Welcome to the October edition of the Bordentown Township Banner! Our goal is to keep residents, friends and neighbors informed about the latest Township news and events. |
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Fall Festival
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Municipal Offices Closure
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Veterans Outreach Informational Session
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Voter Registration Ends on October 18Make sure that you are registered to vote! The deadline to register to vote in the 2022 General Election is Tuesday, October 18. To register to vote online, click here. |
COVID Boosters Available in Bordentown TownshipCOVID vaccines and boosters are available each Thursday in October 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 shorten the 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. |
Early In-person Voting InformationEarly In-person voting starts Saturday, October 29 and runs through Sunday, November 6. Residents can vote at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building, 295 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road (closest location). Learn more about early voting, here. |
Participate in National Take Back
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Apply for the Senior Freeze and Property Tax ReliefIt's not too late to apply for the Senior Freeze Program! The program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their primary residence. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 31. For more information and eligibility requirements visit this link. |
Happy Halloween
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Halloween Safety Tips from
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Apply for Vote By Mail Ballot by Tuesday, November 1If you would like to apply for a Vote By Mail ballot, you must do so by Tuesday, November 1 if mailing the application into the County. You can also hand deliver the Vote By Mail Application to the County Clerk at 50 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly by 3 p.m. the day before the election. Click here for the Vote by Mail Application form. If you would like to be removed from the Vote by Mail list, complete this letter and mail to the County Clerk. If you have already requested a Vote By Mail Ballot, they have already been mailed. If you have not received yours, please contact the Township Clerk Maria Carrington at 609-298-2800 x2108 or email her at [email protected]. Once completed the Vote By Mail ballots can be mailed back to the County, dropped into a ballot box, or hand delivered to the County Clerk. There is a ballot box located at the Township Municipal Building at 1 Municipal Drive. |
Veteran's Day Ceremony
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 8General Election Day is Tuesday, November 8 with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Make plans to vote in person at your voting district if you are not voting by mail or early! For additional information regarding party affiliations, election districts, voting locations and poll working opportunities, please visit Bordentown Township’s Elections webpage. |
10th Annual Bordentown Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
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Your Township Government UpdateJoshua Pavlov was recently appointed and sworn in as a Lieutenant of Police. Lt. Pavlov has been with the Township police department since 2009 and previously served as a Patrolman, Detective and Detective Sergeant. Lt. Pavlov excels in criminal investigations and is a well-regarded investigator. We are excited to welcome him to the police department’s command staff. Congratulations Lieutenant Pavlov! At the Township Committee meetings held in September, Mayor Benowitz proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day, in honor of the lives lost and affected by the terrorist attacks endured by our country. Kevin Hirschfeld was also recognized for his combined 20 years of service to the Bordentown Township Zoning Board and Planning Board. We thank him for his commitment to the Township and wish him the best. In September, the Township Committee adopted the following ordinances:
Improvements to Northern Community Park will be starting soon. A contract was awarded to Gower’s Inc. who will be implementing the first phase which will include a new Little League field, the relocation of the dog park and refurbishing the existing tennis courts into six pickleball courts. Over at Joseph Lawrence Park, the Gutterson soccer fields will be overseeded and fertilized to improve the turf after the dry summer heat. A new loader is being purchased for the Public Works Department. The loader will be of great use around the public works yard but will also help with snow removal in cul-de-sacs and other tricky areas. The current solid waste trash collection contract expires at the end of 2022. The Township already went out to bid for the next three-year contract and is pleased to report the pricing of the new contract only reflected a relatively marginal increase in each year. The increase is much lower than what experts in the field are currently seeing. By purchasing and owning our own trash carts for collection and converting to automated collection, the Township stayed ahead of the curve! All trash collection zones and days will remain the same under the new contract to begin in 2023. There may be a slight change in the bulk pick up process. Keep following the Township on social media and read future newsletters for more information. A non-binding referendum question will be on the November ballot polling the Bordentown Township residents regarding a 2-cent tax (per $100 of assessed value) dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of open space and recreation land. If assessed, the average homeowner would pay approximately $50 per year ($4 per month) toward the earmarked funds. Please vote so that your opinion is heard! Plans continue for the new Municipal Complex. The Township plans to hire a Construction Manager to assist with the planning and to oversee the construction. The new complex will be built beside the current building at 1 Municipal Drive conveniently situated between Route 130 and Route 206. Congratulations to Kara Parker on her appointment to the Environmental Commission as a student representative! |
Your Township Community Development UpdateIn September, the Planning Board considered the amended preliminary and final site plan application of the Team Campus Phase II development which was approved with bulk variances and waivers. The Planning Boards adopted a resolution recognizing former Vice-Chair Kevin Hirschfeld for his 20 years of service to the Township’s Planning and Zoning Boards. Bordentown Township Mayor Steve Benowitz and local township officials gathered to welcome two new businesses in the Township with inaugural ribbon cutting ceremonies earlier in September. The Reserve at Crosswicks, a 272 multi-family community, is located at 8000 Bowery Lane and caters to luxury lifestyles. For information on renting affordable units, click here. The newly opened CVS is located at the corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Route 130 next to the refurbished McDonalds. |
Open Volunteer PositionsBordentown Township is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the Planning Board. To learn more and to complete the form click here. |
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. |
2019 ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program UpdateNew Jersey residents should have now received filing information mailers for the 2019 ANCHOR (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters) property tax relief program. The ANCHOR program replaces the Homestead Benefit program and expands the amount of property tax relief. For more information, application access, filing instructions, and eligibility requirements, visit this link. |
Bordentown Township Police Department Presents
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Annual Shredder Day RecapThank you to all our Bordentown City and Township residents that helped to participate in the recent Paper Shredding event on October 1. During this event, 3,125 pounds of paper were collected and shredded. We thank all the volunteers who made this event a success despite the rain and cold. Your efforts are truly appreciated! |
Upcoming October Meetings:Please be sure to check the Bordentown Township website for any changes or meeting cancellations. Please note some meetings are virtual. The Township September Meeting Schedule is as follows: Township Committee Meetings: Planning Board Meetings: Environmental Commission Meeting: Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting: Senior Club Meetings: |
Helpful LinksBordentown Township Website: www.bordentowntownship.com |