Bordentown Top Stories
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
March 20, 2025
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Members of the National Guard and Reserves who are preparing to transition out of the Armed Forces can learn about benefits available to them at an upcoming "Transition Benefits Workshop."The Transition Benefits Workshop will be held between 8:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — If the milder temperatures have you craving warm-weather activities, you are in luck this weekend.The Burlington County Farmers Market will be hosting its next special pre-season market on Saturday, March 22 from 10AM to 1PM at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, located at ...
LUMBERTON, NJ – The Mayor of Lumberton Township in Burlington County is pledging to keep her post following an arrest on Monday, March 17 that includes charges of driving under the influence, child endangerment, and others. According to a complaint obtained by TAPinto filed by the Lumberton ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City Commissioner Heather Cheesman has resigned from the Bordentown City Board of Commissioners effective March 18 to serve in a new role in Burlington County, City officials announced on Wednesday. Cheesman has been appointed by Governor Phil Murphy to serve on the ...
NEW JERSEY – Stay cautious of wildfires and continue to practice water conservation even though the spring months are coming. That's the recent message that the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) shared on behalf of the Murphy Administration, which says that drought conditions ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Several local musicians will be performing at a Bordentown City coffee shop this weekend in support of efforts in the Ukraine.“Artists for Allies: A Benefit for Ukraine” is taking place on Sunday, March 23 from 12PM to 6PM at smachna K∀W∀ Coffee Shop, located at 154 Farnsworth ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — White Hill Mansion will be hosting an event this weekend that is perfect for the historical area of Fieldsboro and Bordentown. Friends of White Hill Mansion will be holding its 4th Annual Living History Day on Saturday, March 22 from 11AM to 3PM at the Mansion, located at 217 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown community is invited to participate in a contest that aims to promote sustainability.The South Jersey Chapter of Sewa International is currently hosting a Recycled Arts and Crafts Contest to encourage creativity and eco-awareness by challenging participants to create ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — A local Boy Scout has been recognized for achieving Scouting's highest rank — Eagle — following the successful completion of his Eagle Scout project. John Reiter of Bordentown Township celebrated his Eagle Court of Honor on February 8 after earning the highest level of honor ...
NATIONWIDE – The national clothing retailer, Forever 21, which provides fast-fashion clothes at a lower price point, announced on Monday that it would be liquidating its stores after filing for bankruptcy once again. According to the newswire service, Reuters, Forever 21 “said it would wind down ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The community can support the restoration of one of Bordentown City’s landmarks while enjoying a fun night on the town during a special fundraising event this week.Realtor Maria Zolezzi of Century 21 Action Plus Realty on Farnsworth Avenue and Icon Boutique are once again ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The community is invited to a free event taking place this week that will discuss light pollution and its impacts on New Jersey. The Bordentown City Green Team will be hosting the discussion “Where Have All the Stars Gone?” on Wednesday, March 19 at the Carslake Community ...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign will begin on Monday, March 17, the Department announced last week.“NJDOT crews work year-round to repair potholes and keep our highways in good condition, but at this time of year, it ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Homeowners in Franklin Township will soon be allowed to raise backyard chickens under a newly approved ordinance to regulate small-scale poultry keeping while ensuring public health and safety.On Tuesday, the township council passed Ordinance No. 4460-25, amending the township's ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nuby Stroller Fans have been recalled due to a laceration hazard, announced Luv n' care. The stroller fan’s housing allows consumers’ fingers to contact the fan’s blade, posing a laceration injury hazard to small children, said the company.There have been seven reports of ...
NEW JERSEY – Women-owned businesses in New Jersey and across the U.S. continue to thrive, according to the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) Annual Report, which found there are 14.5 million women-owned businesses that account for nearly 40% of all businesses in the country. In 2024, they ...
NEW JERSEY — As the tax filing deadline approaches, personal finance website WalletHub released updated rankings for 2025’s Most Least Federally Dependent States. Some states receive far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes. However, it's not just the dollar amount that matters. It’s ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Do you have a teen in your family who will be attending a prom soon? Or maybe you're doing some Spring cleaning and want to get rid of unused dresses? A current collection drive happening in Bordentown City may help! Project Bolsa, an initiative spearheaded by Bordentown ...
FLORENCE, NJ — Burlington County residents have a new location to bring unwanted books.A book recycling bin has been added to the Burlington County Resource Complex at 22000 Burlington-Columbus Road in Florence, so residents can re-purpose unwanted books rather than dispose of them in household ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Kiwanis Club of Bordentown has been honored for one of its keystone projects.The Kiwanis Club of Bordentown was the Group I Winner of the Kiwanis International Signature Project Contest for its annual Socktoberfest initiative, which it has held for the past 12 years. The ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Despite numerous warnings issued by the Princeton Police to the public, another Princeton resident has been bilked by a scam artist practicing theft by deception.This time it was a Jefferson Road resident and it was another substantial financial loss.Police said that on March 8 the ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township is bringing a little bit of green to its residents this spring and summer. Bordentown Township is offering 19 organic plots at its Community Garden located on West Constitution Drive to its residents for only $25 per plot. Each household can lease one ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC) will be holding its 3rd Annual Vendor and Craft Day this weekend. The event is taking place on Saturday, March 15 from 10AM to 3PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bordentown City. The show will feature over 15 local artisans and ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The treasurer of a labor union that represents firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in several Burlington County municipalities — including Bordentown Township — has been charged with stealing almost $10,000 from the organization.Burlington County Prosecutor ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Burlington County had the lowest average county tax in New Jersey once again in 2024, according to the latest New Jersey Department of Community Affairs property tax data.Released last week, the DCA data showed the county portion of the average residential tax bill for a home ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) is hosting a special event this weekend about one of Bordentown City's most famous historical figures in honor of Women's History Month and Red Cross Month. BHS Co-President Bonnie Goldman will be presenting a lecture about American (and ...
WILLINGBORO, NJ – UPDATE: Nedgine Derilus has been located, according to an update by the Willingboro Police Department posted on its Facebook page at 7:40PM on Wednesday night.“Nedgine has been safely located in Philadelphia and reunited with her family," said the Willingboro Police Department.
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Do you know an outstanding female graduating senior from Bordentown who deserves a scholarship to continue her education?Applications are now open for the Burlington County Women's Advisory Council scholarships for 2025. This year, the Advisory Council will be offering five $1,000 ...
NEWARK, NJ — Fallen Newark Police Det. Joseph Anthony Azcona had always been a defender, beginning with his early years on the soccer field sporting a yellow jersey and cleats, said his youth coach. “He always wanted to be one of the defenders and never wanted to leave that position,” said Jose ...