Category: Bordentown Register News
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Rider University’s reopening plans account for dormitory assignments, classroom instruction
Rider University is on track to re-open for the 2020-21 academic year, but it will be a different experience for new and returning students as the university continues to face the challenges posed by COVID-19. The Fall 2020 Planning Task Force, which included more than 70 administrators, faculty members, staff and students, prepared Rider University’s…
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Bordentown City to hold special restaurant weekend
Restaurants and small businesses up and down Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown City have had to battle through the tough times of the current coronavirus pandemic. Bordentown City Mayor James Lynch sees the hardships his small business owners and their employees are going through and is continuing with help from the Downtown Bordentown Association (DBA) to…
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Burlington County to end use of freeholders title
Citing the urgency to remove symbols of injustice and inequality, Burlington County Freeholder Director Felicia Hopson announced plans for the county to immediately begin phasing out the term “freeholder” from county materials and communications. “Continuing our work to end systemic racism must be everyone’s objective and eliminating an antiquated title from an era when slavery…
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LOOSE ENDS 7/17: Nick Sutter
By Pam Hersh My angst antennae are particularly sensitive these days, so when I heard the news, I made my Edvard Munch “Scream” face, and uttered my anxiety-filled comment: “Oh no, say it isn’t so.” I called the police, spoke to the Princeton police chief who checked his trustworthy source, and then he told me…
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Virtual magic show will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey
Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is hosting New Jersey’s Got Magic at 7 p.m. on July 30. This one-hour interactive virtual show features magicians, illusionists and mind readers from television shows like “America’s Got Talent,” “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” streamed live. Tickets can be purchased starting at…
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Climate change in New Jersey: warmer and wetter
By Michele S. Byers Does New Jersey seem rainier than usual? Are the winters milder? How about high tide flooding at the shore? It’s not your imagination. According to a new report by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, increased rainfall, warmer temperatures and more coastal flooding are all happening right now due to…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, July 10
Editor’s Note: Please call before attending any event. As of press time, certain restrictions were still in place due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now through Sept. 7 The Princeton Festival’s 14th annual competition for young pianists will be conducted entirely online, closing on Sept. 23 with a virtual concert by finalists and the announcement…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, July 3
Editor’s Note: Please call before attending any event. As of press time, certain restrictions were still in place due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now open Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery is open, with the winery open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In the open space of the apple orchard, the winery will have outdoor…
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Two deaths from COVID-19 announced in Burlington County on July 9
BORDENTOWN – No new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by Bordentown City on July 9. There are 34 total cases from the city, with five deaths. There was one new positive case of COVID-19 reported from Bordentown Township on July 9. There are 83 total cases in the township, with five deaths. …
