Category: Bordentown Register News
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Trenton man charged twice in one weekend for allegedly driving while intoxicated in Bordentown
The Bordentown Township Police Department announced charges against a Trenton male, 48, of South Overbrook Avenue for allegedly driving while intoxicated (DWI). Police said the Trenton man was arrested for an alleged DWI on both March 6 and March 8. The second charge was made after police said the male collided with a Bordentown City…
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New Jersey’s plants need help
By Michele S. Byers New Jersey’s amazing geological diversity supports a wide variety of native plants and animals. Many of them are endangered or threatened – that is, in danger of vanishing from New Jersey or, in some cases, becoming extinct. While this state we’re in has laws protecting endangered and threatened animals, plants have…
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Sen. Troy Singleton addresses traffic-related concerns in Bordentown Township
State Sen. Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) issued a recent letter to Bordentown Township officials to address ongoing traffic concerns in the municipality. The letter from Sen. Singleton, dated Feb. 13, was read into public record at a Feb. 24 Bordentown Township Committee meeting by mayor Stephen Benowitz. Benowitz said that following a meeting with Sen. Singleton…
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Bordentown community celebrates Black History Month
Community members came together to honor and discuss the significance of Black History Month at Bordentown Regional High School. Government officials, school district staff and students led a unique, special presentation during the event. As more than 50 people convened in the high school’s library for the annual event on Feb. 28, now in its…
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ADA improvements planned for two Bordentown Township roads
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements are planned to come to Williamsburg Drive and Holloway Lane in Bordentown Township. The Bordentown Township Committee passed a resolution at a Feb. 24 meeting to pass a resolution, which accepts a proposal from Turek Consulting, LLC, for the installation of ADA curb ramps and sidewalks on Williamsburg Drive…
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Tunnel vision: Helping wildlife cross the road
By Michele S. Byers Why did the turtle cross the road? Probably to look for a place to lay her eggs. The better question might be: Can she get to the other side? The answer: Only if she’s lucky. New Jersey’s vast network of roads with high-speed traffic can be dangerous for small, slow-moving reptiles…
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Burlington County Sheriff announces Youth Police Academy
Burlington County Sheriff Anthony Basantis announced the next round of classes for his department’s Youth Police Academy. The first session of the program, which is planned to provide an opportunity for youth and officers to connect and build stronger, positive relationships, will take place on March 14. Basantis said classes are scheduled over the course of three consecutive…
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NOAA predicts: The heat is coming
N.O.A.A., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, reported that January was the warmest month in 141 years of record keeping. And if the trend continues, NOAA predicts that there is a 50% chance of 2020 being the warmest year ever. The average global temperatures last month were 2.05 F above the usual levels. 2016 was…
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Boyd’s Pharmacy in Florence focuses on service to community during 97th anniversary celebration
Walking into Boyd’s Pharmacy on Broad Street in Florence Township, it’s almost second-nature to employees to greet familiar faces that enter the storefront by name, perhaps with a light joke or maybe even catch up with some friendly conversation. It’s this personal touch with the community that has been the trademark of Boyd’s Pharmacy’s services…
