Bordentown Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Bordentown Eagle Scout has been recognized for his accomplishments through a prestigious national award program. John Reiter, of Bordentown Boy Scouts Troop 13, has earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest of six award levels of the Congressional Award program, ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Spotswood High School sophomore Tyrus Lazar was the person to beat in Friday's 2025 Fourth of July Pizza-Eating Contest in Gloria Bradford Borough Park. Sponsored by Maria's Pizza Milltown, Lazar was in the hunt to defend his title. Lazar dethroned Pete Lewandowski last summer in the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Step back in time and mark a pivotal moment that took place right in Bordentown City at a special event taking place this week. The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) will be celebrating the anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette's return to Bordentown at an event on Friday, ...
KERRVILLE, TEXAS – A New Jersey native who joined the U.S. Coast Guard while still a student at Rider University is being hailed as an “American Hero” for his efforts to rescue victims in the tragic flash flooding in Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Scott Ruskan was on ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Several of Bordentown's student-athletes continued their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level with pride right here in New Jersey and beyond. Let’s take a look at the outstanding performances of some of those student athletes.Carson Latham (Bordentown Regional ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — A Heat Advisory has been issued for Bordentown in advance of high humidity that is expected to hit the region this week.The Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10AM through 8PM on Tuesday, July 8, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).While Tuesday's forecast calls for a ...
SOMERSET, NJ—In recent weeks, a string of high-dollar scams—ranging from fraudulent cryptocurrency investments to impersonation schemes—has defrauded Franklin residents of thousands of dollars, according to reports from the Franklin Township Police Department.In one of the most substantial losses, ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — TAPinto Bordentown is excited to be spotlighting kittens and cats that are up for adoption through Bordentown City Cats (BCC).This week's featured cats are sisters Mango and Papaya! Mango and Papaya are from the “Tropical Fruits” litter of kittens born in early March 2025 and ...
CHESTERFIELD, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners celebrated the 40th anniversary of the first farms entering preservation on June 27 and announced that another 478 acres of county farmland may soon be protected.Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel and Commissioner ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ - Make the most of every square inch of garden space and containers with succession planting. As you harvest your first crop of the season, consider replanting the space with a vegetable that will mature and can be harvested before the end of the growing season.Start by calculating ...
TRENTON, NJ – On Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed New Jersey’s FY 2026 budget into law. Among its provisions is a restructured supplemental Realty Transfer Fee — popularly referred to as the “mansion tax” — which now fully shifts the responsibility to sellers for closings on July 10, 2025.“On June ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Lawmakers pushed through two measures before their summer recess aimed at creating a greater focus on veterans through a stand-alone Department of Veterans Affairs and an Office of the Veteran Advocate. The State Legislature voted on Monday, June 30, to create a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – One of New Jersey’s most influential attorneys has been tapped as Rutgers University's executive vice president for legal affairs and general counsel.The appointment of William Castner, who had served as chief counsel to former Gov. Jon Corzine, commissioner on the New Jersey ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – More than 100 people of all ages and ethnicities braved the summer heat mid-day Thursday in East Windsor to call on Home Depot to prevent the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) from arresting individuals on the company's property. Protesters lined up in front ...
NEW JERSEY — After several crash fatalities during the 2024 4th of July holiday, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) will be increasing traffic enforcement during this year's holiday weekend, according to an announcement. The NJSP will be increasing traffic enforcement throughout the state from 6PM ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Independence Day 2025 lands on a Friday, setting the stage for a full weekend of celebration along the Jersey Shore. From beachfront fireworks and lively parades to concerts, family festivals and late night, communities up and down the coast are ready to welcome locals and ...
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 Florence Township Library, located at 1350 Hornberger Avenue ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! 4th of July in Bordentown: Closures, Trash Collection Updates: Wondering what's closed on Independence Day? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Bordentown Township's municipal ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Farmer's Market’s 2025 season is in full swing! After a successful opening day last month, the Market is back this weekend on Sunday, July 6.The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday from 9AM to 1PM starting on June 1 through October, as well as on November 23 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) has been accused of violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), according to a Wednesday announcement by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR.) The agencies say that the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Five days of events chock-full of American history are set to take place right in our backyard with "Heritage Weekend” in Trenton beginning on Friday.While the iconic vision of Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776 is etched into the minds of Americans, many do not know how his ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Get ready for a morning of free fishing in Bordentown Township this weekend!Bordentown Township's 25th Annual Fish Derby is taking place on Saturday, July 5 at Northern Community Park. Grab your fishing pole and bring your own bait to this free event!Registration will take ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's closed on Independence Day? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Bordentown Township's municipal offices will close at 12PM on Thursday, July 3 and will be closed all day on Friday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. In Bordentown City, municipal offices will be ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A community-based protest will be held at the Home Depot in East Windsor to call on the superstore to stop coordinating with ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in permitting the arrests of individuals on store property. The protest is being organized by the National ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Spend part of the holiday weekend on the water in Bordentown at a special event hosted by D&R Greenway Land Trust. The public is invited on a 2-hour guided kayak trip on Blacks Creek in Bordentown on Saturday, July 5 at 11AM followed by a tour of the Discovery Center at ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — As Bordentown gears up for the 4th of July holiday, City officials are reminding residents about safety tips and firework regulations in order to avoid accidents that can lead to injuries and fires. Fireworks Laws in New Jersey:Only non-explosive, non-aerial fireworks like ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — With Bordentown Township and the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions' Independence Day Fireworks Celebration taking place Thursday, July 3 starting at 4:30PM at Joseph Lawrence Park, the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) is advising residents and visitors about ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in the Bordentown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for July 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The calendar ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $58.8 billion fiscal year 2026 budget into law late Monday night.“This budget exemplifies our dedication to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans," Murphy's office said in a news release early Tuesday morning.The ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — As the weather gets warmer and the summer approaches, more and more of us are getting outside on bikes, whether it be at parks, paths or streets around our neighborhoods. This summer, for the ninth year in a row, the Bordentown Township Police Department will be partnering ...