UPDATE: Here is the latest list of streets slated for work under PSE&G’s ongoing gas main replacement project.
Monday, September 23 – Tuesday, September 24: Borden Street (West Street)
Wednesday, September 25 – Friday, September 27: Various streets tied-in and backfilled
Save the date!
Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween Costume Swap!
This year, the Green Team is teaming up with the Bordentown Farmer's Market to make Halloween both fun and eco-friendly!
How It Works:
Drop Off: Bring your clean, wearable costumes of any size to the Farmer's Market on September 8, 15, or 22. Swap Day: Join us on September 29 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Farmer's Market to pick out your next Halloween costume from the collection! It’s the perfect way to refresh your Halloween look without the waste.
Why Participate? Marie Kondo your costume bin and clear out those old costumes. Reduce waste by reusing costumes. Find something new-to-you for Halloween. Support our community’s efforts to go green! Don’t miss this chance to get into the Halloween spirit while doing something good for the planet. Mark your calendars and start gathering those costumes!
Where: Bordentown Farmer's Market
Drop Off Dates: September 8, 15, and 22
Swap Day: September 29, 9 AM - 1 PM
Let’s make this Halloween more sustainable, together!
Tag a buddy who should come with you, and let’s make this Halloween a blast—without all the waste!
Open the event to RSVP and receive updates! https://www.facebook.com/share/HtCSTZm9oUWkfvk5/
Exciting News Bordentown! Drop your clean, dry, plastic bags at the old pizza box recycling box in the meter shop parking lot and help us recycle with NexTrex! For every 500 lbs. collected, the Bordentown City Green Team will add a new bench in town!
Recyclable items include: Grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, Ziploc bags and more!
Where to recycle:
-Bordentown City Municipal Complex
-Smires & Associates
-Meter Shop Parking Lot: (previous pizza box location)
For more details, please contact bordentowncitygreenteam@gmail.com
Get ready for a Spooktacular night! Join us for our first Movie in the Park event - an exciting evening under the stars! Bring your blankets, chairs, and your best witchy vibes as we watch the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus, at the City of Bordentown's new Municipal Complex.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from some great local vendors! Parking is limited at the complex, so hop on our free shuttle service that will be making rounds throughout the City starting at 6PM. Free parking is also available at the Carslake Community Center and the River Line parking lot.
This is a free event, perfect for the whole family! Don't forget to dress up in your spookiest costumes and get ready for a night full of hocus pocus fun!
The Burlington County Mosquito Control will be spraying in certain areas of the City between 7PM and midnight on Tuesday, September 17th. For more info please visit: https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/469/Mosquito-Control
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The City of Bordentown Water Department is looking for a Full-Time laborer to join our team! Apply today by visiting www.cityofbordentown.com/page/water-department
The Scarecrow Contest is a fun way to join the Halloween fun around Bordentown City this fall season! Build a scarecrow with your family, neighbors, business colleagues, sports team or friends. Participants from Bordentown City, Bordentown Township and Fieldsboro are welcome to register a scarecrow by visiting, www.bordentownhalloween.com and drop it off at Consolidated Fire Association on Saturday, October 12th at 9am. Judging will take place AND a really cool trophy is given out! NEW this year, Kids Division so all scarecrows built by kids 12 and younger will have their own category.
ADVISORY: The street sweeper will not be operating today, Wednesday, September 11th due to staffing shortages. As a result, parking restrictions will not be enforced.
Today we remember the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the strength that carried us through. Please join us at the City of Bordentown Municipal Complex at 6pm for a 9/11 memorial.
GEORGETOWN RD WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE: Repairs have been made and crews are flushing the system at the hydrants on both sides of the road. Water will be restored within the hour. Once water service is back on, we advise all residents to flush their water systems by running cold water from their taps for a few minutes. This will help clear any air pockets or discoloration that may have occurred during the service interruption.
GEORGETOWN RD WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE: Emergency contractor, RTW, has been onsite excavating the road and unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected due to the thickness of the asphalt. We are working to have water restored in the surrounding area within the next few hours. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate everyone's patience. Please continue to check back for updates.
ATTENTION: WATER MAIN BREAK LOCATED ON GEORGETOWN ROAD IN BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP. WHILE REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE, WATER WILL BE SHUT OFF IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
City of Bordentown Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Please also note there will be NO trash collection.
ADVISORY: The street sweeper will be back in operation citywide beginning Monday, August 26th, after a several week hiatus. Please be mindful of posted parking restrictions to avoid ticketing.
Thank you and please SHARE to help spread the word to friends and neighbors!
ALERT: City Hall has been experiencing limited power since Sunday’s storm. PSE&G is actively working on the issue and we apologize for any delays in communication.
For anyone that needs to do business in person today, please use the door in the front, to the right of the main entrance.
Don’t forget, the secure lock box in the circle out front is always available to drop off payments and communications.
The City of Bordentown is proud to help support the Bordentown Hometown Hero Foundation’s Challenge Run on September 15th at Joseph Lawrence Park! 🏃♀️
Many of you know the foundation’s organizers through Bordentown Spartan Bootcamp. Now they have chosen to remember 9/11 by raising money for critical training and equipment for our local firefighters in Bordentown.
Whether it’s being a sponsor or a race participant, you can help support their goal of raising $5,000 for this worthy cause!
Sponsors will have their business logo printed on the back of the run shirts, as well as the website, and will also be given a shout out on Facebook and Instagram, and are welcome to set up a table at the event too.
You can also support the cause by getting a team together to run in the race or running on your own. Every bit helps!
Check out the QR code for more details and sign up today
ATTENTION: Bordentown River LINE riders
Please see the announcement below from NJ TRANSIT regarding recent cancellations, updated train schedules, and supplemental bus service from select locations in order to ensure a smooth commute while NJT works on long-term improvements.
We’d like to thank Senator Troy Singleton for looking out for residents in our area who rely on this service to get where they need to go and demanding improvements to River LINE service.
https://www.njtransit.com/node/1795745
ADVISORY: NO PARKING AT 2ND STREET PLAYGROUND PARKING LOT
FROM: SATURDAY AUGUST 10 – TUESDAY AUGUST 13, 2024
The City of Bordentown has hired a contractor to install sports flooring at the 2nd Street Park Playground.
We encourage you to find alternative parking from Saturday, August 10 through Tuesday, August 13, 2024, to ensure the contractor has ample room for their equipment.
To ensure safety for our residents, the park is to remain closed until the project is completed.
If there should be any questions, please contact City Hall at 609-298-0604. Opt. 5
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time frame.
