Bordentown Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
August 20, 2025
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) welcomed three new officers to its ranks this week. Three new members of the Department were sworn in by Mayor Eric Holliday during the August 18 meeting of the Bordentown Township Committee: Patrolman Adam Cook, Patrolman ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Hilltop Park in Bordentown City will once again transform into an outdoor classical music venue this weekend with the return of a free popular summer concert. The next Bach on Hilltop Park performance is taking place on Sunday, August 24 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at Hilltop ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Area veterans will be able to receive health screenings and more at an upcoming free event taking place in Bordentown next week.The Veterans Foundation of America (VFA) and State Senator Troy Singleton will be hosting a Veterans Health Fair & Luncheon on Tuesday, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Almost all young hockey players dream of making it to the National Hockey League – local resident Devin Kaplan actually did it.The Bridgewater native made his big-league debut in the Philadelphia Flyers' season-ending 5–4 loss at Buffalo April 18. He recorded one hit and one-shot ...
BELMAR, NJ – The ocean in Belmar is off-limits for potentially the entire week, with red flags now flying up and down the beach to warn visitors that swimming is too dangerous. The move comes just a day after heartbreak on the 8th Avenue beach, where a 13-year-old girl drowned last Friday.That ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township and the 100% affordable housing community Bradford Pointe apartment complex reached an agreement earlier this summer that officials say will ensure that residents “will continue to have access to stable, affordable housing for years to come.”The ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Election packets for Bordentown City's next municipal election are now available for interested candidates for City Commissioner, with the deadline to file happening on Thursday, August 21. Bordentown City's municipal election is taking place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
TRENTON, NJ – Acting U.S. Attorney General Alina Habba and the FBI are touting the sentencing of a Mercer County man who will now spend more than a decade and a half behind bars for intending to distribute Fentayl in Mercer and Ocean counties and possessing ammunition as a felon. Jaquan Picott, 30, ...
NEW JERSEY - The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is warning licensed professionals to be aware of an ongoing scam that tries to trick recipients into downloading malicious software. According to the Division, recipients receive a fictitious email encouraging them to download “a new license ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Education Foundation will be hosting its first event since 2020 this week in Bordentown City.The Foundation will be hosting a Re-Dedication and Fundraiser on Thursday, August 21 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at Tindall Road Brewery, located at 102 Farnsworth Avenue.While the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The 50th annual New Jersey Folk Festival will be held at Davidson's Mill Pond Road in South Brunswick Township on Saturday, August 23, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.“This annual event brings together performers, artists, communities, ...
NEW JERSEY - Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop in temperature and enjoy the relief it provides. Bring this shady relief home by looking for ways to include trees in your landscape. First, monitor patterns ...
NEW JERSEY – As college students head back to campus for the Fall semester, the Philadelphia Field Office of the FBI has issued a warning for students to be aware of scams involving foreign government impersonators. The FBI said that since 2022 they have seen an increase of criminal actors ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and the Oliver family unveiled the official portrait of late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver on Thursday, which will be displayed permanently in the New Jersey State House. Oliver served as New Jersey’s second Lieutenant ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers has tapped a longtime administrator with an extensive background in state government for a newly created executive position charged with overseeing the administrative functions at the school.The University Finance and Administration department, which includes University ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – A Burlington County woman is taking on the challenging national political climate as the president of the National Young Democrats of America (YDA) in the hope of raising the voices and engagement of young voters in every election. Fatima Heyward, a resident of Marlton, was ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – A raccoon killed by a dog at Pennington Park in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to an announcement by the Burlington County Health Department on Friday. The Department says that on Tuesday, August 12, a raccoon was killed by a dog near the park's small dog ...
FLORENCE, NJ — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will be coming to Burlington County later this month for residents to have easy access to services, including obtaining a REAL ID license. The MVC Mobile Unit will be at the Burlington Township Municipal Building on Friday, August 29 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Consolidated Fire Association Halloween Prop Swap: Join in the fun as Consolidated Fire Association invites you to participate in a Halloween Prop Swap yard sale.White Hill Mansion ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — If you believe in the supernatural — or if you want to be outdoors on a summer evening — Friends of the White Hill Mansion has a perfect event for you this week.Friends of the White Hill Mansion will be hosting a free outdoor screening of the 2023 Disney film Haunted Mansion on ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Take a trip back to the 90s with a free performance by one of the country's premier boyband tributes this weekend. Larger Than Life will be coming to Burlington County on Friday, August 15 as part of the Burlington County 2025 Summer Concert Series. The show will be taking place at ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Farmer's Market’s 2025 season is in full swing! After it opened for year in June, the Market is back this weekend on Sunday, August 17.The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday from 9AM to 1PM starting on June 1 through October, as well as on November 23 for a ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – No doubt about it, the weather is very hot these days. There’s also no doubt that the Bordentown Regional High School football program is going to bring the heat to their opponents on the field this year.The Scotties are scheduled to begin the regular season with a home game versus ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Are you a Taylor Swift fan excited about the new album that the famous pop star will be dropping? Enjoy the music of Taylor Swift on Friday night at a concert in Mercer County Park as part of the Summer Concert Series. Fearless, a Taylor Swift tribute group, features musician ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — If you are a resident or visitor to Bordentown City, it is tough to not notice the road work taking place throughout town. PSE&G, which started essential gas main replacement work in the City on June 16, will continue to work with the following preliminary schedule, ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Temple B’nai Abraham has appointed Amy Goldman as its new Education Director.Goldman, who has nearly 30 years of experience in Jewish education, will bring “a wealth of knowledge, passion and dedication” to the role, says the Temple.Temple B’nai Abraham, located at 58 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — A project that will address long-standing problems at the intersection of Route 130 and Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown is slated to start within a few months, a traffic engineer told attendees of a New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Public Information Center held in ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Get ready for a new hot pot and BBQ dining experience when KPot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot restaurant opens later this month at Quakerbridge Mall. For those diners who are new to hot pot, KPot has you covered with a simple five-step process that includes choosing soup bases, ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Are you a Fieldsboro resident who is interested in serving your community and having a greater input in education issues that affect the school district?The Bordentown Regional Board of Education may have just the role for you.The Board is currently accepting resumes and ...