Category: Bordentown Register News
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U.S. Postal Service launches new election mail website
As part of its ongoing effort to ensure that voters and election officials have the information they need to successfully use the U.S. Mail to vote in the November general election, the U.S. Postal Service has launched a new election mail website. The website, which provides clear and concise information about voting by mail, is…
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Burlington County immediately implements ‘commissioner’ title
Burlington County Board Director Felicia Hopson announced the county has immediately started implementing a new state law requiring counties to end the use of the old title of “chosen freeholder” in favor of a new one, “county commissioner.” “Two years ago, on New Year’s Day, I proudly swore an oath to serve the residents of…
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SOLUTIONS 8/21: Our Final Warning
By Huck Fairman This summer, parts of this country have been experiencing record heat, a hurricane or two, torrential rains, or droughts and wildfires. And most regions around the Earth have shared one or more of these responses by nature to our heating up its air and water. British author and journalist Mark Lynas, currently…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Aug. 21
Editor’s Note: Please call before attending any event. As of press time, certain restrictions were still in place due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ongoing The Mercer County Solidarity Network (MCSN) is a new mutual aid group designed to connect people in need throughout Mercer County with people who can help meet those needs. The…
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Bordentown Township, City each report one new case of COVID-19
One new positive case of COVID-19 was reported from both Bordentown City and Bordentown Township on Aug. 20. The total number of positive cases in the city is 37. Six people have died. The total number of positive cases in the township is 95. Five people have died. Across Burlington County there were 23 new…
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Liberty Lake Day Camp concludes successful season of summer camp
More than 1,000 campers who visited Liberty Lake Day Camp this summer came home COVID-free. According to owner/director Andy Pritikn, the past president of the American Camp Association, it was challenging, but not impossible at all. “It all starts with being outside,” Pritikin, whose fully-outdoor camp sits on 60 shady acres just off Route…
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Burlington County partners with Murphy administration to expand COVID-19 testing
Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders Deputy Director Tom Pullion, Gov. Phil Murphy and Congressman Andy Kim announced a landmark new partnership in the fight against COVID-19 that should ensure county residents continue to have access to testing and other assistance during the ongoing pandemic. Under a Memorandum of Agreement between the freeholders and Murphy’s…
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Moore Funeral Home among businesses to receive assistance from Burlington County
As part of their commitment to helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced the county will continue to offer to defer all loan repayments for businesses participating in the its small business assistance programs. The freeholders intend to offer deferrals of all new and existing…
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NAMI NJ to present ‘The Long Road Back to School’ webinar on Aug. 23
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will continue its webinar series with “The Long Road Back to School,” helping teachers manage expectations, supporting the transition and helping students experiencing difficulties. Dr. Joseph Colford will speak from 11 a.m. to noon on Aug. 23 via Zoom. To register, visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bA_zT1sCQmKxlSsbn-T1eg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
