Bordentown Current

Balloon pollution is spoiling the party for wildlife

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation There’s something undeniably cheerful about balloons. We buy them for birthday parties, graduations, weddings and other moments we celebrate. They’re colorful, familiar and, for...
Bordentown Current

Got bugs? Got life!

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will sponsor the 22nd Annual Insect Festival on Saturday, September 19, at...
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When it comes to state’s grasslands, we reap what we sow  

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation When people picture New Jersey’s classic natural landscapes, they often think of the...
Bordentown Current

‘We remember’

Twenty-six years ago, September 11 meant back-to-school spirits; hazy, end-of-summer weather; the beginning of a season with rowdy...
Bordentown Current

Diamondback terrapins: Another New Jersey jewel

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation Northern diamondback terrapins are the only turtles in the world that spend their...

Halloween fun events

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Hillsborough Township has a busy fall season with a number of fun Halloween events. Green Go for Halloween - Get in the spirit of...

Shredding event set for Sept. 21

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In an effort to help reduce food insecurity in Somerset County, residents can now drop-off canned food and non-perishable items at the free Operation Secure...

County seeks feedback for Local Safety Action Plan

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Somerset County is asking residents to provide feedback on the development of a countywide Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP). Residents are encouraged to participate in an online public...

Is your well water safe to drink? Test with Raritan Headwaters at local events this fall

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How safe and healthy is the drinking water from your faucets at home? If your water supply comes from a well on your property,...

Heart of New Jersey Chorus celebrates 30 years

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Wednesday evenings are a big deal for the ladies of the Heart of New Jersey Chorus. They get together, forget about the stressors of the...

‘We hope to reduce the stigma’, Narcan distribution box installed at municipal building

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In efforts to combat the opioid crisis and support the health and safety of the community, Hillsborough has installed a Narcan (naloxone) distribution box...
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