Category: Bordentown Register News
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MVC agency, inspection station closures extended again
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton has announced that the closure of all New Jersey MVC agency, road testing and inspection facilities is again being extended as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The closures, which had been extended through April 12, will now continue until April 27. Fulton made…
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Opinion: Postal employees ask for communities to observe social distancing during deliveries
During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a package, a paycheck, benefits or pension check, a bill, or a letter from a family member, postal workers understand that every piece of mail is important. While service like this is…
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PSE&G warns of potential scammers
The following information was disseminated by the South Brunswick Police Department: Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, is more committed than ever to the health and safety of its customers. A heightened sense of uncertainty throughout the world is emboldening phone scammers who impersonate utility employees and PSE&G urges customers to…
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Beware of ‘grandparent scam’ where con artist pretends to be a relative in distress
The following information was disseminated by the East Brunswick Police Department: In a typical Grandparent Scam, a con artist calls or emails the victim posing as a relative in distress or someone claiming to represent the relative (such as a lawyer or law enforcement agent). The “relative” of the grandparent explains (s)he is in trouble…
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Burlington County clerk will hold ballot drawing for July 7 primary at 3 p.m. April 9
Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz’s office will hold the legally required ballot drawing for the July 7 Primary Election via Facebook Live at 3 p.m. on April 9. Reporters and members of the public should avoid coming to the county clerk’s office. The event will take place at 50 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. To…
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Gov. announces postponement of June 2 primary elections until July 7
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 120, postponing primary elections from June 2 to July 7 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This includes primaries for President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, the 25th District of the New Jersey Legislature, and county and municipal elections, as well as county committee elections,…
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Bordentown City mayor finds new measures to help local businesses during coronavirus pandemic
BORDENTOWN CITY – The coronavirus pandemic has affected many small businesses across the state of New Jersey, forcing most retail shops to shut down. Bordentown City Mayor James Lynch said he understands the ultimate risk that his city’s small retail businesses are taking by shutting down for the time being and has come up with…
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LOOSE ENDS 4/10: Connectivity
By Pam Hersh The current celebration of Passover (April 8-16) is a time when all of us – no matter what our faith – are waiting for the COVID-19 plague to pass over. The signature Passover seder question – “Why is this night different from all other nights?” – might elicit a response in the…
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Bordentown reports 36 total cases of coronavirus as of April 7
BORDENTOWN – Bordentown City is reporting nine positive COVID-19 patients as of April 5, while Bordentown Township has 27 cases with four people cleared from quarantine. Across Burlington County there are 780 positive cases reported with 52 people cleared but 16 deaths, according to information provided by the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ Office…
