Happy Holidays!

The holidays are here! Bordentown Township would like to wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season!

Tree Lighting Ceremony – Thursday, December 5

Bordentown Township’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 5 at the Municipal Complex at 6 p.m. Enjoy performances by soloists from Taillefer of Vocal Performance and presentations of the Bordentown Township Schools’ Art/Essay awards. Visit this link for more information.

Package Safety Tips

The holiday season brings an increase in package shipments, presenting a tempting target for criminals. The Bordentown Township Police Department urges residents to report any suspicious vehicles or activity in their neighborhoods. Read the complete theft prevention article.

Holiday Safety Tips

The Bordentown Township Police Department offers Holiday Safety Tips to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season. Read the BTPD’s Holiday Safety Tips here.

PSE&G Lowers Residential Gas Bills

Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) recently reduced residential gas bills, just in time for the upcoming winter heating season. Read the full release for details.

Partnering with the U.S. Census 2020

Bordentown Township is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to support the 2020 Census – ensuring that our community is accurately represented. Learn more about the upcoming census.

BTPD No Knock Sticker Reminder

Be free from door-to-door solicitors. Display your official “No Knock” sticker issued by the Bordentown Township Police Department - signifying not to be disturbed. This sticker must be placed prominently on the residents’ outer most front doors. Pick up a fee sticker by visiting the Police Department Records Bureau or the Township Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with a New Jersey Driver’s License, tax bill or another suitable proof of residency. Read the full release for details, here.

Luyber Reforestation Project

In order to compensate for lost trees in our Township, it is required that developers replace the trees by planting new, similar sized trees, or by contributing to the Township’s “Tree Fund.” The fund is now being used to reforest the Luyber Property with approximately 1,900 new native trees. This reforestation will have a significant impact on the stormwater management, air cleanliness, and overall quality of life for surrounding neighborhoods and the municipality. The area will be protected from deer by fencing and will be maintained for a two-year period to ensure the health and establishment of the forested area. The current walking path will remain, and an additional portion of path will be constructed in the future.

January is Dog Licensing Renewal Month!

After January 1, you can renew a dog license for 2020 by mail or in person. Fees for the 2020 year are $10 for a spayed or neutered dog and $13 for a dog non-spayed or non-neutered.

To renew a dog license, please mail one copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate, proof of spaying/neutering, the appropriate fee with check made payable to “Township of Bordentown,” and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail to ATTENTION: DOG LICENSE, 1 Municipal Drive, Bordentown, NJ 08505. Be advised that after January 31, a $5 late fee must be included. Visit this link for more information.

FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Bordentown Township will hold its annual FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Pets on Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. - noon at the Municipal Complex. Dog licenses can also be purchased at this time.

Upcoming December Meetings:

Please be sure to check the Bordentown Township website for any changes or meeting cancellations. The Township December Meeting schedule is as follows:

Township Committee:
Monday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m.

The 2020 Reorganization Meeting of the Township Committee
will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room/Court Room at the Municipal Complex, 1 Municipal Drive.

Planning Board:
Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Zoning Board:
Thursday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.

November Recap:

Veterans Day Ceremony

Bordentown Township honored its veterans at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, November 9 at the Township's Senior Community Center.

View more photos from the Veterans Day Ceremony

Northern Community Park Cleanup

Bordentown Township Regional Middle School’s IMPACT and RAPS clubs cleaned up Northern Community Park this month. Students collected 74 pounds of garbage and over 200 pounds of fallen branches and twigs.

Waterfront Village Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, November 14 to celebrate the opening of Waterfront Village - a new 70-unit senior and veteran affordable housing facility. Waterfront Village features large, one-bedroom apartments, laundry facilities, community rooms, and access to Bordentown’s beautiful outdoor trails.

Bordentown Township officials, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley representatives, project partners and community members attended and celebrated the facility’s opening.

Fall Clean-up for Turkey Trot

A huge 'Thank You' to the students who came out to help clean up the paths in preparation for this year’s Turkey Trot!

Bordentown Turkey Trot

The Foundation for Bordentown Traditions hosted its annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 23 at Joseph Lawrence Park! View event photos.

No Shave November

The Bordentown Township Police Department and Bordentown City Police Department participated in this year’s 'No Shave November,’ helping to raise awareness and funds for a local Bordentown child. The Police Departments also held a Shave-Off Event at Jimmy’s American Grill on November 26, where a portion of the proceeds are to be donated to a local Bordentown family. The Police Departments’ shaving event raised $7,334 - Thank you!

View more photos from the No Shave November Event