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Bordentown Township Shredder Day
Saturday, May 6

Mark your calendars! Bordentown Township’s Shredder Day is set to take place Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Township’s Public Works Garage located at 266 Crosswicks Road.

Bordentown City and Township residents can prepare for Shredder Day by reviewing the below safety guidelines:

1. Remove anything you don't want shredded before arriving.
2. Things should be clearly labeled or obvious as to what is to be shredded.
3. Place all papers to be shredded in the trunk or rear of the car.
4. Stay in your car during the entire process.
5. Upon being signaled, please open the trunk to allow the volunteers access to the paper.
6. Anything you want to be returned to your car should clearly be labeled as such.
7. After shredding materials have been removed, exit by Derby Firehouse.

Please be reminded that Shredder Day is for household shredding only – no businesses!

2nd Quarter Taxes Due
Wednesday, May 10

Tax Payments for the 2nd quarter of 2023 must be received by Wednesday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. to avoid incurring interest charges back to May 1. Payments can be mailed (if received by May 10, not postmarked), brought in or dropped off in the secure Property Tax Drop Box. Taxes may also be paid online. If you have any questions, contact the Tax Office at 609-298-2800 x2106 or email [email protected].

For taxpayer convenience, a secure drop off box for tax payments has been installed outside of the Municipal Building. The drop off box will be emptied every business day. Checks must be dropped off 30 minutes before the close of the business day to be considered received on that day. If you require a receipt in addition to your cancelled check, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope with your payment. The tax drop off box, like the ballot box, is under 24-hour surveillance.

Register to Vote before the Primary Election

May 16 is the last day to register to vote in order to participate in the June 6 Primary Election. Check to see if you are registered to vote, here. Register to vote, here. For more information on elections, check out the Township website or the New Jersey Voter Information Portal.

Military Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 20

A message from the host of the upcoming Military Appreciation Event held at the Joint Family Assistance Center located at 1048 Route 206 South:

In June 2022, we had over 30 vendors with valuable information. We are here to answer questions, do ID Cards, and we will have vendors with benefits for retired military, giveaways, and door prizes. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on my website. Tricare (Humana) and US Family Health Plan will also be there to answer questions on health benefits. Please sign up on my website for Military Appreciation and/or to receive my newsletter for information specifically for Retirees. This is open to all branches of the military. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!! Light refreshments will be available. For more information and registration: https://retirement.njarmyguard.com/registration

Bordentown Township's 9th Annual
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 29

We thank the honorable men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. We remember our fallen heroes. Join Bordentown Township for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Bordentown Cemetery located at 210 Crosswicks Road.

Memorial Day Closure

The Bordentown Township Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Senior Citizen's Police Academy

Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis is pleased to announce the Senior Citizens Police Academy! Classes will be held on Tuesdays until May 16 at the Bordentown Senior Community Center at 3 Municipal Drive from 1-3 p.m. Please note, registration is required as class sizes are limited. Register by calling the Community Outreach Unit at 609-265-5785.

Save the Date! Bordentown Green Fair
Saturday, June 10

The Bordentown Green Fair returns on Saturday June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center (207 Crosswicks Street). Enjoy local food vendors, children’s activities, eco-friendly goods, live music, and so much more! Sponsored by the Bordentown City and the Township Environmental Commissions. This event is rain or shine and admission is FREE.

Your Township Government Update

The Township introduced the 2023 Municipal Budget at its April 10 meeting. The budget was challenging this year due to pension and insurance increases along with the rising costs of fuel, utilities, and supplies. Revenues also decreased mainly due to delinquent taxes of a few large parcels. In addition, the Township’s overall equalized assessed valuation increased. The average home value is now $242,918. The proposed 2023 budget has an increase of 2 cents which increases the municipal tax rate from .563 to .583. The Township continues to maintain a healthy surplus which helped minimize the tax increase. Relative to neighboring and comparable municipalities, the Township’s effective tax rate falls in the lower range. On April 24, the Township Auditor presented the budget providing a historical perspective. A public hearing will be held at the May 8 Township Committee meeting prior to the budget’s adoption.

The Township welcomes its newest employees: Reyan Frank and David Burd. Reyan is processing permits and scheduling inspections for the UCC Construction Department while David is a full-time building inspector in the department.

The Township renewed its shared services agreements with the City of Bordentown to assist the City with sign making and to provide police car lettering services.

The Township Committee made a formal request of the Planning Board to study Block 123.01, Lot 3 as an area to be designated for redevelopment. The parcel at issue is a land-locked piece of land off of Burlington Road between the juvenile detention facility and Fieldsboro.

Road repair and paving will soon be underway! Improvements will be made to Willow Road, Locust Road, Sweetbriar Lane, Taconic Road and a portion of Old Highbridge Road along with miscellaneous work to Cayuga Road.

Mayor Benowitz proclaimed April 22, 2023 as Earth Day to encourage everyone, not only to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements made to save our Earth, but also to do their part to conserve and take action to preserve our planet.

Your Township Community Development Updates

The Planning Board held regularly scheduled meetings for the month of April on April 13 and April 27. At the April 13 meeting, the Planning Board approved an application made by the resident at 4 Charles Bossert Drive for the construction of an addition to the existing single family dwelling and an application made by Bordentown Crossroads One, LLC for the construction of a warehouse located in the Bordentown Crossroads Redevelopment plan area. At the April 27 meeting the Planning Board approved three applications. The first was made by Habitat for Humanity for an amended variance approval for the duplexes currently being constructed on Thorntown Lane and Crosswicks Road. The second application was at 49 Valley Forge Road for the installation of a 6-foot fence in the secondary front yard of a corner lot. The third approval was for NFI Real Estate, LLC for the construction of a warehouse on Old York Road adjacent to the existing Amazon facility.

Want to stay informed on development happening in Bordentown Township? Bookmark our pending Planning Board applications page which lists applications as they are submitted, provides links to the materials submitted, and lists which meeting the application will be heard at.

As we approach the warmer months and home improvement projects begin, please remember that zoning permit applications are typically required in addition to construction permits for most outdoor projects. This includes the placement of a dumpster regardless of whether it is located on street or on your property. Unsure if you need a zoning permit? Call our office to confirm at 609-298-2800 Ext. 2113.

Another reminder that the Township Committee adopted a Tree Removal ordinance in August of 2022. If you are seeking to remove trees from your property, be sure to contact the Community Development office to see if the scope of your project requires a tree removal permit application to be submitted.

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Bordentown Township Police Department urges all road users to share the road and be alert.

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Summer Hours

Town Hall will be starting summer hours following Memorial Day through Labor Day. Starting Tuesday, May 30 Township offices will open at 8 a.m. and close at 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday, Town Hall will be open from 8 a.m. to noon.

Helpful Links

Bordentown Township Website: www.bordentowntownship.com
NJ Department of Health Website: www.covid19.nj.gov
Burlington County Website: www.co.burlington.nj.us
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Website: www.cdc.gov