Borough of Runnemede, NJ

08/20/2026

The Runnemede Bureau of Fire Prevention is proud to present -

*100 Smoke Alarms to Celebrate 100 Years*

This is a community fire safety outreach project to educate the residents of Runnemede about the importance of properly installed smoke alarms.

Through this program, new 10-year sealed battery, single station smoke alarms are will be available to qualified residents of the Borough of Runnemede thanks to a generous grant donation from The Home Depot Foundation.

Please fill out the form linked below. If your home meets the requirements, someone from the Fire Prevention Bureau will contact you to set up an appointment for inspection and installation.

Please note, at this time the Fire Department:
Cannot provide or replace hard-wired detectors
Cannot provide or replace Carbon Monoxide alarms
Cannot provide detectors for rental properties / units
Owners of rental properties are responsible for providing and maintaining required detection at all times.
Cannot provide or replace detectors in commercial / business properties
Will not provide or replace detectors for resale or change in occupancy purposes.
Current owners are responsible for proper installation and costs prior to any changes of ownership or occupancy.

For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://runnemedenj.org/news-hidden/374-smoke-alarm-donations-request-applications-2

08/20/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚧

Please be advised that work will continue on Williams Avenue between Andrea Avenue and Engle Place as part of the ongoing stormwater project.

📅 Thursday, August 20 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Crews will be performing concrete work in the affected area.

📅 Friday, August 21
Crews will be paving the areas impacted by the stormwater work.

Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes when possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important work is completed

08/19/2026

💡 The Lights Are On! 🥎

The lights are officially on at the Runnemede Girls Softball Fields! Mayor Nick Kappatos had the honor of officially turning on the new lights for the first time—and they’re a game changer!

Evening games, extended practices, safer play, and more opportunities for our young athletes are now a reality.

A huge thank you to Borough staff, Shelley Streahle, Maria Panzarella, and everyone whose dedication helped make this project happen.

As we celebrate Runnemede’s Centennial year, we’re especially proud of the improvements being made for our youth. Investments like this create more opportunities for Runnemede families and strengthen our community for years to come.

🥎 A bright future for Runnemede Girls Softball—on and off the field! 💡

08/14/2026

🎨 PAINT WITH US!
Help artists Eric Okdeh and Diana Gonzalez bring the Runnemede Centennial Mural to life—and make your own mark on Runnemede history!
COMMUNITY PAINT DAYS
Saturday, August 22
12–3 PM and 6–9 PM
Saturday, August 29
12–3 PM and 6–9 PM
Monday, August 31
6–9 PM
📍 Runnemede Scout Building
575 Sheppard Avenue, Runnemede
No artistic experience is needed. We’ll provide the paint, instructions and everything you need to participate. Children are welcome with an adult. Please wear clothes that can get paint on them.
Presented by the Borough of Runnemede, with project coordination by Reimagine Runnemede.
Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

08/14/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ADVISORY ⚠️

Please be advised that crews will be performing emergency stormwater pipe repairs on Williams Avenue between Andrea Avenue and Engle Place.

📅 Saturday, August 15, Monday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes when possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important work is completed.

08/11/2026

🚒 More Moments from National Night Out! 🚓

We had so many great moments from National Night Out that we couldn’t fit them all into one post!

A big highlight of the evening was the Runnemede Fire Department’s vehicle extrication demonstration, giving the community an up-close look at the skill, teamwork, and equipment that go into responding to an emergency.

We also want to recognize all of the community organizations, groups, businesses, and partners who came out and helped make the night such a great community event.

And once again, a huge THANK YOU to the Runnemede Police Department for the incredible job they did putting together such a fun and memorable National Night Out for our community!

Runnemede showed up! ❤️

📸 Enjoy some more photos from a great night!

08/10/2026

Looking Back at a Great Night in Runnemede! 🙂

We’re still smiling about what a wonderful National Night Out we had here in Runnemede!

🌟A huge thank you to the Police Department for putting together another fantastic event. It was great to see so many residents come out alongside our Runnemede Fire Department, local civic organizations, businesses, community groups, and neighbors. The incredible turnout and community involvement truly showed what Runnemede is all about.

😮The evening also included a very special milestone for our Borough — the Ribbon Cutting for the new addition to the Harry Williams Building. Mayor Nick Kappatos and Borough Council were honored to have members of the Harry Williams family join us for the celebration and help mark this exciting new chapter.

Thank you to everyone who participated and joined us for such a memorable evening. We are proud of the community spirit that continues to make us Runnemede Proud! ❤️🤍💙



Runnemede Fire Department

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

See you tonight at National Night Out and for the Ribbon Cutting! 🎉 We can't wait to celebrate with everyone. Stop by, say hello, and join us for a great evening of community, fun, and celebration!