Readington News - January 2023

By Carol Hample, Readington Township Board of Education, and

Readington Township Committee

For the past several years, partnerships have been one of the foundational goals of the Readington Township Public Schools. The district seeks to establish meaningful partnerships on local, regional, and global scales. This effort encourages all learners to become engaged and productive citizens through service to others, collaboration, and real-world connections.

The Readington Township Board of Education and the Read-

Readington Police Officers Placed in Schools

ington Township Committee recently exemplified the power of local partnership by passing a shared service agreement that places four (4) Class II or Class III police officers in each of the four Readington Township Schools for the safety and security of all staff and students. We recognize that the safety of our schools is a top priority for all and financials should not be a hindrance to this effort. Therefore, both groups agreed that it was proper and appropriate to equally share the costs for providing such high-level service. This sharing of costs allows the Board of Education to focus

more financial resources toward education and the Township Committee toward public safety and Township administration.

Dr. Jonathan Hart, Superintendent of Schools, stated, “We are thrilled to have cultivated such a positive, supportive, and productive relationship with our partners on the Township Committee. This police agreement is a testament to our shared purpose of making our schools as safe as possible.”

to work in partnership with the Board of Education and Administration to do our best to increase the deterrent factor at our public schools. We will continue to look to improve safety at our schools going forward.”

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Coats for Kids

Readington Township Committee member John Albanese, who led the effort on the Township side to secure the agreement with both parties, added, “Public safety and the safety of our schools are paramount for leaders in our community. I am glad we were able

Protect Against Carbon Monoxide

The Readington Township Board of Health is looking to raise awareness on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide, or CO, is a poisonous gas that we can’t see, smell or taste. A smoke alarm cannot detect it. This silent killer can kill in minutes. Install a battery-operated or battery backup CO detector near every sleeping area in your home as a basic precaution. For information on the symptoms of CO poisoning and helpful tips to detect and prevent this dangerous gas, visit the following link on the Readington Township website: https://www. readingtontwpnj.gov/images/notices/2022/carbon-monoxide.pdf.

The officers remain part of the Readington Police Department and as township employees are paid by the township. The township then bills the school district for the officers’ time working at the schools.

“This type of shared services agreement is a rarity,” Hart noted. “Ordinarily, the costs for such a police presence in schools becomes the responsibility of the Board of Education alone. We are so fortunate to live in a community where cooperation and coordination among various groups is positive and productive. So much so that this unified effort has now increased safety for our town’s schools. This is a tremendous result of the power of partnership.”

On Nov. 21 the Bishop Edward T. Hughes Knights of Columbus Council 15540 donated 48 new winter coats to Readington Township Housing and Social Services in support of the Coats for Kids Program. Pictured at the Readington Township Municipal Building (from left) are: Brandon Griffiths Social Services; Juergen Huelsebush-Mayor; Tom Monroe, KoC Council #15540; Frank Renda, KoC Council #15540; Scott Crabtree, Social Services; and Christine Dey, Social Services.

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Readington First Day Hike Jan. 1

Celebrate New Year’s Day with an afternoon hike from Pickell Park in Whitehouse Station through the fields and woods of the former Vislocky Farm Open Space and up the Readington side of Cushetunk Mountain. Meet at 1 p.m. at the pavilion in Pickell Park. Your dog on a leash is welcome. The walk takes about two hours and covers about three miles, at times over steeply sloping terrain in old growth woodland. Watch for hawks, eagles, winter birds and other signs of wildlife. To sign up, or for questions, email trails@readingtontwp-nj.org, or leave a message at 908-782-6452.

Open Space Hike Jan. 15

The Open Space Advisory Board will lead a Winter Sunday afternoon hike on the 292 acre Windy Acres Preserve in neighboring Clinton Township near Lebanon Borough. Owned by Clinton Township, with wooded and meadow trails, the preserve features environmental education displays along the paths and lots of opportunity to view wildlife. Meet at 1 p.m. in the preserve’s parking area off East Main Street about 2/10 mi. from the intersection with Route 22. The hike will last about two hours on mostly level terrain. To sign up and receive complete directions to the meeting site or for questions, email trails@readingtontwp-nj.org, or leave a message at 908-782-6452.

Upcoming Events

Quilting Guild Jan. 20

The Hunterdon County Quilting Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Elizabeth DeCroos from Ontario, Canada, will present a program on Pojagi, the ancient Korean textile art of making wrapping cloths. New members welcome. Email hunterdoncountyquiltingguild@gmail.com or visit https:// hcquiltingguild.wixsite.com/hcquiltingguild for additional information.

Comedy Night Jan. 21

Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus Council 6930 of Whitehouse Station will present its 10th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser at 8 p.m. at the parish hall, 390 County Road 523 Whitehouse Station. Radio 101.5’s Steve Trevelise will perform along with Eddie Clark and Paul Bond. Tickets ($50 per person) include dinner, desert,

wine, and beer. Doors open at 6 with dinner at 6:30. Show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets contact: Tom DiQuollo at 908-217-4330 or tomdiquollo@gmail.com, or Roman Hnidj at 908-256-9760 or rhnidj70@ gmail.com.

Concert of Sacred Music Jan. 29

The Music Ministry of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 390 Route 523 in Whitehouse Station, will present a concert of sacred music under the direction of James Cole at 3:30 p.m. The Adult Choir, Children’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra will perform a program of music from across the liturgical year. There will be a free-will offering to benefit the Music Ministry, and light refreshments after the concert. For more information, call 908-534-2319 x19, or email music@ollwhs.org.

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The Readington Township School District has developed a strategic goal that focuses on establishing an inquiry-based learning framework for students in the district. This involves tapping into student intercontinued on page 3

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Readington Teachers Publish Journal Article

ests in identifying, analyzing and solving authentic problems. But what if teachers also engaged in this type of interest-driven learning? That’s exactly what teachers have been doing in the Readington Schools since the summer of 2019 and for four teachers their inquiry projects and investigations have culminated in published work in an academic journal.

Teachers Lauren Glick, Cathy Patrick, Jaime Kindervatter, and Jenna Nagel are co-authors of an article published by Networks: An Online Journal for Teacher Research, an academic and peerreviewed publication. Journals like this are often limited to published work by college or university professors, and these Readington teachers have demonstrated their work is of the caliber of college/ university scholars. This is not

the only academic journal article written by staff in the Readington Schools. Dr. Hart, Superintendent of Schools, has also recently published an article related to the power of inquisitive learning and its impact on staff. His article can be found in The Journal of Practitioner Research, another peer-reviewed academic publication.

Inquisitive learning has been a focal point for the district since adopting the strategic plan in early 2020. There have been projects developed by students and other faculty as these individuals seek to analyze and solve real-world problems. Grade 3 students engage in a passion project on an annual basis. The new Social Studies curriculum in grades K-5 focuses on inquiry learning in the social sciences and includes areas where students can

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Readington Township Celebrated Holiday Season

Readington’s 17th Holiday Tree Lighting was held on the lawn of the Readington Township Municipal Building on Friday, Dec. 9. The annual event provides an opportunity for neighbors and friends to gather, and officially usher in the holiday season with a “countdown” to lighting the tree at 7 p.m. Santa Claus made

an appearance, greeting children, spreading his jolliness, and was whisked away in a flash of red and blue lights with the aid of Whitehouse Fire and Whitehouse Rescue Squad vehicles. Music for the festivities was provided by students of Hunterdon Central Regional High School’s Instrumental Music Department, led by Will Magalio, and joined by caroling Girl Scouts. Troop 90 came with the Peace Light. Township Committeeman Adam Mueller was on hand to welcome everyone and to thank the Township volunteers who coordinate the event, Girl Scouts who brought home baked cookies, and Bagel Junction which supplied hot chocolate. He specially thanked Mary Ann Lacamera and her volunteer crew for continuing this lovely holiday tradition. - Submitted by Christina Albrecht

Santa arrives at the event.

Girl Scouts sing Christmas carols.

Mary Ann Lacamera, event coordinator, and Gabrielle Bolarakis, Recreation Director, take a candy cane break.

Local Pastor Publishes Daily Devotional

The Rev. Dianna Stone, pastor of the Whitehouse United Methodist Church on Old Highway 28 in Whitehouse, recently published a daily devotional “Good Morning Sunshine” that is available on Amazon.

“I had been sending daily devotionals to my congregation during the pandemic in an

attempt to keep us connected when we were not able to meet in person,” she said of the book’s origins. “I had actually been writing them for years and initially began sending them to friends and my children. My hope, for everyone who read them, was to offer hope, encouragement and a little humor

along the way. Once we were able to meet in person again, my husband then encouraged me to compile my daily musings into a book thinking it would be great to pass down to our children.”

Here is a sample of Stone’s writing: Life is full of God’s goodness and there is always something to be thankful for. When circumstances seem overwhelming and dark, there is a Light that will provide peace, assurance and guidance in the midst of chaos. It is possible to hang onto your peace and let nothing steal your joy. Starting your day off with a word of encouragement and recognizing the presence of God can change your perspective and alter your daily outlook on life.

Vita P. Mekovetz

Clinton Township Administrator. During her career, she also taught classes for municipal clerks at Rutgers University, an opportunity she considered challenging, although she said she loved every minute she spent in the classroom.

Vita Pamela (Palmieri) Mekovetz, 71, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, at home surrounded by her loving family. Vita grew up in Linden and lived in Union before moving to Readington Township with her late husband, James, and two children in 1985.

Vita retired as Readington Township Administrator and Township Clerk in 2020 after 33 years of dedicated employment. She later returned to work part-time as the

In her spare time, Vita loved to travel, listen to music, read, and take long walks on the beach. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and her grandchildren especially loved her pasta with butter--- always their #1 request. Vita had a passion for gardening and considered her beautiful flowers a source of comfort and enjoyment.

Most importantly, she loved spending time with her children, siblings, and friends, who will miss her loving personality, sense of humor and perfect fashion sense.

Vita was predeceased by her loving husband of 43 years, James R. Mekovetz, and her father, Nicholas F. Palmieri. Surviving are her devoted children, Alison Hernandez, and her husband, Greg of Branchburg, and James Mekovetz Jr. and his wife Catherine of Flemington; her mother, Angelina Palmieri of Bridgewater; her grandchildren, Gregory Allen Hernandez Jr., Kailee Marie Hernandez, Ava Marie Hernandez, Nicholas James Hernandez, James Mekovetz, III, and Arden Isabella Mekovetz. Also surviving are two sisters, Rae Hutton of Manalapan, and Claudia Jursik of Kure Beach, NC, and a brother, Nicholas F. Palmieri Jr. of Morristown.

Funeral services were held at Countryside Funeral Home, Three Bridges, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater.

Memorial contributions may be made in Vita’s name to the Glioblastoma Foundation https:// glioblastomafoundation.org/ or to Hunterdon Hospice https://www. hunterdonhealth.org/.

Hunterdon County Winter Programs Announced

The Hunterdon County Parks & Recreation Division will be offering a variety of programming opportunities to be enjoyed by residents of all ages over the next couple of months. The Senior Strolls series will kick off at Echo Hill Park on Wednesday, Jan. 4, led by Recreation Coordinator Liz BraidwoodFulmer. Participants will visit the old homestead, see the old Stanton Train Station, and reminisce about the many hot summer camp days. The event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required, and participants should wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.

The Division of Parks and Recreation will also be featuring the program “Reptiles Alive” on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Echo Hill Park. This event promises to be both interesting and interactive as attendees learn about the many snakes and turtles that live here in Hunterdon. This program is an exciting experience for the entire family. Participants need to preregister for the event as seating is limited.

For detailed information about Parks and Recreation programs, visit www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/479/ Parks-Recreation.

Softball League Peek Day

The Branchburg Recreation Softball League invites all Branchburg and Readington girls K-8 to Peek Day - a preview of the Rec Softball program - to be held on Sunday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Branchburg Sports Complex, 47 Readington Rd., Branchburg. RSVP to branchburgsoftball@gmail.com by Jan. 15. -Submitted by Tracey Raimo

Honorees

Pictured, from left, are Kate Hughes, Board Member, Hunterdon Health Foundation and Chair of the event; Drs. Peter and Candice Teuber, Board Members and Honorees; Suzanne Schwanda, Board Chair, Hunterdon Health Foundation; Patrick Gavin, President and CEO, Hunterdon Health; Edward Spector, M.D., President, Pegasus Emergency Group; Thomas Dotro, PA-C, Pegasus Emergency Group; Nimish Mehta, M.D., Pegasus Emergency Group; Kathryn Grimes, M.D., Pegasus Emergency Group; Joyce Gliniewicz, Honoree; and Phil Beekman, Senior Vice President, Hunterdon Health Foundation.

On Nov. 7, Hunterdon Health Foundation hosted the 40th Annual Crystal Ball at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset. This year’s ruby anniversary gala proved to be another success, raising $340,000 for the programs and services of Hunterdon Health and recognizing the 2022 Spirit of Hunterdon Honorees.

The Spirit of Hunterdon award is a longtime tradition honoring individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on Hunterdon Health and the commu-

nity. This year’s honorees were Drs. Peter and Candice Teuber, the Community Spirit Honorees; Pegasus Emergency Group, the Corporate Honoree; and Joyce Gliniewicz, the Philanthropic Honoree. All were selected for their important contributions to improving community health through clinical practice and philanthropy. Guests were also treated to a testimonial video of Pastor Bryan Miller and his wife, Pam, telling their story about the lifesaving care Bryan received from Hunterdon Health and Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates.

Visitors to the Whitehouse Station Library were greeted with a festive “Letters for Santa” mailbox this past December. The seed of this sweet idea came from the annual Holiday Tree Lighting founder, Mary Ann Lacamera. A few wonderful local families made this little bit of magic happen, including the Lindquist family, Electro Weld Designs, and the Ryan family. Readington Girl Scouts donated funds for the materials. A message affixed to the mailbox noted “Santa and his Elves are very busy making toys, a response is not guaranteed.” The mailbox is scheduled to return after Thanksgiving every year and stay through Christmas. A similar “Letters for Santa” mailbox is planned for the Three Bridges Library as a Girl Scout Gold Award project. - Submitted by Christina Albrecht

Dr. Paul Pincofski is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, which is recognized by the American DentalAssociation as the organization for the specialty of prosthodontics.

If you have multiple teeth that need to be restored, and/or replaced in one or both arches, I can provide an evaluation of the complexity of your case (not for single crowns or fillings)

Spirit of Hunterdon

Recognized at Crystal Ball

Readington Township Public Schools

Conducts Kindergarten Pre-Registration

The Readington Township School District is currently conducting Full-Day Kindergarten and First Grade pre-registration for the 2023-2024 school year. If your child will be attending kindergarten or entering first grade from a private kindergarten in fall 2023, call either Three Bridges School at 908782-2141 or Whitehouse School at 908-534-4411 to pre-register.

Registration materials will be mailed to all pre-registered families before the dates of in-person registration. In order to be eligible to enter kindergarten in September, your child must be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2023.

In-person registration is planned for both Three Bridges School and Whitehouse School on Thursday, Feb. 23, and Friday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Readington Community Theatre will present Guys and Dolls

Readington Community Theatre will present the Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” at the Three Bridges Banquet Hall in February. The show will feature a talented cast of singer/performers and a live orchestra conducted by HCRHS Orchestra Director Will Magalio. The musical score is full of wellknown hit songs including “Luck Be A Lady” and “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat.”

There will be evening performances at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10, 11, 17, & 18, and matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 & 19. Pre-show dinner and lunch offerings will be available at the nearby Three Bridges Cafe.

Order your tickets now, online at rctnj.org or by calling 908-2718741. - Submitted by Rob Nonni for Readington Community Theatre

Society Annual Meeting

Fred T. Rossi will be the guest speaker at the Tewksbury Historical Society Annual Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Zion Lutheran Church Christian Education Building, 16 Miller Ave., Oldwick, at 1 p.m. Election of officers and the 2022 Year End Financial Report will take place. The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Rossi, a 30-year veteran journalist and writer, will discuss interesting stories that reflect much of New Jersey’s little-known history: How did the teenage Bruce Springsteen get his band into a recording studio? How did Garret Hobart of Paterson almost become President of the U.S.? How did Charles Adams of Westfield imagine his ghoulish cartoon creations?

These are just a few of the anecdotes found in his book, “Jersey Stories: Stories you may not have heard about people and events in New Jersey History,” which is in its third printing. According to Rossi, the book is a “kind of Jersey-centric history book.” The talk will include history, politics, entertainment, lots of trivia and plenty of interesting characters and events.

Rossi of Scotch Plains has his own interesting connection to Jersey Trivia. His great, great, great, great, great, great grand-father, Gen. Nathan Head, was a colonel in the rebel militia when he arrested William Franklin, Royal Governor of NJ and son of Benjamin Franklin, for treason at the Proprietary House in Perth Amboy on June 17, 1776, just before the Constitutional Convention was to convene in Philadelphia.

Visit www.tewksburyhistory. net for further details.

Township of Readington

News from the Municipal Building

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Bouman Stickney Bridge Repair

Department of Public Works Director Ron Christy and Museum Director Margaret Smith have announced that the walking bridge across the stream at the Bouman Stickney Farmstead is closed until further notice. Because of deteriorating conditions, it is scheduled for replacement. Once the bridge is demolished, an assessment of the head walls will be made to determine the extent of remediation needed. Although this is a temporary inconvenience to hikers, riders and dog walkers, it is necessary to ensure the safety of all.

Board of Health to Hold Q & A Session on Septic Systems

Readington Board of Health will be hosting an in-person Q & A session regarding septic inspections and septic maintenance on Wed., January 11, 2023, at 7:00 pm. This session will be held in the Court Room at the Municipal building located at 509 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889.

The majority of Readington Township homeowners rely exclusively on private septic systems to properly treat and dispose of domestic waste. Maintenance of these systems is vital to keep the operation of the units working properly as well as preventing groundwater contamination.

For questions or more info, call the Board of Health office at 908-534-4051 x234.

Update on 388 Route 22 Complaint

INFO ON THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE:

REMINDER: ALL DOGS MUST BE LICENSED IN JANUARY

NJ State law requires all dogs 7 months or older must be licensed annually.

For online renewals and applications go to Township website www.readingtontwpnj.gov and click link for SDL Portal OR download license application form and send to:

Municipal Building 509 Route 523, Whitehouse Station 08889

For more info, call the Dog Licensing Official at 908-534-4051, x 269.

FREE RABIES CLINIC

Saturday, January 14 10 AM 12 noon

Public Works Garage Mountain Rd. Whitehouse Station

PRE-REGISTER AT: www.readingtontwpnj.gov

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Christmas Tree Disposal

“Clean” (no tinsel, bulbs, ornaments or wires) Christmas trees can be disposed at the Public Works yard on Mountain Rd.

Open to Readington residents ONLY; ID is required. For more info, call 908-534-1058.

DPW office will direct you where to dispose of the tree. There is no fee for disposal.

Monday - Friday 1/3/2023 – 1/31/2023

7:00 am – 3:00 pm

CLOSED ON SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Closed 1/2/2023 & 1/16/2023

Since 2010, Readington has been involved in a complex lawsuit instituted by developer/attorney, Larry Berger, at 388 Route 22 Readington Realty Holdings (“388") against the Township and multiple defendants. 388 sued because the Township denied its request for sewer capacity for a commercial project on Route 22. The Township refused to grant the sewer allocation because its remaining gallonage was already contracted to developers with existing Township approvals for large projects that had not yet been built for existing business such as Merck and Chubb.

In 2015, the NJ State Supreme Court found the Township’s sewer allocation ordinances to be valid but faulted the Township for not sufficiently analyzing whether or not sewer capacity could be recaptured from those who held it and conveyed to 388 . The Court ordered the Township to conduct an analysis of

Municipal Offices will be CLOSED

Monday, January 16 in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

all those who had sewer agreements with the Township and the Township complied with this request. When the Township determined that it was not able to recapture the full amount requested by 388 from the developers that it already had contracts with, 388 filed a new claim against the Township alleging that the Township’s failure to allocate 388 sufficient sewer capacity was an illegal moratorium under the Municipal Land Use Law, which violated its civil rights. No formal plan or application to develop the property has ever been filed with the Township by the plaintiff to support the requested capacity.

The Township won at the Superior Court level but lost on appeal. The Township then filed a petition for certification to the New Jersey Supreme Court but was recently advised that the Supreme Court will not hear the case. Consequently, the Appellate Court’s decision stands and directed the Township pay the Plaintiff 388 attorney’s fees covering a period from 2010 through 2017. There will be a trial regarding damages and additional attorney’s fees may be due to 388 unless the parties are able to otherwise settle the case.

Recent property sales reported in Readington Township:

11 Captains Woods Road $750K

21 Clearview Road $900K

2 Conover Road $775K

29 Ditmar Boulevard $725K

18 Gleim Road $760K

16 Holland Brook Road $685K

59 Junco Court $197K

18 Lamington Road $630K

39 Lamington Road $1,650,000

293 Mountain Road $390K

10 North Honeyman Road $625K

9 Owl Court $210K

63 Phlox Court $370K

64 Phlox Court $361K

624 Route 523 $571K

723 Route 523 $220K

15 Shepherds Lane $395K

501 South Branch Drive $500K

313 Sparrow Court $281,500

18 Van Cleef Drive $730K

engage in service to the community. Students at Holland Brook school attend the Discover Lab, devoted to asking questions and designing solutions. The middle school offers an elective in Innovation and Design, but beyond that students investigate problems related to food insecurity, environmental sustainability, and innovative technology.

The Readington School District is proud to be pioneering work that is receiving national attention. This is a testament of our mission where we seek to empower members of our community to lead purposeful lives with integrity, to cultivate a spirit of discovery, and embrace connections in our diverse, global society.

What does everyone get at the end of January?

The letter Y.

An early St. Patrick’s Day blessing: May your troubles last as long as your new year’s resolutions.

A yelling and stumbling bloke who had too much to drink decides to walk home on New Year’s Eve. A policeman stops the bloke and asks where he’s going. “I’m on my way to a lecture,” the bloke slurs. The cop scoffs, “Who gives lectures on New Year’s Eve?” The bloke replies, “My poor sweet wife.”

What happened to the thief who broke into a house and stole a brand new 2023 calendar? He got 12 months!

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