Welcome to the December edition of the Bordentown Township Banner! |
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
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COVID Boosters Available in Bordentown TownshipCOVID vaccines and boosters are available Thursdays in December at the Senior Community Center from noon to 6 p.m. The Senior Center is located at 3 Municipal Drive. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred and help to shorten wait times. Vaccines and boosters are also available in Evesham on Wednesdays and in Westampton on Saturdays. Vaccines and boosters are offered to individuals six months and older. For more information and to make an appointment, click here. |
Stop Holiday Package TheftThe holiday season brings an increase in package shipments to local residences. Packages left outside homes can become a tempting target for criminals. The Bordentown Township Police Department urges residents to report any suspicious vehicles or activity in their neighborhoods and offers the following security tips for holiday package theft prevention: Tips for using USPS as your shipping provider:
Tips for using a Private Courier Service (UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc.):
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Bordentown Township Safe Transaction ZoneSelling or buying items online this holiday season? Stay safe by using our Safe Transaction Zone. The zone has been set up in the lobby and parking lot of the Bordentown Township Municipal Building located at 1 Municipal Drive. Our well-lit lobby is open 24 hours a day and monitored by surveillance cameras.
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Municipal Office ClosuresBordentown Township’s Municipal Offices will be closed Monday, December 26 for Christmas and on Monday, January 2 so that Township workers can be with their families for the holidays. |
A Message from Public Works:
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Bulk Waste Collection Update for 2023Starting in January of 2023, residents must call to schedule a bulk waste collection. Call 609-291-2133 or send an email with your address and the types of items to be collected. Scheduling keeps our collection costs down and assures pick up. Bulk waste collection will still be twice a month and, depending on the zone in which you live, bulky items will either be collected the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (Zone 1) or the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month (Zones 2 and 3). Find your zone and see schedule. Bordentown Township thanks you for your cooperation! |
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Your Township Government UpdateCongratulations Erin Hansell who was promoted to Deputy Court Administrator of the Township Municipal Court. Erin’s position is also shared with that of Chesterfield Township. Congratulations are also extended to Maria Carrington, who was reappointed as Township Clerk for a three-year term. The Township honored Pauline Kostoulakos for her 100th birthday with a Mayoral Proclamation – Happy Birthday Pauline! The newly constructed connector road between Dunns Mill and Rising Sun Road was named the “Bordentown Bypass.” When opened, the bypass will alleviate truck traffic on local Township roads and more efficiently direct trucks to the NJ Turnpike and truck stops. The Township is working to alert the GPS systems used by truck drivers of the new road. Visit this link to view the new traffic pattern. Preparations continue for the new Municipal Complex to be built at 1 Municipal Drive and adjoining properties. The Township Committee authorized contracts with the Township Engineer for an environmental analysis and survey of the site and with IEI Architects for a Site Concept Study. |
Your Township Community Development UpdateAt the December 8 meeting, the Planning Board will review an application for a preliminary and final site plan approval to permit a compressed gas fueling station at 1092 US Highway 206. Two new businesses are expected to open in the Township. Lucky 5 Deli will open at 310 Crosswicks Road, replacing the former Country Cousins Deli. Cosmetics by Catelli at 650 Route 206 will provide permanent makeup services inside The Beauty Room Salon. Site work has started for to the construction of 10 affordable three-bedroom dwellings at the corner of Thorntown Lane and Crosswicks Road. Information regarding eligibility requirements for this project and other affordable housing projects within the Township can be found on the Bordentown Township website. |
NJ Extending Applications Deadline for Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR)Governor Phil Murphy has announced that the State of New Jersey is extending the application deadline for the new Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) property tax relief by one month, to January 31, 2023. Also, tenants who had previously been ineligible because their units are under PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreements are now eligible to apply for the benefit. |
Bordentown Township Environmental Commission
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Join the Bordentown Township Green TeamBordentown Township is actively seeking out Green Team Members. We work closely with our Environmental Commission who aids in providing direction to achieve our goals. Green Teams are associated with Sustainable Jersey, a nonprofit at The College of New Jersey. There are over 450 green teams throughout the state, as well as 13 other sustainable states in the nation. Sustainable Jersey's Green Teams provide the leadership to develop plans, implement programs and assist with educational opportunities that support the creation of a sustainable community. Together, our community members will complete sustainable actions to achieve certifications and grants. Anyone can get involved and initiatives vary from art, equity, food, and many other options. Join today and fill out this survey of availability to help schedule meetings. Stay up to date with the latest projects, events, and information follow the Green Team on Facebook. |
Upcoming December Meetings:Please be sure to check the Bordentown Township website for any changes or meeting cancellations. Please note some meetings are virtual. The Township December meeting schedule is as follows Township Committee Meetings: Planning Board Meeting: Environmental Commission Meeting: Veterans Advisory Meeting: Senior Citizen Club Meetings: |
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Happy Holidays!Bordentown Township wishes our township families, friends, and neighbors a very happy holiday season – and a healthy start to the New Year! |
Helpful LinksBordentown Township Website: www.bordentowntownship.com |