Mayor Chris Bobbitt: Two decades of service shaped by community

As I was thinking about the topic of this month’s column, I was also thinking about the Memorial Day holiday. The big event of the long weekend is the...

Bordentown History: Francis Hopkinson, the flag, your money and the branding of America

When we think of the American flag’s origins, the name Betsy Ross typically springs to mind, conjuring images...

Complex Simplicity: Lessons from a recently spayed pet

By Lumi Dabbene I suppose I should begin by introducing myself—the name’s Lumi, and I’m a young dog who...

Donnie Black: Grandparents are grand!

This story goes out to all of the grandparents out there. I am so lucky to have had...

Bordentown History: Which side are you on?

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many critics and historians evaluate the legacy...

Why all the talk about sidewalks in West Windsor?

There’s been a lot of discussion lately about sidewalks in West Windsor. Ever since the start of the pedestrian and bicycle group that has...

Don’t badger, belittle or bully

By the time this column “hits the stands” this country will have a new president-elect. And I will have had a (small) hand in...

Don’t Badger, Belittle or Bully

By the time this column “hits the stands” this country will have a new president-elect. And I will have had a (small) hand in...

Why All the Talk About Sidewalks?

There’s been a lot of discussion lately about sidewalks in West Windsor. Ever since the start of the pedestrian and bicycle group that has...

Where Have All the Manners Gone?

While I attended a conference in Seattle, Bill took Will on a college visit. Upon my return, I reminded Will to send a thank...

The Greatest Halloween Prank of All

Today is the day after Halloween, the special day that was originally intended to be a day to honor the Christian saints, but which...