Category: Bordentown Register News
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Bordentown Historical Society looking for local participants in upcoming event series
The Bordentown Historical Society is looking for the area’s best storytellers to step up and participate in a brand-new program this spring. Local patrons who have an affection for storytelling and the obscure mysteries of the area’s history will have the opportunity to share these interests when the Bordentown Historical Society presents its new event…
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Bordentown City Police: Trenton man in custody after alleged bank robbery
A Trenton man is in custody after Bordentown City Police Department officers responded to a Jan. 14 alleged incident. Bordentown City Police reported that on Jan. 14 around noon, officers responded to the Investors Bank located at 213 Route 130 in Bordentown for a report of an alleged bank robbery. Once on scene, officers said…
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Bordentown girl scout aims to spark creativity and communication for Gold Award project
Using elements of theater, creativity and improvisation, a 16-year-old Bordentown girl scout is working her to way toward her Gold Award by influencing local students. As part of her Gold Award project, titled, “Act Outside the Box,” local girl scout and Bordentown Regional High School Student, Alison Wall, is working to strengthen communication and social…
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Prosecutor: Texas man indicted for threatening, racist post in Northern Burlington High School student group chat
A Texas man has been indicted by the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office for an alleged violent, racist posting in student group chat among Northern Burlington County Regional High School students. Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina released an announcement on Jan. 15 that a 21-year-old Texas man was charged for posting a comment calling for racial…
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SOLUTIONS 1/31: Energy diets: What we need to save our world
By Huck Fairman As many probably saw, recent global emissions from fossil fuel usage hit 415 parts per million. The former, safe level was considered 350 PPM. The fearful prediction is we will far exceed this latest level. And if we do, civilization will be sorely taxed in ways we’ve seen in Australia’s and California’s…
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Timing is everything when it comes to suicide prevention
As the old adage goes, Timing is Everything. A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to be asked to join a new suicide task force being established in North Brunswick. Normally, a suggestion like that would make me weigh the pros and cons, evaluate my time management and wonder if I could serve any…
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The State We’re In 1/17: Lucy Meyer: Conservation Trailblazer
By Michele S. Byers Tripod Rock, an enormous boulder balanced precariously atop three tiny rocks, has been called “Morris County’s Stonehenge.” Geologists say the amazing rock formation was created when glaciers plowed through the area over 18,000 years ago, although local lore offers the alternative theory that it was built by prehistoric Native Americans as…
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Florence school board partners with municipality for safety improvements
As part of an effort to address safety and health concerns, the Florence Township School District entered into a capital grant agreement with the municipality to enact multiple improvements to the schools. Florence school district officials released a Jan. 7 announcement that to ensure township residents can access the school’s facilities and safeguard the students…
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Florence officials appointed to seats at reorganization meeting
The Florence Township Council will see a return of incumbent members and is set to be led again this year by Craig Wilkie as mayor. The Florence Township Council held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 8 when three incumbents were sworn in for new terms on the council. A portion of the meeting was…
