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...

Giving Back For Christmas

Like millions of Americans this week with a hope and a dream, I bought some lottery tickets, hoping to win the near-record jackpot and...

Betting on Black: MC Black at the MVC

Before I get started, I’d like to state that I have nothing but the utmost respect for the staff at the NJ Motor Vehicle...

There’s something screwy about politics around here

John Bencivengo, the mayor of Hamilton, took cash from a contractor who did business with the school district. Now he faces the prospect of...

Minutes from Somewhere Else: Pandering secures Kindergarteners’ vote in Turkey-lection 2012

There are some things children should know at an early age. ...

Complex Simplicity: Comic-Conned once again

By Peter Dabbene I’ve read comics all my...

Political connections entangle BOE

Being on the Hamilton Township Board of Education is a thankless job. ...