Bordentown Top Stories
By ALEX CONNELL
January 15, 2025
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon, speaking about several cornerstones of his Administration's work over the past seven years, including housing affordability, public safety, and economic improvement.“Eight years ago, I ran ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Burlington County Commissioners are continuing in their effort to get to the bottom of why it took voters hours to cast their ballot in the 2024 general election with their Wednesday announcement of a law firm to investigate it. The county has chosen Connell Foley LLP as ...
RENTON, NJ — Legislation that would prohibit people convicted of animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises — for-profit or non-profit endeavors that require or involves hands-on contact or direct interaction with ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Commissioner Heather Cheesman once again took the oath of office, as she was sworn-in on January 13 for her seat on the Bordentown City Board of Commissioners.State Senator Troy Singleton administered Cheesman the oath, saying it was “truly an honor to swear her in."“I have ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day to celebrate the birth of the civil rights giant. It is also the only federal holiday designated as a "national day of service" to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities, engage in public service and promote peaceful ...
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners have reached an agreement with Rowan College at Burlington County to purchase the former Pemberton campus, and the County will move forward with demolition of the vacant structures on the property.Under the agreement, Burlington County ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Enjoy a night at the theatre while supporting Bordentown Regional High School's (BRHS) students this weekend.BRHS thespian students will be performing the short play After Math on Friday, January 17 at 7:30PM at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center within BRHS, located at 318 Ward ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Am area farm has been honored by Burlington County officials for its land management and conservation efforts. The Honey Hound Orchards in Mansfield was selected as the recipient of the annual Bill and Dorothy Pettit Farm Stewardship Award. The award is presented each year to a ...
PALMYRA, NJ — Burlington County small business owners will have more opportunities to learn, network and strategize in 2025 through a returning series.The Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Bridge Commission have announced the start of a new edition of the Burlington County ...
WEST HAVEN, CT — A former standout student-athlete at Bordentown Regional High School has been honored for his academic achievements in college.Myes T. Hansford has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester at the University of New Haven. Hansford, a Freshman in the Pompea College of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers will review its discrimination policies after it reached a settlement Thursday with the U.S. Department of Education over civil rights complaints alleging the university created a hostile environment for Jews, Palestinians and others based on their national origin or shared ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Burlington County Animal Shelter is offering a free rabies clinic to protect the county's four-legged friends. The Shelter's first rabies clinic of the year will be held between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on January 29 at the Burlington County Animal Shelter located at 35 Academy ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A new film recently released by a Chris Zou draws heavy inspiration from his time as a student at Bridgewater-Raritan High School 2023.The new film, “Muted,” follows a Chinese-American high schooler studying for a chemistry test late at night. Faced with immense pressure to be ...
NEW JERSEY – The famous Macy's department store announced recently that they are shuttering 66 stores across America, leaving New Jersey consumers wondering if their local store will be closed. There are 28 Macy's stores in New Jersey, including in Mount Laurel, Burlington County and Lawrenceville, ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Twelve Burlington County households will be able to make much-needed repairs and improvements to their homes in 2025 with the help of zero-interest loans from the County.The Burlington County Commissioners approved close to $300,000 in home improvement loans during the board’s ...
NATIONWIDE – Kohl's superstores announced on Thursday a significant reduction in its retail footprint with the closure of 27 stores, including one in central Jersey. There are currently 38 Kohl's stores in New Jersey with a total of 1,150 stores nationwide. The East Windsor store located at 72 ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township is seeking candidates for a new administrative position created to “enhance public outreach, communications and community relations”. The new Public Outreach and Communications Coordinator/Deputy Township Administrator position will be responsible for ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Did you know that January is Dog Licensing Month in Bordentown Township and Bordentown City?In New Jersey, owners of dogs 7 months of age or older are required by State statute to license their dogs in the municipality where the dogs are housed.While each town can have different ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Burlington County Clerk’s Office is moving its satellite office into a larger, customer-friendly space on Briggs Road in Mount Laurel.The new County Corner will open on Monday, January 13, in the County-owned building at 1020 Briggs Road, directly off Route 38. Clerk’s Office ...
NEW JERSEY – A popular cold medicine sold at CostCo superstores is being recalled due to the potential for the presence of a foreign contaminant.The recall applied to Kirkland brand of Severe Cold and Flu medicine that was sold between October 30, 2024 and November 30, 2024. According to LNK ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Are you a Bordentown Township 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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Motorists crossing between New Jersey and Pennsylvania will no longer be able to pay tolls on the Trenton-Morrisville (Route 1) bridge beginning on Monday, January 13, according to changes made by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC.) The Commissions says that cash ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Commissioners selected Commissioner Felicia Hopson to lead the Board once again and welcomed new Commissioner Tyler J. Burrell during the board’s Organization Meeting for 2025.Held January 7 in the Historic Olde Courthouse in Mount Holly, the meeting featured ...
STORRS, CT — A student from Bordentown has been named to the University of Connecticut's Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester.Griffin Pendleton, a student in the University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has earned the achievement, the University announced this week. Students who have ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ – Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) to help rid one of the community’s parks of invasive species.The BCEC will be hosting its first Garden Work Day of 2025 on Sunday, January 12 from 1PM to 3PM at Lime Kiln Alley Park to remove invasive plants from the ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) is asking the public for help in identifying an individual officers want to question regarding an incident that occurred last month.The BTPD is seeking to identify the pictured female, who is wanted for questioning in ...
NEW JERSEY – The bald eagle and osprey have been officially removed from the state's endangered species list, according to an announcement by NJ Department of Environmental (NJDEP) Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette.Under regulations adopted by the NJDEP, the status of the bald eagle has ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — If you are local to Bordentown and your pet needs a rabies vaccination, you are in luck. Bordentown Township will be holding its annual Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, January 11 from 1PM to 2:30PM at the building in Northern Community Park, located at Groveville ...
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 January 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey teachers will no longer need to take additional tests in order to receive state certification to head into the classroom under a new law. Lawmakers said that the measure will help to ease the state's teacher shortage while bringing quality educators into schools. While the ...