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...

Remembering Grandpa Pop

"They say you need to give your children roots and wings to thrive, and we are lucky that our kids have had all four...

The Origin of FOWWOS

Nearly two decades ago — on October 31, 1995 — the first meeting was held of a new organization in West Windsor. It was...

An Appreciation of Home Through the Eyes of Our Guest

It’s one thing to tell your kids that you chose a great spot to raise them; it’s another thing entirely when your opinion is...

Do It Yourself House Additions

It’s probably safe to say that today’s West Windsor contains very few people who would get actively involved in building their own houses. For...

The art of visiting the shore

By Ilene Black George and I went down...

Home rule and historic treasures

By Helen Kull Last month we considered historic...