Bordentown Reinstates Workfare Plan Despite Court Order
Bordentown, New Jersey plans to revive a workfare program for able bodied welfare recipients, running alongside the state general assistance program. Mayor Joseph Malone III says the city will pursue work requirements such as supervising recreation, painting, and carpentry to avoid dependency while a court orders remain. State officials warn any reinstallation would violate the previous restraining order and seek to block the move.