The Bridgewater Bulletin - March 2024

March 2024

THE BRIDGEWATER BULLETIN

Stay informed, stay engaged.

CONTENTS

FromtheMayor CongratulationsPedroso!

MarchTownshipCalendar

FreeTaxHelpforResidents

2024Citizen’sPoliceAcademy

WelcomeOfficerJaszyn

ChineseLunarNewYear GreenKnollFireCommissioners

MarchSeniorCenterUpdate

Updates

FromtheMayor:

February was an incredibly busy month here in Bridgewater. From Groundhog Day, Valentine’sDay,toPresidents’DayandtheChineseLunarNewYear,itreallyfeelslike thepaceoftheyearhasbeguntopickupsteam.

One of my favorite February events is the Bridgewater Commons Go Red Fashion Show and Family Health Festival. This fantastic collaboration between the Commons and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital showcases not only the amazing mall businesses, but cardiologists from RWJUH educate participants in best practicesforourhearts’health.

Thehighlightofthedaycameasourlocalmodelswalkedtherunway,dressedinclothes donated by the mall’s stores, with make-up and hair by the newly opened Tara Beauty Salon&Spa.Myowntwodaughters,EmmanuellaandJulia,gracedtherunway,andI was filled with gratitude for the outpouring of community support for such an importantcause.

As we look forward to March and the weather turning warmer, many things begin to happeninBridgewater:

-OurYardWasteSiteresumesnormaloperatinghoursonMarch16th;

-RegistrationsforspringandsummersportsthroughRecreation;

-Andthefirst2024Citizen’sPoliceAcademyClassistakingregistrations.

Ifyoudon’talready,makesureyoufollowtheBridgewater Facebookpage,andsubscribetoourYouTubechannel

Thankfulforallofyou,

MayorMatthewC.Moench

Bridgewater’sownCouncilman Filipe Pedroso was recently elected as the First VicePresident of the Somerset County Governing Officials Association.

Township Calendar

Congratulations,Councilman!

At the February 15th Council meeting, Council President Timothy Ring, along with the Bridgewater Police Department sworeinOfficerAlexJaszyn. Officer Jaszyn - we are thankful for you and wish you nothing but success, stability, and safety as you begin your careerwiththeBPD.

Welcome,OfficerJaszyn.

Welcome, Year of the Dragon! Bridgewater has been celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in style, including an amazing calligraphy demonstration at the last Council meeting, a wonderful evening of Chinese cultural performance with the Central Jersey Regional Lunar New Year Festival, and an exhibitionattheBridgewaterCommonsMall.

InaproudmomentfortheGreen Knoll community, the Volunteer Fire Department recently installed their new fire commissioners,usheringinanew era of dedicated leadership and commitmenttopublicsafety.We are so grateful for the time, dedication, and selfless service of thesecommissioners.

Senior Center

A Cornerstone of Care and Community Connection

Call908-725-8020

toreserveyourseat onthebus!

Senior Center Calendar

TheSeniorCenterhasitsowncalendarfullof eventsandclasses.Clickonthecalendaricon toseewhat’scomingupthismonth!

RegistrationformostofourSpringandSummerprogramsis nowopen!Checkoutbrd.leagueapps.comforallthe information.

CongratulationstothewinnersoftheHSBasketballplayoffs! Wearingthechampionshipringpopsandbringinghomethe trophiesthisyearwerecaptainDeclanandhisteaminthe9/10 divisionandcaptainShalinandhisteaminthe11/12division.

Thankstoallforafunseason!

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

PleasejoinusinwishingWendyWheatlyaveryhappy retirement.

WendyhasfaithfullyservedtheTownshipof Bridgewaterforthepast35yearsasaviolationsclerkin theSharedMunicipalCourt.AdministratorPappas presentedWendyaproclamationonbehalfofMayor Moenchinhonorofheryearsofservice.

Wendy,wewishyouallthebest!

Questions?CalltheHumanServicesOfficeat 908-725-6300ex.5205.

Here to serve you:

Bridgewater Municipal Complex 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

908-725-6300

OCR@bridgewaternj.gov

Township Administrator Michael Pappas twpadmin@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5000

Deputy Township Administrator Wells Winegar wwinegar@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5003

Township Clerk Grace Njuguna gnjuguna@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5025

Tax Assessor Anthony DiRado taxassessor@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5125

Tax Collector Darrow Murdock taxcollector@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5145

Director of Municipal Services Thomas Genova tgenova@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5515

Construction Official John Tillotson bwtcode@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5565

Clerk’s Corner

Public Works and Sewer Utility Superintendent Richard Shimp publicworks@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x6000

Director of Health & Human Services Christine Madrid cmadrid@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5045

Recreation Superintendent Rachel Barrett recreation@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5300

Senior Services Coordinator Jennifer Osterberg seniors@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.8020

Court Administrator Jenni Peterson jpeterson@bridgewaternj.gov 908.725.6300 x5404

Police Chief John Mitzak jmitzak@bridgewaterpd.com 908.725.6300 x4034

Mayor Matthew C. Moench

Council President Timothy Ring mayor@bridgewaternj.gov

tring@bridgewaternj.gov

Council Vice President Howard Norgalis

hnorgalis@bridgewaternj.gov

Councilman Michael Kirsh

mkirsh@bridgewaternj.gov

Councilman Allen Kurdyla

akurdyla@bridgewaternj.gov

Councilman Filipe Pedroso

fpedroso@bridgewaternj.gov

@BridgewaterTwp @BridgewaterNewJersey