Category: Bordentown Register News
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Eight-alarm fire destroys Fountain of Life Center in Florence
No injuries reported. Church community rebuilding after largest county fire emergency since 2013. The community is rebuilding after an eight-alarm fire destroyed the Fountain of Life Center church in Florence. “Mezzanines, balconies, interconnected classrooms … the fire had everything that it needed,” Florence Township Fire Department Acting Chief Robert Tharp said to reporters. The fire…
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A new roadmap for protecting New Jersey’s public forests
By Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey is the most densely populated and developed state, with an average of more than 1,200 residents per square mile. It’s the only state in which every county is deemed “urban” by the U.S. Census Bureau. Yet, 40% of this state we’re in – about…
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Solutions: Another Man-made Planetary Threat
By Huck Fairman Global warming, so evident over this last year, is, alas, not the only threat to our survival as we have known it. The emissions, that allow it, continue in many places, from many sources. But in addition, population growth, viruses, environmental degradation, species declines, plastics, hunger, inequality, and autocracies all contribute to…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, March 16
Ongoing New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should…
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National Kidney Month: Bordentown resident devotes her time to RKD patient advocacy
March is National Kidney Month. Amanda Skeens, of Bordentown, was diagnosed with an incurable rare kidney disease known as RKD, IgA nephropathy. The diagnosis came 15 years ago. She was 31 years old, essentially at the prime of her life. One of the biggest hurdles Skeens has faced over the years is lack of awareness…
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U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to Toni Morrison with Forever stamp
Former President Barack Obama, Former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey among those to commemorate Morrison The U.S. Postal Service has commemorated Nobel Prize Laureate Toni Morrison with a Forever stamp to celebrate her work’s influence and achievements. The dedication of the Toni Morrison Forever Stamp honoring her achievements took place on the Princeton…
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Outdoor recreation: Tell the state what you want!
By Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Do you enjoy spending time outdoors at New Jersey’s parks, nature preserves, recreation areas, beaches and other open-air places? If so, how can your experience be improved? If you don’t get outside much, what can be done to make outdoor recreation more accessible and appealing? The…
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Women’s History Month: Bordentown company celebrates landmark achievement
March is Women’s History Month with International Women’s Day falling on March 8. Legacy Converting Inc., a warehouse in Bordentown is celebrating a landmark achievement in their facility, as they have the most female employers – 19 – in their history, according to the company. The female employees currently make half of their staff across…
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Burlington County schedules spring paper shredding events
Confidential documents and other papers with sensitive information can be recycled on March 26, April 21 and May 21 Mark your calendars because Burlington County has scheduled its first three paper shredding events of 2023. The first of the spring shredding events will be held on Sunday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
