Category: Bordentown Register News
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Opinion: Those feeling isolated and depressed during coronavirus should reach out to a mental health professional
As the coronavirus drags on in our society, what I have been seeing as a clinical psychologist is a growing fear and anxiety in our population as meaningful information about the extent and boundaries of the virus is still not adequately provided. Also, I am starting to see more depression and boredom as people are…
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Volunteers needed to help seniors, food pantries, healthcare system
A number of services that assist those in need are in short supply of people to help – particularly wrap-around services for seniors, food pantries and support of the healthcare system. While volunteer needs may be limited during the shelter-in-place order, the opportunities will greatly increase in the days and weeks after the order is…
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Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
By Michele S. Byers Fifty years ago, people took to streets and campuses across America to sound the alarm on pollution and demand stronger environmental protections. The occasion was the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, an idea conceived by U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson after witnessing the ecological damage caused by a massive oil…
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Bordentown Township Committee updates residents on effects of COVID-19
BORDENTOWN – Bordentown City is reporting 13 positive COVID-19 patients as of April 17, with one person cleared from quarantine but an 86-year-old female passing away. Bordentown Township has 33 positive cases, with nine people cleared from quarantine but a 79-year-old male and 71-year-old male having passed away. Across Burlington County there are 1,385 positive…
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On the Road 4/17: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD
By Peter Perrotta Back in 2003, when I was a fledgling Honda car salesman, Honda introduced a radical new boxy-styled SUV model called the Element. It was designed to appeal to active lifestyle Gen X’ers who enjoyed camping, hiking, skiing, skateboarding, rock climbing or anything else that might muddy up your car. It had washable…
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SOLUTIONS 4/17: Get active, be vocal, work together with the Sierra Club
By Huck Fairman Although there is no doubt that we face a national (and global) emergency in the virus, there is also no doubt that we face a number of other very serious challenges. They include the climate crisis, and ongoing problems arising from inequality in education and income, inadequate infrastructure, and imbalances in our…
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Three deaths from coronavirus reported in Bordentown
BORDENTOWN – Bordentown City is reporting 13 positive COVID-19 patients as of April 16, with one person cleared from quarantine but an 86-year-old female passing away. Bordentown Township has 33 positive cases, with nine people cleared from quarantine but a 79-year-old male and 71-year-old male having passed away. Across Burlington County there are 1,328 positive…
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Learn about how families can cope with addiction during online seminar on April 17
The Center on Addiction, Partnership for Drug Free Kids and SAFE Project will hold an online seminar at 1 p.m. on April 17 about the impact of COVID-19. Social distancing measures and anxiety about COVID-19 present challenges for families already dealing with substance use and/or mental health issues. The meeting will consist of a panel of…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/17: Staying Physically Active During COVID-19
By Denise M. Wyers If your normal exercise routine has been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Millions of gym-goers, fitness center enthusiasts and others are being forced to find new, creative ways to stay physically active while staying home. The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that during the COVID-19 pandemic when so…
