City Hall this season and help make the end-of-year efforts a success! Stay tuned for more events to come in the month of December.
Your support helps to preserve a piece of history for generations to come. Free to attend - donations greatly appreciated!
ADVISORY: Due to an accident in Mansfield involving the River Line light rail service, train service is suspended in both directions. Route 130 South at Burlington Rd (near Quick Check) is also closed due to a NJ TRANSIT investigation, per Bordentown Township Police. Please plan alternate routes.
PRE-K Announcement from the Bordentown Regional School District:
This message is for families of children who are PreK-age (3-4 years old, or 2 years old but turning 3 during the current school year):
We have received a notification from the New Jersey Department of Education that our Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) application has been accepted and approved. This means that our district will be receiving additional funds from the State to support our growing PreK program here in Bordentown. In the coming months, we will be opening new PreK classrooms at Peter Muschal Elementary School that are 100% free of charge for Bordentown families.
If you have a PreK-age child and you reside within the boundaries of the Bordentown Regional School District, your child will be eligible for participation in the free PreK program. Depending on the number of pre-registrations we receive, there may be a need for a lottery system to determine which students are enrolled in the new PreK classes.
As such, we are asking families to pre-register their PreK-age children using the Google Survey at the link below. Please note that if your child is currently enrolled in a PreK classroom at Peter Muschal or Clara Barton, there is no need to fill out the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTT3UOi3EtJSrXXiZAXBVAQAdoZNtWzeElPztXX78pjvDCyA/viewform
If you have any questions about this topic, please contact the district Director of Special Services using the information below:
Joseph Mersinger
Director of Special Services
Bordentown Regional School District
jmersinger@bordentown.k12.nj.us
609-298-0025 ext. 1180
City Hall Offices will be closed Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day!
Please see the below statement from the Bordentown City Police Department regarding the incident that occurred on October 7, 2024.
Please join Senator Singleton on October 22, 2024 from 6-8pm for a public meeting regarding the RiverLine at the Palmyra Community Center located at 30 W Broad Street in Palmyra. Some of the topics to be included are RiverLine reliability, as well as public and pedestrian safety. Hope to see you there!
The monthly Commissioners meeting that was originally scheduled for Monday, October 14th at 7pm has been moved to 7pm on Tuesday, October 8th at the Carslake Community Center. Please visit our website for more information.
3rd Qtr 2024 water bills have just been mailed! 📬
Go to www.cityofbordentown.com to check your balance and pay your bill. Interested in AutoPay? Sign up today on our website!
Please see below notice regarding road resurfacing of Carpenter Street, Myrtle Avenue, Borden Street, Leyden Avenue and Hopkinson Street.
