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: Hughes should be held accountable for ‘ineptitude’

The following letter was received in response to the article “Retiring Hughes reflects on 20 years as county executive,” which was published in the...

Dave Fried: Here’s to a productive 2024 working with Council

Now that we have tied a bow around our Jan. 18 Township Council reorganization meeting by welcoming two new members — Hal English and...

Complex Simplicity: An ode to the great planners

Military strategists, chess grandmasters, and urban designers are all known for their planning skills, but this column is not about great figures in those...

Happy Valley: The art and science of getting happier

Welcome to Happy Valley. (Thanks to readers for suggesting column names!) In general, I’ll focus on positive happenings in the Valley. Yet, for January...

Kevin Nerwinski: Clarification on the grant-funded study for a potential central emergency management operations center

As all of you may now be aware from my earlier blog articles and posts on FB, the Township was the recipient of a...

Burlington History: An army in your backyard

Here in Burlington County, we have an illustrious history. But it is undoubtedly our Revolutionary War history that sets us apart from other places....