After last summer’s drought, we know how quickly conditions can change — and how real the risk of wildfires can be here in Bordentown.
Wildfire season is here — are you ready to protect your family, home, and community? From creating defensible space to packing an emergency kit, small steps now can make a big difference.
For questions or local resources, contact the Bordentown Township Office of Emergency Management at bordentowntownship.com/oem.
Stay safe, Bordentown!
Happy Independence Day from all of us at Bordentown Township!
Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom, the strength of our community, and the history that brought us here.
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable 4th of July!
Cast your line and join the fun at Bordentown Township’s Annual Fishing Derby!
It’s all happening Saturday, July 5 at Northern Community Park — a FREE event full of fishing, friendly competition, and family time.
🕘 Sign-in: 9–9:30 AM
🎤 Brief welcome: 9:30 AM
🎣 Lines in the water: 10 AM–12 Noon
Trophies will go to the top anglers age 12 and under who hook the biggest catch! 🏆🐟
No experience necessary — just bring a fishing rod and your best bait!
Planning to come? Tag a friend and tell us who you’ll be fishing with!
Holiday Hours Alert! Bordentown Township offices will be closing early at 12 PM on Thursday, July 3 and will be closed all day Friday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. 🇺🇸 We hope you have a safe and fun holiday weekend!
Ready for a night of fun, food, and fireworks, Bordentown?
Our 11th Annual Fireworks Display is happening Thursday, July 3 at Joseph Lawrence Park — and it’s always a community favorite.
✨ Festivities begin at 4:30 PM
🎇 Fireworks launch at around 9:15/9:30 PM
🚨 Please note: There is NO RAIN DATE this year. If the weather doesn’t hold, the event will be canceled — so here’s hoping for clear skies!
📍 Stay in the loop: updates will be shared here!
Round up your family, your friends, your lawn chairs — and we’ll see you there!
Heads up, ZONE 1!
Due to the July 4th holiday schedule, all bulk waste pickup requests must be submitted by 3 PM this Wednesday to be included in next week’s collection on Monday, July 7th.
📞 Call 609-291-2133 or
📧 k.wolverton@bordentowntownship.com with your address and a list of up to 6 items you’d like picked up.
Thank you for your cooperation and have a safe holiday!
📣 Attention Bordentown restaurants!
Burlington County Restaurant Week is back—happening August 3–9, 2025—and now’s the time to sign up!
Be part of a countywide celebration that highlights local dining spots and drives customers through your doors.
👉 Visit www.co.burlington.nj.us/1844/RestaurantWeek to register.
Proudly presented by the Burlington County Commissioners, Senator Troy Singleton, the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Burlington County Economic Development.
Let’s show the county what Bordentown’s food scene is all about!
Operation Safe Summer is ON!
This summer, Bordentown Township Police are on the lookout—for kids doing the RIGHT thing!
Spotted riding your bike, scooter, or skateboard with a helmet on? You might get “ticketed”… for FREE ice cream!
We’re teaming up with our friends at Bordentown Creamery on Route 206 to reward safe riding and sweet behavior all season long.
So, strap on that helmet and ride safe, Bordentown!
To watch the full FUN video, click here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19PfGrD5MT/
🎣 Reel in the fun at Bordentown Township’s Annual Fishing Derby!
Join us Saturday, July 5 at Northern Community Park for a FREE morning of fishing, friendly competition, and family fun.
🕘 Registration: 9–9:30 AM
🎤 Quick Presentation: 9:30 AM
🎣 Derby: 10 AM–12 Noon
Trophies will be awarded to anglers 12 and under who catch the biggest fish! 🐟
No experience needed — just bring your pole and a little luck!
📣 Heads up, Zone 1 residents:
Due to today’s excessive heat, our crews were unable to complete the full garbage collection route. If your trash wasn’t picked up today, we’ll be back first thing Wednesday morning to finish the job.
Areas impacted include Borden’s Crossing, Hogback Road, Highbridge Road, Route 130 North (and side streets), Klein Drive, and nearby roads.
📍Check the attached map for more details. Thanks for bearing with us in this heat!
Curious about how Bordentown Township is working to protect our environment and preserve our community’s natural resources? Join us tonight at the Environmental Commission meeting to learn more about local sustainability efforts—and how you can be part of the solution.
🗓️ Tonight at 7:30 PM
📍 1 Municipal Drive
Whether you're passionate about open space, clean water, green energy, or just want to stay informed, this is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference.
Questions? Contact Deputy Mayor Eugene Fuzy at e.fuzy@bordentowntownship.org.
Learn more about the Environmental Commission at the https://www.bordentowntownship.com/page/environmental-commission.
🔥 With dangerous heat in the forecast, our trash crews will be starting their routes one hour earlier than usual for the next two days.
To help avoid a missed pickup, please consider placing your trash at the curb the night before.
We appreciate your help as we take precautions to keep our team safe in this extreme weather.
🔥 EXTREME HEAT + AIR QUALITY ALERT 🔥
Bordentown Township is under a Dangerous Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert.
Risk Level: EXTREME.
🌡️ Temps: Mid-90s to near 100°F
🥵 Heat Index: 100–110°F
🌙 Very little nighttime relief (lows in the mid-70s to near 80°F)
🌫️ Air Quality Alert: Ozone AQI 101 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
☀️ UV Index: Very High (9) -- Sunburn possible in 15 minutes
📍 Affects all of NJ, eastern PA, DE, and northeastern MD
📆 Through Wednesday -- hottest days are Monday & Tuesday
What to do:
✔️ Drink plenty of fluids
✔️ Stay in air conditioning, if possible
✔️ Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day
✔️ Wear sunscreen and limit sun exposure
✔️ Check on seniors, children, and pets
✔️ Those with asthma or other lung conditions: limit outdoor time
⚠️ Call 911 immediately if you or someone else shows signs of heat-related illness.
Need help cooling off? The Bordentown Library located at 18 East Union Street in Bordentown City is an official cooling center.
Let’s look out for each other, Bordentown.
Make your voice heard! Join us at the next Bordentown Township Committee Meeting on TONIGHT, June 23rd, at 7:30pm at the Municipal Building (📍1 Municipal Drive).
We'll discuss and approve applications for new grants and provide regular updates on municipal projects and events. ✨
For more information, visit https://www.bordentowntownship.com/documents/government/township-committee/548508.
See you there!
Make your voice heard! Join us at the next Bordentown Township Committee Meeting on Monday, June 23rd, at 7:30pm at the Municipal Building (📍1 Municipal Drive).
We'll discuss and approve applications for new grants and provide regular updates on municipal projects and events. ✨
For more information, visit https://www.bordentowntownship.com/documents/government/township-committee/548508.
See you there!
You asked, we listened! ✨️
We’re making it easier to explore Bordentown—now with maps for every park. Some you may know well…and others may be new to you.
Swipe through and start planning your next visit!
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
It’s a day of remembrance, reflection, and resilience. Bordentown Township honors this moment in history and reaffirms our commitment to equity and understanding in our community.
Join us for Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025!
Hosted at Seaside Heights, this special day is open to Army and Air National Guard and Reserves. Bring your Military ID and enjoy free access to the Water Park, Beach, Arcade, and Ride Park all day long!
📍 Bracelet pickup: 10 AM–2 PM at Casino Pier
🎢 Rides: 12–11 PM
💦 Water Park: 10 AM–6 PM
🌧 Rain Date: Sunday, June 22
⚠PLEASE NOTE: Only those with valid MILITARY ID CARDS will be admitted. No extended guests. Parking is on your own.
Questions? Contact Marie Durling at marie.s.durling.civ@army.mil.
Let’s celebrate and say thank you the best way we know how...with a day of fun by the shore!
Meet a member of your Township Team: Bob Salmons! 🌟
Bob is our Construction Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Fire Inspector, and Building Subcode Official -- bringing decades of hands-on experience to every inspection and permit. After running his own contracting and plumbing businesses, he joined the Township nearly 10 years ago and has helped build a department culture focused on code compliance and community service across Bordentown Township, Fieldsboro, and Bordentown City.
He’s also a proud husband and father of four -- two sons and two daughters -- spread across Brooklyn, Tahoe, Montclair State, and soon, Florida Atlantic. When he’s not supporting safe development in our community, he’s celebrating big milestones at home, including his wife Lori’s upcoming retirement after 34 years in education. 🎉
Whether you’re planning a renovation or have a quick question about permits, Bob is always here to help.
Learn more or get in touch: https://www.bordentowntownship.com/o/bordentown/page/construction
192 Bordentown residents are already on board with Community Solar—have you checked it out yet?
Thanks to the NJ Community Solar Energy Program, you can save on your electric bill without installing solar panels on your home.
Whether you rent or own, it’s easy:
✅ Panels go on warehouse rooftops—not yours
✅ You subscribe to a share of the solar energy
✅ You get 31% off your electric bill in solar credits
Clean energy, real savings, and no equipment required.
Learn more or enroll at www.solarlandscape.com/nj/bordentowntwp, or call Solar Landscape at 732-589-7529 with code BTTWP.
