Category: Bordentown Register News
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Three governors announce regional approach to combatting COVID-19
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont have announced a regional approach to combatting the novel coronavirus – or COVID-19 – throughout the tri-state area. The announcement was made at 11 a.m. March 16. The uniform standards announced by the leaders of the three states will…
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Governor announces new restrictions effective at 8 p.m. on March 16
As announced by Governor Phil Murphy’s office in the last hour, after 8 p.m. today, March 16, all non-essential businesses must close, including but not limited to bars, restaurants, gyms and movie theaters. All bars and restaurants are closed for eat-in services effective 8 p.m. today. After 8 p.m., these establishments may open for takeout…
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Bordentown Township introduces $17.3 million budget for 2020
The Township Committee in Bordentown Township has introduced a $17.3 million municipal budget for 2020. The Bordentown Township Committee expects to adopt the spending plan on April 27. The township’s residential and commercial property owners are projected to pay $6.63 million in property taxes to support the municipal budget. Other revenues will make up the…
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Students can win tickets to New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning through PNC Bank essay contest
The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning and PNC Bank are inviting New Jersey students in grades 2-12 to take part in the 17th annual PNC Bank “American Patriot Essay Contest” by writing a short essay on the topic “What the American Flag Means to Me.” The Grand Prize winner will receive the opportunity to…
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Northeast and Middle Atlantic leaders exploring strategies to reduce emissions
By Huck Fairman Recently, NOAA reported that this January was the hottest month in 141 years of record keeping—and that this year may well be the hottest year ever. What’s causing this? Worldwide nations are obviously not adequately reducing their emissions. In this country, while our production of electric power has grown significantly greener with…
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Two local women recognized by Burlington County officials
A Bordentown City woman and student at Northern Burlington County Regional High School were recognized by Burlington County officials for contributions to their communities As part of a Feb. 27 announcement from Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Felicia Hopson to list the 2020 winners of the “Annual Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards,”…
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Bordentown Township officials encourage participation in 2020 census
With the census count approaching this month, Bordentown Township officials are encouraging residents to participate. The count is mandated by the constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa,…
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Sen. Troy Singleton to pitch-in at Bordentown City Community Garden this month
As part of monthly community service commitment, Sen. Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) announced that he plans to partner with the Bordentown City Environmental Commission to help prepare their Community Garden for the spring and summer planting seasons. The “Serve with Senator Singleton” event will be held at the Bordentown City Community Garden, which is located next to…
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Bordentown residents voice concerns for proposed municipal building
Escaped convicts, noise and privacy were just several among many concerns raised by Bordentown residents at a public scoping hearing to discuss the potential designation of property for a new municipal building. When Bordentown Township officials held a scoping hearing on March 2 to obtain public comment for the proposal to divert approximately eight acres…
