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‘Garden to Bistro’ event provides taste of historic Bonaparte Garden at Point Breeze
Five town eateries have joined forces with D&R Greenway Land Trust as founding partners of the “Garden to Bistro” event. During the month of October, each week will showcase a restaurant where patrons can taste recipes created from produce harvested from this season’s Historic Bonaparte Garden. While visiting the restaurant, patrons can learn a bit of history from the Point Breeze table kiosk.
Gov. James J. Florio remembered for champion efforts in environment, safety
Local dignitaries, leaders remember former Gov. James J. Florio, whose time in office saw a wide variety of initiatives, many of which led to significant changes in New Jersey public policy and governance. Florio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 25. He was 85. “Gov. Florio was...
Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 29
Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led tours are held from 1-4 p.m. at the house, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset. For more information, visit themeadowsfoundation.org. The Burlington County Farmers Market enters...
Two-day Cranberry Festival in Bordentown City set to commence this weekend ‘rain or shine’
BORDENTOWN – The Downtown Bordentown Association is all set to host the 32nd annual Cranberry Festival this weekend in Bordentown City. The two-day extravaganza that is a “rain or shine event” will run each day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and feature crafters, artists and vendors offering handmade, vintage and upcycled items, as well as a food court, beer garden and live music.
Bordentown Regional High School student earns perfect score on AP computer science exam
BORDENTOWN – A Bordentown Regional High School student earned a perfect score on his college-level Advanced Placement computer science A exam. The Bordentown Regional School District congratulated Kush Gandhi on the honor. He was one of only 369 students in the world to earn the perfect score taken in spring 2022.
State announces plan to install EV charging stations at parks, forests
New Jersey state parks are among the latest recipients of funding to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, giving visitors the opportunity to appreciate and protect the environment while quietly charging their vehicles during outings, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette announced. In March, the New Jersey Board of Public...
Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 22
Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led tours are held from 1-4 p.m. at the house, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset. For more information, visit themeadowsfoundation.org. The Burlington County Farmers Market enters...
Scotties seeing ‘progress’ through first seven games of 2022 girls soccer campaign
BORDENTOWN – It’s a whole new ball game for the Bordentown Regional High School girls soccer team this fall. By moving up to the Burlington County Scholastic League-Liberty Division, the Scotties and coach Dominick Castaldo have their hands full with a tougher regular season schedule against bigger schools like Cinnaminson, Delran and Northern Burlington.
Bordentown Regional High School’s Thespians to present comedic play in October
Bordentown Regional High School’s Thespians will present the comedic play “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” in October. The shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21-22. at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years...
SOLUTIONS: Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary
This week the Hunterdon, Warren, and Central New Jersey Sierra groups presented a Zoom talk on the proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary. Kip Cherry spoke for the Princeton members. The talk was delivered by Noah Chesnin, associate director for the New York Seascape Program and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS),...
Learn about former King of Naples, Point Breeze Historic Garden in Bordentown Oct. 1
Standing on the plot of land once owned by Joseph Bonaparte — former King of Naples and Spain and brother of Napoleon – garden steward Lara Periard shares her enthusiasm for developing the Point Breeze Historic Garden. “This project is unique for several reasons,” Periard said. “Unlike a...
Habitat for Humanity SCNJ to begin construction on affordable housing development in Bordentown Township
The process to start building 10 affordable housing units on Thorntown and Crosswicks Road in Bordentown Township is in its final stages, according to Bordentown Township Administrator Michael Theokas. As part of its affordable housing policy with the state and Burlington County, Bordentown Township struck a partnership with Habitat for...
Scotties set sights on state playoff berth in 2022 football campaign
BORDENTOWN – The Bordentown Regional High School football team made history last fall when they won a single-season record 10 games during its 2021 campaign. Building off their historic 2021 season and clinching the program’s first staff playoff appearance since 2014, is the goal for the Scotties and fourth-year Coach Skip Edwards in 2022.
Gov. Phil Murphy marks one year since Tropical Storm Ida; announces federal funds for residents still struggling
Gov. Phil Murphy announced more aid is coming for residents still struggling to recover from Tropical Storm Ida’s damage one year ago. When visiting Hillsborough to promote investments in resilient communities on Sept. 1, Murphy outlined the $283 million that has been awarded to New Jersey through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds.
Burlington County Prosecutor: ‘Person of interest’ in Florence homicide found dead of apparent suicide in Pennsylvania
A man – who was in a relationship and allegedly believed to be the last person to be with the Florence woman who was found dead in her home – was found dead in Pennsylvania, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Florence Township Police Chief Brian Boldizar.
Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 1
Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led tours are held from 1-4 p.m. at the house, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset. For more information, visit themeadowsfoundation.org. The Burlington County Farmers Market enters...
Bordentown City, Township support county’s stigma free initiative; county holds fifth annual vigil and remembrance ceremony Aug. 31
Bordentown City and Bordentown Township are in support of Burlington County’s stigma-free initiative in efforts to eliminate stigma surrounding addiction and all mental illnesses. The Burlington County Commissioners had passed a resolution declaring all of Burlington County to be stigma-free. The City and Township have now joined 15 other...
Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office: Death of Florence woman ruled a homicide
Law enforcement officials are ruling the death of a Florence woman, found in her home, a homicide, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Florence Township Police Chief Brian Boldizar. Police discovered the body of Sheila Maguire, 54, late afternoon on Aug. 29 after family members requested a...
Florence man sentenced to five years in state prison for involvement in viral GoFundMe scam
A Florence man was sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a GoFundMe scam that garnered nationwide attention, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. Mark D’Amico, 43, of Florence, was sentenced in Burlington County Superior Court in Mount Holly by Judge Christopher J. Garrenger, in...
Environmental organizations, businesses press Murphy Administration to adopt flood regulatory reforms
Environmental organizations are urging Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration to implement New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats, or NJPACT, rules for flood hazard regulations and use of updated rainfall data as the state marks the one-year anniversary of Tropical Storm Ida on Sept. 1. Organizations that include The Watershed Institute,...
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