Category: Bordentown Register News
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Burlington County offers myriad services for seniors
Burlington County senior citizens can find information about the many services and programs available to assist them by accessing the latest Directory of Services for Aging and Disability Services. The 120-page directory is published annually by the Burlington County Office on Aging and provides a comprehensive rundown of services and programs for Burlington County seniors,…
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SOLUTIONS 3/5: Endocrine Disruptors
By Huck Fairman “New York Times” columnist Nicholas Kristof reported on a recent book by epidemiologist Shanna Swan, “Count Down,” and studies by other scientists and professors that warn a class of chemicals is having serious impacts on our reproductive abilities. The chemicals are called endocrine disruptors. They, when they get into us, “mimic the…
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COVID-19 updates from Bordentown
There are currently 658 total positive cases reported from Bordentown Township, with eight new cases reported March 2, two cases reported March 3 and three cases reported March 4. There are nine total deaths since the pandemic began last March. There was one new case reported from Bordentown City on March 2, zero reported on…
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Law permanently establishes Community College Opportunity Grant program
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill (A-4410) into law which permanently establishes the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) program, which will allow qualified students to attend any New Jersey community college without tuition or educational fees. “For far too long, higher education has been out of reach for countless New Jerseyans due to its…
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Board of Public Utilities will hold a public meeting to investigate operations of Altice USA
The State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold a public meeting to investigate the operations of Altice USA in New Jersey at 10 a.m. March 16. On Feb. 17, the BPU, after review of various complaints from municipal and government officials requesting an investigation and intervention in this matter, found that…
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Gov. Murphy announces expansion of eligibility for COVID vaccination program
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the expansion of eligibility for more front-line essential workers and high-risk groups in New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Eligible groups include educators and staff in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade settings, childcare workers and transportation workers, among others. “Our administration has built the infrastructure – including nearly 300 vaccination sites across…
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Rowan College instructor pushes for law enforcement training for those with intellectual disabilities
Although the familiar law enforcement motto “To protect and to serve” applies to all citizens, when it comes to those with intellectual disabilities, it bears special significance. Working with people with intellectual conditions presents a unique set of challenges, and officers often experience them in high-stress situations, with little to no training. In fact, according…
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D&R Greenway Land Trust announces new board leadership
As D&R Greenway celebrates its 315th property preserved since its founding in 1989, Peter J. Dawson of Pennington, owner of Leigh Visual Imaging Solutions, takes the reins as the new chair of the Board of Trustees. Dawson has been involved with D&R Greenway since 2000, joining the Board of Trustees in 2013. A businessman, he recognizes…
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COVID-19 updates from Bordentown
There are currently 643 total positive cases reported from Bordentown Township, with nine new cases reported on Feb. 26. There are nine total deaths since the pandemic began last March. There were no new cases reported from Bordentown City on Feb. 26, bringing the number of total positive cases to 203, with eight total deaths…
