EVERY GREAT COMMUNITY STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.
And we want you to be part of ours, Bordentown!
What do you love about living here? What could use a little attention? What would make Bordentown Township an even better place to call home?
Sometimes the best ideas come from everyday conversations with neighbors, friends and family. The things we talk about over coffee, at the playground, on a walk or around the dinner table.
Well, we want to hear those conversations, too!
Our Master Plan Survey is LIVE, and we're asking residents to share their thoughts about where we are today and where we'd like to go tomorrow.
You don't need to be an expert. You don't need to have all the answers. You just need about 10 minutes and a few thoughts about the community you call home.
Take our Master Plan Survey by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXPMJ72
Want to learn more about the Master Plan and how your feedback fits in?
🔗 https://www.bordentowntownship.com/page/master-plan
Because the future of Bordentown Township shouldn't be a one-sided conversation. We want to hear from YOU!
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Or a job that pays $40 an hour to sit on your couch?
Meet Scammers #01 and #02. They work because they offer exactly what we want to hear.
The Sweetheart Swindler moves fast, can never seem to video chat, and eventually needs money. Usually the photos are stolen too. Screenshot their profile picture, open the Google app, and tap the camera icon. If that face shows up under a different name, there's your answer.
The Too-Good Recruiter sends you a check, asks you to buy supplies, and wants the rest back. The check bounces a few days later and you're on the hook for all of it.
If it sounds too good to be true, call us before you send a dime. 609-298-4300.
If your kids are counting down to Halloween, go ahead and clear October 17.
White Hill Mansion is basically turning the whole day over to the kids with ghost hunting, costumes, candy AND Hocus Pocus under the stars. Not a bad way to spend a spooky Saturday!
Kids’ Ghost Hunt | 11 AM–1 PM
Calling all young ghost hunters! Kids ages 12–16 can explore the historic mansion, hear spooky stories and learn how real paranormal investigators search for signs of the supernatural. Tickets are required.
Tickets:
https://www.whitehillmansion.org/event-details/kids-ghost-hunt
Trunk or Treat | 5:30–6:30 PM
Costumes on. Candy bags ready. Bring the kids (or your own costumed self!) for an hour of trick-or-treating on the mansion grounds. It’s free, but RSVP is required!
RSVP:
https://www.whitehillmansion.org/event-details/trunk-or-treat
Hocus Pocus Movie Night | 7 PM
And don’t go home yet! Grab the lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a FREE showing of Hocus Pocus under the stars. The Sanderson Sisters seem especially appropriate at a haunted mansion.
📍 White Hill Mansion
217 Fourth Street, Fieldsboro
Ghosts. Costumes. Candy. A movie under the stars. October 17 understood the assignment.
Meet the Scammers. All eight of them.
Our detectives hear about these same scams every week, so for Cybersecurity Awareness Month we're putting them on the record. Two at a time, every week this month.
Start with one rule: no police department, court, bank, or government agency will ever ask you to pay with gift cards, bitcoin, a wire transfer, or cash handed to someone at your door. Ever. Once that money's gone, it's gone.
Something feel off? Call us first. Bordentown Township Police: 609-298-4300.
👀 WHAT SHOULD GO NEXT, BORDENTOWN?
Safer roads? More sidewalks and walking paths? Better traffic flow? More green spaces? New places to gather with friends and neighbors?
Or maybe something completely different?
We all have those moments when we think, "You know what Bordentown could really use…"
Well, here's your chance to finish that sentence!
Our Master Plan Survey is LIVE, and we want to hear your thoughts on what Bordentown Township should look like in the years ahead.
What works? What could be better? What's missing? And what should we make sure never changes?
Whether you've lived here your whole life or just moved in, your perspective matters.
📣 Take about 10 minutes to complete our survey and help shape what's next for Bordentown Township!
Scan the QR code or use the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXPMJ72
Want to learn more about the Master Plan and why we're asking? Visit:
🔗 https://www.bordentowntownship.com/page/master-plan
So, Bordentown… what do YOU think should come next?
Have something on your mind? We’d love to hear it!
Local government works best when residents are part of the conversation.
The Bordentown Township Committee meets TONIGHT, 10/13, at 7:30pm at our new Municipal Building (1 Municipal Drive). Stop by, stay informed, and see what’s happening in your community.
Bordentown Township residents, starting TOMORROW, October 13th.
The City of Bordentown Water Department will be conducting its fall hydrant flushing, and while crews are working in your neighborhood, you may temporarily notice cloudy or discolored water or lower water pressure. This is normal during flushing and should clear once the work is complete.
If your water is discolored, run your cold water for several minutes until it runs clear, and hold off on doing laundry until it does.
Hydrant flushing is an important part of maintaining the water system. It helps clear sediment from water mains, maintain water quality and make sure hydrants are working properly when they’re needed.
Swipe for the full schedule and affected Township neighborhoods. ➡️
If your water does not clear after running the cold water for several minutes, please contact the City of Bordentown Water Department at 609-298-0604, option 1.
Thanks in advance for your patience while this important maintenance is completed throughout our community!
A quick heads-up for the holiday!
Bordentown Township offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
We’ll be back and ready to help during regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13. Enjoy your Monday!
Fall fun is coming to Bordentown!
Join us for the Annual Bordentown Township Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10 from 12–4 PM at Joseph Lawrence Park -- FREE for everyone!
Wagon rides, train rides, carnival games, pumpkin painting, face painting, balloon art, food, crafters, popcorn, cotton candy and plenty more.
🌟This year’s Fall Fest is proudly sponsored by Lennar’s The Reserve at Turgyan Farm, a new community of single-family homes for sale.
And a special shoutout to The Foundation for Bordentown Traditions for generously donating all the pumpkins for our pumpkin painting activity!
Bring the family, meet up with friends and spend a fall afternoon with us at one of our favorite community events.
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 Joseph Lawrence Park
Come for the pumpkins, stay for the fun -- it’s going to be gourd-geous!
The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is bringing its Senior Citizens Police Academy to Bordentown Township this fall!
Held right here at the Bordentown Township Senior Center (📍3 Municipal Drive), the academy gives local seniors a chance to learn more about public safety, meet members of the Sheriff’s Office and take part in demonstrations and training designed specifically for them.
Topics and activities will include a K-9 demonstration, drone demo, Narcan training, home security, information from the Surrogate’s Office and more.
The academy will meet from 1:00–3:00 PM on select Wednesdays and Thursdays from October through December. Check out the flyer for the full schedule.
Registration is required. To sign up, contact the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office Senior Services Unit at 609-265-5785 or email jmoore@co.burlington.nj.us.
We’re happy to welcome the Sheriff’s Office to our Senior Center for this great program!
Have something on your mind? We’d love to hear it!
Local government works best when residents are part of the conversation.
The Bordentown Township Committee meets TUESDAY, 10/13, at 7:30pm at our new Municipal Building (1 Municipal Drive). Stop by, stay informed, and see what’s happening in your community.
Are you registered to vote?
The voter registration deadline for the November General Election is coming up on Tuesday, October 13!
Even if you think you’re all set, it never hurts to take a minute and double-check your registration status, especially if you’ve recently moved, changed your name or updated any of your information.
Not registered yet? There’s still time!
You can register online or check your current registration status through the New Jersey Voter Information Portal:
Register to vote:
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register
Check your registration:
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check
📍 Need to register in person? The Burlington County Superintendent of Elections Office at 301 Harper Drive in Moorestown will have extended hours until 9 PM on Tuesday, October 13 for last-minute registrations.
A quick check now can save you a headache later. Make sure you’re ready for Election Day!
SPILL THE TEA, BORDENTOWN!
We've got questions, and we know you've got opinions!
More parks? Shopping? Restaurants? Entertainment? Community events? What would YOU like to see more of in Bordentown Township?
Well, now's your chance to spill it!
Our Master Plan Survey is LIVE, and we want to hear what you think about our community and where we're headed.
Love something about Bordentown? Tell us! Think something's missing? We want to hear that, too.
Big ideas, little suggestions, even a few complaints. We're listening!
And the best part? This is one time when spilling the tea is actually encouraged.
So grab your favorite drink, take about 10 minutes and tell us what's on your mind!
Complete the survey by scanning the QR code or using the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXPMJ72
Curious about what a Master Plan actually is? Get the scoop here:
🔗 https://www.bordentowntownship.com/page/master-plan
Come on, Bordentown. The tea isn't going to spill itself!
Bordentown’s past is coming to life this fall.
The Bordentown Historical Society presents The Graveyard Chronicles, a nighttime journey through Bordentown’s history — right among the headstones.
Hear the stories of those who came before us as you wander through the cemetery and discover some of the people and tales that are part of Bordentown’s past.
📅 October 10, 17 & 24 and November 1
📍 Cemetery Lane, Bordentown Township
🎟️ Tickets are $25
🕯️ Space is limited and advance registration is required.
As they say… dead men (and women) do tell tales!
Ready for a little history after dark? Learn more and register at:
https://bordentownhistory.org/our-upcoming-events/
Fall fun is coming to Bordentown!
Join us for the Annual Bordentown Township Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10 from 12–4 PM at Joseph Lawrence Park -- FREE for everyone!
Wagon rides, train rides, carnival games, pumpkin painting, face painting, balloon art, food, crafters, popcorn, cotton candy and plenty more.
🌟This year’s Fall Fest is proudly sponsored by Lennar’s The Reserve at Turgyan Farm, a new community of single-family homes for sale.
Bring the family, meet up with friends and spend a fall afternoon with us at one of our favorite community events.
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 Joseph Lawrence Park
Come for the pumpkins, stay for the fun -- it’s going to be gourd-geous!
REMINDER: The Veterans Advisory Committee is meeting is TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 6, from 7:00pm - 9:30pm at the Senior Center (📍3 Municipal Drive).
Join us as we discuss issues affecting Veterans and share resources.
All are welcome! For more info, visit https://www.bordentowntownship.com/o/bordentown/page/veterans
Spotted our leaf truck out and about today?
Nope, you didn't miss a memo. It's just stretching its legs before the big season! Our Public Works crew is giving it a TEST RUN, so those leaves can stay put on the lawn a little longer.
🍁 Township-wide leaf collection kicks off MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2.
Now, about those branches you've been meaning to deal with... 👀 We only have three brush pickup days left before brush collection heads into winter hibernation. It'll wake back up in March, but if you'd rather not stare at that pile all winter, now's your moment!
Schedules, guidelines and all the details are on our Public Works page: https://www.bordentowntownship.com/o/bordentown/page/public-works
Thanks for helping keep our neighborhoods looking good this fall, Bordentown Township!
It's Fire Prevention Week, and our firefighters want you to know about two hazards they find in local homes all the time. Neither one looks dangerous until it is.
1️⃣ Anything that can burn stored too close to heat, like boxes by the water heater or laundry near the furnace.
2️⃣ Lithium-ion batteries, especially cheap replacements and chargers bought online.
Swipe through for what to look for and what to do about it. A few minutes this week could protect the people you love.
Thank you to Chief Mark Mezger and Bordentown Fire District #1, and Chief Bob MacFarland and Bordentown Fire District #2, for keeping Bordentown Township safe all year long.
Calling all Burlington County veterans!
Here’s a great event coming up just for you. Senator Troy Singleton and Feeding Our Heroes are once again hosting a Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, October 14 at 3 PM at VFW Post 3020 in Delran.
Come enjoy a free meal, connect with fellow veterans, and check out some of the resources available to you. Several resource partners will be on site too.
Seating is limited, so registration is required. Grab your spot here:
https://www.troysingleton.com/2026vetsdinner
A well-deserved afternoon for those who have served!
Pull up a chair, Bordentown!
Happening TONIGHT
Let’s Talk, Bordentown is your chance to connect directly with the Deputy Mayor, ask questions, share ideas, or simply listen in on what’s happening in our community. Committeeman Bill Grayson will also be present as a guest for the evening.
No formal presentations — just open conversation.
MONDAY, October 5th
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 1 Municipal Drive
All are welcome!
