Category: Bordentown Register News

  • Gov. Murphy announces comprehensive plan to combat auto theft

    Gov. Murphy announces comprehensive plan to combat auto theft

    Gov. Phil Murphy, alongside state Senate President Nick Scutari and state Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, has announced his support for a series of legislative proposals and administrative actions to combat auto theft in New Jersey. The Nov. 7 announcement builds upon steps taken earlier this year, which have already proven to have an impact. Auto…

  • Common calendar, Packet papers, Nov. 3

    Common calendar, Packet papers, Nov. 3

    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…

  • Youngsters showcase soccer skills in Bordentown Knights of Columbus’ annual soccer challenge

    Youngsters showcase soccer skills in Bordentown Knights of Columbus’ annual soccer challenge

    The Bordentown Knights of Columbus recently completed its sixth annual Soccer Challenge competitions in both Bordentown and Florence. The Soccer Challenge is a shooting skills competition for boys and girls ages 9-14. “We had a great turnout this year and very impressive performances by the participants,” said Pete Darata, of the Knights of Columbus. The…

  • Bordentown theater students ‘trick-or-treat’ collects food donations for those in need

    Bordentown theater students ‘trick-or-treat’ collects food donations for those in need

    All dressed up on Halloween, the theater students of Bordentown Regional High School went door to door – not asking for candy – but for food donations for those in need. This year, the Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) International Thespian Society Troupe 6803 collected 1,678 pounds of canned and dry goods for St. Mary’s…

  • SOLUTIONS: Our changed and changing world

    SOLUTIONS: Our changed and changing world

    By Huck Fairman Most observers would acknowledge that the world has changed dramatically since the end of the 19th century. Much of the change has been beneficial, but not all. Look at the climate crisis, Hurricane Ian, and other storms and draughts around the globe. Look at the number of authoritarian regimes that now exist,…

  • Common calendar, Packet papers, Oct. 27

    Common calendar, Packet papers, Oct. 27

    Ongoing   Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led tours are held from 1-4 p.m. at the house, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset. For more information, visit themeadowsfoundation.org       The Burlington County Farmers Market enters…

  • Bordentown Regional High School theater students to present ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

    Bordentown Regional High School theater students to present ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

    Bordentown Regional High School theater students will present the family-friendly play “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. Cookies and milk will be served following the 2 p.m. performance. The Bordentown Thespians will bring Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book to life…

  • Five candidates will vie for three open seats in Bordentown Board of Education election

    Five candidates will vie for three open seats in Bordentown Board of Education election

    BORDENTOWN – Five candidates are running for the three, three-year term open seats on the Bordentown Regional School District in the November general election. Each open seat on the Board of Education (BOE) is part of the Bordentown Township section of the board. No Bordentown City or Fieldsboro seats are up for election this year.…

  • New Jersey Network collection added to American Archive of Public Broadcasting 

    New Jersey Network collection added to American Archive of Public Broadcasting 

    The American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) has released the New Jersey Network (NJN) Special Collection, featuring more than 3,000 streaming programs from New Jersey public television dating from 1971 to 2011. The growing collection will eventually include nearly 25,000 items representing 40 years of programs from one of the largest producers of local public…