Tag: Downtown Bordentown Association
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Bordentown Historical Society starts ‘Raise the Roof’ campaign to fix Clara Barton schoolhouse roof
BORDENTOWN – The Clara Barton Schoolhouse has been a historic landmark in the Bordentown community since 1852 when the world-renowned nurse helped build the first-ever public school in the state of New Jersey. Barton, who also founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and was the first woman to be a full-time employee of the…
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Six stories of murder, mayhem, tragedy pulled from Bordentown’s rich history for live outdoor performance
As true crime shows like “American Horror Story” and “MindHunter” rise in popularity, the Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) unveils its new performance event, Harrowing History. The series, created by BHS Art Director Kristi Kantorski, will debut with six stories of murder, mayhem and tragedy pulled from the back pages of Bordentown’s rich history. Playing on…
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Bordentown City to hold special restaurant weekend
Restaurants and small businesses up and down Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown City have had to battle through the tough times of the current coronavirus pandemic. Bordentown City Mayor James Lynch sees the hardships his small business owners and their employees are going through and is continuing with help from the Downtown Bordentown Association (DBA) to…
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Bordentown City awarded for sustainable practices around community
Bordentown City officials recently announced that the municipality was awarded for its efforts to create a more sustainable community. The city was awarded silver-level certification this year with Sustainable Jersey, a non-profit organization that supports local regions in their pursuit of sustainability programs. There are 448 municipalities in New Jersey, including Bordentown City and Bordentown…
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Annual peach social event returns to Bordentown this August
For more than a decade, Bordentown’s Peach and Ice Cream Social has aimed to gather local patrons for a leisure-filled activity to enjoy one of nature’s fruits. Sponsored by the Bordentown Historical Society, the event is set to take place for Aug. 16 and all are welcomed to enjoy their choice of a fresh peach…
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Annual Spring Into Bordentown City event returns this month
Spring is in full swing, and there’s no better place to shop, dine and play than Downtown Bordentown City. The third annual Spring Into Bordentown City event is coming and residents are encouraged to join the Downtown Bordentown Association merchants and restaurants to kick off a busy season of events in the one-square mile town.…
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Bordentown floral competition returns this May
Irises are set to bloom just in time for the 22nd annual Franklin Carr Memorial Iris Growers’ Competition in Bordentown. The event is scheduled to be held at the Old City Hall in Bordetnown City on May 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored this year by the Bordentown City Creative Team, the annual…
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Bordentown City implements new, free shuttle service for residents
Bordentown City’s downtown business district has long been known as a haven for locals to shop and dine, but its accessibility to residents from the surrounding area has always had one major hurdle to overcome – parking. In an effort to combat that issue, city officials announced a partnership with the Downtown Business Association to…