Community News

Join us Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10AM, at Riverton’s War Memorial (South Broad and Main) for a Veterans Day service hosted by veteran and former mayor Bill Brown. Thank you!

It’s Halloween at the StoryWalk® in Riverton Memorial Park! Wear your costume to this special Halloween-themed storytime! This even will take place on Friday, October 30, from 11AM-11:30AM. Join Library staff for a guided reading of our new StoryWalk® selection, and other outdoor stories, songs and… Now on Display: The Scariest Story You’ve Ever Heard by … Read more

Want to get a flu shot? Learn more! Burlington County residents qualify for free flu vaccinations administered by Burlington County! Upcoming local vaccination clinics include: Friday, Oct. 23, 10 AM-12 PM, Palmyra Community Center, 30 West Broad Street, Palmyra, and Nov. 20, Friday, Nov. 20, 10 AM-12 PM, Moorestown Library, 111 West Second St., Moorestown. … Read more

Wondering how you can help with climate change? Here are some tips! 🍂 Leave the leaves! Leaves trap carbon and prevent it from turning into carbon dioxide, which warms the planet. Compost excess leaves. They provide habitat for invertebrates such as butterflies and other pollinators, which are key parts of the ecosystem. Do not shred … Read more

Join the Friends of the Riverton Free Library for their book sales! October 3, 10, 17, 24 (Saturdays, 11AM-1PM) November 7, 14, and 21 (Saturdays, 11AM-1PM) December 5, 12, and, 19 (Saturdays, 11AM-1PM) The books sales take place at the Riverton Free Library, 306 Main Street, Riverton, NJ 08077 and benefit the Friends of the Riverton … Read more

Want to know more about the temporary data counters on Bank Avenue? In response to resident concerns, the Borough of Riverton has partnered with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) to assess the ways residents and visitors use Bank Avenue. To do this, DVRPC has placed counting equipment on Bank Avenue. The DVRCP will … Read more

Please click here to view a presentation from Greenlight Networks on proposed addition of fiber optic internet access to Riverton and surrounding area as presented at August 19, 2026 Borough Council meeting.

Join the Friends of the Riverton Free Library for their book sales! Saturday, August 22 and 29, 11AM-1PM Saturday, September 12, 19, and 26, 11AM-1PM The books sales take place at the Riverton Free Library, 306 Main Street, Riverton, NJ 08077 and benefit the Friends of the Riverton Free Library. Learn more about the Friends on … Read more

Learn more about climate-related hazards in our community. The Borough of Riverton recently took part in a Route 130 Corridor Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CCRHVA). This project was coordinated by Burlington County and funded by a grant from the NJDEP through their Resilient NJ program. As the County explains, “a CCRHVA is a planning … Read more

Join us for Riverton’s native plant garden tour! This event will feature several native plant gardens of varying types and sizes right here in Riverton. This event is free. The tour, which is self-guided and can be done any time between 10AM and 2PM on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starts in the gazebo area at … Read more