Category: Bordentown Register News
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 17
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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Twenty years later, We will never forget: First responders are ‘part of the best’
The seven victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, who had ties to Burlington County ties are: Nicholas Bogdan, 34, Pemberton Township resident; Pamela Gaff, 51, Westampon native, who lived in Robbinsville; Joan D. Griffith, 39, Willingboro resident. LeRoy W. Homer Jr., 36, Evesham resident; Gricelda James, 44, Willingboro resident; Patrick Quigley IV,…
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More than 100 Burlington County lives were lost to suicide over past 18 months
Several dozen Burlington County officials, workers and guests memorialized those who died by suicide last year during the county’s annual Suicide Prevention Walk. Held annually at the Burlington County Human Services Building, the walk is intended to increase awareness about World Suicide Prevention Day and the resources available to assist those struggling with depression, addiction,…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 10
Ongoing Gov. Phil Murphy welcomed American allies evacuated from Afghanistan to New Jersey. Already interpreters and others who worked with the American military have started arriving at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The American Red Cross, with support from the NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce, is collecting needed items to help them. Jeff Cantor, founder and…
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Senior athletes from across New Jersey will compete in 14 Olympic events
Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac, the New Jersey Senior Olympic Committee, senior Olympians and competing senior athletes return for athletic competition after postponing the 2020 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 New Jersey Senior Olympic Opening Ceremonies and the Parade of Senior Olympians will commence at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 outside the…
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Bordentown firefighter among ‘outstanding women’ to be honored by Burlington County
Lori Engler comes from a long line of first responders, and has followed in her family’s footsteps. The Bordentown native has been an EMT/firefighter for more than 20 years. She is currently employed by the Bordentown Township Police Department and Capital Health and has been worked nonstop combatting COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic,…
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Pet adoptions encouraged as Burlington County Animal Shelter reaches max capacity
The Burlington County Animal Shelter is currently at capacity and is seeking adopters or fosters interested in providing loving homes for a dog or cat. There are even five rabbits that are now available. As an open intake facility, the shelter does not refuse any surrendered animal or stray, according to information provided by the county.…
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Scenes from Bordentown City Beach after Tropical Storm Ida
PHOTOS BY SUSAN KWIETNIESKI-ULMER Scenes from Bordentown City after Tropical Storm Ida ravaged the area on Sept. 1. According to a post by Mayor Jennifer Sciortino, the Bordentown City Beach sustained significant damage. As a result, the boat dock is temporarily removed and closed until further notice. There will be no launching or retrieving of…
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Burlington County impacted by Tropical Storm Ida; National Weather Service is investigating tornado reports
The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida moved through the region on Sept. 1, producing heavy rainfall, flash floods and a tornado that moved through towns along Burlington County’s western riverfront towns of Edgewater Park, Beverly, Burlington Township and Burlington City. More than 3 inches of rain fell in some areas, including 4.5 inches in Riverside,…
