By Michele S. Byers What does organic farming have to do with climate change, cancer, nutrition and food security? Plenty, according to Stephanie Harris, president of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ). The connect is “regenerative agriculture,” an organic growing method that pulls carbon from the atmosphere and stores it in the […]
A mural next to the Bordentown Friend’s Meeting House is showing its age and the Bordentown Historical Society is asking for the public’s help. It was created 47 years ago by Abby Varley, president of the Bordentown Historical Society at the time in 1977. A key part of the historical society’s mission is to preserve […]
The first New Jersey Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit not only convened business leaders, academics and government officials to foster conversations about AI innovation in New Jersey, but also AI in areas of work force development to health. The summit, which was hosted by Princeton University on campus, in partnership with Gov. Phil Murphy and the […]
October in New Jersey celebrates art, culture, and creativity! This month, the spotlight shines on two major events: Discover Jersey Arts Month and Hoboken Art Month. This year, Governor Phil Murphy officially declared October “Discover Jersey Arts Month.” It’s the perfect time to spotlight New Jersey’s arts scene, which contributes a massive $532.2 million to […]
In a shocking robbery that took place in Edison, four New Jersey men have been arrested after stealing over $500,000 worth of perfume and cologne from a FedEx truck. Armed with guns, the suspects threatened the driver, forcing him to assist in their plan. The incident unfolded on the evening of September 5, around 8:00 […]
John Denuto, a former NJ wrestling coach and teacher arrested for child sex crimes, is scheduled for sentencing next week. Key Takeaways: He pleaded guilty to several charges, including endangering the welfare of a child and invasion of privacy. Denuto’s misconduct involved multiple victims and numerous schools and wrestling clubs. Sentencing delays and attorney changes […]
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating the apparent suicide of a man during a police stop by Woodbridge Township officers. The incident occurred on Friday, June 14th, outside a Route 9 gas station. Key Takeaways: Details of the Incident During Woodbridge Police Stop On June 14th, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Woodbridge police officers […]
Sen. Bob Menendez is facing a bribery trial, accused of accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Key testimonies and defense strategies are shaping the case, along with Menendez’s defense shifting the blame to his wife. Key Takeaways: The Alleged Bribes and Key Witnesses Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Burlington County Commissioners have issued a statement on the death of state trooper Marcellus E. Bethea, who was assigned to the Moorestown station and died during training in Ewing on May 5. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer website – which cited a post on X, formerly known as Twitter – Bethea died at state police […]
Get ready to follow Alice down the rabbit hole into a land of wonder at the Burlington County May Faire at Historic Smithville Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. This year will feature a special Alice in Wonderland theme. This is your chance to spend some time with the Mad Hatter, Cheshire […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Ford Lambert is your typical toddler. “He’s intelligent, he knows everything, he knows who people are,” Ashley Lambert said of her 3-year-old son. “He’s mouthing, he’s signing. He shows you everything that he wants. “You ask, ‘What do you want?’ He will show you.” Ford was born prematurely and has Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, a form of […]
The Burlington County Farmers Market at the Burlington County Agricultural Center will celebrate its 18th season on Saturday, May 11, with a special Opening Day Market dedicated to spring gardens. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. shop from more than 60 different vendors selling Jersey-fresh produce, seasonal plants and flowers, delicious, prepared foods, creative crafts […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
The Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) Theater Club is proud to present their One Act Play Festival: “Rogues’ Gallery” on Friday, April 26 at in the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. Rogues’ Gallery is an evening of short, comedic plays by Elissa C. Huang, Ian McWethy, Jason Pizzarello, Kathryn Funkhouser, Maria Pretzl, Patrick Greene, Rachel Bublitz, Tyler Dwiggins and Carrie McCrossen. The evening will also feature the premiere of the […]
State legislation that would ban potential book-banners from doing so – dubbed “The Freedom to Read Act” – has been introduced in the State Legislature. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset) and state Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex and Hudson) introduced the bill in the state Senate on Jan. 29. It was referred […]
Learn about Point Breeze, where Joseph Bonaparte once called home. D&R Canal State Park and the Rockingham Association are co-sponsoring “A Monument to Fallen Royalty:” Rediscovering Joseph Bonaparte’s Point Breeze Estate in Bordentown from 1-3 p.m. May 11 at the Rockingham State Historic Site, 84 Laurel Ave., Kingston. Dr. Richard Veit will discuss D&R Canal […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
In efforts to “prevent destruction of hibernating creatures,” residents in Bordentown Township are encouraged to participate in a voluntary Low Mow program that runs through May 8. The Bordentown Township Committee adopted a resolution in March endorsing an initiative regarding a healthy growing height of grass in the early months of spring, which they said […]
The Pinelands 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition is in its sixth year capturing the “unique, mysterious, and charming characteristics” of the Pinelands. Richard Lewis, chair of the exhibit’s Steering Committee, has been photographing the Pines for 20 years. He said every year he is amazed by the entries that are submitted. “For most people on their […]
The Bordentown Regional School District is facing a number of reductions in staff positions and programs due to a possible state aid reduction of $1.61 million, according to a district presentation of the 2024-25 tentative budget. The state aid numbers were announced on Feb. 29. The Bordentown Regional School District Board of Education approved the […]
An earthquake that measured 4.7 magnitude was reported at 10:23 a.m. April 5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was centered in Lebanon in Hunterdon County, but its effects were felt statewide including Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties. Buildings shook and windows rattled. Police departments in Cranbury, Princeton, Lawrence Township, Hopewell […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
The day finally came for Bordentown City to officially rename the Bordentown Post Office in honor of American icon Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Bordentown Historical Society’s co-president Bonnie Goldman was in period dress as the icon to welcome everyone on March 24 in front of the post office at 14 Walnut […]
Bordentown Township Fire District 2 is among five fire departments to receive federal funds to provide first responders with proper protective and cleaning equipment. Congressman Andy Kim announced the secured funding totaling $317,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program through a press release on March 13. “For all our firefighters […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Federal funds will upgrade and modernize equipment at three separate locations within the Bordentown City for Blacks Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and provide technology upgrades for the Lawrence Township Senior Center that will increase socialization and community gathering. The funds totaling $1,803,000 for the wastewater project and $200,000 for senior center are two of 14 […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Former Commissioner and Deputy mayor Heather Cheesman will once again serve on the Board of Commissioners after she was appointed to fill the vacant seat of Commissioner James E. Lynch Jr. which came into effect on March 1. Lynch submitted his resignation the week of Feb. 22. He had served on the board of commissioners […]
Township officials provided an update on the happenings around Bordentown Township. The Township Committee congratulated Nathan Roohr on his promotion to Bordentown Township police chief on Feb. 12. And, also to Sgt. Chris Burns who has joined the command staff as a lieutenant. Roohr has been with the department since 2003. He was promoted to […]
The weekly market at the Burlington County Agricultural Center is preparing for its 18th season and will be starting sales early this year during special preseason market days in March and April. The special preseason farmers markets will be held at the Agricultural Center in Moorestown from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Roger Plew spent 14 years as a member of the Environmental Commission. He served as chairman for 13 of those years. Due to family commitments, he stepped down at the end of last year. He was recognized with a proclamation at a Bordentown Township Committee meeting in January. And although he stepped down, he remains […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
The “Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs competition,” organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDNFJ), is a platform for high school students to showcase their musical talents while sending a powerful message about substance use prevention. As the competition gears up for its 20th season, they showcased the inspiring journeys of last year’s […]
Two veteran police officers moved up the ranks within the Bordentown Township Police Department. Mayor Eugene M. Fuzy swore in Nathan Roohr as provisional chief of police and Christopher Burns as lieutenant at a Bordentown Township Committee meeting on Feb. 12. Roohr has been with the department since 2003. He was promoted to captain in […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
There are two questions on the ballot for Bordentown Township Fire District No. 2 on Feb. 17. Polls are open from 2-9 p.m. at the Derby Fire House, 262 Crosswicks Road. The following questions are on the ballot: Question 1: Fire District No. 2 seeks approval to purchase, finance and replace the aging apparatus (2004 […]
Longtime Mayor Steve Benowitz “loved Bordentown Township and lived to serve the people of the township.” And that’s what he did for so many years. Benowitz was first elected and served on Township Committee from 1979 to 1981, then returned in 2013. He was chosen by his fellow committee members to serve as mayor in […]
Five dogs were adopted from the Burlington County Animal Shelter during the shelter’s Ultimate “Tail”-gate Party and Open House, among them Chief, a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who had been the shelter’s longest dog resident. Chief, who was surrendered to the shelter in June 2021 and then again in January 2022, was adopted by […]
In his speech when he became mayor, Eugene Fuzy announced he would host month public meetings to enhance transparency between government and the residents. The first of eight such meetings is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 16 at the senior center, 3 Municipal Dr. “My hope is that these increase the approachability of government,” he […]
Two historic events are coming to Bordentown’s Old City Hall. “The Wreck” A storytelling performance of “The Wreck,” will be held on Feb. 17 and Feb. 24th. The four-part staging of the catastrophic 1901 collision of the Nellie Bly locomotive is created by Kristi Kantorski and presented jointly by the Bordentown Historical Society and Bordentown’s Old City Hall […]
The Burlington County Animal Shelter is partnering with Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter to host the Ultimate “Tail”-gate Party and Open House on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11. From noon to 3 p.m. residents can tour the shelter and meet several of the amazing dogs and cats available for adoption or foster. There […]
A state grand jury voted to file a 16-count indictment against a 40-year-old man who was allegedly operating a human trafficking network in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, after one of the victims, a teen girl, escaped from a Bordentown hotel where she allegedly had been held captive and sex trafficked, according to U.S. Attorney General […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
The Pennington School recently recognized students for their exceptional achievement in world languages and the arts. Pennington School families and faculty gathered in Wesley Forum on Monday, Jan. 8, to recognize the juniors and seniors as they were being inducted into seven different societies of distinction. Comprising the inductions were World Language Honor Societies: French […]
Bordentown Regional High School’s theatre program will present “The Addams Family” in February. The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Performances will be presented on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
The Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Sen. Troy Singleton that would designate the bridge, located in the townships of Bordentown and Hamilton, over Crosswicks Creek on Interstate Highway Route 295 North as the “Benjamin Moore & 693rd Sapper Company Memorial Highway.” Army Specialist Benjamin G. Moore of Bordentown gave his life in service to the country while serving […]
The Bordentown Township Committee has a new member. Kelly Lozito, who has served on the township’s Planning Board and Environmental Commission, was selected to fill the unexpired term of former Mayor Stephen Benowitz, who stepped down from his post on Dec. 31, 2023 citing health concerns, at a committee meeting on Jan. 22. According to […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
For Bordentown Township Mayor Eugene M. Fuzy, he believes in the two sentiments of longtime Mayor Steve Benowitz. “He would say ‘We are the bridges to government and we need to give transparency.’ I believe in both,” Fuzy stated as he was elected by his peers to become the township’s mayor for 2024 on Jan. […]
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) released its 17th annual State of the Pinelands Report recently, noting a few “thumbs down” items that are concerning for the group this year. They include the continuation of vacant seats on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission; denying the commission’s request for more staff funding; the reduction of funding for […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Members of Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) International Thespian Society Troupe 6803 spent this past weekend acting, singing, and dancing their way through the 2024 New Jersey State Thespian Festival at Robbinsville High School. Senior Aidan Bramley, who has represented BRHS as a New Jersey State Thespian Officer this school year, was instrumental in organizing this year’s festival […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
The Bordentown Township Committee reorganized on Jan. 6 with a new mayor, Eugene M. Fuzy, after longtime Mayor Stephen Benowitz stepped down from his post on Dec. 31, 2023 citing health concerns. “To serve the people of Bordentown Township has been my distinct honor and pleasure,” Benowitz said. “It is with deep regret that my health has […]
Thanks to Girl Scout Troop 70158, cat colonies can escape the cold this winter. The troop partnered with Bordentown City Cats (BCC) for their Bronze Award project by creating shelters for the community cats. “Besides providing our colonies with much needed winter shelters where the cats can escape the wintery elements, this project will help us by […]
Join Central Jersey Newspapers at Quaker Bridge Mall for our 2024 Health & Wellness Expo. The free event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, in Macy’s Court. “We are really excited to revamp our Health and Wellness Expo at a new location in 2024,” NMG Director of Marketing and […]
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance is calling all photographers. The 2024 Pinelands Juried Photo Exhibit is open for submissions from all ages until Wednesday, Jan. 31. Six images per photographer are eligible. The goal of the exhibit – which begins in March – is to celebrate the New Jersey Pinelands, the nation’s first national reserve, with photographs that capture […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
The Friends for the Abbott Marshlands (FFAM) is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Gallagher to their Board of Trustees. “Mark is a pioneer in the field of restoration ecology, and helped get the conservation science movement off the ground in the 1980s,” according to princetonhydro.com. “He has overseen wetland and terrestrial ecology projects […]
Bordentown School to be one of the topics as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations begin in January. Perspectives on African American Education: Lessons from the Past will be held from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Mercer County Library System (MCL): Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Pike, Lawrenceville. Join MCL in celebrating Martin Luther […]
Back on Dec. 18, Joseph Bonaparte’s Point Breeze estate was sold by Divine Word Missionaries for $4.6 million as part of a three-way deal with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Bordentown and D&R Greenway Land Trust. Bonaparte was the older brother of the famous French war general and emperor Napoleon […]
When Sarah Ripoli was ready to go public with the tragedy she experienced when she was 6 years old, when her father Frank Ripoli Jr. fatally shot her mother Brenda Ripoli, she sent a message to her sorority sisters and told them what had happened first. It was December 2018 and many responses she received […]
