Mayor Reed Gusciora and Trenton City Council Release 100-Day Report

The Report Outlines the City’s Many Achievements in These First 100 Days

Trenton N.J. – Today, the City of Trenton released a 44-page joint 100-day report where Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and the Trenton City Council outlined subst...

Redevelopment Opportunity - New Clinton Apartments

The City seeks to identify Respondents with the ability and capacity to acquire, design, permit and commence redevelopment, management, and operation of Clinton Court as a residential site, including, but not limited to, the adaptive re-use of...

Mayor Reed Gusciora Meets with U.S. Secretary Deb Haaland

City Administration Welcomes U.S. Secretary of the Interior to the Capital City

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and At-Large Trenton City Councilwoman Jasi Mikae Edwards welcomed U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to the C...

Mayor Gusciora Talks Transportation with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora joined a delegation to welcome U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Capital City and to participate in meetings regarding vital transportation projects in Trenton and throughout M...

City of Trenton and New Jersey Conservation Foundation Win $1.3 million NJDEP Grant

Trenton N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded the New Jersey Conservation Foundation with $1.3 million for their Throwin’ Shade: Greening the Capital City grant application, which will plant ...

Trenton Requests Public Assistance in Adopting or Fostering Animals at Trenton Animal Shelter

Invitation to Visit Shelter

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton is requesting the public’s assistance in adopting dogs and cats located at the Trenton Animal Shelter (72 Escher St, Trenton, NJ 08609).

The shelter currently houses...

Mayor Reed Gusciora and Four Trenton Councilmembers Are Sworn In

Municipal Government Reaches Quorum Needed to Conduct City Business

TRENTON, NJ –Today, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora was sworn in for his second term as Mayor of Trenton. Additionally, four Trenton City Councilmembers, Jennifer Williams (North Ward), Teska Frisb...

Prescription Drug Drop-Off

Prescription Drug Drop-Off

The City of Trenton maintains a box for dropping off prescription drugs that are expired or no longer needed at the Trenton Police Station, 225 N Clinton Ave #1, Trenton, NJ 08609. This box is available 24/7, and residents are en...

Federal Funds in Check, Gusciora Opens 'Chess in the Park' Program

TRENTON, NJ - Mayor Reed Gusciora unveiled the first of 16 chess tables being installed at City parks, as a part of the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture's 'Chess in the Park' initiative. Gusciora kicked off the activities ...

Trenton’s Downtown to Get $500,000 Makeover

TRENTON, NJ – Kicking off First Friday, Trenton’s downtown monthly celebration, Mayor Reed Gusciora announced today that the South Warren Street business district would be getting a $500,000 makeover.

The funding will come from the State’s Urban Enterprise...

City Council Special Meeting - Tuesday, May 30

City Council Special Meeting - Wednesday, May 24

TWW Begins Water Storage and Distribution Improvements With the Demolition of Its Prospect St. Site

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works (TWW) will begin the demolition of two buildings at 942 Prospect Street near the 124-year-old Pennington Avenue Reservoir to prepare the site for constructing two 8-million-gallon concrete storage tanks in the...

City Council Special Meeting - Tuesday, May 23

How To Reduce Risks of Legionella Exposure - A TWW H2Open Education Resource

In Customers' Mailboxes Next Week: How To Reduce Risks of Legionella Exposure - A TWW H2Open Education Resource

Look for our H2Open Education Resource brochures on "How to reduce risks of Legionella exposure" in your mailboxes during the...

SURPLUS SALE OF COMPUTER NETWORKING DEVICES FOR IT

Trenton Announces Downtown Business Plan Competition

Trenton, N.J. – The Downtown Trenton Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) and the City of Trenton are excited to announce the Downtown Trenton NPP Business Plan Competition, in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center...

Tuesday, May 16 City Council Meeting

Federal, State, and TWW Personnel Continue Critical Work in the TWW System

Personnel from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Trenton Water Works (TWW) continue to execute a monthslong Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program announced on April 1.

&n...

City of Trenton Wins State and Federal Grants for Taylor Street Plans

City Awarded Federal and State Funding for Soccer Complex that will Replace Open Field

Trenton, N.J. – The City of Trenton Department of Recreation, Natural Resources and Culture received a collective $2.2 million in three grants from th...

Trenton Water Works Temporarily Suspends Residential Shutoffs

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works has suspended shutting off service to residents who have fallen behind on paying their bills, the water utility announced on Thursday.

TWW made this decision in order to allow customers who are struggling with ...

Legionella Mitigation, Updates, and Information for May 5

May 5, 2023

TWW's management team, led by Acting Director Sean Semple, continues to advance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection under a Unilateral Administrative Order (October 12, 2022) the following highlighted operational...

Tuesday, May 4 City Council Meeting

TWW's Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program Is Underway

April 28, 2023

TWW's Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program Is Underway

Earlier this week, TWW started flushing water mains at a low velocity using specialized equipment throughout its water distribution system, a months-long program in...

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Greater Trenton Residential Market Study Reveals Demand for Up to 1,270 Housing Units in Downtown

Younger Singles and Couples Make Up the Largest Share of the Market for New Housing in Downtown Trenton

Trenton, N.J. – Greater Trenton, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economic revitalization in New...

Statement Regarding the Ongoing Personnel Investigation within the Trenton Police Department

Trenton, N.J. – 

In response to a series of articles, published in The Trentonian with incorrect information about an ongoing personnel investigation within the Trenton Police Department that relates to five officers at the Trenton Polic...

Trenton ABC Meeting - April 25

TWW's Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program Begins Next Week

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works (TWW) announced today that it would begin low-velocity flushing of water mains using specialized equipment throughout its 683-mile water distribution system next week. This activity will continue through May. ...

City of Trenton Partners with New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) and the City of Trenton hosted a joint community outreach event on April 19th to offer residents utility assistance p...

ARP Current Expenditures and Balance

Tuesday, April 18 City Council Meeting

City of Trenton Releases RFP for Clinton Court

City Administration Shares Redevelopment Opportunity with the Public

Trenton, N.J. – The city of Trenton released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of "Clinton Court," which is located at 70 N. Clinton Avenue ...

Mayor Gusciora Reflects on TCNJ President Kathryn Foster's Decision to Join Faculty

Trenton, N.J. – Today, I learned that Kathryn Foster will step down as President of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and, after a yearlong sabbatical, join the ranks of faculty at the College.

As Mayor of the City of Trenton, I have enjo...

TWW Begins Testing for Legionella Systemwide Using a Method Approved by the NJ Dep of Environmental

TWW Begins Testing for Legionella Systemwide Using a Method Approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

On April 10, led by TWW's Chief Chemist DiAsia Brooks, TWW began systemwide monitoring for Le...

The City of Trenton’s Division of Planning Requests Public Commentary

First Draft of Trenton Bicycle Plan Available for Feedback on April 25, 2023 

Trenton, N.J. – The Trenton Division of Planning and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) are requesting comments from the public ...

City of Trenton Memorializes Peacemakers in 1968 Riot with Historical Marker

Mayor Reed Gusciora and Councilwoman Jennifer Williams Dedicate Temporary Marker

Trenton, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora and North Ward Councilwoman Jennifer Williams dedicated a temporary historic marker at the intersection of East Hanover ...

TWW, NJDEP, and EPA Teams Are Taking Water Samples for Analysis

On April 3, several teams comprising personnel from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and TWW commenced taking and analyzing water samples from hydrants in TWW's service area...

This Month, TWW Will Execute a Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program

This Month, TWW Will Execute a Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program To Increase Water Circulation in Its Distribution System and Increase and Optimize Chlorine Levels

Trenton Water Works (TWW) continues to partner with the New Jersey Departmen...

Mayor and City Council Highlight the Start of Shop Trenton Saturdays

Numerous Events Celebrating Local Businesses To Be Held in the Capital City on Saturday, April 1st

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton is highlighting numerous events supporting local businesses taking place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, be...

City of Trenton Achieves Silver Certification from Sustainable Jersey

The Award Significant Achievement in Sustainability Efforts

Trenton N.J. – Sustainable Jersey representatives have announced that the City of Trenton has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey’s silver-leve...

New Aetna Health Benefits

Thursday, April 6 City Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 4 City Council Meeting

Health Officials Investigate Seven Additional Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

This is a New Jersey Department of Health press release from March 27, 2023, which the City of Trenton is posting per the request of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Seven new cases of Legionnaires’ disease, two resulting in...

Shop Trenton - Saturdays - April 1

Special Meeting - March 30, 2023

Trenton ABC Meeting - Tuesday, March 28

Trenton Water Works Is Working with State Officials on Legionella Mitigation

Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora: Trenton Water Works Is Working with State Officials on Legionella Mitigation, Is Making Progress, and Will Provide Weekly Updates

Trenton, N.J. — In light of the press release issued by the New Je...

Chemical Spill

Earlier today, we were informed by NJDEP that there was a chemical spill in the Mill Creek / Otter Creek in Bristol, PA. Based on information provided by NJDEP the location of TWW intake is upstream of the spill therefore outside the current area of conc...

City of Trenton Awards American Rescue Plan Funds to TDI Connect

TDI Connect Receives $100,000 Grant

Trenton N.J. – The Trenton City Council has approved a resolution awarding $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds to TDI Connect, an all-volunteer organization that is part of United Way of G...

City of Trenton Receives Grant Funding for Electric Sanitation Vehicles

DEP Grants Allow for Emission Reduction Measures

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton is pleased to announce the reception of a nearly $1.5 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for the purchase o...

Tuesday, March 21 City Council Meeting

City of Trenton Partners with Department of Community Affairs to Host Good Governance Training

The City Council Participates in Good Governance Classes

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton is proud to share with the public an ongoing partnership with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). DCA has been holding classes ...

Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture Welcomes Summer Job Applications

Numerous Job Opportunities for Youth and Adults are Available

Trenton N.J. – The Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, & Culture is welcoming applications for employment to support its 2023 Cool Summer in the Capital City prog...

City of Trenton Fire Department Announces Second Year of Junior Public Safety Academy

The Summer Program Will Educate Youth on Public Safety

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton is proud to highlight the second year of Junior Public Safety Academy. This summer program seeks to provide Trenton youth with public safety traini...

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation Seeks New Members

Mayor Reed Gusciora Invites Applications for Commission Appointments

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton’s Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation is seeking new members. The Commission oversees and advises on numerous ac...

Installation of Historical Marker in Remembrance of 1968 Riots

In the wake of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King on April 4, 1968, this site was at the epicenter of grief and anger that overtook downtown Trenton. Remembered as the 1968 Riot, protests led to several days of violence, fires and looting, leavin...

The Trenton Division of Planning Requests Public Commentary

Second Draft of New Land Development Ordinance Available for Feedback  

Trenton N.J. – The Trenton Division of Planning is requesting comments from the public on the second draft of the new Land Development Ordinance. R...

Mayor Celebrates Another Business Aided by the Trenton Business Improvement Incentive Program

Warren Street Multiservices Makes Vital Repairs with Grant Funding

Trenton N.J. – Another local business has received vital aid through the City of Trenton’s Business Improvement Incentive Program. Through a $13,000 grant, War...

Mayor Gusciora and City Council Celebrate Mother-Son Duo Who Serve in the Trenton Fire Department

Karla Townsend and Solomon Townsend are Celebrated for their Public Service

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora celebrated a mother-son duo who serve in the Trenton Fire Department: Firefighters Karla Townsend and Solomon Townsend. At a p...

Tuesday, March 7 City Council Meeting

Mayor Gusciora Celebrates City Council Support of Cannabis

Simply Pure Downtown Trenton Plans to Open in May

Trenton N.J. – On February 9, 2023, the Trenton City Council approved Resolution 23-025, issuing a Class 5 Cannabis Dispensary license to Simply Pure Downtown Trenton LLC; today, Mayor Re...

Mayor Gusciora Declares Code Blue Alert for Saturday, February 25th

Temperatures are Expected to Remain Below Freezing

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora has declared a code blue alert for the City of Trenton for Saturday, February 25th, 2023.

A code blue extreme cold alert may be declared when temperatures drop b...

Trenton City Council Approves Sale of City-Owned Property to Manna International Corporation

The Sale Will Aid Manna’s Relocation Plans, Bringing Dozens of Jobs to the City

Trenton N.J. – On Thursday, February 23, 2023, the Trenton City Council approved Ordinance 23-003, authorizing the sale of two City-owned plots of ...

City of Trenton Jump Starts Redevelopment Process for Roebling Block 2

Mayor Reed Gusciora Takes Major Step to Spur Growth in Capital City

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton is seeking qualified developers to submit proposals for the redevelopment of the historic Roebling Block 2 in response to the Capital ...

City of Trenton Jump Starts Redevelopment Process for Roebling Block 2

Mayor Reed Gusciora Takes Major Step to Spur Growth in Capital City

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton is seeking qualified developers to submit proposals for the redevelopment of the historic Roebling Block 2 in response to the Capital ...

Mayor Reed Gusciora Invites Public to Attend Trenton Transit District Community Workshop

Virtual Meeting with the Planning Board on February 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Trenton N.J. –On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., a virtual meeting with the Planning Board will be held, which will build on previous in-person workshops to discu...

Substantial Amendment to the Approved 2021 Annual Action Plan

Trenton City Council Statement on Criminal Incident at Cure Arena

Trenton N.J. – Trenton City Council members express their condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Khalil Glanton, who lost his life in a deadly attack after attending the Mercer County Basketball Tournament last Thursday.  ...

Statement from Mayor W. Reed Gusciora

Trenton N.J. – I want to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Khalil Glanton, who are suffering from this senseless murder at CURE Arena last evening. At a time when we should be celebrating the achievements of o...

Tuesday, February 21 City Council Meeting

City of Trenton Completes First Demolition of the Year

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton completed the first demolition of a dilapidated privately-owned property of the year. The building has been demolished, with no damage to neighboring homes.

“We are working closely with reside...

Mayor Reed Gusciora and City Council Support Local Businesses

SLOW Art Studios Makes Vital Improvements Through the Trenton Business Improvement Incentive Program

Trenton N.J. – The City of Trenton’s Business Improvement Incentive Program, a local economic development grant program, has o...

Mayor and TPD Director Share Trenton Police Department Initiatives

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora and Trenton Police Department (TPD) Director Steve Wilson are sharing actions that have already been taken to prevent physical violence against civilians in the City of Trenton.

In 2022, the NJ Attorney...

City of Trenton Hosts Black History Month Events

Mayor Reed Gusciora Celebrates Black History Month in February

Trenton, N.J. – During Black History month, the City of Trenton is hosting a series of events to celebrate the contributions and history of African Americans and Black Trento...

Mayor Reed Gusciora Inaugurated for Second Term

In Inaugural Speech, Mayor Gusciora Outlined Vision for Capital City

Trenton N.J. – On Friday, February 10, Mayor Reed Gusciora was officially inaugurated for his second term as Mayor of Trenton. The ceremony took place at 6 PM in the Pa...

Trenton Police Department to Monitor Drunk Driving on Super Bowl Sunday

Mayor Reed Gusciora Encourages Fans to Safely Have Fun

Trenton N.J. – On Super Bowl Sunday, the Trenton Police Department (TPD) is operating roving DUI patrols concentrating in and around the liquor establishments and heavily traveled ro...

Mayor Reed Calls on State of New Jersey to Bring Back State Employees to Work In-Person

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to bring back full-time state employees to resume work in-person.

Last week, Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, called on state employees to return to work in Har...

The City of Trenton Announces Inauguration Schedule for Mayor Gusciora and the Trenton City Council

Capital City Will Hold Inauguration at the Trenton War Memorial on February 10, 2023

The City of Trenton will hold an inauguration ceremony, free and open to the public, on Friday, February 10, 2023. The inauguration will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Patriots...

Capital City Newsletter: January Edition

The city is bustling with accomplishments and brand-new events in the new year.

The City of Trenton welcomed the new year with its annual Three Kings Day celebration on the East State Street front steps of City Hall. Embracing kids and their parents is not...

Trenton Division of Planning to Hold In-Person Events for Planning Transit-Oriented Development Area

Trenton N.J. – The Division of Planning will hold two in-person open house-style community workshop events to discuss ideas for future transit-oriented development projects. The public is encouraged to attend and present ideas to help t...

Docket and Agenda - City Council Meeting - 02/07

City of Trenton Announces Code Blue Alert

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora has declared a Code Blue alert for the City of Trenton for Friday, February 3, 2023, and Saturday, February 4, 2023. A Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert may be declared when temperatures drop below freezing...

Mayor Reed Gusciora and City Council Celebrate Local Economic Development

Trenton N.J. – As a result of the City of Trenton’s Business Improvement Incentive Program, a local economic development grant program, the City of Trenton co-financed improvements at 128 West State Street, a commercial property, owned by West St...

Statement from Office of the Mayor and Trenton Police Department on Tyre Nichols

Trenton N.J. – Today, Mayor Reed Gusciora and Trenton Police Department Director issued the following statement regarding video released by the Memphis Police Department.

The Trenton Police Department (TPD) and the Office of the Mayor ar...

Inauguration Ceremony

Mayor W. Reed Gusciora Congratulates Trenton City Council’s Historic Win

Trenton N.J. – Today, Mayor Reed Gusciora congratulated Jasi Edwards, Crystal Feliciano, and Yazminelly Gonzalez on winning the three At-large seats on the Trenton City Council in a decisive victory; the New Jersey Globe and th...

QR Code for Tonight's Election Results

Good evening all,

Please view the attached QR code for tonight’s election results.  The results should be viewable in live time and we will have them posted by IT on a screen in the City Hall Atrium.  They are viewable...

Mayor Reed Gusciora Announces Willard Stanback as Acting Director of Housing and Economic..

Mayor Reed Gusciora Announces Willard Stanback as Acting Director of Housing and Economic Development and Sean Semple as Acting Director of Trenton Water Works

Trenton N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora today announced Willard Stanback as the Ac...

Trenton Green Team to Hold Meeting Before Major Restructuring

Trenton N.J. – On January 25, 2023 at 6 P.M., the Trenton Green Team will be hosting a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams to begin a major restructuring of the group. The goal of this restructuring is to make the Green Team a much more...

Mayor and Trenton City Council Save Taxpayers an Annual $4.3 million

Trenton N.J. – Yesterday, the Trenton City Council voted to switch from the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program, controlled by the State Health Benefits Commission, to Aetna. At minimum, this move will save Trenton taxpayers an ann...

Marine Terminal - Public Feedback

The City of Trenton has extended the comment period for the Marine Terminal Trail and Cooper Field Connector Project. See the attached documents including comment card. Please submit comments by Tuesday, February 14, 2023 to Jennifer Taylor, Project Manag...

Docket and Agenda - City Council Meeting - 1/19

COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine

The City of Trenton Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinic this coming Friday, January 20 in the City Hall Atrium. The hours are from 11AM to 3PM. Bring your vaccination card if you’ve received a shot previously.

Docket and Agenda - City Council Meeting - 1/17

Mayor Reed Gusciora Meets with County Executive Brian Hughes

TRENTON, NJ –At the start of Mayor of Trenton Reed Gusciora’s second term, he met with County Executive Brian Hughes to discuss critical areas for collaboration during the next four years.

County Executive Brian Hughes stated, &ldqu...

Mayor Gusciora and Trenton Police Department Announce 45% Year-to-Date Decrease in Homicide Rate

Trenton N.J. – According to Trenton Police Department (TPD) preliminary statistics, the City of Trenton achieved a 45% reduction in the number of homicides during the 2022 calendar year.

While major cities in the United States experience...

City of Trenton Sponsors Three Kings Day Event

TRENTON, NJ –The City of Trenton sponsored its annual Three Kings Day event on the front steps of City Hall along East State Street; toys were distributed to children and parents as they traveled back home from school.

The City of Trenton typical...

Thursday, January 5 City Council Meeting

City Administration Strategically Restructures Departmental Leadership

Mayor W. Reed Gusciora reaffirmed his commitment to moving the City forward in his second term. Some new Directors will be coming to City Hall to offer new perspectives in management and vision for the Departments. 

The Mayor initiated an administ...

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 City Council Meeting

Trenton City Council to Hold In-Person Meetings On January 3rd and 5th

TRENTON, NJ –The Trenton City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be an organizational meeting; at the meeting, a temporary presiding officer of the Trenton City Council will be selected. Additiona...

2022 Trenton Run-Off Official Results - Certification

TRENTON, NJ –Today, the Trenton City Clerk, Brandon Garcia, certified the results of the December 13^th election, which resulted in the election of two new Trenton City Councilmembers: Jennifer Williams (North Ward) and Jenna Figueroa Kettenberg ...

City of Trenton Hosts the Annual Assunpink Firewalk

TRENTON, NJ – On December 31, 2022, at 4 p.m., the City of Trenton will be sponsoring the Assunpink Firewalk on the Historic Iron Bridge at Mill Hill Park (corner of Broad & Front Street).

After marching from the Old Barracks Museum, historic...

Important Information About Your Drinking Water

Trenton Water Works (TWW) Had Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Levels Above the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act Rules

 TWW Will Send This Mandated Public Notice, Which Is Not an Emergency,  Every 12 Months. The Drinking Water You ...

Mayor Gusciora Statement on Court Approval of St. Francis Sale

In changing health care market, residents' needs prioritized as 'inevitable' sale approved

TRENTON, NJ – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued the following statement regarding the Mercer County Superior Court decision yesterday approving the transfer of ownership...

2022-23 Afterschool Program

Public Notice - PRE-QUALIFICATION HEARING FOR PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS FOR HISTORIC REHABILITATION...

Trenton MOVES Wins State Transportation Award

Autonomous vehicle program receives ITSNJ Outstanding Project Award for Local Public Agency Design

TRENTON, NJ – The Intelligent Transportation Society of New Jersey (ITSNJ) awarded the City of Trenton with the ITSNJ 2022 Outstanding Project or Program in ...

Three Ways to Vote in Trenton for November Election

TRENTON, NJ – With one week until Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 residents are reminded that they don't have to wait to vote. Residents have three ways to vote this November: (1) voting in-person at an early voting s...

Route 29 Boulevard Planning Application Submitted

TRENTON, NJ – Mayor W. Reed Gusciora applauded planners and advocates for submission of the Route 29 Boulevard project grant application. The project would overhaul Trenton’s waterfront to ensure residential access and more equitable use of land and resou...

Public Notice: Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application

The City of Trenton is applying for a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant to conduct environmental cleanup at the Former New Method Cleaners/Custom Helenizing Site located at 300-310 Prospect Street.   In accordance...

Mayor Gusciora Provides Assembly Testimony on Trenton Water Works

TRENTON, NJ – Today, Mayor Reed Gusciora gave testimony and answered questions before the State Assembly’s Telecommunications and Utilities Committee regarding Trenton Water Works, the City-owned regional water distribution operation.

Prepared remarks foll...

Federal Funds in Check, Gusciora Opens 'Chess in the Park' Program

TRENTON, NJ - Mayor Reed Gusciora unveiled the first of 16 chess tables being installed at City parks, as a part of the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture's 'Chess in the Park' initiative. Gusciora kicked off the activities ...

Trenton’s Downtown to Get $500,000 Makeover

TRENTON, NJ – Kicking off First Friday, Trenton’s downtown monthly celebration, Mayor Reed Gusciora announced today that the South Warren Street business district would be getting a $500,000 makeover.

The funding will come from the State’s Urban Enterprise...

TWW Responds to State Report on Operations and Compliance

Critical water operation upgrades not reflected in report; cooperation ongoing

TRENTON, NJ – Trenton Water Works (TWW) Director Mark Lavenberg today responded to a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) letter and report this week discus...

Mayor Gusciora Responds to State and Local Concerns Regarding TWW

TRENTON, NJ – Mayor Reed Gusciora issued the following statement today regarding progress made at Trenton Water Works (TWW), compliance with State agreements, and attempts by state and local officials to enact a "major shakeup" at the City-owned...

Department of Public Works Releases Fall Road Paving Schedule

Residents can now submit roads to be reviewed by City staff

Trenton, N.J. – The City of Trenton Department of Public Works released their Fall paving schedule today. A list of roads to be paved is below, and will be available and updated at trentonnj.org/p...

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 selected t...

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...

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...

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 Gusciora administ...

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. The AFG program is 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...

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 businesses.

"On March 11, 2021, the White H...

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 Education Standards (IBC...

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 Roebling Carpentry Shop (Buildi...

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 residents of t...

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 committee in New Jerse...

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 Corporation (CCR...

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 dates back...

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 the Trent...

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 than 5,600 ...

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...

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. Reed Gusciora toda...

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...

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 place on Wednesday...

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 harmed.&...

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 system with state-of-...

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 a recent j...

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, skatepark, and oth...

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 to have been awarded ...

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 while learning import...

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 October to 44, ...

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...

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 contractors on how...

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 officers mus...

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...

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 ...

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 development...

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. Phillips, 59, of...

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 of life is...

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 closing cer...

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 important to this admi...

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...

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 for Trento...

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...

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 Cycling; Will...

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 th...

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) is broadening its su...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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 ...

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 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...

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...

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's Youth Advisory ...

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...

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 virtual auction, whic...

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 renovation...

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.facebook.com/cityoft...

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 hire more employees.

T...

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...

TWW Begins Water Storage and Distribution Improvements With the Demolition of Its Prospect St. Site

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works (TWW) will begin the demolition of two buildings at 942 Prospect Street near the 124-year-old Pennington Avenue Reservoir to prepare the site for constructing two 8-million-gallon concrete storage tanks in the spring of...

How To Reduce Risks of Legionella Exposure - A TWW H2Open Education Resource

In Customers' Mailboxes Next Week: How To Reduce Risks of Legionella Exposure - A TWW H2Open Education Resource

Look for our H2Open Education Resource brochures on "How to reduce risks of Legionella exposure" in your mailboxes during the week of ...

Federal, State, and TWW Personnel Continue Critical Work in the TWW System

Personnel from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Trenton Water Works (TWW) continue to execute a monthslong Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program announced on April 1.

&n...

Trenton Water Works Temporarily Suspends Residential Shutoffs

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works has suspended shutting off service to residents who have fallen behind on paying their bills, the water utility announced on Thursday.

TWW made this decision in order to allow customers who are struggling with payment ch...

Legionella Mitigation, Updates, and Information for May 5

May 5, 2023

TWW's management team, led by Acting Director Sean Semple, continues to advance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection under a Unilateral Administrative Order (October 12, 2022) the following highlighted operational and capi...

TWW's Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program Is Underway

April 28, 2023 

TWW's Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program Is Underway

Earlier this week, TWW started flushing water mains at a low velocity using specialized equipment throughout its water distribution system, a months-long ...

TWW's Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program Begins Next Week

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works (TWW) announced today that it would begin low-velocity flushing of water mains using specialized equipment throughout its 683-mile water distribution system next week. This activity will continue through May. TWW person...

TWW, NJDEP, and EPA Teams Are Taking Water Samples for Analysis

On April 3, several teams comprising personnel from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and TWW commenced taking and analyzing water samples from hydrants in TWW's service area to deter...

This Month, TWW Will Execute a Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program

This Month, TWW Will Execute a Low-Velocity Water Main Flushing Program To Increase Water Circulation in Its Distribution System and Increase and Optimize Chlorine Levels

Trenton Water Works (TWW) continues to partner with the New Jersey Departmen...

Health Officials Investigate Seven Additional Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

This is a New Jersey Department of Health press release from March 27, 2023, which the City of Trenton is posting per the request of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Seven new cases of Legionnaires’ disease, two resulting in death, ha...

Trenton Water Works Is Working with State Officials on Legionella Mitigation

Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora: Trenton Water Works Is Working with State Officials on Legionella Mitigation, Is Making Progress, and Will Provide Weekly Updates

Trenton, N.J. — In light of the press release issued by the New Jersey Depar...

Chemical Spill

Earlier today, we were informed by NJDEP that there was a chemical spill in the Mill Creek / Otter Creek in Bristol, PA. Based on information provided by NJDEP the location of TWW intake is upstream of the spill therefore outside the current area of conc...

Important Information About Your Drinking Water

Trenton Water Works (TWW) Had Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Levels Above the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act Rules

 TWW Will Send This Mandated Public Notice, Which Is Not an Emergency,  Every 12 Months. The Drinking Water You ...

TWW Responds to State Report on Operations and Compliance

Critical water operation upgrades not reflected in report; cooperation ongoing

TRENTON, NJ – Trenton Water Works (TWW) Director Mark Lavenberg today responded to a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) letter and report this week discus...

TWW Responds to State Report on Operations and Compliance

Critical water operation upgrades not reflected in report; cooperation ongoing

TRENTON, NJ – Trenton Water Works (TWW) Director Mark Lavenberg today responded to a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) letter and report this week discus...

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 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.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

Trenton Water Works Receives BPU Grant for Water Loss Project

Trenton, NJ — Trenton Water Works received a $433,044 grant from the New Jersey Bureau of Public Utilities (BPU) to help fund a $1-million water loss project to pinpoint leaks in its 200-year-old system, one of the largest in the United States.

"Altho...

TWW Launches Two-Year Project to Paint Fire Hydrants

Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works will be painting 3,501 fire hydrants in its five-municipality service area over the next 24 months, weather permitting.

"We are improving the quality of TWW's fire hydrants for effective fire suppression,&...

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.

Mayor Gusciora Signs Consent Order with Dept. of Environmental Protection

Dept. of Environmental Protection Signs Consent Order with Mayor Gusciora

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 (D...