Category: Bordentown Register News
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New Jersey DEP denies permits sought for NESE pipeline project; Williams Company has no plans to refile
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rejected the permits sought by Williams Transco to build its Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project, which included a fracked gas pipeline into Raritan Bay and a large compressor station in Franklin Township. The action follows the decision on May 15 by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration…
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Health Matters 5/15: Diabetes and COVID-19
By Sandra Byer-Lubin, R.D., C.D.E. Managing diabetes and controlling blood sugar when you’re sick can be more difficult than it is at other times. You may not be able to eat and drink like you regularly would, and illness itself can affect blood sugar levels. And now, for the millions of people in the United…
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NAMI NJ webinar series offers information on crisis planning, dealing with law enforcement
The NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) webinar series continues with Crisis Planning for Families from 1-2 p.m. on May 20. The webinar will provide family members and caregivers with tools to help their loved one during a mental health crisis. There will be a panel with a family member and a Crisis Intervention…
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Bordentown City, Township each report four total deaths from COVID-19
BORDENTOWN – No new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by Bordentown City on May 15, keeping the total at 27 with four deaths. No new cases were reported from Bordentown Township either on May 15, keeping the total at 65 with four deaths. Across Burlington County there were 20 new cases reported…
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SOLUTIONS 5/15: Community or Company Aggregation
By Huck Fairman As a long time Princeton resident, I have been interested in, and have written a number of, Packet opinion pieces on the climate crisis. I have reported on the ideas and policies recommended by a range of scientists and specialists. Recently, the Municipality of Princeton has announced a new plan to switch…
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Healthcare workers, caregivers invited to attend virtual support group meetings
New Jersey Hope and Healing, through The Mental Health Association in New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Disaster and Terrorism Branch, is offering a Crisis Counseling Program through a FEMA grant. The Caregivers and Healthcare Workers Support Group will be held at…
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Support organ donation through NJ Sharing Network 10th anniversary walk on May 17
NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents awaiting lifesaving transplants, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its 5K Celebration of Life events that have been held in multiple locations in New Jersey. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NJ Sharing Network has changed its…
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May 14 is Census Day of Action
This Thursday, May 14, is a statewide Census Day of Action to gather accurate Census data that will be instrumental in helping to address the effects of COVID-19 through related federal funding that would be associated to recovery. To participate, call at least five friends, neighbors or family members to see how they are doing.…
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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission adds online services
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has added to its growing offering of web-based transactions, expanding the types of vehicles eligible for online registration renewals and replacements. The additional vehicle registration categories range from four-year commercial trailers to commuter vans and ATVs. A full list is available at NJMVC.gov “We recognize that extended agency closures…
