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By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
May 7, 2026
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Tea drinkers who love history can enjoy an event that promises to be interesting — and tasty! — this weekend in Bordentown City. The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) will be hosting “Colonial Tea: A Lecture and Tasting” on Saturday, May 9 from 2PM to 4PM at the Carslake ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An East Windsor man has been arrested after being seen with a suspicious vehicle in the Twin Rivers Mall, according to the law enforcement. At 4:03 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, an East Windsor Township police officer saw a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot located at 659 ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – East Windsor Township and Hightstown Borough have both obtained grants from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to support local litter removal programs. According to an announcement by NJDEP, Hightstown Borough has received $11,953.43 in a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – After 20 years of service dedicated to protecting the community, Hightstown Police Department's Sgt. Francisco “Frank” Jimenez is retiring. He was recently honored by Hightstown Mayor Susan Bluth and the Council at a meeting where he was honored. In a social media post by ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School Technology teacher Gary Hull offers seniors taking his Honors Special Topics in Computer Science class a unique experience. Students have the opportunity to work on a project of their own choosing for the academic year. Many students typically gravitate toward ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Get ready to hunt for deals and special treasures at the annual Hightstown Borough-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Almost 40 locations have already signed up to participate in the yard sale that will take place throughout Hightstown Borough and part ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County small businesses will have an opportunity to participate in an extensive and hands-on program throughout May 2026 to learn how to successfully compete for county and state contracts.The Mercer County Procurement Readiness & Empowerment Program is a partnership ...
Princeton, NJ - A Spotswood man working as a Lyft driver has been charged with sexually harassing two Princeton University students. Authorities say Dimario Wynter, age 28, was arrested on Thursday, April 30th, and charged with two counts of third-degree luring and two counts of harassment. On ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Elks Lodge #1955 is holding their annual Spring Yard Sale and Flea Market for Hightstown and East Windsor area residents to shop for special finds and bargains or selling items they no longer need. “Come shop our vendors and support our local and NJ State Elks ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – It took three public hearings, more than 10 total hours of testimony, and approximately 50 members of the public before the East Windsor Planning Board voted on, and ultimately approved, a data center operated by QTS Data Centers in the community. The company was seeking the ...
TRENTON, NJ – State Senator Troy Singleton has reintroduced legislation that would provide tax credits to businesses that employ workers under 18, which he says will expand job opportunities for young people in New Jersey by helping to offset the cost of minimum wage increases. Singleton's bill ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Representative Herb Conaway (NJ-3) will be holding an in-person community town hall to hear from the constituents of the 3rd Congressional District which he represents.Conaway's Town Hall will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026 between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 ...
HIGHTSTOWN – EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Book lovers have multiple opportunities during the weeks of May 4 and May 11 to stock up during a pair of book sales in the East Windsor and Hightstown communities. The Friends of the Twin Rivers Library will be hosting a book sale for almost one week to benefit the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Improvements are coming for two roads in the Twin Rivers section of East Windsor Township, according to an announcement by Mayor Janice Mironov. The Township has been awarded two grants by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for roadway improvements to resurface ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — A group of East Windsor residents was recently honored for their dedication to the community in celebration of National Volunteer Week.Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognized East Windsor Senior Center volunteers with a Proclamation in honor of National Volunteer Week, which is ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Hightstown residents will have an opportunity to access a wide range of government services in one place during an event taking place this week.The Borough of Hightstown will be hosting Constituents Day on Friday, May 8, from approximately 9:45AM to 2PM at Memorial Park.The event ...
NEW JERSEY – The State of New Jersey ranks 8th overall in the nation for gambling addiction, according to a new 2026 report from personal finance website WalletHub, placing it among the top 10 states where gambling-related issues are most prevalent.The study comes as the U.S. gambling industry ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough has announced the week-long closure of Dawes Park for planned routine maintenance. Dawes Park, which is located at 102 Railroad Avenue in Hightstown, will be closed between Monday, May 4 and Monday, May 11 for scheduled work. The Borough noted that during this ...
NATIONWIDE - Thermos has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model ...
EAST WNDSOR – HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District proudly recently announced that they have been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, ...
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – An investigation is ongoing into a late-night motor vehicle accident that left a driver dead after crashing into a water basin near Quakerbridge Mall, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department (LTPD.)The Department says that at approximately 11:07 p.m. on ...
TRENTON, NJ —Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order to address New Jersey’s housing crisis, and her effort got support from ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Jamie Ding, who appeared with the governor and notable lawmakers on Monday.Sherrill’s executive order – her 17th since she took office on Jan.
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — If you live in the East Windsor - Hightstown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL released its monthly “Noise Calendar” for May 2026 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – In their weekly report of activity by the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD), details were presented about activities at a local Target store and Wawa convenience store that have led to criminal charges. At approximately 3:06 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, officers ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The public had an opportunity to see first-hand the cost of local government functions and services during the East Windsor Township Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, when Mayor Janice Mironov presented the 2026 “Budget Book." Members of the Township Council, Township ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Princeton University professor D. Vance Smith will be in Bordentown City this weekend to discuss his latest book, Atlas’s Bones: The African Foundations of Europe, as part of the Sunday Soirée Series at Old City Hall.The program will take place on Sunday, May 3 at 4PM at Old ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of East Windsor and Hightstown in April 2026! East Windsor Student Secures Prestigious National Merit Scholarship: An East Windsor student who attends Hightstown ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown High School's production of Bring It On: The Musical has garnered seven award nominations from the Central Jersey Marquee Awards, which celebrates outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre across Middlesex, Somerset, and Mercer Counties.According to the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military Affairs will host an event in Bordentown this weekend that will offer resources, information and more to military service members and their families.Military & Veteran Appreciation Day will be taking place on Saturday, May 2 from 9:30AM to ...