Issuu

THE BRIDGEWATER BULLETIN

FromMayorMoench:

AswemovethroughthemonthofMay,itisencouragingtoseeourcommunitycome togetherinsomanymeaningfulways fromourballfieldstoourmunicipalcourtyard andbeyondOpeningDayforBridgewaterBaseball&Softballwasagreatreminderof the role youth sports play in bringing families together and building strong foundationsforournextgenerationAtthesametime,wewerepleasedtowelcome federalleadershiptoBridgewatertodiscusstheimportanceofsupportingoursmall businesses,whichremainthebackboneofourlocaleconomy

This month also highlights the people who make our Township work We proudly recognizedPatDesarnofor20yearsofdedicated service, along with Jean Weber for her continued commitment to our Recreation programs, especially during the busy spring season Their efforts, along with those of so manybehindthescenes,ensurethatBridgewater continuestooperateefficientlywhiledelivering high-qualityservicestoourresidents.

We were also honored to celebrate community and culture during our recent Eid gathering, made possible through partnership with the Al Falah Center, and to recognizetheoutstandingachievementsoflocalstudentsleadingastatewideeffortto expand access to lung cancer screening for first responders and veterans These momentsreflectboththestrengthofourcommunitypartnershipsandtheleadership emergingfromouryoungerresidents.

Finally,Iencourageresidentstotakeadvantageofthemanyprogramsandresources available:fromsummerrecreationopportunitiestoinitiativeslikeTreesforTomorrow andourSeniorCenter’songoingvolunteerefforts.

Bridgewatercontinuestobeacommunitydefinedbyservice, engagement,andprideinwherewelive.Thankyouforbeing apartofit

Township Calendar

Play Ball! Bridgewater Kicks Off Baseball & Softball Season

BaseballandsoftballseasonisofficiallyunderwayinBridgewater,asfamilies,players, and coaches gathered for a beautiful opening day with Bridgewater, NJ Baseball & Softball. Township officials, including Council Vice President Andrew Bucko, Councilwoman Ridwana Isla, Councilman Tim Ring, and Councilman Michael Kirsh,wereonhandtohelpcelebratethestartoftheseason

Withsunnyskiesandastrongturnoutfromthecommunity,openingdayshowcasedthe spirit and enthusiasm that make youth sports such an important part of life in Bridgewater. The Township extends its thanks to the players, coaches, parents, volunteers,andstaffwhosehardworkanddedicationmadethedayasuccess.

Residents are encouraged to visit the Township Recreation website to explore a full range of youth and family programs offered throughout the year, including sports, camps,andseasonalactivities.

Local Leaders Meet with SBA Deputy Administrator at Dominick’s

BridgewaterTownshiprecentlyhadthepleasureofwelcomingWilliamBriggs, DeputyAdministratoroftheUS SmallBusinessAdministration,foravisitto Dominick'sPizzaShoppe.HostedbyownerVitoScavo,thevisitbroughttogether localleadershipforaproductiveandengagingconversationfocusedonthehealth andfutureofsmallbusinessesinBridgewaterandthroughoutNewJersey.

Joining the discussion were Bridgewater Council President Joan Geiger, CouncilmanMichaelKirsh,andTownshipAdministratorMichaelPappas,along withstateandTownshipadministrativestaff.Thegroupexchangedinsightson supporting local entrepreneurs, strengthening the business environment, and ensuring that small businesses continue to serve as a cornerstone of the community’seconomicvitality

Thevisitalsohighlightedthepersonalsideofsmallbusinesssuccess.Guests enjoyedfreshlypreparedpizzafromtheDominick’steam,underscoringtherole thatestablishmentslikethisplaynotonlyindrivingthelocaleconomy,butin creating the welcoming, community-centered atmosphere that defines BridgewaterTheTownshipextendsitssincerethankstoVitoScavoandtheentire Dominick’s Pizza Shoppe team for their warm hospitality and continued commitmenttoservingthecommunity.

Bridgewater Employees Going Above and Beyond

CelebratingDedicatedService:HonoringPatDeSarnoandJeanWeber

Bridgewater Township is proud to recognize two outstanding members of our team whose dedicationandworkethichelpkeepourmunicipaloperationsrunningstrong

Thisyearmarks20yearsofserviceforPatDesarnooftheFinanceDepartment.Overthepasttwo decades,Pathasbeenasteadyandreliablepresence,knownnotonlyforherprofessionalism,but also for the positive energy she brings to the workplace each day Her commitment to the Townshipandhercolleagueshasmadealastingimpact,andwearegratefulforhercontinued servicetotheBridgewatercommunity

WealsorecognizeJeanWeberoftheRecreationDepartment,whoseeffortsareespecially feltduringthebusyspringsportsseason Asregistrationssurgeandgameschedulesextend well beyond the typical workday, Jean consistently goes above and beyond to ensure everythingrunssmoothly.Herwillingnesstoputintheextratime alwayswithasmile doesnotgounnoticedbyresidents,coaches,andherfellowstaffmembers.

Bridgewater Township extends its sincere appreciation to both Pat and Jean for their hardwork,dedication,andthecaretheybringtoservingourcommunityeveryday.

Bridgewater Celebrates Eid in the Courtyard

BridgewaterTownshipwasproudtohostabeautifulEidcelebrationonSaturday,April18,inthemunicipalcourtyard,bringingtogether families,friends,andneighborsforafestiveandwelcomingafternoon

TheTownshipextendsitssincerethankstotheAlFalahCenterfortheirpartnershipinorganizingtheevent,aswellastothemany vendorsandparticipantswhocontributedtoitssuccess Fromfoodandfuntoneighborliness,thecelebrationhighlightedthestrongsense ofcommunitythatdefinesBridgewater

Wearegratefultoallwhoattendedandhelpedmake thedaysuchamemorableoccasion.

TheBridgewaterTownshipCouncilrecentlyadoptedaresolution supportingtheproposedFirstRespondersandVeteransLung CancerScreeningAccessActwhilerecognizingtheremarkable effortsoflocalstudentswhohelpedbringtheinitiativeforward.

Bridgewater’sSeniorCentercontinuestoleadbyexamplewhenit comestogivingback.Thisspring,membersparticipatedintwo “GiveBackDays,”supportingbothMomsHelpingMoms(March 26) and the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (April 10). Participantsgenerouslydonateditemsand,inthecaseofMoms HelpingMoms,enjoyedspendingtimeselectingbabyclothingfor familiesinneed.Theseeffortsreflectthespiritofserviceand communitythatdefinestheSeniorCenteranditsmembers.

Bridgewater Supports Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, Honors Student Leaders

Lungcancerremainstheleadingcauseofcancer-relateddeathin NewJersey,claimingmorelivesthanbreast,colorectal,and prostatecancerscombined Earlydetectionthroughlow-dose computedtomography(LDCT)screeninghasbeenshownto reducemortalityinhigh-riskpopulationsbyapproximately20 percentTheproposedlegislationaimstoexpandawarenessand access to these life-saving screenings, particularly for first responders and veterans, who face elevated risks due to occupational exposure to smoke, diesel exhaust, and other hazardousmaterials.

ThelegislationitselfistheresultofextensiveresearchandadvocacybythefoundingmembersofNewJersey’sfirsthighschoolchapteroftheAmericanLung CancerScreeningInitiativeThesestudentsnotonlydevelopedthepolicyconceptandauthoredaformalbrief,butalsobuiltastatewidecoalitionofmorethan 40organizationsandsecuredkeyendorsements,includingfromtheProfessionalFirefightersAssociationofNewJersey BridgewaterTownshipproudlyrecognizedthestudentleadersbehindthiseffort:KrishnaDowlapalli(President),AvneetSingh(VicePresident),KushDave (CommunicationsDirector),InaayaAshar(EventsDirector),IlonaSychev(DeputyEventsDirector),andKaustavBadri(PolicyDirector).Theirleadership, initiative,andcommitmenttopublichealthreflecttheverybestofBridgewater’snextgeneration

TheTownshipcommendsthesestudentsfortheiroutstandingworkandreaffirmsitssupportforpoliciesthat protectthehealthandsafetyoffirstrespondersandveteransinBridgewaterandacrossNewJersey

SummerFun!

Readyornot,Summerisjustaroundthecorner…andwehave severalfunprogramstokeepkidsactive!Pleasegoto brd.leagueapps.comtocheckoutthefollowingSummeroptions:

VolleyballCampwithCoachRomanak YouthFootballCampwithCoachCatalano PantherBaseballCampwithCoachNewell CricketCamp

MurdockBasketballClinics PantherKickball&Gametime

Pleasenotethatspotsarelimitedand registrationisonafirstcome,firstserved basis.Ifyouhaveanyquestionspleasecallthe Recreationofficeat(908)725-6373.

FlagRugby

TennisMiniCamp MultiSportMornings

SoccerSkillsClinics

LadyPantherSoftballCamp FlagFootballCamp

Pleasebeadvisedthatallofficialcommunicationsfrom BridgewaterTownshiparesentfromemailaddresses endingin@bridgewaternj.gov.Ifyoureceiveamessage claimingtobefromtheTownshipthatoriginatesfroma differentdomain,itshouldbetreatedwithcautionand maybeascam Weencourageresidentstoverifythe sender’saddressbeforeresponding,avoidclickingon suspiciouslinks,andreportquestionableemailstothe Townshipifneeded.Yourvigilancehelpsprotectboth yourpersonalinformationandourcommunity.