Mayor, NJDOT, and Legislative Leaders Announce Route 129 Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora joined New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Deputy Commissioner Joe Bertoni and the New Jersey 15th Legislative District representatives State Senator Shirley K. Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynol...

City of Trenton Launches its First Neighborhood Health Clinic

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton has opened its first neighborhood health clinic to provide vaccines, check-ups, and other critical health services at 828 N. Olden Ave Suite 2 in Trenton.

The facility is curre...

Trenton Water Works Removes 25 Percent of Lead Pipes throughout its Service Area

Water Utility on Track to Remove Another 1,200 Lead Services in 2022

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Water Works (TWW), the 200-year-old public water system operated by the City of Trenton, has removed 25 percent of lead services (lead pipes) from its water-distri...

Gusciora: Videos of Mothers of Gun Violence Victims Deliver Powerful Message to “Put the Guns Down!”

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the release of two powerful videos recorded during a prayer vigil on the front steps of City Hall on Oct 30, 2021, featuring local pastors, mothers of gun violence victims, and the Mom's Demand Action...

TWW Extends Customer Service Hours to Accommodate Higher Call Volume

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Water Works has extended its Customer Service call center operating hours to 7 p.m. on weeknights and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends to accommodate a higher volume of customer account inquiries. TWW's Customer Service telephone number ...

City of Trenton Launches New Tool for Residents to Report Dangerous Blight

Residents can both track current demolition projects and report urgent properties at https://trentondemolition.com/

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that he is expanding public input in his strategic demolition plan by creati...

Mayor Gusciora Presents Fourth State of the City Address

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today delivered his fourth State of the City Address live from City Council chambers at 5:30 p.m.

The address was broadcasted live from City Hall and is available at facebook.com/cityoftrentonnj. It's also available in...

Trenton Passes Calendar Year Transition Budget Without a Tax Increase

City on Track for an Unprecedented 30 Months Without a Local Purpose Tax Increase

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today the adoption of a six-month budget that completes Trenton’s transition to a calendar-year cycle and secures millions fo...

Mayor Gusciora Releases Updated American Rescue Plan Strategy

New version incorporates City Council and community input and will be discussed on Oct. 4, 2021 webinar

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today released the second version of the Trenton American Rescue Plan (ARP) proposal, which incorporates addition...

City of Trenton Unveils Banner Celebrating Athing Mu in Tokyo Olympics

Trenton, N.J. –The City of Trenton today unveiled a banner on the front of City Hall celebrating Athing Mu, a Trenton native who is representing the United States in the 800-meter dash at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.

The event took place on the front ...

Mayor, NJDOT, and Legislative Leaders Announce Route 129 Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora joined New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Deputy Commissioner Joe Bertoni and the New Jersey 15th Legislative District representatives State Senator Shirley K. Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson...

Choice Neighborhood Plan Wins NJ Future’s Smart Growth Award

Trenton Housing Authority, City Housing Department, and Isles worked in partnership on major redevelopment plan

TRENTON, NJ (September 19, 2022) – The North Trenton / Battle Monument Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan is one of six projects ...

Mayor Unveils Montgomery Street Plaza Restoration at Ribbon Cutting

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora ceremoniously cut the ribbon at the completed rehabilitation of Montgomery Street Plaza this week. Connecting historic city landmarks to the Mill Hill neighborhood, the plaza adds to the list of Trenton's historic si...

Trenton City Ballot Drawing

Youth Fishing Derby

Municipal Election Ballot Drawing

By court order, today’s September 15^th drawing for Municipal office is cancelled. The drawing is rescheduled for Monday September 19^th at 3pm.

Brandon L. Garcia, RMC

Municipal Clerk

D&R Phase 1 Public Meeting

The City of Trenton will host a public meeting later this month to present the final design of the D&R Greenway Connector project.  This 1.2-mile-long project will consist of a series of bicycle lane enhancements in downtown Trenton, the addi...

General Election 2022 - Candidates

Tuesday, September 13 City Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 13 Council Meeting

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Special Meeting Notice - 09/06/2022

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Trenton, NJ will hold a Special Meeting to take place virtua...

Monkeypox Fact Sheet

Homicides and Shootings Decline in New Jersey’s Capital City

TRENTON, NJ – Mayor Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton has made significant progress in reducing violent crime, specifically gun-related homicides, through collaborative initiatives and social intervention efforts.

The Guscior...

Thursday, September 1 City Council Meeting

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Menendez, Booker Announce Over $220K to Protect Trenton’s Firefighters

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today announced $226,939.92 in federal Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) funding to improve safety and operations in Trenton’s fire departments. ...

Trenton-Based Scientists Tackle Testing at TWW's Century-old Reservoir

TRENTON, NJ – After relocating their headquarters to the Capital City, Trenton Water Works is working with Princeton Hydro to conduct enhanced water-quality monitoring at the 123-year-old Pennington Avenue Reservoir.

In service since 1899, the re...

Special Meeting Notice - 08-12-2022

City of Trenton – Notice of Special Meeting 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Trenton City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 5:00PM. Formal action will be taken on the following:

1. Resolution authorizing $750,000 ...

Mayor Calls Special Council Meeting for Public Health Measures

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora, today, announced an special council meeting to discuss the City's monkeypox and Covid preparation response and the need to dedicate resources to ensure residents are protected. The meeting will ta...

TPD Director Wilson Corrects Record on Crime

TRENTON, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson today provided an update on crime throughout the City of Trenton in rebuttal to misinformation propagated by members of City Council during their combined session on Thursday, August 4.

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Mayor asks Council to Fund Health Services, Safety Equipment, Demolitions

Walk-on resolutions would address COVID, monkeypox, school levy, and more

TRENTON, NJ – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today proposed $750,000 for COVID-19 and monkeypox testing, vaccination, and monitoring programs, and is asking Council to consider the...

Saturday, August 20: Double Dutch Tournament

Thursday, August 4, City Council Meeting

Recycling Delays - Trenton

Due to the excessive heat, there will be delays in collection for the City of Trenton. We anticipate all missed areas will be collected within 24-48 hours.

City Announces List of Neighborhoods Hosting National Night Out Events

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the list of neighborhoods that will be hosting National Nighty Out (NNO) events consisting of block parties and sidewalk parties this summer. 

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Water-Main Repair and Traffic Advisory

TWW To Begin Repairing a 30-Inch Water Main at Southard and Escher Streets on Monday, August 1 at 11 P.M.

On Monday, August 1, starting at 11 P.M., a TWW contract vendor will excavate and repair a 30-inch water main and possibly a 2-inch service ...

Municipal Tax Deadline Extended as Budget Stalls

Council inaction once again causes problems for residents as Mayor extends tax deadline to August 15, 2022

TRENTON, NJ – As a result of legislative budget delays, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced an extension of the deadline for third quarter muni...

TWW Asks Service-Area Customers and Consumers to Discontinue Nonessential Outdoor Water

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Water Works asks customers and consumers in its five-municipality service area to discontinue nonessential outdoor water use until further notice during this unprecedented heat wave. TWW's service area comprises Tr...

National Night Out - Cadwalader Park

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between...

Tuesday, July 26 Budget Hearing

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City and Isles seek Partner in Launching First-of-its-Kind Electric Vehicle Service

Low-cost pilot program to enhance social, economic mobility among Mercer County residents

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that Trenton-based Isles, Inc. (Isles) seeks support to implement an electric vehicle program to hel...

Heat Wave - Postponed Programs/Activities

The Double Dutch Tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 23^rd has been postponed until Saturday, August 20^th. Summer Basketball League games are postponed. We anticipate maximum heat index values from 100 to 105 degrees this weekend. City swimming pools h...

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Trenton to Host Climate Change Public Meeting

First in series of meetings to develop resiliency policies and practices 

TRENTON, NJ – The City of Trenton will host a public information meeting on Thursday, July 21 at 6 pm to discuss climate change impacts on the Capital City.

The Cit...

Board of Public Health - July 19, 2022

Trenton Water Works - Office Closure

Due to COVID-19's impact on our personnel, TWW's Cortland Street office will close to the general public on Monday at noon until further notice. Customers can pay their water bills at City Hall (319 East State Street, Trenton) and online...

2022 National Night Out - Registration

Thursday, July 14, Budget Hearing

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Wednesday, July 13 Budget Hearing

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Double Dutch Tournament

Council Rejects Purchase of Critical Fire Safety Equipment

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora questioned the wisdom of City Council leadership after they failed to approve resolutions to replace protective equipment for the Trenton Fire Department (TFD).

“This is reckless behavior that plac...

Trenton Launches ARP Subrecipient Programs

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the City’s next phase of its American Rescue Plan program – two funds of $2,000,000 each – one for not-for-profit projects and one for small, for-profit busines...

Thursday, July 7 City Council Meeting

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Wednesday, July 6 Budget Hearing

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Tuesday, July 5 Budget Hearing

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Amazon Job Fair

Without a City Budget, Mayor Forced to Pay Bills by Executive Order

Delayed budget hearings and Council inaction on temporary appropriations would shut down City for Independence Day

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued an executive order tonight making emergency appropriations to avoid a government shut...

Trenton Fire and Emergency Services Becomes Autism Certified to Better Assist Community

TRENTON, N.J. –  Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that Trenton Fire and Emergency Services has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Educ...

ABC License Announcement as of 06.29.22

ANY ESTABLISHMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY TO DETERMINE WHAT IS NEEDED TO BRING THEIR LICENSE CURRENT AND ELIGIBLE FOR THE ONE-MONTH EXTENSION GRANTED BY NJABC.

Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA)

Homeowners, are you experiencing a financial hardship associated with the coronavirus pandemic that is causing a delinquency with your mortgage, utilities, a foreclosure and/or other housing related expenses?  Help is available!

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DCA Opening Waiting List on July 11th For State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Opens Waiting List on July 11, 2022, for the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP). 

The open enrollment period is Monday, JULY 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to Friday, JULY 22, 2022, at 5:00 p...

ABC Board Meeting

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Board of Health Cancellation Notice

We regret to advise that tonight's Board of Health Meeting has been cancelled due to the unavailability of the Director of Health and Human Services.  The meeting will be rescheduled.

Mayor Gusciora Addresses City Council's Negligent Actions

Several decisions made by the Council majority are leaving residents and business owners in the lurch

TRENTON, N.J. –  Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today excoriated the City Council majority members, led by Council President Kathy McBride, for...

Trenton Council Forcing City Bars to 'Go Dry' by Fourth of July

Due to shutdown of clerk operations, City liquor licenses will expire 

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora forewarned "dire consequences" for liquor establishments throughout the City due to City Council inaction regarding r...

Thursday, June 16, 2022 CIty Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 14 City Council Meeting

Landmarks Meeting Postponed

Landmarks Meeting Postponed

City of Trenton and Princeton Hydro Celebrate the Opening of New Headquarters

Engineering & design firm moves to Trenton's historic Roebling Carpentry Shop

TRENTON, N.J. –  Mayor W. Reed Gusciora last week celebrated the opening of Princeton Hydro's new office headquarters in the historic Roe...

Mayor Gusciora Announces the Opening of Jennings Village

100% affordable housing development named civil rights icon Edith Mae Savage-Jennings

TRENTON, N.J. –  Mayor W. Reed Gusciora last week announced the opening of Jennings Village, a high-quality and affordable housing complex, to the resi...

Thursday, June 2, 2022 CIty Council Meeting

ARP Current Expenditures and Balance

Thursday, May 19 City Council Meeting

MUNICIPAL CLERK, CITY OF TRENTON

The City of Trenton is soliciting applications for the full time position of Municipal Clerk.  "The ideal candidate shall hold a current Registered Municipal Clerk's Certificate.  At least three professional references shal...

Mayor Gusciora Establishes Largest Public Safety Advisory Committee in New Jersey

Citizens' panel will advise Mayor and Council in reports issued every six months; subcommittees to address particular needs in the community

TRENTON, N.J. – Today, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora established the largest public safety advisory com...

Mayor Gusciora to Make Major Public Safety Announcement with Community Leaders

What: Press conference regarding public safety

Who: Mayor W. Reed Gusciora, Community Leaders, Cabinet Officials. 

When: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Where: City Hall, Second Floor

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022 City Council Meeting

Mayor Gusciora Sends Letter to Council President McBride Requesting Resumption of Budget Hearings

Administration to request a State monitor if Council continues to cancel budget hearings

TRENTON, N.J. – Yesterday, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora sent a letter to City Council President Kathy McBride regarding her refusal to consider the administration&...

Vital Statistics - Office Closed until Monday, May 16

The Office of Vital Statistics will reopen Monday, May 16^th at 8:30AM. Appointments that were scheduled for this week will be rescheduled for next week. If you have any questions about this notice please call 609-989-3332.

TPD Arrests Two Suspects Involved in April Firehouse Shooting

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson today announced that the Trenton Police Department (TPD), with assistance from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office Tactical Response Team, apprehended the two suspects involved in this...

ALL BUDGET HEARING ARE CANCELLED

All Budget Hearings are cancelled.

Old Eagle Tavern - RFP

The City seeks to identify Respondents with the ability and capacity to lease, design, permit and commence redevelopment of the Old Eagle Tavern. The City is seeking proposals that incorporate any available use of the site with preference toward...

BUDGET HEARING CANCELLED

The Budget Hearing scheduled for Monday, May 2 is cancelled.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 City Council Meeting

Media Advisory: Historic Eagle Tavern Redevelopment Event

What: Press conference to announce redevelopment opportunity at historic Eagle Tavern

Who: Mayor Reed Gusciora, Director of Housing & Economic Development C. Andre Daniels, Urban Renewal Specialist Douglas Hughes, others. 

When: Monday, May 2, ...

Trenton Police Officer Successfully Subdues Bank Robbery Suspect

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson today announced that Trenton Police Officer, Ja'Neice Worley, witnessed an active bank robbery, intervened and successfully placed the suspect into custody. 

Yesterday, the su...

Mayor Gusciora Applauds First Step in Downtown Redevelopment

State Authority Approves Potential Redevelopment of Former Taxation Building in the Heart of Downtown Trenton by TerraCycle US

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued the following statement today after the Capital City Redevelopment Corpor...

Thursday, April 21, City Council Meeting

Administration Introduces Budget with No Municipal Tax Increase

Unprecedented 30 straight months of stable municipal taxes; services maintained

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced that the City will not need to raise municipal taxes in his 2022 proposed budget introduced to the Trenton City Counc...

Tuesday, April 19, City Council Meeting

Trenton Fire Department Issues Initial Report on Fatal April Fire

Cause of the fire on Carteret Ave. is still under investigation

TRENTON – The cause of an April 2, 2022 fire that took the lives of 20-year-old twin brothers is still under investigation, according to Trenton Fire Director Kenneth M. Douglas. His...

Trenton Launches 15 Weeks of Basketball for City Youth

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture Director Maria Richardson are excited to kick off the Spring Basketball League, 15 weeks of free basketball programming for City youth and adults.&...

City of Trenton Walk-In Clinic - Closed - Saturday, April 16

We will have clinic as scheduled Tuesday thru Thursday this week, but will be closed on Saturday, April 16th in observance of Easter weekend.

Mayor Gusciora Asks for State Assistance for Animal Shelter

Council severs ties with private organization, leaves City scrambling to fill the void

TRENTON, N.J. – Today, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora sent a letter to Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver in her capacity as head of the State Department of Community Affairs aski...

City of Trenton Requests Proposals to Redevelop Historic Roebling Block 2

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that based on renewed interest in the area, the City has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit redevelopment plans for Roebling Block 2, a famous industrial complex in Trenton that ...

Mayor Responds to Perry Street Homicide

TRENTON -- Last night at 1:54 am, Trenton Police responded to a Shot Spotter activation of eight (8) rounds of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found a 32-year-old male on Perry St had been shot and was pronounced dead at 2:11 am. The investigation is being co...

Tuesday, April 7, City Council Meeting

Executive Order 22-02 - Extending Deadline for Business License Registration

Two Fatalities in Three-Alarm Residential Fire

TRENTON – At 6:53 p.m., Trenton Fire Department responded to a three-alarm fire at 834 Carteret Ave.

The fire has resulted in two fatalities at this time, 20-year-old male twin brothers. Two other residents evacuated the building.

Investigators ha...

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 City Council Conference Session

Mayor Gusciora Calls on Eyewitnesses to Step Forward in Juvenile Homicide

Officials need help in shooting death of 9-year-old girl in Kingsbury courtyard

Trenton, N.J. – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is investigating a gun-related death last night in the Kingsbury Square courtyard, near Cooper Street. The victi...

Mayor Gusciora Calls for Release of Video in Police Shooting

Asks state investigators to make public all body-worn, dashboard, and surveillance cameras

TRENTON, NJ – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today called for the full release of all video footage related to the February police shooting of Jajuan Henderson.

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Chemical Spill

Special Meeting Notice - 03-23-22

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Mayor Gusciora Issues Executive Order Addressing Emergent Concerns for Health and Public Safety

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today issued an executive order to fulfill City obligations concerning the health, wellbeing, and safety of residents of the City of Trenton.

The order covers various obligations including measures ensuring ...

Stuyvesant Avenue Project Information Session

Mayor Reed Gusciora and Trenton's Department of Housing and Economic Development invites you to an information session to discuss the City's plan to rehabilitate Stuyvesant Avenue from Prospect Avenue to Elmhurst Avenue.

Meeting Cancellation - City Council

CITY OF TRENTON – NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the conference session and regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, NJ, to be held on March 15 and March 17, 2022, has be canceled and will be held at the next sche...

Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement

Recent Street Crimes Enforcement Seizes Multiple Guns, Thousands of Doses of Dangerous Narcotics

Cases include TPD Officers Uncovering Gun Stash, Investigating Resident and Business  Quality of Life Complaints and Seizing ATVs Operating Illegally Within City Limits

Trenton, N.J. – Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that...

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE - Ethics Board

The Trenton Ethics Board Meeting regularly scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month is cancelled for March 2, 2022. 

Thursday, March 3, 2022 City Council Meeting

Trenton Urban Blight Reduction Campaign Demolishes Infamous JoJo’s Steakhouse

City Currently Demolishing and Collecting Proposals on Approximately 125 Properties

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that Trenton has nearly completed demolitions on a row of derelict properties on Martin Luther King Jr. Blv...

Meeting Cancellation Notice - City Council

CITY OF TRENTON – NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, NJ, to be held on February 17, 2022, has been cancelled and will be held at a later date.  

Dated:  February 17,...

City of Trenton Issues Request for Proposals to Redevelop Historic Roebling Block 2

The City of Trenton (“City”) seeks one or more qualified developer(s) or redevelopment team(s) (“Respondents”) to respond to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) with submissions of redevelopment proposals and statements of their qualifications to...

An Important Notice About Your Water Bill

An Important Notice About Your Water Bill

* Recently you received a water bill with two adjustments under "Current Activity" that our billing and customer service department did not bill in 2020 because of a COVID-19-related staffing shortage. Ma...

Trenton Hosts Events Showcasing the Accomplishments and Heritage of African Americans

Trenton, N.J. - The City of Trenton is hosting a series of events throughout the month of February celebrating the lives of Black Trentonians and other pioneers through exhibits, lectures, dance performances and more. 

Below is a list of this mont...

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE - Ethics Board

The Trenton Ethics Board Meeting regularly scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month is cancelled for February 2, 2022. 

February 2022 Vaccination Schedule

Please see the February 2022 City of Trenton Vaccination Schedule. The listing includes all doses and boosters. We are thankful for all of your continuous support and commitment in sharing our vaccination schedule as well as assisting the Department of He...

Trenton Police Department Carries Out Drug Raid at Budget Inn Hotel

12 Arrested for Multiple Drug Offenses

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director (TPD) Steve E. Wilson today announced a successful drug enforcement operation at the Budget Inn Hotel resulting in 12 arrests as well as the seizure of more than 100 n...

Taxes for 2022

Taxes for 2022 are due FEBRUARY 1^ST & MAY 1^ST, both with a 10 day grace period.  The bills for 2022 February & May were mailed in October 2021 on the same yellow bill as the 2021 4^th quarter stub (which was due November 2021).  I...

Trenton Police Department Aids in Delivery of Homelessness and Addiction Services

Trenton, N.J. – Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced another successful joint operation with Recovery Advocates of America along with several recent weapon and drug enforcement actions, resulting in the seizure of two handguns, more t...

City of Trenton Launches its First Neighborhood Health Clinic

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton has opened its first neighborhood health clinic to provide vaccines, check-ups, and other critical health services at 828 N. Olden Ave Suite 2 in Trenton.

The facility is curre...

The Special Meeting scheduled for January 26 2022 has been canceled.

The Special Meeting scheduled for January 26 2022 has been canceled.

Trenton Water Works Removes 25 Percent of Lead Pipes throughout its Service Area

Water Utility on Track to Remove Another 1,200 Lead Services in 2022

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Water Works (TWW), the 200-year-old public water system operated by the City of Trenton, has removed 25 percent of lead services (lead pipes) from its wa...

Trenton Division of Planning Extends Land Development Ordinance Public Comment

Spanish-language webinar scheduled for Jan. 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the Trenton Division of Planning has extended the public comment period for the City's Land Development Ordinan...

Deep Freeze

• It is unlawful for any person to leave any animal outdoors and unattended for a continuous period greater than 1/2 hour if the temperature falls below 32° F.
• Let cold water drip from faucets served by exposed pipes. The cold water is still above fr...

Trenton Preparing for Overnight Storm that Could Bring up to Six Inches of Snow

For a List of Emergency Snow Routes and Alternative Parking Locations, Visit www.trentonnj.org/snow

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today asked residents to sign up for alerts and prepare for an approaching winter storm system tha...

Customer Service Update - Trenton Water Works

Due to COVID-19's impact on some of our personnel, TWW's billing and customer service department is closed until December 29. If you have a water emergency or would like to report a damaged fire hydrant, water leak, or water main break, please call TWW's ...

Trenton Water Works - Customer Service

TWW's Cortland Street office is closed to the public due to COVID-19-related issues until further notice. Customer Service can be reached by telephone at (609) 989-3055, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The e-mail address for custome...

AACCNJ Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Program

We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2022 Cohort of our Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Program (SBBRAP).  As a refresher the SBBRAP was created to help small, women and minority owned businesses throughout the state of Ne...

CITY COUNCIL 01-04-2022 & 01-06-2022 AGENDA DOCKET AND MEETING ITEMS

Executive Order - Employee Paychecks

Special Meeting Notice - 12-31-21

This Special Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. Notices of this meeting were sent to the Trenton Times on December 29, 2021. In addition, copies of notices were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal...

Special City Council Meeting set for New Year’s Eve to Resolve Time-Sensitive Legislation, Financial

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today confirmed that the City of Trenton will have a special City Council meeting this Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in order to close out critical and time-sensitive legislation and financial obligat...

January 2022 Vaccination Schedule

Please see the attached January 2022 City of Trenton Vaccination Schedule. The listing includes all doses and boosters. This schedule is subject to change upon the implementation of COVID testing at the City of Trenton’s Clinic in January 2022. We are tha...

Gusciora Administration Extends Business License Registration for 90 Days

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued an Executive Order extending the annual Business License Registration for 90 days into the new year for existing and new businesses.

The deadline for 2022 business registration and renewals has been e...

Customer Service Update - Trenton Water Works

Due to COVID-19's impact on some of our personnel, TWW's billing and customer service department is closed until December 29. If you have a water emergency or would like to report a damaged fire hydrant, water leak, or water main break, please call TWW's ...

Gusciora Administration Requests Special Council Meeting on December 30

Agenda Also Includes Badly Needed Mental Health, Cannabis, and Public Safety Initiatives

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that his administration is requesting a special City Council meeting this Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at 5...

Assunpink Firewalk 2021 - Cancelled

The Assunpink Firewalk has been cancelled. For updates on PATRIOTS WEEK 2021 please visit www.patriotsweek.com.

TRENTON CITY HALL TO CLOSE UNTIL DEC. 27, 2021 FOR COVID-19-RELATED CLEANING AND TESTING

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that following an uptick in positive COVID-19 tests for employees, City Hall will be closed until Dec. 27, 2021 so the building can be sanitized as per COVID-19 protocol.

Essential services s...

Trenton Police Department Stops Suicide Attempt, Carries Out Numerous Firearm and Drug Operations

Trenton, N.J. – Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced several recent weapon and drug enforcement actions carried out by TPD, resulting in 9 arrests and the seizure of seven handguns, high-capacity magazines and rounds of ammunition, more than 10...

Municipal Offices - Closing - Tuesday, December 21

All administrative offices closed today, December 21, 2021 at 1:30PM. Offices will reopen at their regularly scheduled time on Monday, December 27, 2021.

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE - City Council

THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021 AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Mayor Blasts Council Leadership for Pulling Resolutions to Redevelop Roebling Block II

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today criticized Council Leadership for pulling two crucial administrative proposals that would allow cannabis businesses to apply for licensure with the state and advance redevelopment of the Roebling II s...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Passing of Trenton Police Department Employee Ashley Marshall

Words cannot truly capture the sense of loss that we are feeling today after hearing the news of TPD employee Ashley Marshall’s passing.

Sorrow fills our hearts, a sorrow that is deep and personal. Ashley was a valued and respected member of our ...

Patriots Week

Every year, between December 26 and 31, New Jersey’s Capital City presents Patriots Week, a unique opportunity for residents and tourists to experience the events that shaped our nation during the Revolutionary War. The event has traditionally...

Meeting Cancellation Notice - ABC Board Meeting

The ABC Board Meeting, scheduled for 12/14/2021 has been cancelled.

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Passing of Trenton Water Works Employee Christopher Morgan

Today we mourn the sudden and tragic passing of TWW employee Christopher Morgan over the weekend.

Chris was a model employee who was instrumental to our lead service line replacement program. He was a hard worker who quickly climbed the ranks in just a few...

Trenton Seeks Feedback for Downtown Neighborhood Grant

Survey Includes Chance to Win $25 Gift Card for Local Downtown Businesses

TRENTON, N.J. - The City is seeking feedback from people who live, work, shop and eat in downtown Trenton as part of the N.J. Department of Community Affairs Neighborhood Preservatio...

Trenton Unveils New Signs Directing Residents and Visitors to More than Three Dozen Eateries...

Trenton Unveils New Signs Directing Residents and Visitors to More than Three Dozen Eateries in the Chambersburg Restaurant District

Project Updates Signs of the Past to Reflect Trenton’s Culinary Present

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W...

Gusciora: Videos of Mothers of Gun Violence Victims Deliver Powerful Message to “Put the Guns Down!”

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the release of two powerful videos recorded during a prayer vigil on the front steps of City Hall on Oct 30, 2021, featuring local pastors, mothers of gun violence victims, and the Mom&a...

City of Trenton Hosting Follow-Up Construction Contractor Training Session Next Week

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City will be hosting a follow-up local contractor training information session at City Hall next week on how to navigate the City's procurement process.

The session will take...

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE - Ethics Board

The Trenton Ethics Board Meeting regularly scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month is cancelled for December 1, 2021. We anticipate that the Board will meet on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Trenton Police Officers Begin Executing New De-Escalation Training Out in the Field

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that Trenton Police officers have successfully begun integrating new state training into their de-escalation efforts to help take suspects into custody without anyone being h...

Hanukkah Celebration

Lighting The 1st Candle at 5PM, Monday, November 29th at Trenton City Hall.

Trenton Moves, The World Follows (Transportation Survey)

The City of Trenton is collaborating with state and local partners to explore how to introduce an equitable, accessible, and affordable high-quality transportation option for Trenton residents.

To assess current transportation successes and challenges here...

Trenton Police Officers Recover Puppy Stolen in Alleged Home Invasion

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that TPD officers successfully recovered a stolen puppy and arrested a suspect in an alleged home invasion earlier this week.

Josuha Stroman, 31, of Trenton was arrested and c...

City of Trenton Approves Critical $10 Million Emergency Radio System Overhaul

Trenton, N.J. – During a special meeting at noon today, Trenton City Council approved a proposal to move Trenton radio operations to N.J. State Police frequencies and provide $10.1 million to upgrade the City’s entire emergency radio s...

2021-2022 LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM

BAGGED LEAVES:

Beginning November 8, 2021 through December 31, 2021, bagged leaf collection will take place. Leaves may be placed curbside in plastic bags (preferably clear) or open rigid containers with handles.  No more than 20 bags/containers c...

Trenton Free Public Library to Host Community American Rescue Plan Webinar on Proposed $4 Million

**The below event has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. A new notice will go out once a new date is selected**

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will hold an American Rescue Plan (ARP) Webin...

Trenton Police Department Performs Joint Panhandling Operation with Recovery Advocates of America

Goal is to Merge Panhandling and Drug Use Enforcement with Addiction Services

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that the Trenton Police Department (TPD) partnered with Recovery Advocates of America as part of ...

Trenton to Receive $1.2 Million in Green Acres Grant Funding

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will receive $1.2 million in Green Acres support to help fund the Amtico Square redesign project, which will turn a former dumping site into a soccer field, skatepar...

City of Trenton Mission Critical Radio Communications Network

Trenton to Receive $1.3 Million in Municipal Aid Grant Awards from NJDOT

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will receive more than $1.3 million in state grant funding to make long-overdue repairs to Greenwood Ave and Chestnut Ave. 

“We are very grateful t...

Trenton Police Department Launching Explorer Program for Youth Interested in Law Enforcement Careers

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that the TPD is bringing back its Explorer Program, which gives teenagers and young adults the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in law enforcement w...

TWW Extends Customer Service Hours to Accommodate Higher Call Volume

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Water Works has extended its Customer Service call center operating hours to 7 p.m. on weeknights and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends to accommodate a higher volume of customer account inquiries. TWW's Customer Servic...

October Police Crackdown on Illegal Firearms Results in 44 Guns Seized

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced arrests and gun seizures involving 15 defendants since Oct. 15, 2021, bringing the total number of illegal guns recovered by law enforcement in Trenton for the month of Octob...

City of Trenton Launches New Tool for Residents to Report Dangerous Blight

Residents can both track current demolition projects and report urgent properties at https://trentondemolition.com/

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that he is expanding public input in his strategic demolition plan...

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE - Ethics Board

The Trenton Ethics Board November 3 meeting will be cancelled.

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE - City Council

THE MEETING FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  A SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021 @ 5:30 PM.  THANK YOU.

AS A REMINDER THERE IS NO CONFERENCE SESSION ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2021, DUE TO ...

Shutdown for Trenton Emergency Communications System Postponed Until December 31

Trenton, N.J. – The City of Trenton and its radio service provider, MPS Communications, have consented to an injunction halting shutoff off the city’s radio system until Dec. 31, 2021, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today.

N.J. Superi...

Trenton Water Works Update: Billing

The COVID-19 public-health emergency impacted Trenton Water Works, including our customer service, billing, and meter-reading operations. Meter reading and billing were delayed as a result of implementing revised work schedules to protect our employees an...

Election Day & Polling Places: Spanish

Queridos Residentes de Trenton,

A acercarnos al dia de elecciones en la fecha de Martes, Noviembre 2, 2021, la ciudad quisiera estipular con informacion sobre las elecciones que podria facilitarte este año

Votacion Anticipada

Como Supiera, Nueva J...

Election Day & Polling Places

Dear Trenton City Residents:

As we approach election day on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the City would like to provide you with some election information which may make voting for you easier this year.  

Early Voting

As you may kn...

Trenton Water Works Issues Public Notice for a Non-Emergency Violation

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Water Works announced today that it received a violation from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). The notice is available on TWW's website at trentonwaterworks.or...

Trenton Water Works Extended Phone Hours

Due to excessive wait times and high call volumes, Trenton Water Works has extended the customer call center (telephone calls only) hours from 8:30am to 7:00pm weekly and 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday until further notice.

Statement From Mayor Gusciora on His Thursday Meeting With Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes

On Thursday, I met with Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and City Council President Kathy McBride to discuss the public-safety radio system for the City of Trenton.

Mr. Hughes agreed to temporarily loan our city approximately 130 handheld radios pro...

Trenton Mayor and First Responders Ask City Council to Advance Proposals

City has a Deadline of Oct. 31, 2021 to Pay Radio Service Provider

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora – flanked by clergy, city residents, union representatives and his police, fire, and EMS command staff – today called on...

2021 4Q Tax Bills

City of Trenton mailed tax bills.  This billing includes the 2021 4^th quarter as well as the 2022 1^st & 2^nd quarters.  

Payment for the 2021 4Q taxes must be received by 11/10/21 to not accrue interest charges.  

All delinquen...

Mayor Gusciora Presents Fourth State of the City Address

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today delivered his fourth State of the City Address live from City Council chambers at 5:30 p.m.

The address was broadcasted live from City Hall and is available at facebook.com/cityoftrentonnj. It'...

City of Trenton Hosting Local Construction Contractor Training Session Next Week

City of Trenton Hosting Local Construction Contractor Training Session Next Week

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City will be hosting an information session at City Hall next week to train local independent contract...

Statement From Mayor Reed Gusciora on City Council President Kathy McBride’s Shortsighted Decision

At Thursday's docket review, Council President Kathy McBride pulled a critical Resolution authorizing the expenditure of $4-million from the American Rescue Plan fund to replace the city's radio system, which does not meet current public...

Mayor Gusciora to Present Trenton State of the City Address on Thursday October 14, at 5:30 PM

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced he will deliver his fourth State of the City Address live from City Council chambers on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

Residents can watch the Mayor’s speech on Facebook at fa...

Trenton Police Department Enrolled in State Mandated Use of Force Training

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that Trenton Police Department (TPD) officers have begun state mandated de-escalation and active bystandership training programs at Mercer County Community College.

All TPD of...

Municipal Offices - Closing - Wednesday, October 13

The City of Trenton’s largest public union, AFSCME Local 2286, will meet to ratify its collective bargaining agreement. Therefore, all municipal offices will close to the public on Wednesday, October 13, at 2:00PM.  Municipal offices wi...

Trenton Passes Calendar Year Transition Budget Without a Tax Increase

City on Track for an Unprecedented 30 Months Without a Local Purpose Tax Increase

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today the adoption of a six-month budget that completes Trenton’s transition to a calendar-year cycle and...

Three Shootings, Three Suspects in Custody on Saturday

Trenton, N.J. — On Saturday, the Trenton Police Department’s Shooting Response Team responded to and arrested suspects in three separate shooting incidents: 10:00 a.m. on Stuyvesant Avenue, 1:14 p.m. on Meade Street, and 1:30 p.m. on O...

Street Crimes Enforcement Leads to Several Arrests, Gun Seizures

Multiple Juvenile Offenders Arrested with Firearms 

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced several recent weapon and drug enforcement actions carried out by TPD, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of ...

Mayor Gusciora Releases Updated American Rescue Plan Strategy

New version incorporates City Council and community input and will be discussed on Oct. 4, 2021 webinar

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today released the second version of the Trenton American Rescue Plan (ARP) proposal, which incorporate...

The Trenton Sewer Utility CSO Advisory System

The Trenton Sewer Utility (TSU) has established a “CSO Advisory System” in order to provide the public with real-time information related to Trenton’s sole Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) located across the street from the TSU Sewage Treatment Plant on...

Statement on Saturday's Bellevue Avenue Shootings

Acting Police Director Steve Wilson and I are outraged following the senseless shooting of four Trentonians, ages 20, 15, 17, and 19, on Bellevue Avenue near North 25 Housing on Saturday evening. Tragically, the 15-year-old has passed away. We stand with ...

Trenton City Hall to Temporarily Limit Inspections Pending Positive COVID-19 Case

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that immediately following a positive COVID-19 case involving a City of Trenton housing inspector, Trenton will temporarily limit housing inspections until several inspectors finish out thei...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on the Passing of Trenton Music Legend Sarah Dash

Trenton, N.J. – Today I grieve with the city of Trenton and a worldwide community of fans. Our resident legend and Trenton’s very first music ambassador, Sarah Dash, has passed away. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

Our mott...

TWW to Replace 1.8 Miles of Water Main in Ewing Township Next Fall

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that Trenton Water Works (TWW) will replace approximately 1.8 miles of 16-inch water main in Ewing Township north of Princeton Avenue to Sutherland Road beginning in the fall of 2022.

"W...

Meeting Cancellation Notice 9 21 ABC Board Meeting

The ABC Board Meeting, scheduled for 09/21/21 has been cancelled.

Trenton Division of Planning Releases New Land Development Ordinance

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the Trenton Division of Planning is seeking public comment on its draft Land Development Ordinance (LDO), which is the most comprehensive and impactful update for Trenton land use and d...

TPD Charges Trenton Man for Illegal Dumping at Amtico Square

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson today announced that a Trenton man was charged with illegal dumping and other offenses after an anonymous tip was reported to TPD about illegal dumping at Amtico Square.

Robert V. Philli...

Mayor Gusciora Encourages City Council to Approve American Rescue Plan Funds for Water Main Repairs

Resolution 21-394 to be voted on at Sept. 16, 2021 City Council Meeting

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today issued a statement encouraging City Council to pass Resolution 21-394, which allocates $4 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) f...

Law Director Bridges Statement Regarding Recent Frivolous Lawsuits Levied Against City of Trenton

This week the administration received complaints brought by former Housing and Economic Development (HED) Director Ben Delisle and former HED employee Tanzania Green. The administration vehemently denies these frivolous claims and very much looks forward ...

Trenton Animals Rock Awarded Contract To Manage Animal Welfare Services At the Shelter

Trenton, N.J. – After 3 years working closely with Trenton Animal Control, Trenton Animals Rock, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization, has been awarded a contract to manage all animal welfare services for the Trenton Animal Shelter.&...

Acting Police Director Wilson Announces Formation of a New Daytime Task Force

Broadened Street Crimes Strategy to Augment Existing Efforts Targeting Guns and Drugs

Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced the formation of a Daytime Task Force to provide additional resources to address quality ...

Trenton Demolishing 20 Abandoned Structures as Part of Strategic Blight Reduction Project

Residents can track current and upcoming demolition projects at https://trentondemolition.com

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that demolitions are underway at more than 20 properties on Fountain Ave, Martin Luther King Jr. ...

Mayor Gusciora Condemns Proposed Ordinance to Move HED Redevelopment Oversight to City Council

Ordinance 21-023 to be introduced at Sept. 14, 2021 City Council Meeting

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today issued a statement condemning proposed City Council Ordinance 21-023, which rewrites entire sections of municipal code governing...

Trenton and TerraCycle Celebrate Property Transfer for Redevelopment

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today the transfer of two vacant city lots on New York Ave to TerraCycle, a global waste innovation company located in 22 countries that is looking to expand its operations in the Capital City.

A c...

Evacuated Trenton Residents Get Green Light to Return Home

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that residents who evacuated from the Island neighborhood over the last few days are cleared to return to their homes now that water levels have steadily decreased. 

Mayor Gusciora d...

Trenton Continuing Evacuation Proceedings in High-Risk Flood Zones as Water Levels Rise Again

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today encouraged remaining residents in neighborhoods with a high risk of flooding to heed City warnings and begin evacuation despite improved weather conditions over the last 24 hours. 

Mayor Gusci...

Streets in the Evacuation Zone

Streets in the Evacuation Zone:

• Clearfield Avenue
• Columbia Avenue
• Riverside Drive
• Lipton Avenue
• Newell Avenue
• Laclede Avenue
• Bloomfield Avenue
• Westminster Avenue
• Mt. Vernon Avenue
• Rodgers Avenue

In light of the impending tropical storm, we're taking precaut...

Mayor Issues Tropical Storm Warning as Trenton Prepares for Possible Severe Flooding

Residents encouraged to subscribe to Text and Voice Alerts and follow www.trentonnj.org/flood for important storm updates

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City is preparing for heavy rainfall and other volat...

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE - City Council

THE TRENTON CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE SESSION FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY. THE BUDGET INTRODUCTION WILL OCCUR ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 BEGINNING AT 5:30 PM AND THE THURSDAY MEETING WILL BE A COMBINED MEETING AND...

Trenton Municipal Court Closing

Trenton Municipal Court is closed. The afternoon virtual court sessions for today, Wednesday, August 25^th at 1:00 pm have been cancelled, along with the Thursday, August 26^th sessions at 9:00 am. The court will reopen for business on Friday, Augu...

City of Trenton to Host Parade Celebrating Olympian Athing Mu this Sunday

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will host a parade this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Athing Mu, a Trenton native who recently won two gold medals at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Mu is expected ...

Trenton Police Department Celebrates 2021 Summer Youth Camp Graduation

Trenton, N.J. – Interim Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that the TPD has just completed its 2021 Summer Youth Camp, where dozens of Trenton children had the opportunity to learn about policing techniques and Trenton history while...

August 2021 ABC BOARD MEETING IS CANCELLED

August 2021 ABC BOARD MEETING IS CANCELLED

CITY OF TRENTON ONLINE AUCTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Trenton has a need to hold an online Municipal Surplus Auction through New Jersey State Contract #19-GNSV1-00696 T2581 Municibid.com, LLC, 2401 Walnut Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Multiple Firearms, Extended Clips and Drugs Seized in Recent Crackdown on Street Crimes

Trenton, N.J. – Interim Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced several recent weapon and drug enforcement actions carried out by TPD in a three-day period that resulted in the seizure of six handguns, multiple high-capacity magazines an...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on City Council Passing Cannabis Ordinance

We’re excited with City Council’s decision to pass the Cannabis Ordinance, particularly the amendments increasing the number of dispensaries to 10 and allowing businesses to operate in the downtown area, both of which were extremely im...

Four Trenton Firefighters Recognized for Exemplary Bravery During June 2020 House Fire

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that four City of Trenton firefighters have received the American Legion Firefighter of the Year Team Valor Award for rescuing an unconscious Trenton resident within minutes of responding to...

Mayor Gusciora Appoints New Director for Trenton Fire Department

Trenton, N.J. –  Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that Kenneth M. Douglas, who served most recently as the Orange Township Fire Director, has been selected to lead the Trenton Fire Department.

“We’re particularl...

NJ's Ban on Plastic Carryout Bags in Stores, Grocery Stores, and Other Businesses

Starting May 4, 2022, New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products. Single-use paper carryout bags are allowed to be provided or so...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Athing Mu Winning Gold at Tokyo Olympics

For those who have followed her in Trenton and beyond, Athing Mu’s gold medal performance is the natural progression of someone who has been breaking records throughout her young career. Mu’s knack for breaking records continued this morning, when she utt...

Mayor W. Reed Gusciora: Trenton Water Works Continues To Improve Its Operations

Trenton, N.J. – In addition to securing a $433,044 grant from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to fund a $1-million water loss project, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced further progress that Trenton Water Works has made to strength...

Important Tax Update From The City of Trenton

The 2021 estimated tax bills were mailed Monday and Tuesday of this week. The due date for the third quarter has been extended through 8/20/21. The amounts are available on the City website if residents want to look it up in anticipation of receiving thei...

City of Trenton Unveils Banner Celebrating Athing Mu in Tokyo Olympics

Trenton, N.J. –The City of Trenton today unveiled a banner on the front of City Hall celebrating Athing Mu, a Trenton native who is representing the United States in the 800-meter dash at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.

The event took place on the front ...

TPD Interim Director Steve E. Wilson Statement Following Two Separate Shooting Homicides

Each life lost to violent crime is a horrible tragedy to the family and friends of the victims and the community at large. Our community will not tolerate this deadly outbreak and through its police department and local, state and federal law enforcement ...

Public Swimming Pools - Open at 2PM - 07/16

City of Trenton public swimming pools will open, today, at 2:00PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

TPD Arrests Trenton Man for Unlawful Possession of Assault Rifle, Handgun with Extended Magazine

Trenton, N.J. – Interim Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that a Trenton man has been arrested for unlawful possession of an AK-47-style assault rifle, a handgun equipped with a high-capacity magazine, and multiple doses o...

TWW Completes Pennington Avenue Reservoir Repairs Ahead of Schedule

On Monday morning, TWW completed repairs at the Pennington Avenue Reservoir in Trenton. Reservoir systems, including central pumping station, are back online. The TWW system is functioning normally. A friendly reminder: TWW's 24/7 emergency hotli...

TWW Repair and Service Advisory for July 9, 2021

Repair and Service Advisory: TWW To Advance Repairs at Pennington Avenue Reservoir on Sunday

We continue repairs on a difficult section of pipe at the Pennington Avenue Reservoir. Here is an update on this emergency work and how it impacts your water servi...

TWW To Make Overnight Repairs at Pennington Avenue Reservoir

On Thursday morning, July 8, 2021, between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m., Trenton Water Works will perform emergency repairs on a water main at the Pennington Avenue Reservoir on Pennington Avenue in Trenton. As a result, customers across our service area (except Ho...

TPD Responding to Double Shooting on July 5, 2021

Trenton, N.J. – Interim Trenton Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place in the area of Prospect Street and Stuyvesan...

Mayor Gusciora Appoints Interim Police Director

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that Steve E. Wilson, a retired Lieutenant with nearly thirty years of experience with the Trenton Police Department (TPD), will start effective tomorrow, July 1, 2021, as the Interim Police...

Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey and City of Trenton Team Up for Independence Day Weekend Concert

Trenton, N.J. – Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey (CPNJ) and the City of Trenton's Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture have teamed up to present “A Concert in Celebration of Independence Day” on...

Trenton to Reopen Public Pools with Kickoff Event on June 28th

It’s Time to Grab Your Swimsuit in the Capital City!

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will open its five public pools for the summer on Monday June 28, 2021 with a kickoff event at Hetzel P...

Trenton Planning Board Hosting Special Cannabis Meeting on June 28

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today encouraged Trenton residents to attend the virtual Trenton Planning Board Special Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., which will include public discussion on a new draft ordinance that will...

Trenton Animal Shelter to Offer Free Parvo Vaccine Clinic for City Dogs

Trenton Has Seen an Uptick in Deadly Canine Virus

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that following an uptick in the deadly canine disease Parvovirus, the Trenton Animal Shelter and Trenton Animals Rock will offer free Parvo v...

City of Trenton to Hold Webinar Introduction to the American Rescue Plan

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton will host a public webinar on Zoom Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. to give an overview of the American Rescue Plan and discuss eligible expenses related to the...

Cooling Centers

Trenton Celebrates Groundbreaking on Vessel Housing Redevelopment Project on Perry Street

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the start of a redevelopment project by Vessel Technologies Inc. (Vessel) on Perry Street that will turn a former city-owned vacant lot into modern, affordable, and energy efficient housing ...

Trenton Police Director Terminated Effective Today

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced that effective today, June 9, 2021, Sheilah A. Coley will no longer be the Director of the Trenton Police Department.

“Director Coley dutifully served the City of Trenton during its most ...

Public Hearing Notice - Green Acres Program

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

THE CITY OF TRENTON intends to make two (2) applications to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, to the Green Acres Program and to the Urban Parks Grant Program for funding to address two sites: 104 Taylor Street and...

City of Trenton to Host Webinar on Transition to Calendar-Year Budget Cycle

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will host a public webinar on Zoom tomorrow, June 9, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the City’s transition from a fiscal-year to a calendar-year budget cycle....

Today is the Primary Election there is no City Council meeting.

Today is the Primary Election there is no City Council meeting.

Trenton Celebrates Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Month Flag Ceremony at City Hall

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today signed a Proclamation recognizing June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Trenton and raised a Pride Flag over City Hall.

On the front steps of City Hall at 1:00 P.M., Mayor Gusciora was joined ...

Newly Recruited Trenton Police Dog Sniffs Out First Major Drug Bust

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that K9 handler Detective Nicholas Mahan and K9 Ugo uncovered 4,500 decks of heroin and $582 in suspected drug proceeds during a traffic stop at approximately 5:28 p.m. Wed...

Trenton Water Works Celebrates First Water and Sewer Job Training Graduating Class

14 New Students to Enroll This Month

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and Department of Water and Sewer Director Mark A. Lavenberg today announced the first graduating class of the Trenton Water Works (TWW) job training program, which is a ...

Morris Plains, New Jersey, Woman Arrested for Stealing Police Vehicle

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that a woman who allegedly stole a police vehicle in downtown Trenton and led law enforcement on a chase through Hopewell Township has been taken into custody.

At approximat...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Calendar Year Budget Proposal Advancing to Second Reading

Tonight, there was a proposal to move Trenton's budget from a fiscal year – July to June – to a calendar year – January to December, like most municipalities across New Jersey.

The result would be more than a $30 million surplus in the City's budget.

Why? A...

City of Trenton to Consider Transition to Calendar Year Budget Cycle This Week

Trenton Also Set to Accept First American Rescue Plan Payment of $36.5 Million

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will start public discussions about the transition to a calendar year budget cycle and ...

Tax Sale - June 24, 2021

The CITY OF TRENTON announces the sale of 2021 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges (due as of 5/10/21) through an on-line auction on June 24, 2021, 8:00 am.  For a listing of all parcels, amounts due, registration and bidd...

TPD Weekend ATV Sweep Results in One Arrest, 33 Summonses, and Three Seized ATVs

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that a TPD-led sweep targeting illegal ATV activity resulted in one arrest, 33 motor vehicle summonses, and the confiscation of three ATVs.

Shemar Corbett, 25, of Trenton, i...

Members of Trenton Cycling Revolution Commute By Bike with Mayor Gusciora to City Hall

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today kicked off National Bike to Work Day with members of Trenton Cycling Revolution during a City Hall bike commute in downtown Trenton.Mayor Gusciora was joined by Jacque Howard, President of Trenton Cyc...

Trenton Firefighters, FMBA Local 6 And 206, and Buzzetta Catering Hosting Second Annual Food-A-Thon

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton Fire Department, the Trenton Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Locals 6 & 206 and Buzzetta Catering will host the second annual Food-A-Thon tomorrow, May 2...

Capital City Celebrates Bike To Work Day

What: Members of Trenton Cycling Revolution will be commuting by bike with Mayor Gusciora to City Hall in downtown Trenton to celebrate National Bike to Work Day. Visuals: Along the commute is the D&R Canal Path (part of the 800+ mile...

City of Trenton Stops Sophisticated Vendor Phishing Scam in Its Tracks

Trenton to Launch Updated Cyber Security Training for Employees

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will launch updated cybersecurity employee training over the next few weeks after the City successfull...

EPA Announces the Selection of Four Projects in New Jersey

NEW YORK (May 11, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that four New Jersey entities have been selected to receive a total of $1.9 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the a...

City of Trenton Partners with Local Influencers on Video Campaign Promoting Local Businesses

The first three videos are already live on Trenton’s Influencer Business Features Channel on YouTube

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) ...

EPA to Announce Federal Brownfields Funding Awards to Four New Jersey Entities

NEW YORK (May 10, 2021) – Tomorrow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acting Regional Administrator Walter Mugdan will announce federal Brownfields funding for four New Jersey entities that are working to clean up and assess Brownfields sites ...

City of Trenton Advances Upgrades to Trenton Basketball Courts, Assunpink Greenway Project...

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that following City Council approval, Trenton will advance three major recreation projects across the city, including a renovation of 14 city basketball courts, funding for a design and engineering pl...

TPD Arrests Trenton Man with a Handgun After He Accidentally Shoots Himself

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced the arrest of a Trenton man who fled from police officers and accidentally shot himself in the leg.

Gabriel M. Tabor, 30, of Trenton, was arrested in the early morning hours...

TPD Responds to Shooting on Perry Street

Three Individuals, Including One Child, Treated for Non-life Threatening Injuries

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that TPD officers are responding to a shooting that injured three individuals, including a ...

TPD Asks for Public's Help to Prevent Auto Theft

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley is asking for the public’s help in preventing auto thefts, which have been on the rise lately in the Capital City.

In 2021, Trenton residents have reported 67 motor vehicles stole...

City of Trenton Offering Evening and Weekend Walk-In Vaccine Clinics this Week

City to Resume Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations Wednesday

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City will be offering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines at evening and weekend clinics this week in order to make the vacci...

City Walk-In Vaccine Clinic at El Centro – Catholic Diocese of Trenton this Sunday

Late Evening and Weekend Times Available Next Week to Accommodate Work and School Schedules

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services will operate another walk-in vaccine clinic ...

Princeton Hydro To Relocate Its Headquarters To Trenton’s Historic Roebling Wireworks Carpentry Shop

A significant economic development milestone for the city, the redevelopment of this historic site by Hx2 Development will begin this Spring and features historic architecture and state-of-the-art finishes by Trenton Architecture and Planning firm Clarke ...

City of Trenton to Host Walk-In Vaccine Clinics in All Four Wards

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services will bring 2,000 Moderna vaccines to additional sites in all four wards starting tomorrow, April 20, 2021.

Each of the four new vaccinat...

Notice To Public Service Electric & Gas Company

Trenton Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

City Health Department Following New Federal and State Guidance Issued this Morning

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services has followed guidance issued just this morning by th...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Passing of TWW Human Resources Manager Rafael Valentin

My condolences go out to the friends, family, and colleagues of TWW Human Resources Manager Rafael Valentin, who passed away over the weekend. Given the huge outpouring of support we’ve seen from employees at City Hall and Trenton Water Works, a...

Trenton Launches Homebound Resident Vaccination Campaign

City Bringing 1,000 Vaccines Directly to Residents with Health, Transportation Challenges Starting April 12

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services is starting a homebound vacc...

TPD Arrests City Employee for Receipt of Stolen Property

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that a City of Trenton sanitation employee was arrested for knowingly being in possession of stolen property.

Paul Bethea, 61, of Trenton, is charged with one count of recei...

Easter Bunny to Visit Trenton Children via Fire Truck this Saturday

Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will celebrate Easter by having the Easter Bunny visit each ward on a Trenton Fire Department truck this Saturday, April 3, 2021.

The tour takes the place of the annual “Great Egg Hu...

TPD Arrests Trenton Man Who Allegedly Committed Three Armed Robberies in 10 Days

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that a Trenton man suspected of committing three armed robberies from March 21, 2021 through March 29, 2021 has been taken into custody and charged with multiple firearm an...

Gusciora Administration Presents Amended Budget with No Tax Increase

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that following an extensive budget review with the N.J. Department of Community Affairs (DCA), his administration has developed an amended budget that will not increase taxes for the 2021 fiscal year....

City of Trenton to Receive $73.8 Million in Direct Federal Aid

Gusciora Administration Forming Advisory Committee to Evaluate Project Proposals

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that following the passage of the American Rescue Plan, the City of Trenton will assemble a committee of city officials,...

TPD Busts Alleged Trenton Heroin Dealer

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that a Trenton man had been arrested for multiple drug offenses on Mar. 17, 2021 after a two-week operation seized 50 bricks of heroin and more than $1,000 in suspected dru...

Gusciora Administration Celebrate First Ever Water Job Training and Apprenticeship Program

20 Employees will be Enrolled in the Program by June 2021

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and Trenton Water Works (TWW) Director Mark A. Lavenberg today announced a second semester of the TWW Training and Apprenticeship Program (TAP), which for the ...

Notice of Vacancy - Trenton Ethics Board

There are currently two vacancies on the Trenton Ethics Board, and it is anticipated
that there will be at least two additional vacancies in the near future. Interested
residents of the City of Trenton are urged to apply. A letter of interest and...

Trenton Award-winning Vocalist, Songwriter Sarah Dash to Receive Second COVID-19 Vaccine

What: To encourage more of her fellow Trentonians to register for the COVID-19 vaccine, Trenton Award-winning Vocalist, Songwriter Sarah Dash is scheduled to receive her second COVID-19 Vaccine dosage at CURE Insurance Arena.

When: Tomorrow,&n...

City of Trenton and N.J. Community Capital to Host Business Services Webinar on March 10

Event Covers Small Business Programs that Help with Payroll, Rent, Mortgage, Utility and other Costs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton Department of Housing and E...

TPD Busts Alleged Crack Dealer, Seizes Multiple Illegal Firearms

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that a Trenton man had been arrested for multiple drug and firearm offenses on Mar. 4, 2021 after a joint city, county, and state operation seized dozens of doses of crack ...

City of Trenton Recovers $3 Million in COVID-Related Expenses

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton received more than $3 million in COVID-19 related aid from the N.J. Department of Community Affair’s (DCA) Local Government Emergency Relief Fund....

City of Trenton Announces Partnership with Mobile Parking App

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will be partnering with Flowbird, giving city residents the ability to pay for their parking via the mobile Flowbird app instead of using the traditional pa...

Illegal Party House with Teenagers and Cocaine Shut Down by TPD

Charges Include Cocaine Distribution and Child Endangerment

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that two Trenton men had been arrested for drug charges on Feb. 27, 2020 after officers broke up a party on 114 E...

Scam Alert: Vaccine Sites

SCAM ALERT: We’ve received reports of fraudulent text messages and social media posts telling residents to show up to vaccine sites without getting an appointment first. However, ALL VACCINE SITES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. If you do not have an a...

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The Mercer County Department of Human Services, in conjunction with the Mercer County Board of Social Services, has launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to help renter households in Mercer County that have been impacted by COVID-19...

Trenton to Launch Electric Vehicle Solution to Improve Transportation Access and Public Health

Trenton, N.J. - The City of Trenton, in collaboration with Isles Inc., a nonprofit community development and environmental organization that works to foster self-reliance and healthy, sustainable communities, will soon launch a multi-service electric vehi...

City of Trenton Winter Storm Directions and Contact Information

Typically, the City starts plowing when snowfall reaches four inches. Trenton residents are required to move their vehicles from snow-emergency routes as required by City Ordinance 14-2.10. Alternative parking is available at public school parking lots fo...

City of Trenton Launches Digital Employment Application Portal

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton has fully digitized its job applications as part of ongoing efforts to improve access to city services and minimize exposure to COVID-19.

- This service was made possible throu...

City of Trenton Hosting Online Series Showcasing Black Pioneers Throughout Capital City’s History

‘Trenton Black History Month: Our History, Our Stories’ to Air on City of Trenton Facebook Page, Peterson’s Breaking News

Trenton, N.J. - The City of Trenton is hosting an online series entitled “Trenton Black History Month: Our History, Our Stories,” a vi...

One COVID-19 Variant Case Discovered in Trenton

Residents are Encouraged to Take Advantage of the Free Testing Sites in the North Ward Next Week

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that there has been one confirmed case of a COVID-19 variant in the North Ward.

City officials were just ...

Trenton Mayor Issues Winter Storm Warning as Trenton Prepares for up to Eight Inches of Snow Sunday

For Snow Routes and Alternative Parking Alerts, visit www.trentonnj.org/snow

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City is preparing for an approaching winter storm system that could bring five to eight inches of snow fro...

City of Trenton Eases COVID-19 Business Curfew Restrictions

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced that effective today, Feb. 5, 2021, Trenton businesses are no longer required to close at 10:00 p.m. pursuant to changes in state guidelines announced by the Governor’s Office earlier this week.

Governor Phi...

LINCOLN AVENUE BRIDGE

Mercer County will be hosting an online Public Information Center (PIC) to inform residents, officials, businesses and the general public of the Preliminary Engineering Phase of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, located in the City of Trenton...

Gusciora Administration Launches Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program

Trenton, N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the launch of the Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program (TURP), which provides up to $5,000 to qualifying homeowners in need of an urgent or accessibility-related repair and $1,000 for lead service li...

Trenton Mayor Issues Winter Storm Warning as Trenton

Important Storm Information Available at www.trentonnj.org/snow

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City is preparing for an approaching winter storm system that could bring high winds and snow accumulation of...

Trenton Food Needs Survey

Dear Trenton Resident,We know that finding fresh, healthy, affordable food is harder than it should be -- and the pandemic has made it worse. Please take this short survey to help us do a better job meeting the need for free food in our ...

Drinking Water Flushing Guidance for Restoring Water Quality in Buildings With Low or No Use

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is prompting building owners and businesses to take appropriate steps to prevent drinking water quality problems prior to re-entry into buildings after an emergency or other unforeseen...

Minimizing Legionella and Opportunistic Bacteria Growth

This is a guidance document for building owners and managers whose building water systems are impacted by a prolonged shut down or reduced operation due to COVID-19 and would like to properly maintain their building water systems and reopen their...

FY 2021 Public Budget Hearings

Wednesday February 3 -               City Clerk/Council; Administration; Mayor

Monday February 8 -                 &n...

Mayor Gusciora to Veto City Council Ordinance Creating Separate Legislative Counsel Position

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor. W. Reed Gusciora today gave the following statement announcing his intent to veto City Council Ordinance 20-60, which seeks to create a new Legislative Counsel position in Trenton government that replicates many of the pow...

Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccines work by triggering a person's immune system to develop protection against a disease. COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness. COVID-19 vaccines that are...

Road Closure Advisory

Emergency Closure - Municipal Court

Trenton Municipal Court will be closed today, January 14, due to a facility issue. All matters set for virtual hearings today have been adjourned and rescheduled.

Mayor Gusciora Announces Second Youth Advisory Council to Start Spring 2021

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the launch of his second Youth Advisory Council, which will work with middle and high school students from all four Trenton wards on various initiatives throughout the year.

The Mayor&apo...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Nationwide Capitol Building Threat

I know a lot of people are concerned. What we saw last week in our nation’s capital was nothing short of tragic. Self-proclaimed ‘patriots’ attacking the very same institutions that have distinguished us from despotic regimes...

Refund for December 9th Auction

All credit card deposits for the municipal auction held on December 9th, 2020 have been initiated. Please be advised that it may take 7-10 business days to be processed/show up on statements.

FREE COVID-19 TESTING

If you want a test or know someone who wants a test please consider the options below. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for complete information.  

Who:           City of Trenton He...

Trenton COVID-19 Business Restrictions Extended Until February

Free Walk-Up Testing Scheduled for Jan. 12 and Jan. 15 at Mott Elementary School

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the city COVID-19 restrictions that limit when businesses can stay open will now remain in place until Fe...

Free COVID-19 Testing

Who:               Trenton Public Schools & NJ Department of Health

What:             Free COVID-19 Testing

When: &a...

Mayor Gusciora Appoints New Director of Health and Human Services

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that Dr. Adela M. Ames-Lopez, a professional public administrator with more than two decades of child welfare, social work, and public-health experience and who most recently served as an Ar...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Three City Council Members Blocking Lead Service Line Program

Last night, Council President McBride, Councilwoman Vaughn, and Councilman Rodriguez blocked the efforts of Trenton Water Works (TWW) to replace lead service lines throughout our regional service area. TWW has made great strides in its initial phases of l...

TWW to Seek City Council Approval for State Funding to Remove More Lead Services

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works, the city-owned public water system that serves nearly a quarter-million consumers in five municipalities in Mercer County, will seek City Council approval on December 22 to accept $15 million in funding from the New Je...

Municipal Offices will open at 10AM, Thursday, December 17

Municipal offices will open at 10AM today, Thursday, December 17. Essential employees should contact their supervisor for instructions.  Stay updated at: www.trentonnj.org/snow

Neighborhood Reports Lead to Drug Bust on Cleveland Avenue

Trenton, N.J. – Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that on Tuesday Dec. 15, 2020, Trenton police detectives who were responding to neighborhood complaints of illegal activity on Cleveland Ave were able to arrest two men and seize d...

City of Trenton Municipal Offices will Close at 2PM

City of Trenton Municipal Offices will close at 2PM, today, Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for further instructions. 

Mayor Issues Winter Storm Warning as Trenton Prepares for 12 Inches of Snow

Important Trenton Storm Information Available Now at www.trentonnj.org/snow

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City is preparing for an approaching winter storm system that could bring snow accumulation in ex...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Selection of Pete Buttigieg As Transportation Secretary

This is an especially historic milestone in LGBTQ national leadership. I applaud President-elect Biden for fulfilling his promise to make his Cabinet as diverse as the nation it serves. Mayor Pete Buttigieg is a dynamic leader with the know-how needed to ...

Trenton Woman Who Allegedly Ran Illegal Nightclub on Roebling Ave Arrested by TPD

No COVID-19 Precautions, Dozens of Cocaine Doses Found on Scene

Trenton, N.J. – Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced that a Trenton woman was arrested on Dec. 12, 2020 after officers responded to reports of an illegal nightclub operat...

ABC Board Meeting - December 15, 2020

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First Virtual Public Auction for City-Owned Properties Breaks Previous Record

372 Participants Bid on All 49 Listed Properties through New Online Portal, Including Tenant Who Placed Winning Bid on Rental Property

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the successful completion of Trenton’s first v...

"My Trenton" Survey

Dear Survey Participant,

You are invited to take part in a research survey called “My Trenton,” a survey funded by Princeton University to help workers in the Municipality of Trenton. 

The objective of this project is to underst...

Mayor Gusciora Celebrates the Opening of Renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Playground

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and Recreation and Natural Resources Director Maria Richardson today announced the completion of the newly renovated Martin Luther King Jr. playground and picnic grove at 679 Southard Street.

The playground ...

Trenton COVID-19 Business Restrictions to Remain Until January

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the COVID-19 restrictions announced Nov. 13, 2020 will remain in place until Jan. 3, 2021.

The restrictions were originally scheduled to last until Dec. 5, 2020. However, the number of n...

Womanspace’s ‘Communities of Light’ Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign to Illuminate Mercer County

Trenton PBA Local #11 Providing Luminary Kits for Free to Trenton Residents

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced Trenton’s continued participation in the annual Womanspace “Communities of Light” cam...

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence. To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Trenton Thunder Joining MLB Draft League

On behalf of the residents of our great city, we welcome MLB’s new Draft League, which will have our very own Trenton Thunder as a founding member.We’re sure our community will enjoy the chance to watch a new generation of major league...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Trenton Homicide Record in 2020

Last night’s unfortunate deaths mark our 38th and 39th homicides for the year and now eclipse the previous record set in 2013. When we set out to lift Trenton together, this was not the milestone we wanted to see. In fact, overall crime was tren...

Trenton Water Works Suspends Water Meter Installations

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works announced today that it is suspending water meter installations because of COVID-19.

“The City of Trenton’s Health Officer is recommending that we suspend our Meter Replacement Program until...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on the Passing of Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins

Today we mourn the passing of David Dinkins, Trenton native and former Mayor of New York City. We offer our sincere condolences to his friends and family.For many he was a historic icon, the first and only Black Mayor for our country’s largest c...

City of Trenton Operating Free Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Site at Unity Square Park on Nov. 25, 2020

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton will operate a walk-up COVID-19 testing site on Nov. 25, 2020 between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Unity Square Park in the East Ward at Hamilton Avenue and Division ...

Warming Center

The City of Trenton will be operating a warming center at Reading Senior Center (15 Ringold St), today (11/18) and tomorrow (11/19) from 4PM - 8PM (no overnight stay). Transportation is available via 609-989-3460. Masks are required and social distancing ...

Mayor Gusciora Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions to Combat Second Wave of Infections

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 as transmission rates in Trenton have doubled each of the last three weeks.

Mayor Gusciora’s amended State of Emergency decl...

TPD Officers Arrest Six Individuals for Operating Illegal Night Club in North Trenton

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley today announced the Nov. 6, 2020 arrest of six individuals who allegedly operated an illegal nightclub on 318 S. Broad Street.

The arrests were carried out following an investigation by the...

TWW's Water Main Flushing Program, November 16-30

To maintain high water quality, TWW will conduct system-wide flushing of water mains from Monday, November 16 through Monday, November 30, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. TWW water-distribution system personnel will operate valves and open fire hydrants in our ...

COVID-19 - Second Wave Robocall

This is an important message from the City of Trenton.

Greetings on behalf of Mayor Reed Gusciora and the Department of Health & Human Services.

We have entered the Second Wave of COVID-19 and infections are once again increasing in the City of Trenton....

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Yankees’ Plan to Move Double-A Affiliate Out of Trenton

Our city and many of our residents were shocked and heartbroken to wake up to discover that the Yankees had pulled their beloved AA affiliate, Trenton Thunder, out of the Capital City for the more affluent suburbs of Bridgewater Township.

The franchise has...

Trenton State of the City Address Moved to Nov. 9, 2020

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will now deliver his third State of the City Address virtually at Trenton Central High School on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.

Residents can watch the Mayor’s speech on Facebook at https://www....

2020-2021 LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Beginning November 9, 2020 through December 31, 2020, bagged leaf collection will take place.

Bristol Myers Squibb Pan Asian Network Donates 4,000 Protective Masks to Capital City

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the City of Trenton received a donation of 4,000 masks from Bristol Myers Squibb’s Pan Asian Network.

The donation was presented earlier this week by Dr. Jing Yang, Global Lead...

Trenton Launches New COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that eligible low-income individuals and families in Trenton who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 can apply for a one-time $3,000 rental assistance payment through the new...

City of Trenton Launches New Job Creation Loan Program for Trenton Businesses

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that Trenton businesses that want to expand or have lost workers due to COVID-19 can now access Trenton's new Job Creation Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans to help hi...

City of Trenton Halloween Guidance

Traditionally, Halloween celebrations involve large groups gathering, close contact with individuals outside a household, and activities in a closed space. As the City of Trenton continues to respond to the ongoing community spread of COVID-19, the...

City Hall Closure Robocall - October 27, 2020

This is an important message from the City of Trenton.

Greetings on behalf of Mayor Reed Gusciora 

A State of Emergency has been declared and the following is ordered:

• City Hall is closed starting today, Tuesday, October 27^th until Tuesday, November...

TRENTON CITY HALL TO CLOSE UNTIL NOV. 3, 2020 FOR COVID-19-RELATED CLEANING AND TESTING

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that immediately following positive COVID-19 tests for three employees, City Hall will be closed until Nov. 3, 2020 so the building can be vacated and sanitized according to the City&rsq...

Statement by Mayor Gusciora on Arrest of Two Individuals for the Murders of Gustavo and Johnny Perez

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Mayor Gusciora and Trenton Community Leaders Organize a Community Voting March for Tomorrow

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora, North Ward District 5 Committeewoman Crystal Feliciano, and Bernard McMullan, President of the Trenton Council of Civic Associations, will host the “Trenton’s March to the Ballot Box&am...

State of the City Address Postponed to Nov. 5, 2020

Out of respect for the Perez family, whose children were victims of gun violence in the East Ward on Tuesday evening, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora is rescheduling his virtual State of the City address originally planned for tomorrow evening. Our prayers and sym...

Press Conference, Mayor's Statement Concerning Last Night's Shooting that Left Two Dead

What: Press Conference discussing the latest in a double homicide late Tuesday night that claimed the lives of two brothers - one 16, the other 8 years old - at their home on the 200 block of Mulberry Street.This event will exercise social distancing in a...

City of Trenton and East Trenton Collaborative Win HCDNNJ Award

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that the Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) awarded the City of Trenton and East Trenton Collaborative (ETC) the “Outstanding Municipal Partner - Redevelopment” award a...

Trenton-Based Scientists Tackle Testing at TWW's Century-old Reservoir

TRENTON, NJ – After relocating their headquarters to the Capital City, Trenton Water Works is working with Princeton Hydro to conduct enhanced water-quality monitoring at the 123-year-old Pennington Avenue Reservoir.

In service since 1899, the reservoir ho...

TWW Asks Service-Area Customers and Consumers to Discontinue Nonessential Outdoor Water

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Water Works asks customers and consumers in its five-municipality service area to discontinue nonessential outdoor water use until further notice during this unprecedented heat wave. TWW's service area comprises Trenton, Ewing Townsh...

TWW Removes 25 Percent of Lead Pipes throughout its Service Area

Trenton Water Works has removed 25 percent of lead services (lead pipes) from its 683-mile water-distribution system, including at private homes in four municipalities: Trenton, Hamilton, Ewing, and Lawrence Townships.

Replacement Requirements Not Met for Trenton Water Works

Trenton Water Works (TWW) violated a drinking water requirement. Our water system failed to replace the required number of Lead Service Lines (LSL) by the required deadlines in the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) and our Administrative Consent Order (ACO)...

An Important Notice About Your Water Bill

An Important Notice About Your Water Bill

* Recently you received a water bill with two adjustments under "Current Activity" that our billing and customer service department did not bill in 2020 because of a COVID-19-related staffing shortage. Ma...

Trenton Water Works Removes 25 Percent of Lead Pipes throughout its Service Area

Water Utility on Track to Remove Another 1,200 Lead Services in 2022

Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Water Works (TWW), the 200-year-old public water system operated by the City of Trenton, has removed 25 percent of lead services (lead pipes) from its water-distri...

Customer Service Update - Trenton Water Works

Due to COVID-19's impact on some of our personnel, TWW's billing and customer service department is closed until December 29. If you have a water emergency or would like to report a damaged fire hydrant, water leak, or water main break, ...

TWW To Repair 20-inch Valve on Kuser Road in Hamilton Township on Thursday

Dewcon, Inc., a contract vendor for Trenton Water Works, will repair a ruptured gasket on a valve connected to a 20-inch water main near 966 Kuser Road in Hamilton Township on Thursday, December 9, from 9:00 AM to 3 PM. Approximately 135 homes between Not...

TWW Extends Customer Service Hours to Accommodate Higher Call Volume

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Water Works has extended its Customer Service call center operating hours to 7 p.m. on weeknights and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends to accommodate a higher volume of customer account inquiries. TWW's Customer Service telephone number ...

Trenton Water Works Update: Billing

The COVID-19 public-health emergency impacted Trenton Water Works, including our customer service, billing, and meter-reading operations. Meter reading and billing were delayed as a result of implementing revised work schedules to protect our employees an...

TWW Issues Public Notice for a Total Trihalomethane Maximum Contaminant Level Violation

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Water Works announced today that it received a violation from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). The notice is available on TWW's website at trentonwaterworks.org/tthm.

The violatio...

Trenton Water Works Extended Phone Hours

Due to excessive wait times and high call volumes, Trenton Water Works has extended the customer call center (telephone calls only) hours from 8:30am to 7:00pm weekly and 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday until further notice.

The Trenton Sewer Utility CSO Advisory System

The Trenton Sewer Utility (TSU) has established a “CSO Advisory System” in order to provide the public with real-time information related to Trenton’s sole Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) located across the street from the TSU Sewage Treatment Plant on...

TWW to Replace 1.8 Miles of Water Main in Ewing Township Next Fall

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that Trenton Water Works (TWW) will replace approximately 1.8 miles of 16-inch water main in Ewing Township north of Princeton Avenue to Sutherland Road beginning in the fall of 2022.

"We measure ...

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Our Staffing and Billing

On March 9, 2020, when Governor Phil Murphy declared a COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, we closed our facilities, including our Cortland Street administrative office, to the general public. We also modified the work schedules of our employees to ensure p...

Mayor W. Reed Gusciora: Trenton Water Works Continues To Improve Its Operations

Trenton, N.J. – In addition to securing a $433,044 grant from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to fund a $1-million water loss project, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced further progress that Trenton Water Works has made to strengthen its ope...

TWW Completes Pennington Avenue Reservoir Repairs Ahead of Schedule

On Monday morning, TWW completed repairs at the Pennington Avenue Reservoir in Trenton. Reservoir systems, including central pumping station, are back online. The TWW system is functioning normally. A friendly reminder: TWW's 24/7 emergency hotline is (60...

TWW Repair and Service Advisory for July 9, 2021

Repair and Service Advisory: TWW To Advance Repairs at Pennington Avenue Reservoir on Sunday

We continue repairs on a difficult section of pipe at the Pennington Avenue Reservoir. Here is an update on this emergency work and how it impacts your water servi...

TWW To Make Overnight Repairs at Pennington Avenue Reservoir

On Thursday morning, July 8, 2021, between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m., Trenton Water Works will perform emergency repairs on a water main at the Pennington Avenue Reservoir on Pennington Avenue in Trenton. As a result, customers across our service area (except Ho...

Trenton Water Works Celebrates First Water and Sewer Job Training Graduating Class

14 New Students to Enroll This Month

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and Department of Water and Sewer Director Mark A. Lavenberg today announced the first graduating class of the Trenton Water Works (TWW) job training program, which is a joint effo...

Construction of the Trenton Water Works Lead Service Line Replacement Project

Construction of the Trenton Water Works Lead Service Line Replacement Project (Phases 1 & 2) at a total construction cost of $41,565,960 were financed by the New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB). The NJWB is a State Revolving Fund program jointly administered...

Drinking Water Flushing Guidance for Restoring Water Quality in Buildings With Low or No Use

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is prompting building owners and businesses to take appropriate steps to prevent drinking water quality problems prior to re-entry into buildings after an emergency or other unforeseen...

Minimizing Legionella and Opportunistic Bacteria Growth

This is a guidance document for building owners and managers whose building water systems are impacted by a prolonged shut down or reduced operation due to COVID-19 and would like to properly maintain their building water systems and reopen their...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Three City Council Members Blocking Lead Service Line Program

Last night, Council President McBride, Councilwoman Vaughn, and Councilman Rodriguez blocked the efforts of Trenton Water Works (TWW) to replace lead service lines throughout our regional service area. TWW has made great strides in its initial phases of l...

TWW to Seek City Council Approval for State Funding to Remove More Lead Services

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works, the city-owned public water system that serves nearly a quarter-million consumers in five municipalities in Mercer County, will seek City Council approval on December 22 to accept $15 million in funding from ...

Trenton Water Works Suspends Water Meter Installations

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works announced today that it is suspending water meter installations because of COVID-19.

“The City of Trenton’s Health Officer is recommending that we suspend our Meter Replacement Program until further notice,” said Michael...

TWW's Water Main Flushing Program, November 16-30

To maintain high water quality, TWW will conduct system-wide flushing of water mains from Monday, November 16 through Monday, November 30, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. TWW water-distribution system personnel will operate valves and open fire hydrants in our ...