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Municipalities across state receive boost in state aid to provide safe transit, bikeway transportation
Municipalities to receive funding in Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration’s efforts “to expand access to safe transportation and enhance areas around public transit facilities across the state.”. The awards total more than $24 million across three programs as part of Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Funding for...
Mercer County Prosecutor: Bordentown woman, elementary school teacher provided teen with alcohol, drugs
An elementary school teacher from Bordentown has been charged with allegedly providing a teen boy with “vodka, vape pens and THC drops” for approximately two and a half years, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Jennifer Debiec, 39, a fifth-grade teacher at Mercerville Elementary School in...
Bill strengthening concealed carry laws will face legal challenge
A new state law that strengthens restrictions regarding who is eligible for a public carry permit and establishes a list of places where people who possess a carry permit cannot bring their firearms is expected to face an immediate legal challenge in New Jersey. Within the past week, Gov. Phil...
A SOLUTIONS article on the recent Andlinger Meeting
The most recent Andlinger Center Meeting on clean energy brought together academic and industry specialists to explore and discuss the role of geopolitics and global supply chains. in the efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions. The Center called for research proposals connecting clean energy and the environment. Traditionally, scientists, planners...
Bordentown City’s Carslake Community Center is one of four senior nutrition sites in Burlington County
Burlington County senior citizens will continue to have multiple locations to go for healthy meals, socialization and enrichment in 2023. The Burlington County Commissioners voted Dec. 14 to approve the renewal of leases at the four County congregate nutrition sites in Bordentown, Beverly, Mount Holly and Moorestown. The Board also voted to extend funding for the noon lunches served at the Pemberton Senior Center, according to a press release through Burlington County.
Senior Correctional police officer faces 10 years in prison for falsifying report after striking inmate at Bordentown youth facility
A former senior correctional police officer at the Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility in Bordentown has pleaded guilty for attempting to cover up an incident by falsifying his report and convincing another guard to do the same after striking an inmate twice in the back of the head while the prisoner was handcuffed and restrained by other officers, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.
Burlington County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for December
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Consider the gift of love and companionship that comes with adopting a dog or cat from the Burlington County Animal Shelter. The shelter at 35 Academy Dr. in Westampton has numerous pets who are looking to celebrate the holidays with a new loving family, and as an added incentive the shelter’s adoption fee is being waived for adult cats and adult dogs throughout December, according to Burlington County.
SOLUTIONS: University electric buses
Princeton University’s first all-electric bus arrived in late October. It is an important step by the university toward reaching net-zero emissions, its goal for 2046 or sooner. This was the first of 17 scheduled to arrive by the end of February, and it will hopefully serve as an inspiration and influence for other bus fleets.
Perry jumps to the helm of Scotties’ boys basketball team for 2022-23 season
Steve Perry made his coaching mark on the gridiron at Bordentown Regional High School as the Scotties head football coach for 10 seasons. This winter, Perry will be leading the Scotties on the hardwood as the new head coach of the school’s boys basketball team. Perry replaces AJ Foy,...
Bordentown City mayor joins Governor’s Communications Office
Bordentown City Mayor Jennifer Sciortino has a new role as senior advisor for strategic communications for Gov. Phil Murphy’s office. Sciortino, who became mayor in May 2021, joined Murphy’s team in 2018 as the director of communications in the state Department of Treasury. On her new position in...
State launches NJ Partnership for Student Success initiative
The Murphy Administration has announced the launch of the New Jersey Partnership for Student Success (NJPSS), an initiative designed to harness the energy of volunteers and community organizations to help students, educators and schools as they work to address learning loss and other challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trenton man charged with entering unlocked vehicle in Bordentown Township
A 25-year-old Trenton man has been charged with burglary, theft and criminal trespass for allegedly entering an unlocked vehicle at a Bowery Circle residence, according to the Bordentown Township Police Department. The incident occurred around 3:55 a.m. on Dec. 5, police said. The resident told police she received an alert...
Gov. signs school security legislation into law; building blueprints required
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law that requires the administrators of all public and nonpublic schools in New Jersey to submit critical incident mapping data to local law enforcement agencies in an electronic format. In August, Murphy announced a $6.5 million investment in American Rescue Plan funds...
Bordentown deputy mayor will serve another term; Incumbents, newcomer win seats on Bordentown Regional BOE
The Burlington County Board of Elections have certified election results. There were elections for seats on the municipal governing body for Bordentown Township Committee and Bordentown Regional Board of Education (BOE) during the general election on Nov. 8. Bordentown Township Committee – Vote for 1. Democratic candidate Eugene M....
Gov. Murphy announces $25M investment into New Jersey’s historic sites
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a $25 million investment toward New Jersey’s Revolutionary War historic sites in preparation for the United States’ semiquincentennial anniversary. The semiquincentennial anniversary, which will take place in 2026, will mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s 250th year of...
Bordentown‘s Model UN Club receives fourth consecutive ‘Best Small School Delegation’ at Rutgers University Model United Nations conference
BORDENTOWN – For the fourth straight school year, the Bordentown Regional High School Model United Nations Club received high praise during its participation in the Rutgers University Model United Nations conference. Bordentown took home the distinguished honor of Best Small School Delegation at the four-day conference held from Nov....
Murphy announces $25 million in funding for restoration of Revolutionary War sites across New Jersey
Four Revolutionary War sites in Mercer County will receive federal funding through the state’s budget for restoration and preservation efforts in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Gov. Phil Murphy joined by legislative, state, county and municipal officials at Washington Crossing State Park in Hopewell...
Burlington County encourages school and community groups to participate in recycling challenge
Burlington County is partnering with the Trex Company to make it easier for local schools and community groups to recycle plastic film products. Schools and community groups collecting plastic bags and film as part of Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge can now use Burlington County’s Robert C. Shinn Jr. Recycling Center in Westampton as a convenient drop-off location, according to a press release through Burlington County.
SOLUTIONS: A NPR report on tracking emissions
In the fight to reduce emissions, one of the longstanding challenges has been figuring out who is exactly producing them and how much. Now, a new global tracker is helping to make clear exactly where major greenhouse gas emissions are originating. Created by the nonprofit Climate Trace, the interactive map uses a combination of satellites, sensors and machine learning to measure the top polluters worldwide.
Bordentown teen showcases artistic aspirations through Halloween display
BORDENTOWN – Gage Curran, a seventh grader at Bordentown Regional Middle School, has always had a thrill to entertain people through his creative visions and artistic prowess. As a big fan of Halloween, Gage went all-in to entertain and even jolt a little scare into his fellow Bordentown residents...
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