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: An update on open space

Seemingly lost in all the misinformation, rumors and just plain untruths surrounding the possible future preservation of Serenity Farms (aka Gafgen Farm; aka Lavender...

Nature in the Valley: Brandon Farms meadow offers lessons for all

My email box was completely filled with forwards of the New York Times Dec. 14 article entitled, “They Fought the Lawn. And the Lawn’s...

Complex Simplicity: Testing my resolve… with New Year’s resolutions

By the time you read this, the New Year will have arrived, or nearly so. Long ago, my wife and I resolved to write...

Kevin Nerwinski: The process before the process: a story about land development

As I look back on 2022, I can definitively say that land developers and business owners are actively looking to recover from lost time...

Schore to Please: On being a cranky old man — A how-to guide

With the advent of the new year, I deem it essential to fulfill my resolution and share the wisdom of my years with the...

Dave Fried: Support freedom in Iran

While November and December are times of great thanks, appreciation and celebration, 2023 brings new hope and a growing wish to heal all that...