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...

Letter: the hijacking of school-entitled revenue

Did you hear the one about the deputy mayor who denied taking much-needed funding from the schools, even though she previously voted to shift...

Foster: The brave new world of education

As we settle, once again, into our back to school routines, we, as educators, parents and students, are reminded that some classroom routines and...

Schore to Please: Feeling drafty

With Veterans Day only a month away, perhaps it is time to consider reviving the Draft. ...

Wolff: What makes a great teacher?

After a thorough nomination and vetting process, our district annually selects one teacher from each school for the N.J. Governor’s Educator of Year program....

Fried: Honoring Tomm May Oct. 6

When we talk about open space, beautifying our parks, limiting development, building more trails and generally making a difference environmentally in Robbinsville, no conversation...

Should we get rid of Columbus Day?

When I was still a teenager, I had the unlikely honor of being a marshal for New York City’s Columbus Day Parade. Not the...