BORDENTOWN, NJ — With lots happening in Bordentown Township and Bordentown City, you may have missed some of TAPinto Bordentown's top stories this past week. Here is your chance to catch up on what you've missed before the week ahead begins!

County Health Department to Hold Flu Shot Clinic in Bordentown City: The County Health Department will again offer seasonal ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ — Take advantage of the lingering warm weather by checking out one or more of the many events going on in and around Bordentown this weekend! 

Marching Scotties Hosting Inaugural "Bandemonium" Competition Featuring Ten Schools

The Bordentown Regional High School Marching Scotties will be hosting its first-ever marching band competition this ...

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — With the coronavirus pandemic still active and the start of the seasonal flu season fast approaching, Burlington County health officials are stressing the importance for all residents to obtain a seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible.

The County Health Department will again offer seasonal flu vaccines to county residents every Thursday starting on September 23 ...

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Burlington County Health Department has extended its weekly COVID-19 vaccination site in Bordentown Township through December. 

Originally scheduled to run through August, the site, which is located at the Township's Senior Center, will now take place on the following Thursdays through the end of 2021:

September 16
September ...

HAMILTON, NJ -- Hamilton Township Police announced the Wednesday arrest of a man accused of groping a woman exercising at Veterans Park.

According to Hamilton Police, at approximately 8:00a.m., September 15, a woman was running in Veterans Park when a man allegedly approached her from behind near the skate park and groped her thigh and buttocks area. 

Police were detailed to the ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ — As kids in the Bordentown Regional School District return to the classroom this week, the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) is reminding both students and drivers about the importance of driving and walking safely in school zones. 

The BTPD is urging drivers and students to follow these safety tips to ensure a safe school year.

Safety Tips for ...

NEW JERSEY -- President Joe Biden will visit New Jersey on Tuesday to one of the towns hardest hit by the flooding and related fires caused by Tropical Storm Ida - Manville, Somerset County.  In Mullica Hill, a tornado, believed to be an EF 3 carrying winds up to 150 mph, destroyed homes in minutes. 

In Bordentown, it is estimated that the storm quickly dropped more ...

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Murphy on Friday signed Executive Order No. 256, establishing the Task Force on Afghan Refugee Assistance to report directly to the Office of the Governor.

The task force will be chaired by Adjutant General and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) Brigadier General Dr. Lisa J. Hou and will serve to coordinate ...

FLORENCE, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is partnering with Farmers Against Hunger for his latest "Serve With Senator Singleton" community service project, and he is looking for volunteers to help. 

Singleton is looking for 20 volunteers to help with his event at Clover Valley Farm, located at 1091 Florence Columbus Road in Florence, on Saturday, October 9 from 10AM ...

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Bordentown community is coming together to help an area teen with his fight against a rare condition.

Daniel Applegate, of Florence, was diagnosed with Evans Syndrome/ALPS at the age of 9. Evans Sydrome is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body makes antibodies that destroy red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells.

At 14, he was ...

NEWARK, NJ – A former inmate was sentenced today to 43 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to use drones to smuggle contraband, including cell phones and tobacco, into the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, and for possessing with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday. 

Jason Arteaga-Loayza, aka ...

TRENTON, NJ  – Governor Phil Murphy this week signed into law "Tim J. Piazza's Law" that puts in place stringent guidelines requiring public and non-public middle schools and high schools, as well as higher education institutions, to adopt anti-hazing policies and penalties for violations of the policies. 

The law honors the life of Tim Piazza, a ...

WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Special Services School District (BCSSSD) has spent a great deal of time preparing for the 2021-2022 school year through innovative, outside-the-box thinking. Over the past year, the BCSSSD carefully sought ways to expand its programs and offerings in ways that best serve its students and their unique needs. The schools hope the ...

WESTAMPTON, NJ — It’s no secret that schools have experienced many challenges since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote learning, hybrid schedules, social distancing, quarantining mask requirements — the list could go on and on. All of these things have affected students and staff in many ways. 

Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ  - Rutgers football fans eager to finally welcome Head Coach Greg Schiano back to the banks in person will have to wait two more days. The decision was made early this Thursday morning, as Route 18 and other key roads around the Piscataway stadium were hopelessly flooded. 

Rutgers’ season opener against Temple will now kick-off at ...

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Looking for some entertainment this weekend? The Earth Wind & Fire Tribute band takes the stage Saturday as part of the Mercer County Park Commission's free concert series at the Festival Grounds. 

Gates for the event will open at 5 p.m. The Sounds of Sandstorm will be the opening act and will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Earth Wind & ...

EASTAMPTON, NJ – Art enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an evening of fine art, music and theater this weekend during Burlington County’s first-ever Arts After Dark event at Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton on Saturday, September 18 from 4:30PM to 9:30PM. 

For the first time, visitors to the park will be able to enjoy the work of artists from across the county and region ...