Category: Bordentown Register News
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LOOSE ENDS 3/27: Kevin Wilkes: Commitment to the Paul Robeson Project
By Pam Hersh As COVID-19 was halting all activity in Princeton, architect Kevin Wilkes was doing his best to ramp it up. The construction activity – permitted under current COVID restrictions and socially distant from residents – was focused on a house at the corner of Witherspoon and Green streets. Construction workers were wearing masks…
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Gov. announces additional businesses that may remain open
Gov. Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police Col. Patrick Callahan announced an administrative order permitting additional retail businesses to operate during their normal business hours during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, the following businesses are considered essential: Mobile phone retail and repair shops; Bicycle shops, but only to provide service and…
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Burlington County reports 10 new positive COVID-19 cases; three from Mount Laurel pass away
After reporting that there were 10 new Burlington County residents who tested positive for coronavirus on March 24., the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced in a press release on March 25 that there are another 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the county. Burlington Township had two people test positive for the virus,…
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Bordentown receives early praise for online learning during coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus hasn’t slowed down the Bordentown Regional School District from continuing to educate their students. In an inclusive interview with the district’s superintendent Dr. Edward Forsthoffer on March 23, the superintendent said he has received “dozens of emails” from parents, administrators and former educators on the positives they have seen from the online learning…
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New Jersey Bankers Association confident system will serve customers
The New Jersey Bankers Association said in a press release it is confident in the banking system and the resiliency of the economy. The association said New Jersey’s banks are safe and ready to help their customers during this trying time. According to a press release, customers faced with distress should contact their bank if…
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Burlington County announces 10 additional COVID-19 cases
Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders Office of Public Information sent out a memo on March. 24 that 10 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Burlington County, bringing the amount of cases in the county to 49. Bordentown Township, Florence Township and Burlington Township each had one person test positive for COVID-19,…
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Resources available to help citizens cope with stress, anxiety caused by coronavirus
With new concepts such as social distancing, quarantine and shelter in place, citizens are at risk for anxiety, depression and extreme levels of stress as the number of positive COVID-19 cases and potential associated deaths rise. “This is a normal response to a public health crisis like this. Although there are common stressors to us…
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Nature is open in New Jersey
By Michele S. Byers The coronavirus has thrown our lives into pandemonium. Schools and workplaces are closed and you can’t even go to health clubs, restaurants or bars. Stress levels can hit the roof as we worry about our families, hunker down at home and isolate ourselves with “social distancing.” Some of us are trying…
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NAMI-NJ seeks candidates for Board of Trustees
All candidates for the Board of Trustees of NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) must be members in good standing of an affiliate of NAMI NJ in the region in which they are candidates. Criteria for good standing: 18 years or older; an up-to-date paid NAMI member; a thorough understanding and commitment to NAMI NJ’s…
