Category: Bordentown Register News
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S.T.A.R.T. bulldozes barriers to recovery for New Jersey’s pregnant and parenting
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Center for Great Expectations has increased access to mental health and recovery services in two of its programs. With the support of the State of New Jersey, S.T.A.R.T. (Supportive, Trauma-Attuned, Attachment-Based, Recovery & Treatment) has expanded and now offers free teletherapy, teledoulas and virtual peer recovery coaching for…
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New Jersey Foundation for Aging to host free webinar series about aging during COVID-19
The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) is hosting a free webinar series on “Learning from COVID-19: Lessons from Experts in the Field of Aging.” The webinars, sponsored by Archer Law Office and AARP New Jersey, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays, June 5, 12 and 26. Melissa Chalker, executive director…
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NAMI NJ continues webinar series with talk on how to stay ‘senior-tough’ during COVID-19 crisis
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will continue its webinar series with a presentation by Dale L. Ofei-Ayisi at 1 p.m. on May 27 titled “Staying Senior-Tough During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond.” Older Americans are among the most medically vulnerable populations being impacted by COVID-19, especially those in long-term care settings. This webinar…
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Business leader seminar focuses on a drug-free workplace
New Jersey business leaders interested in maintaining a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace are invited to participate in a free statewide webinar on Legal Issues for a Drug-Free Workplace from 1-2 p.m. June 2, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ). The webinar, hosted by PDFNJ’s workplace prevention program, Drugs Don’t Work in…
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Employee of Burlington County Medical Examiner’s Office charged with stealing credit cards from deceased woman
An employee of the Burlington County Medical Examiner’s Office has been charged with stealing credit cards from a deceased woman and purchasing nearly $7,500 in home improvement supplies, electronics, airline tickets and other items. Willie Garcon, 49, of the 1200 block of New York Avenue in Brooklyn, was charged with theft by unlawful taking…
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One new case, one new death from COVID-19 reported from Bordentown Township on May 20
BORDENTOWN – No new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by Bordentown City on May 20, keeping the total at 28 with four deaths. There was one new case reported from Bordentown Township either on May 20, keeping the total at 66 with five deaths. Across Burlington County there were 54 new cases…
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Opinion: How to prioritize mental health during pandemic
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in the time of the novel coronavirus pandemic, mental health has never mattered more. The pandemic is exacting a significant toll on everyone. While many are grieving the loss of a loved one, others are experiencing extreme anxiety, job-related stress (in some cases, reduced hours or job loss),…
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NJSBA releases special report on reopening schools
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) has released a special report exploring issues involved in the reopening of schools following the closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was released on May 20 by the association which is a federation of the state’s local boards of education and includes the majority of New…
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Route 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lawrenceville achieves specialized status to serve area farmers
Route 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) of Lawrenceville has completed the stringent requirements to become an official Ram Agriculture Dealership to help them better understand the specific requirements that farmers, ranchers and growers need for the trucks on their agricultural operations. “Trucks are a critical tool on the farm and ranch, especially during the…
