Category: Bordentown Register News
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Two coronavirus deaths reported in Burlington County
As of April 4, there are six cases of COVID-19 reported in Bordentown City, and 17 cases reported in Bordentown Township. Two of the township patients have been cleared from quarantine, according to officials. “The Burlington County Coronavirus Task Force has been notified of two additional deaths caused by Coronavirus disease,” Dr. Herb Conaway said…
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Online activities will celebrate organ donation through NJ Sharing Network
NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit, federally designated organ procurement organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue in the state, will observe National Donate Life Month virtually throughout April to heed social distancing rules due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrated in April each year, National Donate Life Month usually features an entire month of…
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SOLUTIONS 4/3: Which way will we go?
By Huck Fairman Many are wondering if we are at some crossroads, some inflexion point which will lead to lasting changes in our country, and maybe the world. Responding to the coronavirus has called for unprecedented infusions of money and credit to save lives and the economy. But the situation has also called for discipline,…
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With families home due to pandemic, fire safety practices are necessary
The New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board is offering tips to help people stay safe from fires while they are spending extended periods of time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Fire doesn’t take time off, even during a national pandemic,” said David Kurasz, executive director of the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board,…
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Medical marijuana patients face unavailable medication, long lines at treatment centers during COVID crisis
There are 73,000 patients in New Jersey’s medicinal cannabis program, which represents only a small fraction of the number of people in New Jersey who could benefit from medical marijuana, according to Anne Davis, the former executive director of the New Jersey chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and part…
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Ten COVID-19 cases reported in Bordentown
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders released an updated report on April 1 on the total amount of coronavirus cases reported in Burlington County. Bordentown Township has 10 reported cases of residents testing positive for COVID-19. One of those people has reportedly been cleared of the virus, the report stated. In Bordentown City, there…
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Bordentown police relate to children through Xbox with a Cop event
The Bordentown Township Police Department looks to find innovative and creative ways to interact with and reach out to the Bordentown community Over the last two years, the department has provided an Xbox with a Cop activity for children during its National Night Out events. The activity has sparked great interaction with children and people…
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State income tax filing deadline extended
Gov. Phil Murphy, New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney and New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin issued the following joint statement on April 1 regarding the tax filing deadline and the state budget timetable: “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardships, financial strain and disruptions for many New Jerseyans and New Jersey businesses. As part…
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Business offers ‘virtual camp’ while youngsters are indoors during crisis
Liberty Lake Day Camp is trying to bring some “fun in the sun” to people during the coronavirus outbreak. On March 23, the camp started an initiative called Virtual Camp through its social media platforms that individuals throughout Burlington County can access and watch in their living rooms. Owner-director Andy Pritikin and longtime camp director…
