Bridgewater Bulletin April 2024

THE BRIDGEWATER BULLETIN

Stay informed, stay engaged.

FromtheMayor:

IhavebeenwaitingforthemomentIcanannouncethisimportantevent-Bridgewater will be hosting its Public Input Workshop for our Municipal Master Plan. The WorkshopwilloccuronThursday,April11,from7to8:30PM.

You may remember from last year ’ s Master Plan video series that the Bridgewater Master Plan is a guiding documentmuchlikeablueprintoramap, thathelpsustocastavisionfor Bridgewater’sfuture-thinking about everything from our roads, to our neighborhoods, to our green spaces, to our thoughtful consideration of what we want Bridgewater to looklike10yearsfromtoday.

WhileourprofessionalteamhasbeenworkingdiligentlyontheMasterPlanforthepast year, we need to hear from you. You, the residents of Bridgewater, are the most importantvoicesinthisprocess.Thisiswhywehopeyoujoinusatthisworkshop-to provideyourinput,yourvision,andyourthoughts.

Ifyouarenotabletojoinusattheworkshop,wehavere-openedouronlinepublic feedbackform,andyouarewelcometoprovideyourinputthere Hereisalinktoit:

https://bridgewaterocrtypeformcom/to/E95ene3g

ThereisnoRSVPnecessarytothisPublicInputSession,andIhopethatIwillseeyou

attheMunicipalBuildingonApril11th

Ifyoudon’talready,makesureyoufollowtheBridgewater Facebookpageforallourlatestupdates.

Thankfulforallofyou,

MayorMatthewC Moench

Township Calendar

Allcalendareventscanalsobeaccessedat:

bridgewaternj.gov/calendar

Bridgewater to Receive $4 Million through Federal Appropriations Bill to Improve Camp Cromwell

At the Council Meeting on March 21st, Township Administration announced the approval of a $4 million federal appropriation for Camp Cromwell's improvements, securedthroughCongressmanTomKean,Jr.’sOfficeinthe Summer of 2023. Mayor Matthew Moench expressed gratitude for the support, highlighting its significance for the community's well-being and quality of life, envisioning CampCromwellasavibrantspaceforrecreationandnature appreciation.

Camp Cromwell, a 100-acre park acquired in 2017, has served various purposes including police training due to remediation needs before public use Council President TimothyRingcelebratedthe$4millionallocationaspivotal for Camp Cromwell's integration into Bridgewater's parks system. Plans include active and passive recreation, with community involvement crucial for effective fund utilizationalignedwithlocalneedsandaspirations.

At the March 7th Council meeting, Juliana CoehlowassworninasthenewDeputyClerkof BridgewaterTownship. JulianaisaBridgewaterresident,andhasworked intheClerk’sofficeforthepasttwoyears.Sheis known for her incredible dedication, professionalism,andattentiontodetail.

Juliana will serve the residents of Bridgewater as theirDeputyClerkwithintegrity,excellence,and grace.Thankyou,andcongratulationsJuliana!

In Bridgewater, we emphasize and pursue, from a policy perspective, the need for reasoned and sustainable economic development. Our community offers not only a convenient location for businessesbutaccesstoaneducatedworkforcethatcanputcuttingedgebusinessesonapathto success. When any business, large or small, makes the decision to join our community, it is a testamenttothehardworkofmanyandwewelcomethemwithopenarms.

InFebruary,wewelcomedoneofournewestbusinessesandcommunitypartnerstotown,Cellares. CellareswilloccupyalocationalongtheRoute202/206corridor,whichhaslongbeenahuboflife scienceinnovation.Thisnewadditiontoourbusinesscommunitywillhelptofurthersolidifythat standing.

Cellares'brandnewcommercialscalefacilitywillbringapproximately350newjobstothearea,not tomentiontheeconomicimpactonlocalrestaurants,hotels,andotherretailestablishments.

The significance of Cellares’ smart factory, however, extends beyond those axillary economic factors.Thousandsofuniqueandpersonalizedtreatmentswillbemanufacturedatthissite,playing acriticalroleinacceleratingaccesstolife-savingcelltherapiesforthousandsofcancerpatients.

Theworkdoneinourbackyard willturnpatients’hopesfora treatmentintoreality,nodoubt impactingcountlessindividuals andfamilies.

TheTownshipwillcontinueto encouragetheseusesalongthis corridoranddoourparttomake Bridgewateraplacethatthese businessescangrowandthrive whilemaintainingthequalityof lifethatourresidentsexpectand deserve.

TherearestillspotsleftinsomeofourSpringprograms: MurdockMadness, DreamTeamElite, WeekendWarriorBasketballClinics; VolleyballClinicsforGrades5–8; LadiesNightontheMCT; JuniorPanthersSoccer; HighSchoolSoccer; andSkateboarding! Checkoutbrd.leagueapps.comforalltheinformation.

TaxReductionPrograms:

PropertyTaxRelief

TheMarchSewerbillshaveNOT beenissuedyetduetoadelayinthe establishmentoftheSewerRate.

OncetheSewerRatehasbeen established,billswillbemailedto residentswithanextendedduedate andgraceperiod.

VeteransPropertyTax DeductionClaim

DisabledVeteranPropertyTax ExemptionClaim

SeniorCitizenPropertyTax DeductionExemptionClaim

PropertyTaxRebatePrograms

2024TaxCollectionDueDates: February1 May1 August1 November1

2024SewerTaxDueDates: March1(seebelow) September1

Didyouknowthatyoucanaccessthefood establishmentinspectionreportsforBridgewaterandall townstheMiddle-BrookRegionalHealthCommission servesatwwwmiddlebrookhealthorg/inspections

Nexttimeyoudineout,lookfortheratinginspection placardpostedonthewall!

Here

to serve you:

Bridgewater Municipal Complex 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

908-725-6300

OCR@bridgewaternj.gov

TownshipAdministratorMichaelPappas twpadmin@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5000

DeputyTownshipAdministratorWellsWinegar wwinegar@bridgewaternj.gov908.725.6300x5003

TownshipClerkGraceNjuguna gnjuguna@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5025

TaxAssessorAnthonyDiRado taxassessor@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5125

TaxCollectorDarrowMurdock taxcollector@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5145

DirectorofMunicipalServicesThomasGenova tgenova@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5515

ConstructionOfficialJohnTillotson bwtcode@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5565

Clerk’s Corner

PublicWorksandSewerUtilitySuperintendent RichardShimp publicworks@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x6000

DirectorofHealth&HumanServices ChristineMadrid cmadrid@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5045

RecreationSuperintendentRachelBarrett recreation@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5300

SeniorServicesCoordinatorJenniferOsterberg seniors@bridgewaternjgov9087258020

CourtAdministratorJenniPeterson jpeterson@bridgewaternjgov9087256300x5404

PoliceChiefJohnMitzak jmitzak@bridgewaterpdcom9087256300x4034

Mayor Matthew C. Moench

Council President Timothy Ring mayor@bridgewaternj.gov tring@bridgewaternj.gov

hnorgalis@bridgewaternj.gov

Councilman Michael Kirsh

Councilman Allen Kurdyla Council Vice President Howard Norgalis

mkirsh@bridgewaternj.gov

akurdyla@bridgewaternj.gov

Councilman Filipe Pedroso

fpedroso@bridgewaternj.gov