• BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Talks on movies in parks go forward

    By Joe Knox, Special Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — This Halloween, the community may have an extra treat — the first screening of a movie within one of the town’s parks.    Members of the Township Committee are discussing the possibility of bringing movies to Bordentown Township parks.    Across the nation, municipalities host variations of a “Movies…

  • Locals react to Aurora theater carnage

    By Nicole Cosentino, The Packet Group    Although Friday’s theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, is 1,838.5 miles away, local moviegoers still are feeling the impact.    ”It’s devastating. It’s just showing us what this world is coming to. There’s no empathy (for other people),” said Trish Rizzo, of Millstone, outside the Multiplex Cinemas in East Windsor on…

  • YOUR HEALTH: Institute studies Alzheimer’s treatment

       As we get older it is not uncommon to experience a few problems with our memories: trouble recalling a familiar name or occasionally forgetting where we put something. Although these “senior moments” may be a source of frustration, they greatly differ from the more serious problem of Alzheimer’s disease.    Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder…

  • SPRINGFIELD: Fair celebrates ‘Bounty of County’

    SPRINGFIELD: Fair celebrates ‘Bounty of County’

    Deirdre Ryan Pig races were among the attractions at the Burlington Township Farm Fair.

  • Sustainable certification will help township

    Roger A. Plew, of Bordentown Township     Bordentown Township is working towards a Sustainable Jersey certification and is looking for volunteers to become Green Team members to help in this pursuit.    Do you care about the environment? Would you be interested in working with the Environmental Commission and help Bordentown Township earn a Sustainable Jersey…

  • PENNINGTON: Recent grad receives word of Eagle award

    PENNINGTON: Recent grad receives word of Eagle award

    Shown from at the Pennington Firehouse are Tony Di Cocco, Justin Boyle and Justin’s father, Colin Boyle.

  • Horse adoptions soar; obstacles remain

    Jen Nagle, SRF adoption coordinator     When the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) was faced with time constraints to vacate the farm it has made its headquarters on Old York Road in Hamilton for the past five years, the news made for a very busy few weeks. As the organization continues to look at prospective new…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Li named tennis All-America

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Gina Li’s final high school season had ended long ago, her college selection had been made and her legacy seemingly complete when she enjoyed one more surprise to cap her Hillsborough High School tennis career.    Li is believed to be the first Raiders player to be named All-America, something…

  • Horse adoptions soar; obstacles remain

    Jen Bagle, SRF adoption coordinator When the Standardbred Retirement Foundation was faced with time constraints to vacate the farm it has made its headquarters on Old York Road in Hamilton for the past five years, the news made for a very busy few weeks.    As the organization continues to look at prospective new homes, it…

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