Category: Bordentown Register News
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Burlington County freeholders appoint first members to Minority and Equality Rights Task Force
In a move aimed at ending systemic racism, the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders acted on Aug. 12 to appoint the first 15 members of a new county task force that will delve into social justice issues and make recommendations on actions the county’s government can consider to promote equality and combat discrimination. The…
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State announces instructions for residents about spotted lanternfly
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher has announced information and instructions for residents who encounter the spotted lanternfly as the department continues to receive calls about the exotic invasive insect. The department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) to curb the ongoing spread of…
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Family fishing tournament sponsored by Partnership for Drug-Free New Jersey
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) will hold its Sixth Annual Don’t Get Hooked on Drugs NJ Family Fishing Tournament. The competition, to be held from Aug. 14-30, encourages families to enjoy a day of fishing and spend quality time together as a way to keep the lines of communication open and promote…
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Equine Science Center to offer series of webinars
The Equine Science Center will begin its Fall 2020 Webinar Series on Aug. 13. Every other Thursday at 7 p.m., through the the first week of November, the Equine Science Center will host a series of webinars on various equine related topics. Presentations will be given by Rutgers University Extension specialists and professors, as well…
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Burlington County partners with nonprofits to distribute food to families struggling during the pandemic
Burlington County hosted its 10th food distribution event on Aug. 11 to aid residents struggling with food insecurity during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Over a thousand boxes and bags of nonperishable goods and fresh produce were distributed to more than 300 vehicles during the event at Burlington County’s Westampton complex, according to information provided by…
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Bordentown Township Police Department looks to continue community policing efforts with National Night Out event
BORDENTOWN – The Bordentown Township Police Department is continuing its annual National Night Out event this summer on Aug. 18 for Bordentown residents. The event was supposed to take place on Aug. 4, but was rescheduled because of Tropical Storm Isaias. Despite the event needing many reconfigurations to go on due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
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LOOSE ENDS 8/14: Barry Rabner
By Pam Hersh For the past 18 years, Barry Rabner, CEO and president of Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH), has accumulated a slew of professional accomplishments that make his 98-year-old Jewish mother, formerly a nurse in the Russian Army of World War II, very proud. “I am still not a doctor, however,” Barry said. “But…
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Bordentown Township reports two new cases of COVID-19
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported from Bordentown Township on Aug. 8, bringing the total number of positive cases to 93 through Aug. 10. There have been five total deaths from the virus. No new cases of COVID-19 were reported by Bordentown City Aug. 8-10, keeping the total number of positive cases at…
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Panelists for South Asians for Biden discuss impacts of 2020 election to the community
The South Asians for Biden New Jersey chapter held a virtual discussion with South Asian political leaders New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal, New Jersey Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, New Jersey State Senator candidate Rupande Mehta and General Counsel to NJ Democratic State Committee and attorney with Genova Burns LLC Rajiv Parikh. Middlesex County Freeholder Shanti…
