Bordentown Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
August 29, 2024
TRENTON, NJ — A Bordentown City resident has been named by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin to a working group aimed at providing recommendations regarding the re-purposing of two youth detention centers that are set to close. Bonnie Goldman will be serving on the Youth Justice ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County officials will join with local advocates, residents, providers and families Thursday evening for a vigil memorializing county residents who have died as a result of substance use disorder. The Night of Remembrance & Support Vigil is held annually on ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his expertise to revolutionize the automobile ...
CHESTERFIELD, NJ — A little over a year ago, Bordentown Regional High School alumni David Pone had an idea. “Once (my kids) were old enough to start a travel team, we figured, ‘Why not?’” Pone told TAPinto Bordentown. “We had a great, great response and were able to put together a really great ...
CINNAMINSON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is making sure the kids from the 7th Legislative District, including Bordentown and Fieldsboro, look good as they start the school year in September. The Senator is hosting his annual Free Back to School Haircut event on Saturday, August 31 at Mogul's ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — While local animal rescue Bordentown City Cats (BCC) is known for finding homes for adoptable cats and kittens, the group is asking for the public's help with a special case in which volunteers say cats are in danger of losing their lives. BCC is urgently seeking a barn, ...
RIVERTON, NJ — A new proactive law enforcement initiative along New Jersey Transit's River Line light-rail system is aimed at improving public safety, deterring crime and assisting local police departments. The Burlington County Commissioners, State Senator Troy Singleton and Burlington County ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across 25 states — including New Jersey — due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple ...
COLUMBUS, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting a community outreach event at the Columbus Farmers Market this week. The outreach event will be held on Thursday, August 29 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Columbus Farmer's Market, located ...
TRENTON, NJ — To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — After a brief pause in service, Bordentown City's street sweeper will soon be resuming its normal operations. While it stopped running — except in the downtown business district — on August 7 due to the recent mandatory outdoor water restrictions that the Bordentown Water ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey was ranked as the 3rd best state to live in 2024, according to a new study by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states based on rankings in the following categories: affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life, and safety. New ...
OCEANPORT, NJ - Monmouth Park Racetrack has a storied history dating back to its founding in 1870. This legendary racecourse, once situated on the Fort Monmouth property, has experienced a dynamic evolution marked by periods of prosperity, decline, and resurgence. In a recent interview, Dennis ...
BELMAR, NJ - In response to public concern and circulating misconceptions, Belmar Police Chief Tina Scott has issued a statement and video regarding the arrest of a surfer on Belmar Beach on Tuesday, August 20th. The incident, which involved local surfer Liam Mahoney and Officer Braswell, has ...
NEW JERSEY -- Dozens of New Jerseyans have been infected with Salmonella bacteria contracted from cucumbers, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) The agency noted that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that the active outbreak concluded as of August 22, ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Commissioners this week announced the first six awards from the County’s new $1 million grant program to assist food programs. The first six grants total more than $290,000 and were announced by the Commissioners on Thursday during a visit to the Virtua ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An innovative transportation company – 24 HR Truck Services – is now working with the Mercer County Office of Economic Development and its partner, SMBX, Inc., to accelerate their growth as an industry leader. Based in East Windsor, 24 HR Truck Services brings new technology ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Three candidates will be on the ballot for Bordentown City Commissioner in November's Special Municipal Election. Heather Cheesman, Edward P. Foley, IV and James Heupel will be running for the spot, according to Jennifer Smith, Bordentown City's Acting Clerk. The deadline ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Farmer's Market’s 2024 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, August 25. The Market takes place every Sunday from 9AM to 1PM in the outdoor area of the Carslake Community Center, located at 207 Crosswicks Street in Bordentown ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week is celebrating its five-year anniversary with scores of great dishes and specials. The weeklong celebration of Burlington County restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries and food trucks started on Sunday, August 18 ...
CINNAMINSON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is making sure the kids from the 7th Legislative District, including Bordentown and Fieldsboro, look good as they start the school year in September. The Senator is hosting his annual Free Back to School Haircut event on Saturday, August 31 at Mogul's ...
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The next step in dozens of applicants potentially qualifying for affordable housing through Project Freedom occurred Wednesday when their numbers were called during a random selection waitlist lottery drawing held at the Florence Township Community Center. Project Freedom ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown City officials are updating residents and business owners on the progress being made on low water pressure conditions that have been occurring for Bordentown Water Department customers throughout the past several weeks. The Bordentown Water Department, in consultation ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ -- The Over the Rainbow Child Development Center in Bordentown Township is one of a select group of child care centers around the state to be recognized for their efforts to vaccinate children to protect them from diseases. The acknowledgment is awarded by the New Jersey ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City residents who are interested in running for City Commissioner can now obtain Petition Packets for the upcoming special election taking place this fall. Petition Packets for the Special Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024 can now be picked up ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — End the summer on a high note while supporting Bordentown Regional High School's (BRHS) senior class at the same time at an upcoming concert. Kick off the new school year with the renowned Chicaco 9 Tribute Band, who will be performing a concert benefiting the BRHS Class of 2025 ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — While the annual Cranberry Festival is an event that Bordentown's residents and visitors look forward to every year, it also presents an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting potential vendors. The Downtown Bordentown Association (DBA), which presents ...
FLORENCE, NJ — Burlington County has a new eco-friendly way for residents to recycle their plastic beer, soda and seltzer carriers. The Burlington County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling has launched a new initiative with Oregon-based plastic carrier manufacturer PakTech and two ...
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 August 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Department will be hosting its annual Junior Police Academy for the County's youth, Sheriff James Kostoplis announced last week. The Junior Police Academy is being held on Saturday, September 14 and Saturday, September 21 from 9AM to 1PM at the ...