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Gov. Murphy disappoints with veto of invasive species bill
Spring is months away, but as warmer weather arrives we can expect a familiar sight at garden centers and nurseries in New Jersey: a wide offering of non-native woody plants and perennials from foreign landscapes. These plants may be attractive, with blooms or fall colors that stand out in gardens,...
Common calendar, Packet papers, Jan. 19
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 background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Bordentown Regional High School’s Thespians ‘dance their way’ through annual festival
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...
2023 New Jersey environmental highlights: Urban greening, land preservation, flood protection
No matter where you were in New Jersey in 2023, it was impossible not to notice signs of a changing climate. Wildfires in Canada brought an orange haze to New Jersey’s skies, along with hazardous air quality that triggered breathing problems. Tropical weather systems brought intense rainstorms that caused widespread flooding in many of the state’s low-lying areas. Globally, it was the hottest year on record.
Common calendar, Packet papers, Jan. 12
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 background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Longtime Bordentown Township mayor, committeeman steps down
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...
Building shelters for community cats
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...
2024 Central Jersey Health and Wellness Expo
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...
Celebrating 50 years of protecting endangered animals
Here in the nation’s most densely populated state, a diversity of wildlife is something that can never be taken for granted. Wildlife habitats face a constant barrage of threats, and many species are seriously imperiled. A combination of vigilance, sound planning and strong actions is needed to maintain the biological diversity that makes New Jersey special.
Best NJ Sports Betting Sites in 2024: Top 5 New Jersey Sportsbooks Online
Since June 2018, dozens of New Jersey sportsbooks have graced the Garden State. But not every legal sports betting NJ site is created equal – and only a select few are worth your attention. So, we’ve narrowed the selection to the best NJ sportsbooks stacked with competitive odds, stellar...
Best NJ Sports Betting Sites in 2024: Top 5 New Jersey Sportsbooks Online
Since June 2018, dozens of New Jersey sportsbooks have graced the Garden State. But not every legal sports betting NJ site is created equal – and only a select few are worth your attention. So, we’ve narrowed the selection to the best NJ sportsbooks stacked with competitive odds, stellar...
A chance to photograph the Pinelands
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...
Common calendar, Packet papers, Jan. 5
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 background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Princeton Hydro’s Mark Gallagher named to Friends for the Abbott Marshlands board
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...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations
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...
Love trees and forests? Thank the squirrels!
If you’re like many New Jerseyans, you probably haven’t given much thought to squirrels, except maybe wondering how to keep them out of your birdfeeders. They’re so common in every New Jersey community – rural, suburban and urban – that a lot of people don’t give them a second glance.
Common calendar, Packet papers, Dec. 29
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 background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Top stories of the year in Bordentown
As we come to the end of 2023 and look forward to the new year, the Bordentown Register looks back at the top three stories that stood out this year in the township and city. Bordentown native dies while providing aid in Ukraine; remembered as ‘selfless’. By all accounts,...
Why do evergreens stay green all winter?
‘Tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly, decorate evergreen trees with twinkling lights, make wreaths from sprigs of greenery, and hang mistletoe from the ceiling. These pops of green have a magical way of making a home feel cozy and festive during the shortest days of winter!
Providing safeguards
The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is enhancing its locator system technology to better assist residents with memory disorders and others prone to wandering or becoming disoriented and lost. The sheriff’s office is upgrading to AngelSense assistive technology that is better able to track and locate vulnerable residents, including children...
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