Bridgewater Bulletin July 2024 by OCR Bridgewater

THE BRIDGEWATER BULLETIN

FromtheMayor:

Andjustlikethat,wearehalfwaythrough2024.WelcometoJuly,wheresummerisin fullswingandwetaketimetoenjoytimewithourfamiliesandfriendsenjoyingtherest andrelaxationoftheseaso

June was an incredibly busy month, and I hope you take theopportunitytoreadabout all the things that have happened. We celebrated Eid with our first-ever Crescent Moon lighting, we welcomed two new officers to the BPD, we began updates to our Municipal Turf Field, and we reopenedKidStreetpark.

Perhaps most exciting of all in the life of our community was the celebration of an absolutelymonumentalvictory TheBridgewater-RaritanHighSchoolBaseballTeam clinched the State Championship of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’sGroup4tournament.Thisisthefirststategroupchampionshipinthe historyofBridgewater-RaritanHighSchool.

We were absolutely thrilled to issue a proclamation on behalf of the team and the coachingstaffatthelastCouncilMeetinginJune.Theseplayers,coaches,andsupport staffhavedemonstratedanincrediblededication,workethic,andcultureofexcellence thisyear,andtheyhaveatremendousvictorytoshowforit Congratulationstoevery memberoftheteam,andmayyourvictoryinspiregenerationsofBridgewaterathletes esoproudofallofyou

Please do remember to stay cool in the heat, wear sunscreen,andcheckonyourneighbors,allwhileenjoying theimmensebeautyofBridgewater.

Thankfulforallofyou,

Bridgewater Celebrates Eid

Inthepastmonth,BridgewatercelebratedEidAl-Adhawiththefirst-everlightingofthenewTownshipCrescentMoon Itwasabeautifulafternoonandwewerethrilledtoseesomanymembersofourcommunityinattendance.

AttendeesenjoyedamusicalperformancebyBridgewater-RaritanHighSchoolstudentMusaAhmed,inspiringwords from fellow student Inaaya Ashar, insightful remarks from Dr. Ahmed Metwally, the Al Falah Center's Religious Director,andavoiceoftruecommunityspiritfromZahidQureshi,theAlFalahCenter'sPresident.

OnhandforthelightingwereBridgewater’sMayorMatthewMoench,alongwithCouncilmanMichaelKirsh,who thankedthecommunityforattendingthisimportantevent

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the event, making it a memorable and historic day for Bridgewater Township. Let us continue to support and celebrate each other as we build a stronger communitytogether.

Wearethrilledtoannouncetheinstallationofnewturfatthe MunicipalTurfField.Thisexcitingdevelopmentpromisesto enhance the quality and durability of the playing surface, providingatop-notchexperienceforallathletes.However,we kindlyaskforyourcooperationastheTurfFieldwillbeclosed topublicuseuntilthenewturfhasbeenfullyinstalled.

Manyresidentsmayask:whyaturffield?Turffieldsrequire lessmaintenance,provideaconsistentplayingsurface,andare moreresilienttoadverseweatherconditions,ensuringthatour communitycanenjoyyear-roundsportsactivities.Thankyou for your understanding and patience as we make these improvementsforthebettermentofourfacilities.

Mayor Matthew Moench issued the oaths to the Bridgewater Police Department’s two newestofficers:OfficerRyanStruckandOfficerArturoGonzales.Wearethrilledto havethesetwoexcellentofficersjointheBPDteam.

Senior Center

ACornerstoneofCareandCommunityConnection

It’snottoolatetoregisterforsomefuninthesun!

MurdockMadnessBasketballClinics

FlagFootballCamp

CricketCamp

SoccerSkillsClinics

MultiSportMornings

HighSchoolSoccerSkillsClinic

TennisMiniCamps

YouthRunningCamp

SpiritAcademyCheerCamps

RegistrationisalsoopenforFallInTownSoccer!TheFallIn TownSoccerregistrationdeadlineisThursday,August1,2024.

Remember to protect your skin! Always wear sunscreenwhenoutdoorstopreventsunburn, skindamage,andreducetheriskofskincancer. Applyabroad-spectrumSPF30orhigher,even oncloudydays.

Reapply every two hours, especially after swimmingorsweating.Let’sstaysafeandenjoy thesun,Bridgewater!

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