Bridgewater Bulletin June 2025 by OCR Bridgewater

THE BRIDGEWATER BULLETIN

AswelookbackonthemonthofMay,Iwanttothankallwhojoinedusfortwo specialeventsthathighlightthestrengthandspiritofourcommunity.

OurannualMemorialDayParadewasamovingtributetothosewhomadethe ultimatesacrificeforourcountry,andIwasproudtoseesomanyresidentscome together in their honor I also want to congratulate the graduates of the BridgewaterPoliceDepartment’sCitizensPoliceAcademy yourdedicationto learningaboutlawenforcementandpublicsafetyiscommendable.

Lookingahead,Junebringsseveralimportantevents.ThePrimaryElectionwilltake placethismonth,andIencouragealleligibleresidentstomaketheirvoicesheard As a reminder, the Bridgewater Municipal Courtroom will once again serve as a SomersetCountyearlyvotinglocation.AnySomersetCountyregisteredvotercan cast their ballot in person in the courtroom between June 3 and June 8. See the graphicintheClerk’sCornerforallthedetails.

Also,markyourcalendarsfortherescheduledJCCFamilyFunSpringCarnival,a greatopportunityforfamiliestocometogetherandenjoyadayoffunrightherein Bridgewater.

Thismonthmarkstheendoftheschoolyearandthe startofthesummer.Wishingyouallawonderfultime oftransition!

Township Calendar

Cat Licensing in June

Bridgewaterrequiresthelicensureofpetcats.Inorderto obtainalicense,pleasechooseoneofthefollowing:

1 Mailyourlicenseformto: 100CommonsWay BridgewaterNJ08807 Attn:AnimalLicensing

2.VisittheClerk’sOfficeat100 CommonsWaybetween9AM-5PMto obtainalicenseinperson.

3.Registeronlineat: https://tinyurl.com/BWTcat

WeareincrediblyproudtocelebratethesuccessofourBoysHighSchoolRugbyteam,whoclinchedthe BlueLeagueStateChampionshiponMay17th.Theteamcompletedanundefeatedseason,showcasinggrit, skill,andteamworkeverystepoftheway.Theirchampionshipvictorycameincommandingfashion,witha 40–14winoverBergenCatholicinthefinalmatchup

This impressive run is a testament to the dedicationoftheplayersandtheleadership oftheircoaches.Fromthefirstwhistleofthe seasontothelasttryinthechampionship game,theteamdemonstratedwhatitmeans to play with heart and determination. Congratulations to our champions on an outstanding season you ’ ve made our communityproud!

The Washington Camp Ground Association (WCGA) proudly preserves a vital piece of American history: the Middlebrook Encampments, where General George Washington and the ContinentalArmycampedduringtheRevolutionaryWar.Foundedin 1893 by local businessman George Lamonte and other patriotic citizens,theWCGAremainsdedicatedtohonoringthesacrificesmade duringthosecrucialyears.

Asanonprofitorganization,theWCGAcontinuesitsmissiontoeducatefuturegenerationsaboutthe importanceoftheencampments.Throughscholarshipsforlocalstudents,historicalpreservationefforts,and collaborationwithexperts,theassociationensuresthatartifactsanddocumentsrelatedtotheencampment remainprotectedandaccessible.

OneofitsmostcherishedtraditionsistheannualFourthofJulycelebration,atraditiondatingbacktothelate 1800s Eachyear,attendeesgatherforpatrioticexercisesandthereadingoftheDeclarationofIndependence aneventthatnowincludesscholarshiprecipientsproudlyparticipatinginthishistoricritual.Tolearnmore abouttheWCGAortogetinvolved,visitwww.wcga.us

Grill Safety for the Summer

Summer is the season of sizzling burgers and backyard BBQs but it’s also peak time for grill-related fires and injuries.Beforeyouthrowanothersteakontheflame,takeaminutetobrushupongrillsafetybasics.

Inspectgaslinesandconnectors Makesurethelidisopen.

Keep a spray bottle and fire extinguishernearby

Grilloutsideonly Nevergrillindoorsorinthegarage

Keepitclear.Stayatleast10feetfromyourhouse,deckrailings,and overhangingbranches.

Checkforleaks Usesoapywaterongashoses bubblesmeantrouble Stayclose.Neverleaveahotgrillunattended. Cleanitup.Removegreaseandfatbuildupfromthegratesandtrays. Cool down Let coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.