BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Historical Society gathered at the Clara Barton Schoolhouse on Friday for a special anniversary with a unique history.

June 11, 2021 marked 100 years to the day that the Clara Barton Schoolhouse was originally dedicated at an event that took place on June 11, 1921. Friday’s event served as a re-dedication ceremony, as well as a way to highlight ...

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Check those "No Parking" signs! 

Bordentown City will once again resume ticketing for street sweeper parking violations beginning on Monday, June 14, after suspending the practice last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Bordentown City Police Department made the announcement in an e-mail message sent out to residents via ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ — The launch of a new online dashboard last month is allowing residents to check on the percentages of adults in each municipality in New Jersey who have received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as percentages of adults who are now fully vaccinated. 

The dashboard can be found HERE. 

The Bordentown Township and Bordentown City ...

NEW BRUSWICK, NJ — As vaccination rates increase and prospects of normal life return after more than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, New Jerseyans differ on various aspects of this “new normal” and how comfortable they feel, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Almost all New Jerseyans support (63% “strongly" and 24% “somewhat”) ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ — On Friday morning, more than 3,000 law enforcement officers throughout the state will take to the streets of their local communities and run a distance of nearly 750 miles as part of the Special Olympics of New Jersey's Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Officers from all over the state will run one of 26 separate routes to help carry the "Flame ...

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The weather is looking perfect this weekend to get on your bikes!

The Bordentown Township Police Department is partnering with the Bordentown City Police Department, Burlington County Sheriff’s Department, Cross Country Connection Transportation Management Association (TMA) and New Jersey Safe Routes for School to organize a fun and free outdoor bicycle ...

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) which provides backend financial support to first-time homebuyers advanced in the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on Thursday. 

"Owning a home is key to creating generational wealth," said Senator Singleton (D-Burlington), who represents Bordentown in the Legislature and is Chair ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman David Rouzer (NJ-07) introduced on Tuesday the Resilient Highways Act, a bipartisan bill that seeks to help communities strengthen their local infrastructure against the increased risks of extreme storms and flooding. The bill is co-sponsored by Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ – Primary Election Day is tomorrow, June 8.

Unlike last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuesday’s Primary Election will be conducted in-person on machines at polling places from 6AM to 8PM.

Carslake Community Center is the single polling location for all of Bordentown City. It is located at 207 Crosswicks Street.

The Bordentown Township polling locations ...

NEW JERSEY - The primary election in NJ is June 8. The primary ballot includes state assembly, state senate, and the race for the governor. Polls will be open for in-person voting across the state. 

For those registered voters wishing to cast their ballot by mail, the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is June 1. 

The application for a mail-in ballot can be ...

COOKSTOWN, NJ — Operation Homefront hosted a Star-Spangled Babies® baby shower for 50 new and expecting military families from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Friday. The event, which was organized with support from Estée Lauder Companies, Delta Children, Kiinde, Homefront Pumps, The Makers Place, United Through Reading and Connect-the-DOTS, was held at ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) on Friday finished his third and final stop in a week-long tour of Burlington and Ocean County where he highlighted the need to keep a focus on hunger issues, and heard from hunger advocates about the challenges they face in our community.

“No family should ever go to bed hungry in America; that’s a simple goal and a ...

CLINTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday his plan to close the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, the state's only women's correctional facility, following an investigation into a violent attack on prisoners on January 11. The decision comes following the release of an investigative report prepared by former state comptroller Matt Boxer and law firm ...

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced on Wednesday that nine more people have been charged as part of an operation targeting online predatory behavior and the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

The arrests were conducted as part of the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office's (BCPO) Operation Safe Quarantine, ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Regional School District's new incoming Superintendent is looking forward to getting to work.

The Board of Education voted to name Dr. Trudy Atkins to the Superintendent position at its meeting on Wednesday, June 9. Bordentown's current Superintendent, Dr. Edward Forsthoffer, announced in December 2020 his intention to retire at the end ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Regional School District (BRSD) has chosen a new Superintendent.

Dr. Trudy Atkins was formally selected by the BRSD to be its next Superintendent on Wednesday evening after current Superintendent Dr. Edward Forsthoffer announced in December 2020 his intention to retire at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. 

Dr. Atkins has 33 ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ - The last time the Robbinsville Ravens played the Bordentown Scotties in the Group 2 Sectional Finals was two years ago and the Ravens lost 10-0. Fast-forward two years and a pandemic later, the second seeded Ravens got their revenge on the top seeded Scotties and beat BTown 4-0.

Ravens starting pitcher Shea Krebs pitched a shutout and struck out four batters and only gave up ...

WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Burlington County Library System has a new fun and exciting way for children and families to experience the joys of reading together in the great outdoors.

A StoryWalk pathway opened Wednesday next to the amphitheater adjacent to the Burlington County Library in Westampton. The Burlington County Commissioners joined with library staff, volunteers and community ...

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Burlington County’s diverse and rich history was showcased again with this year’s History Recognition Award recipients — and two Bordentown Historical Society programs were honored with awards. 

Awarded annually by the Burlington County Commissioners for more than 25 years, the program honors those who directly or indirectly preserve historic ...