Category: Bordentown Register News
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Hope Hose Humane Co. No. 1 members excited to bring back RiverFest this weekend
After a yearlong delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bordentown’s oldest fire company, Hope Hose Humane Co. No. 1, is set to bring back its RiverFest this weekend. The sixth edition of the festival will be held on Oct. 16 from 1-10 p.m. at Bordentown Beach. From food trucks to beer and wine gardens to…
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N.J. municipalities will shine a light on metastatic breast cancer on Oct. 13
METAvivor Research and Support announces the launch of the third annual global landmark campaign, #LightUpMBC, to shine a light on the importance of awareness and funding for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research. Every year, more than 685,000 people worldwide die from metastatic breast cancer, also known as Stage IV or advanced breast cancer, for which…
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U.S. Justice Department will examine threats against school officials
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) is reporting that on Oct. 4, the U.S. Department of Justice directed the FBI and U.S. Attorneys’ offices to meet in the next 30 days with federal, state and local law enforcement leaders to respond to what are described as increasing threats of violence against school board members,…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Oct. 8
Ongoing FEMA has closed some of its Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), established last month to assist residents and businesses whose property was damaged by Tropical Storm Ida. However, face-to-face assistance is still available. Residents can find their nearest DRC online at fema.gov/drc, or text DRC and their current ZIP Code to 43362. Standard message and data…
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Murphy administration unveils youth mental health resource website
Gov. Phil Murphy and members of his administration have announced a new web tool – covid19.nj.gov/youthhelp – that is designed to link parents, youths and educators with resources and supports to address youth mental health challenges exacerbated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In the last two budget cycles, Murphy has invested more than $100 million…
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Marty’s Place is teaching senior dogs new tricks
On a 25-acre section of property in Upper Freehold Township, aging dogs live out the rest of their years at a sanctuary called Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary. Walking into the main sanctuary building, people are greeted by a dog named Murphy, who is 16 years old and one of the many residents of Marty’s…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Oct. 1
Ongoing Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are open to help residents affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida. Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to explain disaster assistance programs, answer questions about written correspondence, and provide literature about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster-resistant. Individuals in Bergen, Essex,…
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Downtown Bordentown Association ‘excited’ to bring back Cranberry Festival
BORDENTOWN CITY – It’s back! The 31st Annual Cranberry Festival is set to commence this weekend Oct. 2-3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day Bordentown community-wide event, hosted by the Downtown Bordentown Association (DBA), returns to action this fall after being sidelined last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Events Coordinator Leon Stanley…
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Burlington County unveils map of Hispanic and Latino businesses
The Burlington County Commissioners are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses throughout the county. A new interactive map showcasing Latino and Hispanic businesses was created by the Burlington County GIS (Geographic Information Systems) team from the online directory of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and other sources. The…
