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...

Dave Fried: Crematorium hearing postponed by state

As most of you are aware, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection postponed its Dec. 19 public hearing regarding the Princeton Memorial Park...

Helen Kull: 2024 Happenings

Once again, January’s column offers an opportunity to think back on these columns over the past year, and see if anything stuck! ...

Complex Simplicity: No bull — Bold bowl names bowl me over

Bowls don’t excite me. In a museum, I tend to whiz past the pottery section, no matter how ancient or important the archaeological finds...

Community Forum: Thanks for voting ‘No’ to partisan politics in WW

On Nov. 5 , the voters of West Windsor overwhelmingly rejected the ballot question to change our municipal elections from “nonpartisan” to “partisan” with...

Donnie Black: The first six months are the hardest

Earlier this year, I received a life sentence for something I didn’t want any part of and honestly I believe I’m innocent. ...

Happy Valley: Moments of reflection during this season of thanks

Early November included sad events for me. Mid-November provided time for contemplation and reflection. Late November was Thanksgiving — a holiday I use personally...