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...

Schore to Please: Sewer City

Many of us get accused of having our minds in the gutter. I say, why stop there. My mind is in the sewer. ...

Dave Fried: What is a PILOT and why is it important?

I hope everyone has enjoyed a safe, healthy, and fun-filled summer! ...

Kevin Nerwinski: What’s a master plan and why is it important?

As I have done in past articles, I qualify what I am about to write on this particular matter (the master plan) by emphasizing...

From Hopewell Township: Working to keep Hopewell Township affordable

One of the top priorities of the Hopewell Township Committee and its professionals is keeping the Township affordable for our current and future residents,...

Coping with climate anxiety … and climate change itself

We relocated my son to his new home out of state. While my husband helped move in his furniture, I took his car for...

Bend in the River: John V. Rice, Jr. — A genius of distinction

Born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1871, John Virtue Rice, Jr. (1871-1962) was well established with the surroundings of Bordentown at an early age. ...