Category: Bordentown Register News
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LOOSE ENDS 8/7: Jackie Fay – Grit + Polish
By Pam Hersh My daily walks, generally stress relieving, have become stress inducing, as I walk the streets of downtown Princeton and pass an increasing number of down-and-permanently-out, instead of up-and-coming, retail stores. “It will take a lot of grit” to survive the treacherous COVID climate, said another walker, who observed me looking longingly in…
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NAMI New Jersey celebrates 35 years of support by recognizing mental health advocates
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ) celebrated its 35 years of improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness during its annual meeting, held virtually on July 18, by presenting more than 30 awards to leaders in the mental health movement. A new board president and…
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Blewett rolls to Wall Stadium 70th anniversary Modified win
WALL TOWNSHIP – In front of a grandstand gathering that included Wall Township Mayor Carl Braun and township committeemen Tom Kingman, Tim Farrell and Kevin Orender, Jimmy Blewett of Howell won the “70th Anniversary Bash” 40-lap Modified stock car race at Wall Stadium Speedway on Aug. 1. During a pre-race ceremony, the municipal officials presented…
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Multicultural conference will address cultural humility and mental health
The NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 2020 Virtual Multicultural Conference, based on the themes of cultural humility and mental health, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12. Dr. Pierluigi Mancini will discuss “Implicit Bias in Behavioral Health Care,” also known as implicit social cognition, or the attitudes or stereotypes…
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Burlington County health director urges vigilance amid uptick in new COVID-19 cases
Burlington County Director of Health Dr. Herb Conaway released the following statement on July 31 based on reports labeling Burlington County an emerging “hot spot” for COVID-19 infections: “From the very start of the pandemic we have kept close watch on the daily testing numbers and data, and we are actively seeking to trace the…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, July 31
Editor’s Note: Please call before attending any event. As of press time, certain restrictions were still in place due to the coronavirus outbreak.C Canceled The Bryn Mawr–Wellesley Book Sale suspended operations for the foreseeable future and will not accept book donations until further notice. Ongoing Pickleball will be held on the second and…
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Municipal court changes allow for case resolution without in-person appearance
Members of the public can now ask a prosecutor to review their matters and may be able to resolve their case without having to appear in person, under a recent change to municipal court operations in New Jersey. The Judiciary’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) program, which started in mid-May in approximately 30 municipal courts, allows…
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Director navigates Princeton Festival from overseas, amongst challenges from COVID-19
Executive and artistic directors such as Richard Tang Yuk had to quickly adapt their arts organization to a new terrain in the era of COVID-19. Tang Yuk, executive and artistic director for the nonprofit arts organization The Princeton Festival, transitioned live artist performances to a virtual format and helped deliver digital content in lieu of…
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Burlington County continues services for women and children during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped Burlington County from providing help to new and expecting mothers and young children. The Burlington County Department of Health’s Women, Infants and Children program, also known as WIC, continues to operate and deliver services throughout the pandemic, including education, nutrition assistance, health care referrals and other social services for…
