Bordentown Top Stories
By TONY GALLOTTO
August 19, 2024
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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...
WASHINGTON DC – The US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Perdue Foods is recalling 161,171 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products. According to the FSIS announcement the chicken products may have been “contaminated with ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Pat Hobbs has resigned as the athletic director at Rutgers University, breaking ties with a department that has a budget of almost $170 million - accounting for about 3% of the school’s $5.6 billion budget. Hobbs is stepping down due to health issues, according to a statement ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Low in calories and versatile, cucumbers can flavor beverages, perk up a salad, served as a snack, or made into pickles. This popular vegetable is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin K. Plus, they have a high water content, making them a mild diuretic to help in weight ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ – The Women Infant and Children (WIC) program is turning 50 this year and Burlington County is celebrating with a fun-filled party featuring amusements, games, fitness classes, health screenings and more. The Burlington County WIC 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week kicks off this weekend and 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 ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — Residents of Fieldsboro will soon see improvements on their roadways and on their utility system thanks to funding from the state budget secured by State Senator Troy Singleton and Assembly members Herb Conaway and Carol Murphy. The lawmakers, who represent parts of Burlington ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Burlington County will be able to purchase two new buses with $400,000 in state funding secured by State Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy and Assemblyman Herb Conaway for the BurLink shuttle service. The state funding was part of the approved 2025 Fiscal Year ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Officials are reminding residents and business owners of Bordentown City, Bordentown Township and Fieldsboro that the temporary, mandatory outdoor water-use restrictions announced earlier this month remain in effect. "We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support over the past week ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Normally around 6 p.m., some parents ask their kids questions like ‘Do you want hamburgers or pizza for dinner?’ But on Wednesday, August 14, some parents were instead asking ‘Do you want to go on the slide or play some basketball next?’ And so it goes with National Night Out, ...
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, ...
NEWARK, NJ — A package of bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) into law on Tuesday aims to strengthen youth literacy skills with a focus on grades K-3. The laws signed in the library of Park Elementary School in Newark require literacy screenings for students in grades K-3 beginning in the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Are you a Bordentown City resident who is looking to get more involved in eco-friendly projects and creating a more sustainable town? Clear your calendar next week for the Bordentown City Green Team’s next meeting. The meeting is taking place on Monday, August 19 at 7PM ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton, the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis are partnering up next weekend to help Burlington County kids in need start their school year fresh. The trio will be distributing free backpacks at their Backpack Giveaway ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton, the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Sheriff’s Department are currently hosting their annual School Supply Drive to make sure every Burlington County child is prepared to return to school this fall. Running now through Friday, ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Township and Bordentown City Police Department's joint National Night Out is taking place tomorrow night after being rescheduled from its original date of last Tuesday due to weather. National Night Out is now taking place on Wednesday, August 14 from 6PM to 9PM ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office (BCPO) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of County Investigator. Positions are available for investigators with varying levels of experience with starting salary commensurate with experience. Residency ...
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 ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — As we move deeper into the summer, local animal rescues continue to struggle in the midst of kitten and trapping seasons. Bordentown City Cats (BCC) is one of the organizations. While BCC currently has dedicated volunteers who trap feral cats, fundraise, work on grant ...
PARIS, FRANCE -- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the queen of the track and field world, added another gold jewel to her crown when the New Jersey native blew open the women's 4x400-meter relay with an historic second leg to spark Team USA to an American record and a blowout victory on Saturday at the ...
EDISON, NJ — Hover-1 Dynamo E-Scooters have been recalled due to risk of serious injury and crash hazard, announced DGLGroup of Edison, NJ. According to the recall, the e-scooter’s brakes can fail, posing a risk of serious injury and crash hazard. Only Hover-1 Dynamo e-scooters with the letters ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 27-year-old Somerset man has been charged with engaging an underage Burlington County male who he met online in a sexual conversation and convincing the youth to accept electronic gift cards in exchange for nude photos and videos of himself, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia ...
NEW JERSEY - The state of New Jersey ranked as having the 8th most student debt in the nation in 2024, according to a study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in student-loan indebtedness ...
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Burlington County man was recently sentenced in federal court to 60 months in prison for trafficking cocaine in Burlington and Camden counties as well as in Philadelphia, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Orlando Ayala, 30, of Westampton, was ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Looking for a family-friendly activity next week? Head to the Discovery Center at Point Breeze for a fun and educational afternoon on Monday. D&R Greenway Land Trust will be hosting an afternoon of Lenape Storytelling on Monday, August 12 from 1PM to 3PM at the ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — In light of a stray kitten found in Burlington County that tested positive for rabies, Bordentown's local cat rescue organization is urging all pet owners to make sure their animals are up-to-date with their vaccines. The Burlington County Health Department announced on Thursday ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The crowd came to watch history at Union Catholic's watch party for alumna Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at Stage House Tavern in Mountainside, and the GOAT delivered a dominating performance at the Paris Olympics in the 400M hurdles on Thursday, August 8. She became the first female ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Farmer's Market’s 2024 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, August 11. 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 ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Burlington County Restaurant Week will celebrate five years of tasty food, drinks and economic success this summer during what is expected to become the event’s largest and most exciting chapter yet. The summer celebration of Burlington County restaurants, taverns, breweries, ...