Category: Bordentown Register News

  • Princeton resident reunites with fellow Mouseketeers to record holiday album

    Princeton resident reunites with fellow Mouseketeers to record holiday album

    One of “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club” cast members from the 1990s has reunited with her fellow Mouseketeers to record a special holiday album. “Why? Because It’s Christmas” features Princeton resident Lindsey Alley, along with 17 ‘Teers who recorded 15 holiday classics. The Disney stars from all seven seasons reunited 30 years later. Recorded during…

  • Common calendar, Packet papers, November 20

    Common calendar, Packet papers, November 20

    Ongoing The Metlar-Bodine House Museum has reopened after months of closure due to COVID-19. Discover Piscataway’s exceptional 354-year-old back story told in a docent-led tour. Learn why and how America’s tradition of celebrating July 4 began in Piscataway in 1778. View a map display of the museum’s theme “From Indian Trail to Interstate,” a journey…

  • Bordentown Township, City police departments team up for No Shave November

    Bordentown Township, City police departments team up for No Shave November

    For the third year in a row, the Bordentown Township Police Department and the Bordentown City Police Department are teaming up to run the No Shave November fundraiser to raise money for a local resident battling cancer. “It’s been such a great event,” Bordentown Township Chief of Police Brian Pesce said. “Our residents have shown…

  • Daniel’s Law, named after North Brunswick man killed by crazed lawyer, protects privacy of judges

    Daniel’s Law, named after North Brunswick man killed by crazed lawyer, protects privacy of judges

    Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (A1649) which protects the home addresses and telephone numbers of judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers from public disclosure. The bill, known as “Daniel’s Law,” is named in honor of Daniel Anderl, the late son of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas. Anderl fell victim to a senseless act of…

  • More than 267,000 ballots counted in Burlington County during this year’s election

    More than 267,000 ballots counted in Burlington County during this year’s election

    Burlington County elections officials announced the final count and certification of the 2020 General Election results on Nov. 20, saying a record 267,122 county voters cast ballots this year, amounting to 77% of the county’s registered voters. The total turnout surpassed the previous high of 224,740 from the 2008 General Election. “Voting is fundamental to…

  • Opinion: Thanksgiving is a time to build memories

    Opinion: Thanksgiving is a time to build memories

    “We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing.” I enjoy all the holidays when the family gathers together. But, Thanksgiving is special. It isn’t only lots of good food, it also is a lot of good conversation from a lot of good people. As a young boy in the pre-war era, I remember Thanksgiving at…

  • High school students invited to enter substance use prevention messages through original music

    High school students invited to enter substance use prevention messages through original music

    High school students are invited to enter their substance use prevention messages through their original music as part of the music and song writing competition, “Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey,” sponsored by New Jersey Broadcasters and 959.9-FM WRAT. The competition is designed to challenge New Jersey high school students to create original…

  • Rowan College at Burlington County announces Strategic Plan 2025

    Rowan College at Burlington County announces Strategic Plan 2025

    Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) announced its new Strategic Plan 2025 following a community-wide effort to establish the college’s priorities and goals for the next five years. The plan, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2021, had its origins two years ago when RCBC President Dr. Michael A. Cioce unveiled a Vision for Success in…

  • Jewish Community Foundation’s Glazer Scholarship Fund announces award to Greenwood House nurse

    Jewish Community Foundation’s Glazer Scholarship Fund announces award to Greenwood House nurse

    The Henry and Geralyn Glazer Greenwood House Scholarship Fund, administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer, disbursed a 2020 award to a new recipient. This year the scholarship goes to Caitlyn McCloughan, a certified nursing assistant who works the night shift at Greenwood House. McCloughan is using the scholarship funds, totaling $1,500, toward…