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...

Dabbene: The Midnight Visitations 2: ghostlier, messier, more annoying

Seven years ago, I revealed in this column the startling presence of mysterious, ghostly visitors in my home. The behavior of those spirits has...

Wolff: How does cannabis legalization affect Hopewell Valley?

On Nov. 3, 2020, New Jersey voters approved a Public Question to amend the state constitution to legalize the recreational use of cannabis by...

Kevin Nerwinski: Shelter from the storm—Ida and our response

“Now there’s a wall between us, somethin’ there’s been lost ...

To the editor: WW Volunteer Fire Co. set to hold Oct. 4 charity golf outing

Now that summer is over (boo!), we all need something to look forward to. No worries, I have just the event! ...

To the editor: Delayed Arbor Day celebration set for Nov. 13 in West Windsor

As a West Windsor Shade Tree Commission volunteer, I wanted to share some news about an upcoming Arbor Day celebration. ...

Township Talk: Tax collection, a primer

“In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes,” said Benjamin Franklin in 1789. And he was right. ...