Commentary

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...

Good Luck to All the Test Takers Out There

Sleepaway camp, swim meets, and baseball games: while these may form the core of summer memories for many, my leading memory is one of...

West Windsor Going Solar

During the past summer I couldn’t help noticing that a large portion of the roof on High School South was being replaced. That’s the...

How much tax revenue will the town get from Campus Town?

In every edition of the Ewing Observer, Mayor Bert Steinmann answers readers’ questions. ...

Do-it-yourself fall planting

By Ann Farnham Why plant trees in the...

Some solutions for college student noise pollution

By Ilene Black I readily admit that I...

How to grow with your children

By Steve Mayer There is an old study...