Trenton Youth WIN App: What I Need

Trenton Youth WIN App: What I Need

The App is for youth (ages 16-24) at risk, experiencing homelessness or resource insecure. You can download the app in App Store for IPhones/iOS devices, or in the Google Play Store for Android phones.

2020 Census

Important Dates

By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail.

Counting every person living in the ...

2018 Brownfields Action Plan

The City of Trenton’s Brownfields Program was established in 1994 in response to the difficulty in funding and implementing the environmental assessment, investigation and remediation necessary to safely and successfully redevelop the City’s numerous brow...

Assunpink Creek Daylighting

Assunpink Creek Daylighting

Before emptying into the Delaware River, the Assunpink Creek has been re-engineered to flow underground through parts of downtown Trenton.  One of these underground segments, or culverts, exists between South Broad Stre...

Trash Collection - Suspension

There will be NO trash collection on Friday, July 3^rd (City Official Holiday) and NO trash collection on Saturday, July 4^th (National Holiday).  Please do not put your trash out for collection on either of these days.

Trenton City Clerk’s Office Releases 2020 Primary Election Covid-19 Polling Location Information

July 7, 2020 Primary is Mostly Vote-by-Mail

Trenton, N.J. – The Trenton City Clerk’s office today released information for the July 7, 2020 primary, including mail-in-ballot instructions and polling machine locations for registered vote...

Trenton Creates First LGBTQ Liaison Position Within Office of Citizen Concerns

Trenton, N.J. – As LGBTQ Pride Month comes to a close, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced the creation of an LGBTQ Liaison position to better assist Trenton’s LGBTQ residents and advocate for policies that support their community.

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Notice: Public Defender Office

What:

In order to foster more productive virtual court hearings the Public Defender office requires their clients to contact the office.

All individuals who believe they have the Public Defender; may have applied for the Public Defender or wish a Public Def...

Mayor Gusciora Welcomes Rainbow ‘Trenton Makes’ Bridge for Pride Month

Trenton, N.J. - In honor of Pride month, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission will have the “Trenton Makes The World Takes” message on the Lower Trenton Bridge lit with rainbow colors from June 25, 2020 through June 29, 2020...

Important Information: Fireworks - What's Legal

W. Reed Gusciora: City’s Parking Meters Will Resume on June 29

Trenton, N.J. — As the city continues to reopen, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that parking enforcement from the city’s parking kiosks and parking meters would resume on Monday, June 29.

"We temporarily suspended enforceme...

Statement from City of Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora on the Supreme Court DACA Ruling

The Supreme Court’s decision to preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is an incredible victory for our country and our city. Trenton has long been a colorful tapestry woven with diverse and vibrant cultural threads. ...

Trenton Offers Grant Program to Help Businesses Pay for Riot Damage to Doors, Gates and Windows

Trenton, N.J. — Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the city’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) is offering $5,000 grants to eligible businesses to help pay to repair or replace doors, gates and windows dama...

Mayor Gusciora and Greater Trenton Announce Loan Program to Help Businesses Fund Operations...

Trenton, N.J. — Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced a strategic partnership with Greater Trenton, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports economic revitalization. The new Businesses Helping Businesses program will provide 2% interest loa...

Statement by City of Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora on the Supreme Court’s Ruling

The Supreme Court has previously ruled that we must be a colorblind society and gender-neutral when it comes to employment. In a decisive decision, the Supreme Court ruled that those protections extend to gays and transgender workers.

I am pleased that the...

Testing Site Update

There will be no ward testing on Monday, June 15, 2020. Testing will resume on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, East Ward will be tested at 10 AM and South Ward will be tested at 12PM.

Mayor W. Reed Gusciora Lifts Temporary Trenton Curfew and Implements Ongoing Curfew for Minors

Trenton, N.J. — Guided by the advice and support of the Trenton chapter of the NAACP and leaders from the communities of faith, government, education and business, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora lifted the curfew today that was put in place on April 6.

E...

City of Trenton Releases Report on COVID-19 Testing, Outlining Its Response and Testing Statistics

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton (the City) today released a 36-page report titled “COVID-19 Trenton Testing Status Report,” which outlines the Gusciora administration’s strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19. ...

City Hall in Trenton, New Jersey Shines Bright in Solidarity and Justice for George Floyd

Joining other cities across America, City of Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora asked that City Hall be illuminated in crimson and gold, the colors of George Floyd’s alma mater, Jack Yates High School. City Hall glows as a symbol of our solidarity i...

Trenton Water Works Has Replaced More Than 500 Lead Services Since February

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works announced today that its Lead Service Line Replacement Program (LSLRP) has replaced more than 500 lead-service lines since the construction phase of the capital program started in February 2020.

“We h...

New Trenton Curfew: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Trenton, N.J. — A 10 p.m. curfew is now in place for Trenton, effective immediately and until further notice. The curfew applies to all individuals and businesses. Food establishments with drive-thru operations, take out, and deliveries must be ...

Statement by Mayor Gusciora on Black Lives Matter and Today’s George Floyd Protest at City Hall

I am in full solidarity with those who are speaking out against the excessive use of force that led to George Floyd’s death, and I support the Black Lives Matter movement on this important issue. As we continue to protest the injustices of bad p...

Mayor Gusciora Announces $221.4 Million Budget, Funding for Public Safety, a Community Haven,

Trenton, N.J. — Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today announced that on Thursday City Council adopted the city’s $221.4 million budget for fiscal year 2020. The budget includes $4.5 million for public safety improvements, a $750,000 matching gr...

Tax Sale - Friday, June 26, 2020

The CITY OF TRENTON announces the sale of 2020 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges (due as of 5/10/20) through an on-line auction on June 26, 2020, 8:00 am.  For a listing of all parcels, amounts due, registration and bidd...

Mayor Gusciora Secures KN95 Masks for Emergency and Healthcare Personnel

Trenton, N.J. — Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that on May 27 the city received a gift of an additional 140,000 KN95 masks, which are equivalent to N95 masks, and a $200,000 grant to fund the city’s Covid-19 homeless shelter fr...

Trenton Adjusts Its Curfew to 7 PM to 6 AM

Trenton, N.J. — In light of civil unrest that occurred on Sunday evening, a 7 p.m. curfew is in place for Trenton, effective immediately. The curfew applies to all individuals and businesses. All streets and sidewalks must be clear of pedestrian...

Statement by City of Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora on the Senseless Death of George Floyd

As a human being, a son, an attorney, a municipal prosecutor, a state lawmaker, and the mayor of a racially diverse city that has played an integral role in shaping the American experience and the civil rights movement, I am outraged by the senseless deat...

Walkway Replacement Work - Trenton Makes Bridge

TO CLOSE MONDAY & TUESDAY FOR PLANK REPLACEMENT WORK

Composite Lumber to be Installed; Pedestrians Urged to Use Calhoun Street Bridge

The walkway at the Lower Trenton (“Trenton Makes”) Toll-Supported Bridge will be closed between 9 a...

Mayor Gusciora and Trenton Public Schools Celebrate Trenton Central High School’s Graduating Class

Trenton, N.J. — More than 400 lawn signs, each with a photo of a graduating senior, rose like a monument on the front lawn of the newly built Trenton Central High School on Chambers Street, in celebration of the high school’s graduatin...

Mayor Gusciora Commends Trenton EMS for Invaluable Efforts

EMS Week Recognizes Front-Line Rescue Workers

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today commended Trenton’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers for their efforts in the fight against COVID-19 in the Capital City. EMS Week...

Mayor Gusciora: Needed Cash Relief on the Way for Capital City Businesses

Trenton Begins Sending Checks for Revolving Loan Program

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced that the City’s new small business loan program relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, has begun sending out checks to approve...

Mayor Gusciora to Present Local Business Loan & FMBA Cookout

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will be presenting a ceremonial check symbolizing the first wave of vital loans being offered to Trenton businesses during this crisis. The check will be given in the Mayor’s conference room on the...

Gusciora Welcomes Expanded Testing In Trenton

Mayor Praises NJ Health Commish Directive Eliminating Need for Prescription

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora welcomed expanded COVID-19 testing in the Capital City with the County’s move of their Main Testing Site into Tre...

NOTICE OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE ASSIGNMENT

Mayor Gusciora Condemns Weekend of Violence in City

61 Curfew Violations Issued

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora condemned an outbreak of violence over the past weekend and pledged further police enforcement to address fears of escalating conflict in neighborhoods across the City. &a...

Trenton Revolving Loan Program: Program Report Summary

as of May 14, 2020

69 businesses have submitted an application

4 withdrew their application

21 applications did not meet the program guidelines (i.e., not a Trenton business, outside of UEZ)

27 applications are being updated (i.e., registering for the UEZ pro...

Turks Come to Trenton to Gift Vital PPE’s to Capital City

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will be on hand to receive a large donation of Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) and meals for seniors from the Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC) on Friday, May 15^th.

The donations will b...

Trenton Adds COVID-19 Dashboard to City Website

Maintains Real-Time Figures on Infections, Deaths etc.

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora urged city residents to get up-to-date information regarding efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic on the City’s website trentonnj.o...

City Eases Curfew Hours

9:00 PM Curfew for Residents, 10:00 PM For Food Service

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced an easing of the City’s curfew, raising it from 8:00 to 9:00 PM; and allowing drive-in businesses and delivery services unt...

Vital Water Bonding Ordinances Going Up Before City Council

Would Approve Lead Line Replacements Among Other Projects

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora’s Administration is putting up a plan for City Council approval to continue Trenton Water Works (TWW) efforts for lead service line...

Dwayne Harris Resigning as Trenton City Clerk

Served Capital City Since Summer 2017

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora paid tribute to City Clerk Dwayne Harris who is stepping down effective May 22, 2020. Mr. Harris has held the office for the past three years, joining the City o...

Mayor Gusciora’s Statement on the May 2nd Council Briefing

“We simply do not have time for those that refuse to consider the collective good.”

Trenton N.J. – Please see below for Mayor W. Reed Gusciora’s statement regarding the May 2^nd council briefing call.

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City Health Teams Call for Continued Steps to Limit COVID Spread

‘Need to See Downward Trend Continue’ 

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and the City’s Health Teams called for the need to continue social distancing measures to continue in the Capital City. T...

Mayor Gusciora’s Statement on Anderson Funeral Home

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued the following statement regarding reports that there was an accumulation of bodies at Anderson Funeral Home in the City of Trenton:

“We were first apprised of a problem of deceased p...

Notice of Tax Sale Certificate Assignment

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Trenton proposes to assign the following tax sale certificates held by it upon the properties listed below, as assignees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-113 on May 7, 2020, unless payment in full is made to the City of Trenton Tax..

Notice of Tax Sale Certificate Assignment

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Trenton proposes to assign the following tax sale certificates held by it upon the properties listed below, as assignees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-113 on or before May 7, 2020, unless payment in full is made to the City of...

CDC Foundation Donates 30,000 FFP2 Masks to Capital City

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today thanked the CDC Foundation for generously donating 30,000 European certified high-grade protective masks to the City of Trenton to further the fight against COVID-19.

The CDC Foundation is an i...

Greater Trenton Makes Best Buy For The City

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora thanked Greater Trenton, the public-private economic development partner with the City, for securing 12 televisions to be used at the new Perry Street Recover Center. The TV’s wil...

Mayor Gusciora to Tour Emergency Housing Tomorrow

Trenton N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will be touring Trenton’s pop-up emergency housing tomorrow at the CEAS (Coordinated Entry and Assessment System) Center at 509 Perry Street. The CEAS Center, which is operated by the City, is usual...

21st CCLC VIP Newsletter - MCCC

The main focus for our academic coaches, parents and students during this time is
“growth”. A growth mindset unlocks our ability to learn and grow especially during
challenging times.

Mayor Gusciora’s Statement on Army Corps of Engineers

Federal Government to Bolster Capacity at St. Francis Hospital

Trenton N.J. – Yesterday, Mercer County announced that the Philadelphia District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers will be converting portions of St. Francis Medic...

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Cancelled - 4-15-2020

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Cancelled - 4-15-2020

Chinese American Community to Deliver Vital PPE’s to Capital City

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton will tomorrow receive a delivery of vital Personal Protection Equipment (PPE’s) from the area’s Chinese American community. The equipment is in short supply across the United States...

Mayor Gusciora’s Statement Regarding April 5th Shootings in Trenton

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora has released the following statement with regard to the violence in Trenton over the past weekend:

“Yesterday was Palm Sunday, yet it was anything other than peaceful in the Capital City. I...

Mayor Gusciora to Hold Press Conference to Address April 5th Violence

Trenton N.J. - Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will be holding a press conference today at the atrium in the Trenton Fire Department, located at 244 Perry Street in Trenton.

The conference will address the violence in the community over the past weekend, a...

North Trenton-Battle Monument Choice Neighborhood Survey

North Trenton-Battle Monument Choice Neighborhood Survey

We need your help! Please take a quick survey about the North Trenton-Battle Monument Choice Neighborhood.

What is the survey for?

The Trenton Housing Authority (THA) with the City of Trenton is 1 of 4...

FY2020-24 Five Year Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey”

FY 2020-2024 Five year Consolidated Plan Community Survey

The City of Trenton is in the process of preparing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025 and FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan.  A Consolidated Pl...

TWW Introduces Online System to Help Customers Manage Their Accounts

TWW Introduces Online System to Help Customers Manage Their Accounts

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works today announced a new online service that enables its customers to more conveniently manage their accounts, including using additional paymen...

Mayor Gusciora Announces Fiscal Relief for Small Businesses

City to Begin Receiving Applications for Small Business Fiscal Relief Program

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora is announcing the creation of the Small Business Fiscal Relief Program; a new City initiative to support local small busi...

Environmental Review Record - Patriot Village II

This ERR includes a description of the existing environmental conditions in the
project area(s). Existing conditions are used as a baseline for assessing and
evaluating environmental impacts concerning the project(s). The environmental
assessment...

Mayor Gusciora Announces First Responder COVID-19 Testing Site

Trenton N.J. – Tomorrow, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will be at Trenton’s newly launched COVID-19 testing site. The site, at this point, is only open to first responders serving Fire Departments, EMS, and Police Departments in Trenton. Test...

The City of Trenton Participating in the 2020 Summer Food Service Program

July 6, 2020 to August 21, 2020

Trenton N.J. – The Summer Food Service Program is a federal program of the Food and Nutrition Services, United States Department of Agriculture. This program provides all children 18 years of age and under...

CITY OF TRENTON ONLINE AUCTION

NOTICE  IS  HEREBY  GIVEN  the  City  of  Trenton  has  a  need  to  hold  an  onlineMunicipal  Surplus  Auctio...

Board Worker Training Classes Postponed

As of Thursday, March 19, 2020 the Board of Elections has postponed all Board worker training classes for the upcoming Primary Election until further notice. Please revisit site for future updates. We are working toward keeping our board workers and const...

Mayor Gusciora to Hold Press Conference to Address COVID-19 in Trenton

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will be holding a press conference today at Trenton City Hall located at 319 East State Street in Trenton, New Jersey, to address the first positive test of COVID-19 in the Capital City. 

Th...

City Reports First Positive Test of COVID-19

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Gusciora is announcing today that the City of Trenton has had its first confirmed case of COVID-19.

The 48-year-old female has been under self-quarantine since being tested on March 11^th.

“We’ve be...

City Stands Up Emergency Operation Center

Serves as Headquarters for COVID-19 Response 

Trenton N.J. – In accordance with the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued the order to initiate the Emergency Operations Center in order to coor...

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Cancelled - 3-18-2020

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Cancelled - 3-18-2020

TWW Temporarily Suspends Some Operations Due to Coronavirus Emergency

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works announced today that it would suspend some of its operations for a period of two weeks, effective Monday, due to the Coronavirus emergency.

“We are taking this precaution to protect our employees and ...

Mayor Gusciora Declares State of Emergency for City due to COVID-19

Proactive Measures Being Taken to Reduce Spread

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Trenton following the recent outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the Garden State.

The declaration reads a...

Safe Surrender Program

Due to issues surrounding COVID-19, the Safe Surrender Program has been cancelled until further notice.

Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

Mayor Gusciora on COVID-19: City is Preparing to Meet Public Demands

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora held a press conference today at 4:30 PM in the City Council Chamber to address concerns regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 in New Jersey. Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Lee, and Emergency Manage...

City Officials and Stakeholders Continuing to Prepare for COVID-19

City, County, State and Non-Profits Actively Cooperating

Trenton N.J. – Officials representing the City of Trenton, local non-profits, hospitals, and Trenton Public Schools (TPS) met Friday at City Hall to continue their conversation per...

TWW to Inspect Fire Hydrants and Flush Water Mains Throughout Its System

TWW to Inspect Fire Hydrants and Flush Water Mains Throughout Its System

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works will conduct two routine, water-industry-standard procedures in its five-municipality service area in the days ahead: inspection of fire ...

Summer Employment Opportunities – 2020

The Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, & Culture is welcoming summer employment applications. We expect new hires to work from Monday, June 22, 2020 – Monday, September 7, 2020 operating five days a week unless otherwise noted. The...

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Update: Results came in for the K-9 Influenza test and it was a negative for the flu but positive for mycoplasma. The shelter veterinarian has conducted another test for the flu to confirm with certainty that we do not have the flu in the shelter...

Crime Statistics Report - 2018-2019

Trenton Police and Fire Departments Publish Data

Trenton N.J. –Trenton Police Department (TPD) and Trenton Fire Department (TFD) released separate annual reports on public safety within the Capital City. TPD’s report, which includes sum...

Trenton Water Works Rate Ordinance Presentation

On February 18, 2020 the City of Trenton Department of Water & Sewer presented the Fiscal Year 2020 Trenton Water Works Rate Ordinance.

Trenton Municipal Court Closing

Trenton Municipal Court sessions scheduled for this evening Thursday, February 20^th @ 6:30 p.m. have been canceled. In addition, all the court sessions scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. have been canceled. The court will re-open Monday,...

Tax Sale - March 16, 2020

The CITY OF TRENTON announces the sale of 2019 and prior year delinquent water and sewer charges (due as of 6/30/19) through an on-line auction on March 16, 2020, 8:00 am.  For a listing of all parcels, amounts due, registration and bidding instr...

Census Logo Contest Winner

Students from Trenton Public Schools submitted almost one hundred logos for our US Census Logo Contest.

First Place Winner

Angelica Morel Reynoso 

Grace Dunn Middle School

Read on...

Mayor Gusciora Announces School Board Appointment

Nicole Brossoie Named After Lifetime of Public Service

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is announcing the appointment of Nicole Brossoie, who serves as Chief of Public Affairs in the State of New Jersey’s Department of Childr...

Hepatitis A&C and Influenza: Screenings and Immunizations

Mayor and City Council President Detail Resources within the Capital City

Trenton N.J. – Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and occasionally, the lungs. The best way to avoid contracting the flu is to...

Mayor Gusciora’s Statement on Brunswick Avenue Fire

Fire Department Snuffed Blaze in Under Two Hours

Trenton N.J. – Trenton Fire & Emergency Services was dispatched to a three-alarm fire at 440 Brunswick Avenue at 11:20 PM. The initial report was heavy fire coming from four (4) vacant...

Mayor Gusciora’s Statement Regarding Jan. 29th Homicide

Caring for Those Impacted ‘Will Continue to Be Our Priority’

Trenton N.J. – The Trenton Police Department (TPD) is currently investigating a homicide in the Chestnut Park neighborhood late last night. The incident is ...

1st Quarter Tax Bills

The City of Trenton 2020 1^st quarter tax bills are in the process of being mailed. For homeowner’s convenience we have extended the grace period through Friday, February 21^st, 2020. Payments received after 2/21/20 will accrue interest back to th...

Interested in Applying for CDBG or ESG Grants?

The City of Trenton is hosting an RFP workshop to explain and discuss the CDBG and ESG RFP (application) and process for applying for these funds.

RFP WORKSHOP

Friday, January 31, 2020 at 12 pm

Trenton Free Public Library

120 Academy Street, Trenton NJ 08608

P...

Update: Chinese New Year Celebration

“It is with great regret that the City of Trenton will be cancelling our Chinese New Year celebration for 2020. The decision came after unforeseen circumstances forced many of our performers and vendors to withdraw from the event over concerns r...

Mayor Gusciora: City Finds Another Check!

Over $100,000 Back in City Coffers Over Past Year

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora announced today the reclamation of over $100,000 of funds from the State of New Jersey in the past year. The money was previously left unclaimed by prio...

Mayor Gusciora Announces Release of CDBG Funding

Money Previously Allocated; Projects to Resume

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is announcing today the United States Department of Housing and Economic Development’s (HUD) decision to release Community Development Block Gran...

City Council Meeting Information

Trenton City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 and Thursday, January 23, 2020. The location for both meetings is Trenton City Hall, City Council Chambers. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM. 

Tuesday, January 21...

Municipal Offices Closed - Monday, January 20, 2020

City of Trenton Municipal Offices will be closed, Monday, January 20, 2020 and will reopen Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  There will be no trash collection on Monday, January 20th. Residents and businesses are asked not to put trash out. We ask you ...

The Trenton Youth “WIN” App Launch

City of Trenton Takes Steps to Reduce Youth Homelessness

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora, on January 16 announced the launch, and demonstration of the Youth “WIN” (What I Need) mobile application in the Atrium of C...

Mayor Gusciora Appoints Acting Water Director

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora is appointing David Smith as Acting Director of the Department of Water and Sewer effective immediately. The move came after Council rejected the reappointment of Steve Picco as Acting Director. Acting Direct...

Trenton Water Works Launches Its Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today kicked off the Trenton Water Works $150-million Lead Service Line Replacement Program at the home of Jeffrey and Jane Rosenbaum in West Trenton’s Berkeley Square neighborhood. Members of City Council, a...

Christmas Tree Pick Up Schedule

-If your trash day is on Monday and Thursday

Tree pick up will be on Tuesday January 7^th, 10^th, 14^th, 17^th and Friday 21^st, 24^th, 28^th, 31^st

-If your trash day is on Tuesday and Friday

Tree pick up will be on Wednesday January 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th and Satur...

Sunday Brunches and Sidewalk Cafes: Now in Trenton

Ordinances Aim to Benefit Consumers and Business Owners

Trenton N.J. – On Thursday, December 19th, two ordinances were passed to allow Trenton restaurants to better serve visitors and residents. The first ordinance authorized “...

Closed for the Holiday - Municipal Offices

City of Trenton Municipal Offices will close, Tuesday, December 31st @2PM and will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2020. There will be no trash collection on Wednesday, January 1st. Residents and businesses are asked not to put trash out. We ask you to wait u...

Mercer County Recycling Information - Holiday Schedule

Christmas Day Collection is set for Saturday, December 28, 2019

Freedom Skate Park and Trenton Circus Squad Host “Skate Circus” Show at Roebling Wire Works

Trenton N.J. – The Roebling Wire Works building on South Clinton Avenue in Trenton was alive with activity this past Saturday, December 21, as youth and young adults from Trenton and the surrounding areas juggled rings, balanced on unic...

Closed for the Holiday - Municipal Offices

City of Trenton Municipal Offices will close, Wednesday, December 25^th and Thursday, December 26^th. There will be no trash collection on either of these days. Residents and businesses are asked not to put trash out on either of these days. Municipal offic...

Gusciora to City Council: Stop Playing Politics Over Public Health

Improvements to Drinking Water Shot-Down in Last Night’s Votes

Trenton N.J. –Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued the following statement in response to last night’s City Council’s vote which denied the reappointment of Steven J. Picco as continued Acting Directo...

City to Push Further Emphasis on Recreation for Youth

Legislation Would re-form Department of Recreation

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora announced today that Trenton City Council is poised to vote on the Administration’s proposal to re-form the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources & Cul...

City Council to Consider Plan to Revamp Public Parks

Trenton N.J. – Trenton City council will tomorrow consider the City's plan to refurbish parks in all four wards. The Gusciora Administration hopes to address longstanding conditions of disrepair in the over 60 public parks throughout Trenton.

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Downtown Trenton Visioning Survey

Our Downtown Trenton is important to all of us. It’s where we learn, work, eat, socialize, and engage in cultural and civic activities. Downtown Trenton should be for everyone. BUT, is Downtown Trenton living up to its potential? What do you believe our D...

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora Visited Freedom Skate Park for First “Grom-A-Rama” Board Giveaway

Trenton N.J. – Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora joined a team of volunteers at Freedom Skate Park on Saturday, November 23 to provide free skateboards and lessons on the basics of skating to a group of 30 at-risk youth from the Trenton area. Freedom o...

Freedom Skate Park Partners with HomeFront to Give Away 30 Boards to At-Risk Youth

On Saturday, November 23, Freedom Skate Park will welcome a group of approximately 30 Trenton-area youth participating in HomeFront programs to their public, indoor skate park in the Roebling Wire Works building (675 S. Clinton Avenue, Trenton NJ) for the...

Students Get a Glimpse of Patient Care from a First Responder’s Perspective

Trenton’s ‘Ride-Alongs’ Provide Valuable Experience to Aspiring RNs

Trenton N.J. – When Thomas Edison State University’s Accelerated 2^nd Degree BSN Program students scramble into the passenger compartment of Trenton Fire Department’s Ladd...

Trenton Firemen Receive Advanced Certifications from Federal Government

16 Servicemen Pass FEMA Exam

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is announcing today that 16 Firefighters at the Trenton Fire Department (TFD) have successfully completed a 300-level course from the Federal Emergency Management Agency&...

The City of Trenton Receives Prestigious Community Award

Recognized for valuing veterans

Trenton N.J. –The New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs in conjunction with the Governor of New Jersey have awarded the City of Trenton with the “We Value our Veterans Community Award&...

Trenton Mayor Gusciora, City Non-Profits Launch #GIVINGTRENTON Campaign

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora’s proclamation of December 3, 2019 as #GivingTRENTON Day launches a citywide effort to encourage donors to support local nonprofits and keep resources in our community.

#GivingTRENTON Day builds on #Giving...

TWW Begins Phased Roll Out of Corrosion Control Project on December 3

TWW Begins Phased Roll Out of Corrosion Control Project on December 3  - English

TWW Begins Phased Roll Out of Corrosion Control Project on December 3  - Spanish

Orthophosphate FAQ - English

Orthophosphate FAQ - Spanish

The City of Trenton’s Department of Health Wins $95,000 Grant

Trenton N.J. – The Office of Local Public Health, a division of the New Jersey Department of Health, has named the City of Trenton as one of 21 grant recipients in their “Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Grant Operat...

USDA to Conduct Crow Dispersal Program in City of Trenton

Trenton N.J. – At the request of the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, personnel from U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Wildlife Services (WS) will be conduc...

2019 State of the City Address - Speech

Good evening. I want to thank the state and county officials who have joined us tonight; members of the clergy; Members of Trenton City Council; members of my administration; our numerous community organizations; and most importantly the residents...

City of Trenton Website to Experience Downtime

The City of Trenton is in the process of upgrading our website. The last phase of these upgrades will require some downtime. Visitors to www.trentonnj.org will experience intermittent service interruptions beginning Friday evening, November 1 through Sund...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 62,930 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.
• 62% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, for which the 5-yea...

Trenton Fire Department Receives Almost $100,000 in Grants

Department Awarded Funds to Secure River and Revamp Prevention Program

Trenton N.J. – The Trenton Fire and Emergency Services Department (TFD) has been awarded a $85,291 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of the Fede...

Trenton250 Community Health and Wellness Plan

The Community Health and Wellness Plan is intended to provide a policy framework and action agenda for: expanding access to and the uptake of healthy foods; increasing opportunities and pursuit of physical activity; improving health literacy and access to...

City Partnering for ‘Hanover Creative’ – Space for Community Artists

Construction Kick-Off October 8^th 

Trenton N.J. – Building on Trenton’s Creek to Canal Creative District’s vision to embrace arts based communities and economic development as catalysts of positive change and restored vitality, a trio of ...

2019-2020 LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM

Beginning October 28, 2019 through December 27, 2019, bagged leaf collection will take place.

Trenton Housing Authority and City of Trenton Awarded $1.3 Million

Grant will Jumpstart Revamp of Donnelly Homes

Trenton N.J. – The Trenton Housing Authority (THA) and the City of Trenton have been awarded $1.3 million 2019 Choice Neighborhoods Planning and Action Grant to support the development of a c...

2019 State of the City Address - W. Reed Gusciora

Trenton Touts 3.3 Million Dollars in Bids at Land Auction

86 Properties to Go Back on Tax Rolls

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora touted the results of the September 16^th Public Property Auction as the largest and most successful in the City’s history. The 150-person council chamb...

The City of Trenton has embarked on an update to the City’s Land Development Ordinance

The Trenton 250 LDO Update process will help to better preserve, strengthen, and protect the historic physical patterns of development that define the character of the City, direct reinvestment to targeted areas, and create new opportunities for economic ...

Steven J. Picco is Appointed TWW Interim Director

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works announced today that Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora has appointed Steven J. Picco as interim director of the Department of Water and Sewer.

Beginning Monday, Mr. Picco will continue the work of reorganizing the...

Director Hsueh to Step Down from Trenton Water Works

Tenure Established Revamped Public Confidence in City Water Utility

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is announcing that the Director of Water and Sewer (DW&S) Dr. Shing-Fu Hsueh is stepping down from his role leading the utility ef...

Hiring Notice: Class Ill Special Police Officer

The City of Trenton Police Department is seeking professional, qualified and energetic applicants for the position of Class Ill Special Law Enforcement Officer, who, under the direction of the Police Director, shall conduct school safety and security...

Public Auction of City Owned Properties

Public Auction of City Owned Properties

Trenton, NJ – Mayor Reed Gusciora and the Department of Housing and Economic Development are excited to announce the Public Auction of City Owned Properties.

“This property auction is trul...

Mayor Gusciora and Councilman Harrison to Clean Roebling II

Community Volunteers Needed

Trenton N.J. – In order to spur further business interest in Trenton’s vacant Roebling Complex, Mayor Reed Gusciora and Councilman Joseph Harrison will be holding a community cleanup of the area on&a...

Contractor Fair - August 21, 2019

The City of Trenton is seeking Qualified General Contractors and Lead Abatement Contractors who are interested in bidding on Housing Rehabilitation/Lead Abatement projects. Contractors are invited to attend an information session to lear...

National Night Out Street Listing

2019 National Night Out Street Listing

Public Comments Requested

PUBLIC COMMENTS REQUESTED:

As recommended by the Trenton250 master plan – to develop a prioritized strategic approach to building in and around our train station areas to increase economic activity.  The Trenton’s Transit Oriented Development Stra...

36th Annual National Night Out

The City of Trenton will host its 36^th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 6PM-9PM. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our cit...

Mayor Gusciora to Promote Pro-Union City Ordinance

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora will be holding a press conference on the front steps of Trenton City Hall on Monday, July 29^th at 11:00 a.m.

The Mayor will be promoting a proposed ordinance which, if approved by council, wou...

Mayor Gusciora Tips Hat to Hope Grant for Interim Superintendent

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora favors the appointment of Principal Hope Grant, of Trenton Central High School, to become the interim Superintendent of Trenton Public Schools (TPS).

“Principal Grant has proved herself time a...

Mayor Gusciora Joins City Leaders From Around the World

Yearlong program provides 40 mayors with world-class executive training and coaching to help deliver results for cities

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is ready to explore the latest in leadership and management practices, as one of 4...

City of Trenton to Hold Its First Annual Bastille Day Celebration

City of Trenton to Hold Its First Annual Bastille Day Celebration 

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora and the City of Trenton will be hosting its first annual Bastille Day Celebration on Friday, July 12 from 4-8 p.m. on S. Warr...

Mayor Gusciora Unveils Summer Activity Schedule

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora announced the schedule of events from the Trenton Recreation Department for the coming months.

“We’re excited to launch our summer recreation season with a mix of new and returning ...

2019-2020 City Council Meeting Schedule

Resolution Approving the 2019-2020 Annual Notice of Meetings of The City Council, ABC Board, and Board of Health for the City of Trenton.

Mayor Gusciora Applauds Governor Murphy’s Actions on Trenton Initiatives

Trenton, NJ – Mayor Reed Gusciora applauded Governor Murphy’s signing of two priorities for Trenton: the return of the Capital City line item in the State budget and the approval of the Van Scivor project.

On Wednesday, Murphy ...

Mayor Gusciora Swears In Cabinet Members

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora on Tuesday officially swore in the Directors of the Housing and Economic Development, Water & Sewer, and Police departments for the City of Trenton.

“I am beyond pleased to have sworn in ...

Art All Night 2019 a Success for Trenton

Art All Night 2019 a Success for Trenton

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora and Artworks Trenton celebrated the success of Art All Night 2019 on Thursday, which took place on June 15-16. More than 10,000 guests attended, and more than 9...

Mayor Gusciora’s Statement Regarding the Departure of Superintendent McDowell

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora responded to a decision by the Trenton Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Fredrick McDowell to part ways effective August 30, 2019.

“I wish Dr. McDowell all the best and thank him for ...

Naloxone Available at Five Trenton Area Pharmacies

TRENTON, N.J. – Naloxone, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses, is available at five Trenton area pharmacies on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Patients do not need a prescription, insurance, payment, or to disclose their names. The drug is...

Juneteenth Celebration

Mayor Gusciora Announces Art All Night Changes

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora, Trenton public safety officials, and Art All Night organizers announced safety procedures and logistical changes on Wednesday to Art All Night 2019, taking place Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16.

The annual cel...

Trenton Water Works Continues the Progress

Mayor proposes three resolutions to fund significant upgrades to system

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora’s Administration, citing continued progress with Trenton Water Works (TWW), proposed three new resolutions to be considered by t...

Tax Sale Date June 26, 2019, 8:30 am

The CITY OF TRENTON announces the tax sale of 2019 2^ND quarter and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an on-line auction. Sale Date June 26, 2019, 8:30 am.  For a listing of all parcels, delinquencies and costs includ...

Trenton Fire Department Performed Multiple Water Rescues Wednesday

TRENTON, N.J. – The Trenton Fire Department performed multiple water rescues on Wednesday, May 29.

Engine 9 arrived on the scene on Parkside Avenue under the canal bridge to find two cars in the water, one of which was floating in the current. Tw...

Mayor Reed Gusciora Celebrates National Bike Month with a Ride to City Hall in Trenton

WHO:  Mayor Reed Gusciora

Trenton Cycling Revolution

Trenton Coffee House & Records

Tri-State Transportation Campaign

WHAT: Mayor Reed Gusciora joins local bicycle advocacy group, Trenton Cycling Revolution, in celebrating National Bike Month. Tr...

Mayor Gusciora’s Statement on Monday Night Shooting

TRENTON, N.J. – At around 11:24 last night, six people were shot on the 100 block of Walnut Avenue. One person was killed.

This senseless act of violence is the latest in a seemingly endless series of shootings across our country. Trenton has fac...

Update on Saturday Morning Shooting in Trenton

TRENTON, N.J. – On Saturday, May 25 at around 12:25 a.m., 10 people were shot on the 300 block of Brunswick Avenue. The victims were five men and five women, ages 23-36, who were gathered in a crowd near Ramoneros Liquor & Bar. At the time o...

City of Trenton is Modernizing its Parking System

TRENTON, N.J. – The City of Trenton on Thursday began exciting changes to its parking system. All of the City’s aging parking meters will be replaced over the coming months with new parking technology, providing motorists with addition...

Capital City Line Item Advances Through the Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora on Monday testified before the New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee in support of A5210, the return of the Capital City Aid Program, which would bring $10 million to the City from the State. The progra...

Taste Trenton - Restaurant Crawl

Join Us For A Weekend-Long Event Celebrating Food in Trenton! Over 30 Restaurants Throughout Trenton

Mayor Gusciora Announces Illegal Dumping Arrests

He warns would-be illegal dumpers of the consequences of their actions

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Gusciora announced on Wednesday two arrests in connection with illegal dumping that took place in Trenton on Tuesday evening.

“This should serve...

City of Trenton awarded $20,000 sustainability grant

TRENTON, N.J. – The City of Trenton was awarded a $20,000 Sustainable Jersey grant funded by the PSEG Foundation. Four $20,000 grants, seven $10,000 grants and twenty-five $2,000 grants were distributed to municipalities in fifteen New Jersey co...

Letter from Mayor Gusciora to City Council on the Creation of an Entertainment District

Dear Council:

As you know, there is a very important economic development proposal that is up for vote in Council this week involving the creation of an “Entertainment District” for Roebling Block III. This block, adjacent to Hamilton A...

UPDATE: Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

TRENTON, N.J. – Due to forecasts of thunderstorms, both of Trenton’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations scheduled for this Friday and Sunday, May 3 and 5, have been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment and inconvenience.&...

Trenton to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo This Weekend with Two Events

TRENTON, N.J. – The City of Trenton will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 3 and Sunday, May 5.

The May 3 celebration will take place on South Warren Street between East State Street and Lafayette Street from 5-8 p.m. The May 5 event wi...

Mayor Gusciora Selected to Attend NYU Smart Cities Conference

Mayor Joins Eight Other Mayors from around U.S. for Leadership Institute on Smart Cities

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora will join mayors from eight other major cities around the country to attend a Mayor’s Leadership Insti...

Mayor Gusciora's Statement on the Passing of Eunice Samuels-Lewis

TRENTON, N.J. – It is with heavy heart I inform you that our long time Court Director, Eunice E. Samuels-Lewis, passed away this past weekend in Florida. Eunice had worked for Trenton Municipal Court since 2000 and was beloved by Court staff and...

Mayor Gusciora Announces Cook School Redevelopment Plan

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora and Trenton City Council members welcomed developers to the former Cook Elementary School on Friday. The redevelopment project aims to bolster the Capital City Wilbur Section.

KCG Development will repurpose the...

Mayor Gusciora, HHS Executive, NJ Health Commissioner, and Others

Announce Prescription Drug Take Back Day

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora was joined on Wednesday by officials from the US Department of Health and Human Services, the New Jersey Department of Health, and local organizations to spread awarenes...

Mayor Gusciora Calls for Emergency City Council Meeting to Avoid Shutdown

TRENTON, N.J. – The City of Trenton was notified by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs that because the City Council failed to adopt the budget by April 11, the City is not authorized to make any payments, which includes payroll for ...

Mayor Gusciora, HHS Regional Director, NJ Health Commissioner, and Others

Announce Prescription Drug Take Back Events

Who:   Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora

Dr. Anthony Ferreri, Regional Director, US Department of Health and Human Services

Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Health

NJ Assemblym...

Mayor Gusciora Appoints Sheilah Coley to Lead Trenton PD

TRENTON, NJ - Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora announced on Monday his nomination of Sheilah Coley as the next Director of the Trenton Police Department. Coley previously served as Director and Chief of the Newark Police Department and as Public Safet...

Mayor Gusciora Kicks Off 2019 Street Paving Season

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora on Monday kicked off the 2019 street millings and pavings by helping to mill part of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at Southard Street. The City will be focusing its efforts on dozens of streets across Trento...

Promotions & Valor Award Ceremony

You are cordially invited to join us for our Promotions & Valor Award Ceremony.

Let's Celebrate the Cinco de Mayo - Sunday, May 5

Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Friday, May 3

Mayor Gusciora Taps Jersey City Development Director for Key Role

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora announced the appointment of Benjamin Delisle as the next Housing and Economic Development Director for the City of Trenton.

“I’m happy to say I am delivering on a promise I made to bring in...

Community Forum for Recently Arrived English Language Learners

Who:  Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora

            Representatives from the Trenton Global Academy

What:  A forum to discuss the Trenton Global Academy, a proposed program for recently arriv...

Mayor Gusciora Rescinds Voluntary Grant Reduction, Expects full 2018 CDBG Allocation

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora, Greater Trenton, Inc., and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) have reached an agreement with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to repay HUD the final installmen...

Subcontractor Opportunities Forum

Join us for an event to connect Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran-Owned Businesses with Construction Management Professionals who are actively recruiting SMWVBE firms to participate on state office building projects in the early stages of...

First-Time Home Buyer Event

Thinking about buying? Find out what it takes to become a homeowner!

Statements in Response to Comments Made by Officer Michael Palinczar

TRENTON, N.J. – In response to certain posts on social media by Trenton Police Officer Michael Palinczar, City leaders made the following statements:

“I am adamantly against all forms of racism and bigotry, and these types of statements...

Mayor Gusciora Applauds New Transportation Dollars for Trenton

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora announced on Monday that Trenton received more than $1.1 million in municipal aid from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for roadway preservation.

“This $1.1 million will help the City of Tr...

Mayor Gusciora: Trenton to Jump Start Roebling Redevelopment

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora announced on Monday a proposal slated to “jump start” a major redevelopment project in the historic Roebling Block II by Princetel, a fiberoptic rotary joint manufacturer, to move their Whi...

Let's Read Let's Move

Summer Indoor Camp & Playground Drop-In Programs

Summer Employment Opportunities - 2019

The Division of Recreation is welcoming applications for employment to support 2019 Summer in the Capital City series of programs and events.

Swearing-In Ceremony

You are cordially invited to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony of Mayor W. Reed Gusciora's Cabinet Members.

Youth Fishing Derby

-Fishing competition and prizes.
-No admission fee and fishing equipment will be provided.
-Instruction about fishing basics, safety, and fish identification.

Mayor Gusciora Welcomes Isle of Jersey Delegation

WHO: Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora

            Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture Director Maria Richardson

            Other Guests

&a...

Statement from Mayor Gusciora on Adult-Use Marijuana Legislation

TRENTON, N.J. – As Mayor of the City of Trenton as well as an original sponsor of the bill permitting adult-use marijuana, I wholeheartedly support such legislation currently under consideration by the NJ Senate (S2703) and Assembly (A4497). The...

Capital City Aid Passes Committee Following Gusciora's Testimony

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora spoke before the New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday to advocate for Senate Bill 3587, which reinstates the Capital City Aid Program. The bill passed the committee by a vote of 8-3.

The line item is c...

Tax Sale Information

The CITY OF TRENTON announces the tax sale of 2018 and prior year delinquent water and sewer charges (due as of 6/30/18) through an on-line auction. Sale Date April 17, 2019, 8:30 am.  For a listing of all parcels, delinquencies and costs includi...

Mayor Gusciora to Sign Salvation Army Ordinance Wednesday

WHO:   Mayor Reed Gusciora, City of Trenton

             Major Elijah Kahn and other officers, Salvation Army Trenton Citadel Crops

WHAT: Signing an ordinance into law...

Director Cruz Confirmed by City Council

TRENTON, N.J. – Adam Cruz has been confirmed by the Trenton City Council as the City’s permanent Businesses Administrator, having served in the position in an acting capacity for 90 days since he was appointed by Mayor Reed Gusciora.&a...

Trenton Municipal Court - Limited Communications

Effective Friday, March 8, 2019 from 3:00 pm until Monday, March 11, 2019 at 10:00 am, Trenton Municipal Court will have limited communication access via telephone, fax and email. All systems will be fully operational Monday at 10:00 am.

Mayor Gusciora Responds to Governor Murphy’s Proposed Budget

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora on Tuesday expressed his support for Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget, calling it "a great step forward” for Trenton and praising his commitment to restore the Capital City Line ...

Fire Museum Ceremony to Honor First African-American Firefighter

WHO:  Ethel Collins, widow of Linwood Collins

             Reed Gusciora, Mayor of Trenton

             Derrick Sawyer, Tr...

Closure of Municipal Offices - February 20, 2019

Closure of Municipal Offices - February 20, 2019

Municipal Offices Closed - Monday, February 18, 2019

Municipal Offices Closed - Monday, February 18, 2019

Progress Report on 1000 Homes Initiative

TRENTON, N.J. – On February 16 and 23, the Trenton Department of Inspections will be conducting a City-wide survey of vacant properties to get an up to date census of vacant properties. Inspectors will also be looking for exterior violations, su...

Governor Murphy to Join Mayor Gusciora at Inaugural Chinese New Year Celebration

Who:   New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy

            Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora

            Lena Chang (Grand Marshall)

&...

Statement from Mayor Gusciora on the Passing of Babs Siperstein

DATE: Monday, February 4, 2019

I was saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Babs Siperstein. She was one of the most influential advocates for the LGBTQ community and an important voice in the Democratic Party for trans rights and visibil...

Construction Activity Notice

Test blasting of subsurface rock will take place at the construction site for the new Department of Health building at the corner of Willow and Hanover Streets on Friday, February 1^st. A warning horn will sound just before the test blast, which is schedul...

Mayor Gusciora Signs Vacant Properties Ordinance Into Law

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora on Wednesday signed into law an ordinance amending the Trenton City Code to increase registration fees for vacant properties. The ordinance, which passed the City Council unanimously, goes into effect immediat...

Local Businesses Gear Up For Trenton’s Inaugural Chinese New Year Celebration

TRENTON, N.J. – The City of Trenton will be celebrating Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 5 with a night market along S Warren between E State and Lafayette beginning at 4 p.m., and several local businesses are getting into the spirit.

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Smooth Sounds of Jazz Sue Giles

Mayor Gusciora announces tax relief info sessions to be held throughout City

TRENTON, N.J. – The Gusciora administration announces an initiative to provide public information sessions regarding property taxes and offer technical assistance to our residences. In 2017, the City of Trenton underwent a property revaluation, ...

Mayor Gusciora, Fire Director Sawyer to Host Apparatus Housing Ceremony

WHO: Mayor W. Reed Gusciora, Fire Director Derrick Sawyer, community members

WHAT: “Housing of the Apparatus” ceremony, a tradition which dates back to the 1800s

WHERE: Engine Company 9 fire house, 1464 West State Stree...

Black History Month

Celebration of African American Art

Municipal Offices Closed - Monday, January 21, 2019

Municipal Offices Closed - Monday, January 21, 2019

Mayor Gusciora Responds to Rumors of Layoffs

Dear Residents,

Misinformation in the public regarding possible layoffs has caused undue panic, and I’d like to take a moment to clear up the confusion.

Every year since 2004, the City Council has passed resolutions for an accelerated tax sale to ...

Mayor Gusciora Forms Police Director Search Committee

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora has formed a committee to manage the search for the Capital City’s next Police Director. The committee consists of a group of administration officials who will work closely with Mayor Gusciora to ...

Christmas Trees

Christmas trees can be put out the day after your regular trash day. Decorations must be removed.

High School Students Invited to Higher Ed Information Program

TRENTON, N.J. – Trenton high school students interested in seeking a higher education are invited to attend the 2^nd Annual Rotary College Possibilities Program on Saturday, January 12 from 10-2 p.m. at The College of New Jersey’s Browe...

Celebrating The Life Of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

POLICE DIRECTOR - CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY

The City of Trenton, New Jersey seeks a highly qualified, community-orientated, data-driven and innovative civilian director for the Trenton Police Department. The position offers the successful applicant the opportunity to lead the over 400 sworn...

Trenton Kicks Off Inaugural Chinese New Year Celebration

TRENTON, N.J. – The City of Trenton will be celebrating Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 5 with a street fair along South Warren Street between East State and Lafayette Streets beginning at 4 p.m.

“2019 is the year of the pig, whic...

Municipal Offices Closed - Monday, December 31, 2018 - Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Municipal Offices Closed - Monday, December 31, 2018 - Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Municipal Offices Closed - Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Municipal Offices Closed - Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Six Months In: A Letter from Mayor Reed Gusciora

December 2018

Dear Trenton Residents:                 

With the year coming to a close, I want to tell you about some of our accomplishments in the first six months of my tenur...

2018 Assunpink Firewalk

Mayor Gusciora Announces New City Spokesperson

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced the hiring of the new Communications Director for the City of Trenton, Santiago Melli-Huber. Melli-Huber comes to Trenton from the City of Hoboken where he was the Communications Manager.

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Business Expansion, Jobs to Trenton through Federal Funds

Mayor Gusciora hails local business set to bring jobs to the Capital City, unanimous Council vote

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora praised local business owners for taking advantage of economic growth funding provided by the federa...

2018 Free Rabies Clinic

The City of Trenton Animal Shelter will be offering FREE RABIES SHOTS!

Cable Service Options Feedback

The City of Trenton is looking for feedback from residents 

regarding your cable service options. Click here:

https://trentonnj.seamlessdocs.com/f/Cable_tv_questionnaire

              &a...

Mayor Gusciora Calls on Residents to Join City Boards and Commissions

TRENTON, N.J. – Today, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora invited qualified residents of Trenton to apply for various vacancies on City of Trenton boards and commissions, such as the Planning Board and the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation.&...

Employment Opportunity - Director of Housing and Economic Development

The City of Trenton is seeking an individual to fill the position of Director of Housing and Economic Development.

Mayor Gusciora Calls on Residents to Provide Information on Recent Shooting

TRENTON, N.J. – Today, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora called on Trentonians to provide police with any information they have regarding yesterday’s shooting on the 800 block of Stuyvesant Avenue.

“We cannot end violen...

2018 Holiday Caroling at City Hall

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - City Hall

NJ Family Festival in Trenton

Enjoy Children's Activities

Mayor Gusciora to Congressman: Ok, We’ll Take the Help!

Letter accepts offer of assistance with Trenton Water Works, asks for help with covering reservoir

TRENTON, N.J. – Yesterday, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora sent a letter accepting an offer of federal assistance by Congressman Chris Smi...

Municipal Court - Cancelled - Thursday, November 15, 2018

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Trenton Municipal Court’s Night Court for Thursday November 15th is cancelled.

Senior Holiday Gala 2018

Engage at Every Age

Swearing-In Ceremony

Mayor Kicks Off Community Health Initiative Featuring Professional Athletes

Student Health Impact Project Partners with Trenton Public Schools to Connect Students to Additional Health Services

TRENTON, N.J. – Today, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora visited Trenton’s 9th Grade Academy to launch a travell...

2018 State of the City Address - Speech

Good evening. I want to thank the state and county officials who have joined us tonight; members of the clergy; the hard working Members of Trenton City Council; fellow members of my administration; and most importantly...

Free Tuition @ Mercer County Community College!!!

New Jersey’s new Community College Opportunity Grant provides “free tuition” for those whose household income does not exceed $45,000. This funding will be awarded after all other federal, state, or institutional aid.

Mayor Gusciora Announces Selections for Board of Education

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that he be appointing residents Taraun Tice and Sadé Williams to the Trenton Board of Education.

Taraun Tice, an attorney and government service administrator, currently w...

FY 2019 BUDGET PRESENTATION

2020 Census in Trenton

When: Thursday, October 18, 2018 -- 2 pm

Where: City Hall Atrium, 319 East State Street

Speakers:

·         Mayor Reed Gusciora

·         U.S. Rep. Bonnie W...

2018 State of the City Address

2018-2019 Leaf Collection Program

Trenton Mayor Asks DCA for Forensic Audit

To ensure compliance with State regulation going forward, Mayor Gusciora calls on DCA to appoint a forensic auditor to review city finances

TRENTON, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora called on New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to commi...

L.H Mitchell Site - - 216 Klagg Ave

Free Flu Clinic!

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Creating NJ State Capital Partnership To Help Trenton

Governor Phil Murphy today signed an Executive Order establishing the New Jersey State Capital Partnership, an initiative designed to harness state support and resources to spur economic development in Trenton and help chart a new course for...

Trenton Cannabis Zoning Ordinance

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON AMENDING THE TRENTON CITY CODE, AND AMENDING CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLANS, TO PERMIT AND GOVERN LEGAL MARIJUANA OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF TRENTON

Trenton Awarded NJEDA Innovation Challenge Grant

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora provided the following statement today regarding the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) announcement that the City of Trenton will be one of the recipients of their Innovation Challenge...

Park[ing] Day

Park[ing]Day is an annual, global event where citizens, artists,and activists collaborate to temporarily transform public parking spaces and roadways into public mini-parks or “parklets.”Park[ing] Day challenges us all to reconsider whether we are making.

Mayor Gusciora Appoints Maria Richardson to Head of Recreation Department

Track-Record of Grants Generating Funds for Trenton 

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora announced today that Maria Richardson will be the City of Trenton’s next Recreation Director. Director Richardson’s focu...

Ten Awesome Things to Eat in Trenton, New Jersey

Trenton’s iconic pork roll might be its signature dish, but if you are looking for delicious food from diverse cultures, Trenton is the best in the area.

Beloved by insiders and visitors alike, this historic city features authentic cuisine from N...

Director of Inspections Stepping Down

Chief Inspector Yolanda Vasquez to Fill Vacancy

Trenton N.J. – Director of Inspections, Leslie Graham, is stepping down from his post in City Hall. The 3-year public servant led efforts to demolish unsafe housing stock in the State Capit...

Information for Prospective Cannabis Companies

The Office of the Mayor is releasing the provisions for medical cannabis companies who are actively seeking a letter of support. The State of New Jersey necessitates such a letter in order to qualify, and apply for, medical cannabis licensure.

Public Works Director Cherry to Step Down

Public Property Manager Appointed in Interim

Trenton N.J. – Director Merkle Cherry of the Trenton Public Works Department will be stepping down from his role in City Hall. The current Public Property Manager, Wahab Onitiri, will be takin...

35th Annual National Night Out - Site List

Rent Stabilization Board to be Renewed

Applicants Wanted

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is calling for all qualified candidates to please apply for positions on the City’s Rent Stabilization Board. Per city ordinance, the Rent Stabilization Board is tasked with ...

Fire Department Recruitment Open House

1pm -4pm Trenton’s Bravest will host an open house at 244 Perry Street. You can come and see exactly the type of work that Trenton Fire Department does.

Mayor Gusciora to Kick-Off Fire Department’s Open House

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora, in conjunction with Trenton Fire Department, will host a recruitment open house at 244 Perry Street, on Saturday, August 4^th. The Mayor will be kicking off the event at 1:00 pm. The open house will fo...

Gusciora Administration Accepting Applications for School Board

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is calling for all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies on Trenton’s Board of Education. The Mayor has also announced that at least one of the two openings must be filled by a special ...

Workout Wednesdays - Caribbean Dance Fitness Class

2018 Summer in the Capital City

The Trenton P.D. to Post “No Parking”Notices for Street Cleaning

Volunteers Needed: Alternate Parking Supplied by County

Trenton N.J. – The Trenton Police Department will post a notice for parking restrictions to make possible widespread street sweeping on Saturday, July 21^st. Parking will be prohibited on sel...

Mayor Gusciora Announces Transition Committees and Leaders

11 Groups to Help Shape New Administration

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Gusciora expressed his gratitude for the enthusiastic response he received from leaders accepting their invitation to serve on one of the eleven transition committees.

The Gu...

Transcript of Inaugural Speech

5th Annual ‘Dinner and a Movie Night’

All in Need are Welcome to Attend

Trenton N.J. – Tomorrow on Thursday, July 12^th, volunteers from around the city will be serving complimentary dinners to homeless men and women. Brian Blakely, a native Trentonian, has been facilitating ...

Health Commissioner Retires from Trenton City Hall

Shakira Abdul-Ali Appointed as Acting Health Director

Trenton N.J. – Health Director James Brownlee is stepping down as Director of Health and Human Services at Trenton City Hall. He has led a long and fulfilling career serving the people of our ...

Mayor Gusciora Unites With City Council to Clean Streets

Street-Sweeper Parade to Run Through Trenton

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora will be teaming up with Councilman George Muschal, in a pledge to clean up the Capital City. The officials will be looking to make good on prominent campaign...

City of Trenton - Legal Notice

TWW Introduces Online System to Help Customers Manage Their Accounts

TWW Introduces Online System to Help Customers Manage Their Accounts

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works today announced a new online service that enables its customers to more conveniently manage their accounts, including using additional paymen...

Trenton Water Works Issues 2020 Water Quality Report

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works, the public water system that serves approximately 250,000 consumers in a five-municipality service area in Mercer County, today issued its 2020 Water Quality Report.

"The report provides an informative su...

TWW Introduces Online System to Help Customers Manage Their Accounts

TWW Introduces Online System to Help Customers Manage Their Accounts

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works today announced a new online service that enables its customers to more conveniently manage their accounts, including using additional paymen...

TWW Temporarily Suspends Some Operations Due to Coronavirus Emergency

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works announced today that it would suspend some of its operations for a period of two weeks, effective Monday, due to the Coronavirus emergency.

“We are taking this precaution to protect our employees and ...

TWW to Inspect Fire Hydrants and Flush Water Mains Throughout Its System

TWW to Inspect Fire Hydrants and Flush Water Mains Throughout Its System

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works will conduct two routine, water-industry-standard procedures in its five-municipality service area in the days ahead: inspection of fire ...

Trenton Water Works Rate Ordinance Presentation

On February 18, 2020 the City of Trenton Department of Water & Sewer presented the Fiscal Year 2020 Trenton Water Works Rate Ordinance.

TWW Mails Lead Service Replacement Confirmations to Thousands of Customers

TWW Mails Lead Service Replacement Confirmations to Thousands of Customers

Trenton, N.J. — Nearly 4,000 customers who signed up for the Trenton Water Works $150-million Lead Service Line Replacement Program (LSLRP) will receive a postcard in the ...

Mayor Gusciora Appoints Acting Water Director

Trenton N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora is appointing David Smith as Acting Director of the Department of Water and Sewer effective immediately. The move came after Council rejected the reappointment of Steve Picco as Acting Director. Acting Direct...

Trenton Water Works Launches Its Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora today kicked off the Trenton Water Works $150-million Lead Service Line Replacement Program at the home of Jeffrey and Jane Rosenbaum in West Trenton’s Berkeley Square neighborhood. Members of City Council, a...

Closed for the Holiday - Municipal Offices

City of Trenton Municipal Offices will close, Wednesday, December 25^th and Thursday, December 26^th. There will be no trash collection on either of these days. Residents and businesses are asked not to put trash out on either of these days. Municipal offic...

Gusciora to City Council: Stop Playing Politics Over Public Health

Improvements to Drinking Water Shot-Down in Last Night’s Votes

Trenton N.J. –Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued the following statement in response to last night’s City Council’s vote which denied the reappointment of Ste...

TWW Will Hold Public Forums to Inform Residents About Its Operations

Trenton, N.J. — Residents who want to learn more about their drinking water and the ongoing reorganization of the 200-year-old Trenton Water Works are invited to attend five H2Open Forums in the City of Trenton, Hamilton Township, Ewing Township...

TWW Begins Phased Roll Out of Corrosion Control Project on December 3

TWW Begins Phased Roll Out of Corrosion Control Project on December 3  - English

TWW Begins Phased Roll Out of Corrosion Control Project on December 3  - Spanish

Orthophosphate FAQ - English

Orthophosphate FAQ - Spanish

USDA to Conduct Crow Dispersal Program in City of Trenton

Trenton N.J. – At the request of the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, personnel from U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Wildlife Services (WS) will be conducting crow dispersal activities...

2019 State of the City Address - Speech

Good evening. I want to thank the state and county officials who have joined us tonight; members of the clergy; Members of Trenton City Council; members of my administration; our numerous community organizations; and most importantly the residents...

TWW-Connects Reverse 911 System

TWW-Connects is a Reverse 911 or “Robocall” system that Trenton Water Works uses to notify residents about water-quality issues, boil-water advisories, water-service outages and restorations, and water-quality emergencies.

Main Repair/System Maintenance Advisory

Main repair / System Maintenance Advisory

Controlled Main Shutdown for System Repairs

PENNINGTON RD BET ROCKLEIGH DR

Dear Customer:

Your water service will be interrupted on Friday, October 18, 2019 for an emergency controlled main shut down due to water main...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 62,930 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.
• 62% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, for which the 5-yea...

Boil-Water Lift Notice

On  Friday,  September  27,  2019,  Trenton  Water  Works  (TWW)  notified  customers  and  service-area  residents  of  ...

Boil Your Drinking Water - What You Need to Know

Trenton Water Works is advising residents in Trenton, Hamilton Township, Ewing Township, and Lawrence Township, and Hopewell Township to boil your water until further notice. Chlorination levels (a water disinfection process) are too low due to an equipme...

Steven J. Picco is Appointed TWW Interim Director

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works announced today that Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora has appointed Steven J. Picco as interim director of the Department of Water and Sewer.

Beginning Monday, Mr. Picco will continue the work of reorganizing th...

TWW Announces Water-Main Flushing in Ewing Beginning September 10

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works will be flushing water mains in Ewing Township starting on Tuesday, September 10 and lasting through Friday, September 27. This routine maintenance will take place between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. to minimize inconvenience to...

Director Hsueh to Step Down from Trenton Water Works

Tenure Established Revamped Public Confidence in City Water Utility

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is announcing that the Director of Water and Sewer (DW&S) Dr. Shing-Fu Hsueh is stepping down from his role leading the utility ef...

Statement Regarding the Malfunction of a Turbidity Instrument at the Water-Filtration Plant

The violations 2019-4102 and 2019-4103 are not related to water quality, but instead center on the failure of automatic monitoring instrumentation to successfully record a turbidity value for May 8 and June 12. Turbidity is a measure of water clarity. Als...

Important Information About Lead in Your Drinking Water

Trenton  Water  Works(TWW) found  elevated  levels  of  lead  in  drinking  water  in  some  homes/buildings in  our community. Lead can c...

TWW to Repair Large Valves in Hamilton Township

Trenton Water Works will repair an older 20-inch bypass valve in the 900 block of Kuser Road in Hamilton Township, starting on Saturday, May 4 at 10 p.m. The valve is connected to a water main that supplies water to hundreds of customers, including Hamilt...

Trenton Water Works Conducts Biannual Water Main Flushing Program

On Monday, March 25, Trenton Water Works will begin flushing water mains in our five-municipality water-distribution system, starting in Ewing Township and ending in Trenton on  April 24 (see schedule below). To minimize inconvenience to our cust...

Trenton Water Works Will Hold Public Education Forums

Trenton, N.J. — Residents who want to learn more about their drinking water are invited to attend a Public Education Forum in the atrium at City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton, on Wednesday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. Representatives of Trenton Water Wo...

Important Information About Lead in Your Drinking Water

Recent drinking water quality monitoring conducted by Trenton Water Works (TWW) has found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes/buildings in the area served by TWW which includes the City of Trenton and portions of Hamilton, Ewing, Lawre...

Water Quality Improved Quickly, and Data Consistently Shows it is Safe to Drink

TRENTON, N.J. – In the months since Mayor Gusciora's inauguration, Trenton's water has shown quick and incredible improvements in quality and safety. Major changes at Trenton Water Works has led to measurable and consistent drops in contaminant levels. Th...

Trenton Water Works Public Notice: Disinfection Byproducts

Our  water  system  recently  violated  a  drinking  water  requirement.  Although  this  incident  was  not  an  emerge...

Trenton Water Works - OPEN POSITIONS: JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Trenton Water Works Job Fair

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM

TRENTON CITY HALL ATRIUM 

OPEN POSITIONS: JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Trenton Water Works Job Fair

Mayor Reed Gusciora and Trenton AFSCME Local 2286 are hosting a Job Fair for Trenton Water Works.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) MCL Violation for Trenton Water Works

This  is  not  an  emergency.  But  you  have  a  right  to  know  what  happened  and  what  Trenton  ...

TWW Will Conduct an Interconnection Flow Test

Trenton Water Works (TWW), your public water utility, will conduct a routine inspection and testing of the “interconnection” between TWW and New Jersey American Water beginning on Monday, October 8 at 8 a.m. and ending on Tuesday, October 9 at 5 p.m. This...

Important Information About Your Drinking Water

Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation. Our water system recently violated two drinking water standards.

What Residents, Customers and Stakeholders Need to Know

Overview 

Trenton Water Works’ (TWW) Public Education Forums are designed to encourage attendees—residents, customers, and public officials—to ask questions about their drinking water and related infrastructure and get information directly from TW...

Trenton Water Works Will Undertake Water Main Flushing Throughout Its Water Distribution System

Beginning on Thursday, September 13, 2018 and lasting through October 31st, Trenton Water Works (TWW), your public water utility, will conduct routine water main flushing throughout our water-distribution system from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.  in the eve...

Mayor Gusciora Signs Consent Order with Dept. of Environmental Protection

Trenton N.J. – This morning, Mayor Reed Gusciora, and Trenton Water Works (TWW) acting director Dr. Sing Fu-Hsueh met with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner, Catherine McCabe. The commissioner agreed to sign the administrative agre...