It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic William F. Powell Monument gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Bordentown, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“Always best care took care of my father for about 10 years..Though my father was”
“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to”
“Faithful, Love, and Family.”
“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father”
“I had a great experience with the agency, Always Best Care! I am attending college,”
“Roberto took care of my husband like he was a member of his family. He”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“Everyone was great. I’ve come a long way due to the help of your aides.”
“You have a GEM in Mrs. Terry. She is worth so much more than she”
“Very very helpful, I was desperate when I called and that same day I had”
“We had an exceptionally good experience with Always Best Care during my mother's illness. The”
“Thank you Jahima, Esther, Satta, Myra, Kelly & Susan. Carmen should be pleased. Keep up”
“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I am for the kindness, care, and”
“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care”
“Your service was just what I needed. I would not hesitate to use your services”
“Mai was wonderful in every way. She gave great care to my father and also”
“ALWAYS BEST CARE, Princeton Junction is the place to call if you need help in”
“It was a pleasure meeting Carmen! I appreciate the time she spent with me -”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care”
“Angela was a very thorough, compassionate, and kind aide.”
“I am a current client of this provider I hired Always Best Care for Mom Monday”
“Always best care took care of my father for about 10 years..Though my father was very lucid and managed his own care with the agency, I was at his house alot and participated in his care with the aids. They were all very caring and he kindly spoke of the owners being very attentive and offered very personalized care. They even visited him. I am very fond of many of the home health aids..they were loving and concerned. They took their job to another level. I even formed friendships with some of them. The golden years are a very delicate part of our lives. Always best care not only offered good physical care to my father, but unbounded love and compassion !!!! Thank you and he is looking down at us. I'm sure.”
“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was to die in her home. I can’t say enough about how ABC was able to give her a quality of life that she valued as well as provide comfort to her family knowing that she was in good hands with ABC's Caregivers. From the caregivers that always went the extra mile to the fast response we got 24x7 from folks like Carli…you were there for us!”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to care for herself for that night. I called Always Best Care Senior Services (ABC) at the very end of the business day, asking if they could find someone for one night of 12-hour private duty care on pretty much an emergency basis. The ABC team went to work and secured a caregiver for mom within a matter of hours for an 8pm-to-8am care shift at mom's senior living community. We had worked with ABC in the past on a scheduled basis, but this experience was above and beyond the call of regular duty and it truly helped us get through a difficult and stressful episode. We would recommend ABC for any and all of your senior care needs.”
“Faithful, Love, and Family.”
“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father in day to day activities. Sam helps him with gait training and understands dementia care and how to handle care, the way the client needs it. I would not hesitate using this agency and Sam is excellent.”
“I had a great experience with the agency, Always Best Care! I am attending college, and they always provided me an aide that is helpful, considerate, and hardworking. Thank you for always providing me with an aide like Ms. Colleta!!”
“Roberto took care of my husband like he was a member of his family. He was God sent; thank God for him”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“Everyone was great. I’ve come a long way due to the help of your aides. Thank you again!”
“You have a GEM in Mrs. Terry. She is worth so much more than she is paid! I miss her. Her help was timely, professional, and invaluable”
“Very very helpful, I was desperate when I called and that same day I had professional help. Tremendous your service”
“We had an exceptionally good experience with Always Best Care during my mother's illness. The management met with us and assigned caregivers almost immediately. As our needs evolved and increased, they were responsive and flexible. The caregivers were well-trained, kind, hard-working, and truly fine people whom we enjoyed having in the house.”
“Thank you Jahima, Esther, Satta, Myra, Kelly & Susan. Carmen should be pleased. Keep up the good work, and be safe!”
“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I am for the kindness, care, and concern that was shown for my husband by the Always Best Care staff. Thank you for the exceptional attention to his comfort, as well as the wonderful insights, strength, knowledge, and emotional support you showed our entire family. Watching someone you love make the transition out of this life is a really difficult thing, and your wisdom and comfort helped us navigate this challenging time. I will always be thankful for the service you provided for him. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent care provided to my husband by Ms. Marie Louisjean. We thank Ms. Louisjean for her incredible patience, tenderness, and attention to his needs. We thank her for being such a dedicated caregiver. God has given her a very special talent and He has blessed her with a compassionate heart. I could not have asked for a more passionate group of people. May God continue to bless the Always Best Care staff as you continue to care for people in need.”
“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They came out to his house and offered suggestions so that he would be able to get around with his walker easily. Their person took great care of my Dad. It is such a relief to my sister and I that we had someone stay with my Dad that was so reliable. I highly recommend them.”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you enough. Thanks for always being there for us in every way.”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and how best to provide workable care solutions for aging relatives. They are well informed on current issues and available options. I speak from my own experience here and strongly recommend then and their company to anyone in need of assistance in this area. They are compassionate and caring people which is critical in their business!”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
“Your service was just what I needed. I would not hesitate to use your services in the future if needed. I would recommend you to anyone needing your help. Again, thank you for caring.”
“Mai was wonderful in every way. She gave great care to my father and also cared for me and my family.”
“ALWAYS BEST CARE, Princeton Junction is the place to call if you need help in caring for a loved one. We have a brother and his significant other who were living independently and when visiting them realized they had not been eating or keeping their home clean. Since we knew of Always Best Care and heard of their excellent reputation we contacted them. They immediately stepped in and assisted us in knowing what steps we needed to take. After taking both our brother and his significant other to the doctors and learning that they had the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease, we met with Carmen who helped us set up a plan. She suggested that we start with a few days a week of in home care so that we would know that they were eating. She provided us with excellent aids that not only helped prepare meals, but also interacted with our family members to encourage socialization. These few days increased to five days a week which left us with Saturday and Sunday to monitor their eating. While this was taking place, Carmen helped us find an Assisted Living Community where they could move. We visited several in the area and decided on one after consulting with Carmen. She and Gimbert were always available to take our calls if we had any questions. They helped us with finding someone to clean out the house and assisted us in relocating our bother and his significant other to their new home. We have recommended Always Best Care to several of our neighbors who have needed assistance with caring for loved ones. Carmen is on top of any situation that needs attention. Whether a person needs an aid for a week, a month or indefinitely she arranges the right person for the client’s needs. Always Best Care, Carmen and Gimbert, cared for our family members as if they were their own family. We would not have been able to care for our family members as well as the aids from Always Best Care.Hopefully we will not need the services of Always Best Care again, but if we do we know that they will be there to help us.”
“It was a pleasure meeting Carmen! I appreciate the time she spent with me - her knowledge/advice, genuine caring, and friendly personality. We're managing well and hopefully that continues and if needed, we know to call ABC.”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
“Angela was a very thorough, compassionate, and kind aide.”
“I am a current client of this provider I hired Always Best Care for Mom Monday through Friday. They are expensive, but that's the going rate, unfortunately. They were very reactive; I called them, and the next day, they were at the house doing the assessment to see what was exactly needed. However, there were two occasions where I called them and did not get a response back within 12 hours. On one occasion, I called them on a Friday afternoon, and they called me back on Saturday at 10:00. But, they're not bad. The person they recommended was wonderful. I don't have complaints about that.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Lime Kiln Alley Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Toscano or visit Thomas Paine Monument, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Bordentown, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Bordentown, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Bordentown, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered!County Animal Shelter Invites Kids to Read to Adoptable Dogs and Cats This Weekend: Read Across America Week kicks off soon and the Burlington County Animal Shelter is getting in on the fun...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered!
County Animal Shelter Invites Kids to Read to Adoptable Dogs and Cats This Weekend: Read Across America Week kicks off soon and the Burlington County Animal Shelter is getting in on the fun! The shelter is inviting children to bring their favorite book to the shelter at 35 Academy Drive in Westampton this Sunday, March 2, for a special Read Across America Book Reading event. From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, participating children will get opportunities to read some of their favorite books to shelter dogs and cats while also interacting with shelter staff and volunteers dressed as favorite storybook characters.
Monthly Trinity's Treasures Sale Set for Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church: While you are strolling around Bordentown City this weekend, stop in to Trinity United Methodist Church for the monthly "Trinity's Treasures" sale, which helps the Church support community members in need. The sale will take place on Saturday, March 1 from 9AM to 1PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 339 Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown City. The sale will feature clothing and shoes for the entire family, linens, bedding, housewares, kitchenware, small appliances, home decor, handbags, handbags, toys, jewelry, puzzles, pet items and much more.
Bordentown Toy Library "Shop ‘N’ Give" Event Set for Saturday: Interested in getting new toys for your kids, but in an environmentally-friendly way? The Bordentown City Green Team has the initiative for you. Through the Toy Library, the community can take home “new-to-you” toys at monthly shopping events, the next of which is taking place this weekend. The Toy Library is perfect for families who would like to refresh their kids’ toys — especially well-played with items that the children are “bored” with, and toys that kids have outgrown. The next “Play N Shop” shopping event is taking place on Saturday, March 1, from 9:30AM to 12:30PM at First Presbyterian Church, located at 420 Farnsworth Avenue.
Annual Burlington County St. Patrick's Day Parade Set to Step Off on Saturday: The St. Patrick's Day season is finally here, and the 2025 Burlington County Parade is set to step-off on Saturday. The Burlington County St. Patrick's Day Parade will be one of the first parades to happen in New Jersey this season, as it is set to take place on Saturday, March 1 beginning at 1PM on High Street in Mount Holly. Nearly 80 organizations representing local elected officials, string bands, dance troupes, first responders, kids and athletic groups are scheduled to participate in the festivities.
Burlington County Library Holding Four-Day Book Sale: The Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. will be holding a four-day Book Sale ending on Sunday at the Burlington County Library System's Main Branch in Westampton. Books will be grouped by genre and will be set up in the Library's meeting rooms throughout the weekend. A wide selection will be available, including fiction, non-fiction, movies and more.
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Did you know that January is Dog Licensing Month in Bordentown Township and Bordentown City?In New Jersey, owners of dogs 7 months of age or older are required by State statute to license their dogs in the municipality where the dogs are housed.While each town can have different licensing deadlines, Bordentown Township and Bordentown City residents have until Wednesday, January 31 to get their dogs licensed through December 31, 2025.Sign Up for FREE Bordentown Newsletter...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Did you know that January is Dog Licensing Month in Bordentown Township and Bordentown City?
In New Jersey, owners of dogs 7 months of age or older are required by State statute to license their dogs in the municipality where the dogs are housed.
While each town can have different licensing deadlines, Bordentown Township and Bordentown City residents have until Wednesday, January 31 to get their dogs licensed through December 31, 2025.
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Bordentown Township
For Bordentown Township residents to renew a dog license, a copy of the dog's current rabies certificate and a copy of the spay/neuter certificate must be accompanied by the dog license application as well as the appropriate fee ($10 for a spayed/neutered dog and $13 for a non-spayed/non-neutered dog).
If renewing by mail, a self-addressed stamped envelope should be included so that the Township can mail the license to the owners. For renewals after the January 31 deadline, there is an additional $5.00 late charge. Licensing of new dogs will not be assessed the late fee. New licenses can be obtained throughout the year.
For full details and more information about dog licensing in Bordentown Township, CLICK HERE.
Bordentown City
For Bordentown City renewals, residents must provide the City with a copy of the dog's current rabies certificate, a copy of the spay/neuter certificate as well as the appropriate fee ($11.20 for a spayed/neutered dog and $14.20 for a non-spayed/non-neutered dog). A self-addressed stamped envelope may be included with the application if the owner would like to receive the license by mail, otherwise, the license will be held at City Hall for pick-up. For renewals after the January 31 deadline, there is an additional $5.00 late charge. Licensing of new dogs will not be assessed the late fee.
Completed applications can be mailed to City of Bordentown, Attention: Dog Licensing, 101 E. Park Street, P.O. Box 395, Bordentown, NJ 08505.
For more information about Bordentown City's dog licensing policies as well as for a dog license application, visit the City's documents/applications website HERE.
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City is seeking qualified candidates for its new City Administrator position.Mayor Jennifer Sciortino announced the job search at the February 10 meeting of the Bordentown City Commissioners, noting that “the City just keeps getting busier and busier” as the main reason for the creation of the job.Margaret Peak currently serves as both the Chief Financial Officer and Administrator.Sign Up for FREE Bordentown NewsletterGet local ne...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City is seeking qualified candidates for its new City Administrator position.
Mayor Jennifer Sciortino announced the job search at the February 10 meeting of the Bordentown City Commissioners, noting that “the City just keeps getting busier and busier” as the main reason for the creation of the job.
Margaret Peak currently serves as both the Chief Financial Officer and Administrator.
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“It's become clear for awhile now that the Administrator/CFO position is no longer a job for one person,” said Sciortino, who said that Peak, who is a Certified Municipal Financial Officer, has an expertise in finance and will be solely working as the City's Chief Financial Officer.
“I want to thank Peg for toughing it out as things just got more and more hectic and making sure the job got done at the end of the day,” said Sciortino.
The full-time City Administrator will oversee daily municipal operations and manage about 45 full-time employees throughout four departments, including the City-owned and operated water utility. The Administrator will be required to report to the Board of Commissioners, attend monthly public board meetings, and serve as the liaison to the board for all federal, state and local agencies.
Other responsibilities of the Administrator include working with the CFO to prepare a roughly $4 million annual budget, administering employee contracts, and implementing, interpreting and enforcing City policies. The position also has a broad range of oversight, including working with the City's contracted professionals on the coordination of all publicly-bid capital projects and overseeing insurance programs. The Administrator will also oversee the City’s human resources operation.
While the job description states that under local ordinance, the Administrator does not have to reside in Bordentown City, Sciortino said that qualified residents are urged to apply.
“We'd love that it be someone who lives in town and who is supremely qualified,” she said.
To read the full job announcement, which includes responsibilities and qualifications, visit https://www.cityofbordentown.com/article/2025095.
Candidates should send their resume, cover letters, and salary requirements to: [email protected]. Resumes will be accepted through March 14.
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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City officially has a new date for its non-partisan municipal elections.The City Commissioners on Monday night unanimously passed Ordinance 2025-01, which moves the non-partisan election for Bordentown City Commissioner from May to the November General Election....
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City officially has a new date for its non-partisan municipal elections.
The City Commissioners on Monday night unanimously passed Ordinance 2025-01, which moves the non-partisan election for Bordentown City Commissioner from May to the November General Election.
The ordinance codifies the public question that Bordentown City voters overwhelmingly approved in the November 2024 General Election by a margin of 69.39% to 30.61%: “Shall the City of Bordentown change the annual city election date from May to the date of the November General Election?” While the referendum question was non-binding, Monday’s action by the City Commissioners officially changed the election date to November beginning with the 2025 election. The City Commission form of government remains unchanged, and Bordentown City's municipal elections will continue to remain non-partisan.
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Mayor Jennifer Sciortino reiterated on Monday night that the question was approved by nearly 70% of voters in the November 5, 2024 General Election and thanked Commissioner Heather Cheesman for “having the foresight” to put the question on the ballot, noting that about 1,800 voters participated in the election compared to the typical 600 that vote in the May elections. Sciortino said the increased number “gives us three times as much sense of what the voters feel… it really helped us gauge their will."
Sciortino stressed that the municipal elections will remain non-partisan and will be taking place during gubernatorial election years “when the turnout is higher but not like presidential (years), where we are totally drowned out by national politics… so hopefully that will strike the right balance.”
A resident from Park Street told the Commissioners that he was concerned that the Bordentown City election would be “lost” among bigger races if the move to November was approved.
“My biggest concern is that the local election gets lost in the state and federal politics and it's not as personal," he said. "We are a 4,000 member City, and it just seems like our May election worked.”
“It's incumbent on all of us, voters and candidates, to make sure the conversation stays on local issues,” Sciortino responded.
One resident in favor of the November municipal election said the move made sense.
"On a positive note, being in the school system, we always got off in November, so I was conditioned to always vote in November. In May, I was always away at a camp," said the resident. "It just makes sense to continue going towards a November vote.”
Former Bordentown City Clerk and resident Grace Archer said that she could “see both sides” of the issue given her longtime experience serving in City government, specifically in the Clerk's office.
Concerned about the City Commissioners getting lost on the ballot, she referenced the November 2024 ballot, a 2-page ballot in which the special election for City Commissioner, the school board and the public questions were on the second page.
“I think, given everything that was going on in November, people were getting frustrated (in the voting booth) and I think they forgot the Commissioners, and the questions probably also suffered," said Archer.
“My hope is that the (County) Commissioners — and we will put pressure on them and encourage voters to do as well — will streamline the entire process for that reason and a million other reasons because it did not seem pragmatic at all,” responded Sciortino.
Archer said that the move to a November election may be “tough” on long-time residents, saying that, "the fabric of Bordentown City has been built on the May election, the May swearing in… it's a tough change to swallow, so I can see both sides of the point.”
Commissioner Heather Cheesman called the move to November a step to make Bordentown City a more inclusive community.
“I get that this is our history. But our history has always been white and non-inclusive of our entire community,” said Cheesman. “Our election being in May excluded people, people that work. In November, you tend to get off.”
“One of the other positives of moving the election to November is that everybody understands what's happening,” continued Cheesman. "In May, it did seem to be a very isolated group that would remember and who would vote. We've not had anybody of color, as far as I know, as an elected official. I think this is one small step to being an inclusive community where everybody can vote because maybe they have off. For me, that's one of the major reasons that I would like to do it.”
"I think it just gets us in a better step as a community. We've had a lot of things that isolated groups in our town, and this is one step that makes us a little better."
Sciortino said moving the municipal election to November would make candidates and elected officials “more accountable” to residents.
“Hopefully it will increase attention, which means increasing voting turnout, and increasing candidates when more people are aware,” said Sciortino. “One of the things that stood out to me when I was knocking on doors is the people who have lived here almost their whole lives and didn't know we had May elections. I'm not saying there were a lot, but there were people, so that was surprising to me.”
“People are trained to go out in November and hopefully that will increase accountability. You have to answer to more people… That will hopefully force candidates to be more responsive and more accountable.”
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