The deed for this property from the estate of John Vroom in 1800 contains a clause that references the graveyard: “(excepting and re serving one fourth of an acre to be laid out in a convenient form for the purpose of a burying ground, where the burying ground now is.)” This would indicate that the one fourthacre graveyard may still belong to the Vroom family, Schleicher noted.
At a Planning Board meeting in June, Bash described a cluster-style development with 20 2,600-square ft. colonial or farmhouse style resi dences.Some residents took to Facebook over the summer to inform Branch burg residents of the latest housing development on the horizon.
25th Annual Branchburg Country Fair Sept. 24
Not pictured: Anita Krishnamurti, Maria Mineo, Shavaun Gliksman, Anna Columbus and Patti Rees. —Photo by Steve Harris and his trusty timer
The development will be dis cussed at the next Planning Board meeting Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Branchburg Township Municipal Building.
Pictured is flooding at Chubb Way and South Branch Road during Hurricane Ida a year ago.
A plan before the Planning Board for a cluster-style housing develop ment on 26 acres of farmland off South Branch Road, between Crest wood Avenue and Still Meadow Farm (125 Crestwood Ave./ 2049 South Branch Rd.) is opposed by neighboring residents on Crestwood, South Branch, Shaffer and Fremont with concerns over the potential for increased flooding in the area. The Branchburg Historical Society in formed the board that an 18th cen tury graveyard is located on the site. Sempre Property Group of Hills borough is represented by principal Michael Caruso and Branchburg lawyer Chris Erd. Jim Bash is the group’s engineer. The land in ques tion is across Chubb Way from the Kanach “River Lea Farm” and was part of the original Kanach farm, most of which was purchased, pre served and is currently farmed by Norz Hill Farm. Some neighbors had assumed the Crestwood par cel also was preserved. Next to the property is Still Meadow Farm, a Christmas tree farm, owned by the
The 25th Annual Branchburg Country Fair will be held on Sat urday, Sept. 24 (Rain date: Sept. 25) at White Oak Park with live music, contests, food, activities, and fireworks. The fair brings thousands of families to White Oak Park each year for a day of community fun. This day-long event begins at 11 a.m. and ends with the Gregory Gonzalez Me morial Fireworks at 8 p.m.
The Planning Board has asked the applicant to determine the limits of the unmarked cemetery. The Town ship Historic Preservation Commis sion and the Historical Society have testified that the graves can be found using ground-penetrating radar.
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Shavaun Gliksman of South Branch Road invited residents to at tend Planning Board meetings, writ ing, “The development of this farm… affects residents beyond the imme diate neighborhood. The flooding on the corner of South Branch and Chubb Way is all too familiar to resi dents south of Studdiford and it will only get worse and more frequent.”
Housing Development Sept. 27 Hunter family and now for sale as a qualified farm.
Pictured (from left) are members of the Country Fair Committee: Steve Harris, Chairman Bob Bouwman, Kim Nawrath, Rita Bouwman, Jim Caprio, Maria DeSimone, Marie Caprio, Rafal Warzyszka, Amy Silva and Joseph Chiarell.
Meanwhile, Bill Schleicher of the Historical Society wrote in an email to The Branchburg News that the acreage contains an old cemetery. “Longtime residents are aware of it, although the grave stones were removed long ago so that the land could be plowed. Pieces of grave stones have been found around the property and in a ditch where unwanted rocks and branches are thrown. Mention of the cemetery has been found in a 222-year-old deed,” Schleicher wrote, adding that lifelong residents Drew Housel and Clayton McMurtry spoke of the cemetery.Schleicher added that two pieces of the gravestone of Captain Henry Dumont have turned up in the com post ditch. A veteran of the Ameri can Revolution, he wrote, “Henry was born in 1756 and buried in this graveyard in 1816. John Vroom, who once owned the property, was buried there in 1799, and slaves who lived on the farm over a period of 150 years or more, may also be laid to rest in or around the plot.”
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Coffee with the Mayor Sept. 10 Meet with Mayor James Schworn from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for informal conversation in the courtroom at the Municipal Building. Pedals for Progress Sept. 10 Branchburg Rotary Club will hold a used bike and sewing ma chine collection from 9 a.m. to noon at the Branchburg Munici pal Building, upper parking lot. A $20 donation toward shipping costs is requested. All material and monetary contributions are tax deductible, and a receipt will be provided on site.
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Adoption Events with Bernie’s Buddies Cat Rescue will be held at Barkley’s Marketplace, 3150 US-22 (near ShopRite), 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet adoptable kit tens and cats and learn about the adoption process. Dog Walks Sept. 12, 19, 26 Barkley’s Marketplace Commu nity Dog Walks are held at White Oak Park at 6:30 p.m. Meet at the pond fountain. Check Bark ley’s Marketplace - Branchburg on Facebook for last minute weather info and updates or call 908-997-0506.
The historic Andrew Ten Eyck House, on Old York Road, will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. on the third Sunday of ev ery month, if the flag is flying. Come visit to experience one of Branchburg’s treasures.
The Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation will hold its 15th Annual Gala at the Somerville Elks Lodge #1068, 375 Union Ave., Bridgewater, with cocktail hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. fol lowed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment. A silent auction will offer guests an opportunity to bid on themed baskets. Tick ets are available online at Themrbroseball.eventbrite.com.https://galaisthefoundation’spremierfundraisingeventforpediatricbraincancerresearch.RaritanValleyCommunityCollege(RVCC)willhold“InstantDecisionDay”onThursday,Sept.8,from11a.m.to1p.m.TakestepstoenrollfortheFallSemesterallinoneday.Inonesessionyouwillhavetheopportunityto:•Speakwithanadmissionsspecialistandlearnaboutthestepstoenroll•Explorefinancialaidoptions•Submitadmissionsdocumentation•MeetwithanAcademicAdvisor•First-timeincollegestudentswillcompletetheNewStudentRegistrationRequestForm
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The Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Rd., will host a take-out only Roast Beef Dinner. Dinners will be sold for $20 on a prepaid, ad vance order basis. Orders may be placed one of three ways: Visit readingtonreformed.org; email (leavechurch@gmail.comreadingtonreformed(put“dinner”onthesubjectline);orcallthechurchoffice908-534-2077amessage).Someonewillgetbacktoyouwithticketinformation.ThedeadlinefororderingisSept.6.DinnerswillbeavailableforpickuponSept.17from4to6p.m.
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Take-out Ham Dinner Sept. 10 South Branch Reformed Church will hold its take-out only Honey Baked Ham Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. To order, call 908-3694956. Dinners are generously sized and are priced at $17 for adults and children 10 and under, $8. Cat Rescue Events Sept. 10, 17, 24
The Neshanic United Method ist Church, 301 Maple Ave., Neshanic Station, continues its concert series with an afternoon of Contemporary Folk-Rock and Americana music featuring Gor don Thomas Ward from 2 to 4 p.m. Ward is a storyteller whose songs are known for honesty, imagery, and emotion. There is a suggested donation of $10. Refreshments will be provided during intermission. For more information, call 908-369-3838.
The PTQ Quilt Guild of Bridge water will meet Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center on Talamini Road in Bridgewater. New members are welcome. For details see www. piecedtogetherquilters.org.
Historic Open House Sept. 18
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Bavarian Festival Sept. 10 at The Royal The Branchburg GOP’s annual Bavarian Festival will be held outdoors at The Royal, 3331 Route 22 East, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. All are invited to enjoy grilled bratwurst, wie ners, and hamburgers with the German Oktoberfest beer, wine and soft drinks. Music will be provided by a lo calSponsorsDJ. are the Branch burg Republican Club and the Branchburg Republi can Municipal Committee. The event constitutes the club’s only fundrais ing event for the year. It provides an opportunity to meet and greet various elected officials who tra ditionally attend. For more info, including how to purchase tickets, visit varianfest.com.www.branchburgbaTicketswillalsobeavailableatthefestival.
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The 27th Annual PBA (Police Benevolent As sociation) Golf Outing will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, at Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg. Registration is online at: https://birdease.com/ BburgPBA397 or contact Michael Lester at 908526-1300 x470 or michael.lester@branchburg. nj.us. The cost is $175 per golfer.
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Pictured (from left) are Joseph Keck, Vic Haddad, Jackson Parisi, Paul Parisi, Aidan Haddad, Luke Litwinko, Mark Litwinko, Kris Litwinko, Will Lawson, Bill Lawson, and Robert Wolfe.
By Susie Radzimski Team President Congratulations to the 202122 Branchburg Falcons team for finishing with an amazing 9-0-
1 record and taking first place in the Raritan Valley Wrestling League Varsity and Junior Var sity tournaments. In addition to home matches, the team traveled to Somerville, Voorhees, Frank lin, North Hunterdon, Bound Brook, Flemington, South Plain field, Metuchen, Kenilworth and Mahwah for matches and tourna ments throughout the season. Registration is now open for Branchburg Falcons Youth Wres tling. New wrestlers are welcome to join the “Intro to Wrestling” clinic on Tuesdays in October, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Branchburg Central Middle School to give the sport a try. Winter wrestling season begins Tuesday, Nov. 15, and runs through the end of Feb ruary. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with matches generally on Saturday mornings December-February. Brand new wrestlers are always welcome to visit for a trial practice - no equipment required. The wres tling program is open to Branch burg boys and girls in Pre-Kin dergarten through 6th grade and all wrestling levels. For more information and to register online, visit www. branchburgwrestling.com or email Head Coach Frazee Sut phen and Team President Susie Radzimski at tling@gmail.com.branchburgwres
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After many months of prepa ration and planning, scouts from Troop 90 in Branchburg went on a 12-day trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM. Before arriving at Philmont they spent two days visiting vari ous destinations in and around Colorado Springs, CO, such as the U.S. Air Force Academy, Gar den of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and whitewater rafting. Upon arriving at Philmont the scouts received some of the sup plies that they would need on the trek such as bear bags and fuel for camp stoves. After making sure all their gear was in order they hit the trail. Night one was spent at Heck Meadow trail camp with no staff present. Every day for the next 11 days the scouts got up early in the morning and hiked all day until they arrived at their campsite where they would set up camp and then attend the various programs.Somehighlights of the trek were rock climbing at Cimar roncito, summiting Philips peak, archery at Apache Springs, Mexi can dinner at Abreu, and finally summiting the Tooth of Time. After arriving back at base camp everyone was more than ready for their well-deserved hot shower and ice cream cone.
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Branchburg Wrestling Places First, Registration Open
2021-22 Branchburg Falcons Wrestling: (row 1) Aidan Egan, Victor Radzimski, Jack Wheeler, Jayson Gonzalez, Blake Maider, Noah Zuniga, Graiani Sutphen, Zachary Hibbard, Patrick Dugan, Domenic Rotondo, Cole Holderbaum, (row 2) Aidan Dimayuga, Mason Moyer, Anthony Holguin, Jackson Kennedy, Evan Spear, Austin Rutledge, Jackson Fiore, Lucas Spear, Gian Wadhwa, Carmine Canuso, Will Wheeler, Liam Donavan (row 3) Connor Kelly, Tyler Melchionda, Jonah Zuniga, Anthony Egan, Roman Cortese, Declan Biles, Daniel Warren, Oliver Gerlock, Teddy Tillisch, Alex Feaster, Ryan Stabile, Andrew Warren, (row 4) Mark Pappas, Jack Kennedy, Frazee Sutphen, Brandon Holderbaum, Dave Fiore, Susie Radzimski. Not pictured: George Antivachis, Leo Antivachis, Freddie Bauer, Lucas Huntley, Jamil “Peanut” McRiney Jr., and Ariel Moran
4 The Branchburg News • September 2022 629 RT 523 SOUTH, WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ1047 Route 28, Branchburg • 908-231-7800 www. kangarookidschildcare.com Kindergarten Prep Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, PreK, Kindergarten and Summer Camp • Full Day Private Kindergarten • Caring and accomplished teachers • Family-friendly environment
The Branchburg Historical So ciety is sponsoring an Outdoor Flea Market on the grounds of the Andrew Ten Eyck House on Old York Road Oct. 8-9 during the Somerset County Journey through the Past event. Members of the public are in vited to sell at this event. Lots are $20 for the weekend. Contact Sue Winter at 908-369-2027 or notify one of the Historical So ciety members at the Historical Society Table at the Branchburg Country Fair. Sellers must bring their own tables and remove any unsold items. A good crowd usu ally attends this annual event. Also on that day are tours of the Ten Eyck House and the an nual Historical Society Antique Sale.
Center School Completes Solar Project, Wins Environmental
The Center School of Somer set, which serves the needs of special education students, re ceived an Environmental Stew ardship Award recently after completing an infrastructure project that included a roof res toration, a newly paved parking lot, and a solar installation on its rooftop and a solar carport. On Aug. 9., staff, school board mem bers, project partners, and local township officials celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The multi-pronged project was made possible through an inno
Pictured are Lou Ianniello, EZEnergy; Dr. Ronald P. Rinaldi of Branchburg, Executive Director of The Center School; June Curau, Business Manager of The Center School; and Daryl Pilon, Standard Solar; at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of an infrastructure project. Stewardship Award vative partnership with Standard Solar.The Center School just cele brated its 50th Anniversary this past school year as the construc tion was being done. Dr. Ronald P. Rinaldi of Branchburg, Ex ecutive Director of The Center School, said, “The timing of our initiative to teach positive en vironmental stewardship to our students and for our local com munity as we start another 50 years was perfect. The project was accomplished between Oc tober and May, covering most of the school year, and our students and stakeholders witnessed the whole project each day as they came to school.” The Franklin Township Environmental Com mission recognized the school with an Environmental Steward ship Award for the project.
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The Rotary Club of Branchburg will sponsor its 6th annual Ride & Fly Motorcycle Run on Sunday, Sept. 18, to benefit local veterans organizations. Branchburg Rotary will join with Operation Jer sey Cares, Horses for Forces, Welcome Home Vets NJ, Frontline Arts (previously Combat Paper), and Veteran’s Network of NJ, at Raritan Valley Commu nity College (RVCC) and ride to the Central Jersey Regional Airport. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at RVCC, parking lot 2. If you can’t ride, but want to
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—Submitted by Diane Bonanno show support, come to the Central Jersey Regional Airport at noon and watch the riders arrive and join in the festivities. For $20, you get a ticket to music, food, and vendors. Register for the event or donate at www.branchburgrotary.org. For further information call 908-304-3211. If you are interested in joining in any of Rotary’s community volunteering, join the group for breakfast on a Wednesday morning at the Stoney Brook Grille at 7:15 a.m.
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The Rotary Club of Branch burg is holding a Food Drive in partnership with the Food Bank Network of Somerset County from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Branchburg ShopRite on Route 22. This drive is critical as dona tions have decreased while need has grown. Today the Food Bank is serving almost three times the number of families it did a year ago. The price of food and gas and the rise in rental rates have put a strain on family budgets. The Branchburg Rotary con ducted three very successful Food Drives during the pandemic and members hope that the resi dents of Somerset County will come through again. Donations of canned vegeta bles and meat, rice, pasta, cereal, oatmeal, and shelf stable milk are just a few examples of what is needed. You can stop by after your shopping trip on the day of the event to a table at either of the entrances to ShopRite to drop off a donation or at the Food Bank at 7E Easy St. in Bound Brook from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. any weekday. Monetary donations can also be made at somersetfoodbank.org.
CAT LICENSING- The Township of Branchburg requires the licensing of cats pursuant to Chapter 5 12 of the Municipal Code. Cat licenses are renewed each year during the month of September. Renewal notices will be mailed in late August. If you do not receive your renewal notice, please contact Rene at 908 526 1300 ext 102. A valid rabies vaccination certificate is required to license. A FREE Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, September 17 at the Branchburg Annex Garage, 34 Kenbury Road from 9am 12pm.
September 2022 • The Branchburg News 7 TOWNSHIP OF BRANCHBURG ‘Our Work is Your Play’ *** RECREATION NEWS*** WELCOME SEPTEMBER! OUR FALL PROGRAMS ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN! Registration will begin on Friday, September 2, online thru Community https://register.communitypass.net/BranchburgPass.CheckouttheFallProgramBookletontheBranchburgTWPwebsiteunderRecreationforallupcomingprograms&eventsFALLEVENTSTRAILTROMPJOINUSforastrollalongtheSouthBranchonSaturday,October1,from10am12pm.HALLOWEENMOVIEinthePARKFriday,October14,6:30pmattheWhiteOakParkPavilion,
“Haunted Mansion” TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL @ WOP, Sunday, October 30: 1:30 4pm Register ONLINE for these FREE Events! Another successful season in the books with 534 campers at three sites. Thank you to our wonderful Camp Staff & Camp Families for 6 weeks of awesome summer fun! BSSCPool made a splash this summer with Branchburg Best running the snack bar. We were once again fortunate to have an outstanding staff of guards and attendants to keep our members safe and secure. Until next summer, be well & enjoy! Follow us on Facebook @ BburgRecDept Municipal Building News | in print and online at www.branchburg.nj.us
2022 BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP LEAF PICK -UP SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE INCLEMENT WEATHER Pickup will begin APPROXIMATELY October 10th to December 9th Minimum two (2) PICKUPS in your area Rake leaves to the curb area DO NOT rake them into the road, drainage ditch or within 10’ of a catch basin. Leaves can be taken to the Dumpster Facility by residents on normal days of operation: Every Friday: 12 to 3:00pm,1 st Saturday of the month: 9a 3:00pm. As an alternative solution to disposing of your yard waste please consider composting or mulching
Libertarian Candidates Running for Branchburg Township Committee, Oppose Vision for North Branch
Two Libertarian candidates, Tara Murphy and Jason MacDuffie, are seeking election to the Branchburg Township Committee in Novem ber. This is the first time since the party’s formation that Libertarians have run for this office in Branch burg, said NJ Libertarian spokes man Michael Manieri. The Tara Murphy/Jason MacDuffie ticket (freedomfor branchburg.com) opposes the town ship’s Route 22/28 Corridor Vision that would impact two miles in North Branch including the historic village.InApril, the Planning Board dis cussed developing a transition area on Route 28 from Station Road to Raritan Valley Community Col lege (RVCC) that could be zoned for duplexes or triplexes, providing housing for median-income house holds, as well as creating a Main Street-type scenario for new resi dents and RVCC students. Many residents have since objected to the idea citing chronic flooding in North Branch Village. The Libertarians are running against Republican incumbents Thomas Young and David Owens. No candidates were submitted by the Branchburg Democrats. Mur phy, a mother of two, has lived in Branchburg for 12 years. She is a financial-tech professional and vice chair of the Somerset County Ad visory Council on Disability Issues (ACODI). MacDuffie has lived in the township for 19 years and is a software developer.
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New members are always wel come. Registration for new membersBranchburg Residents ONLY - is $15. The annual re-registration/renewal begins in January 2023 for current members.TheAnnual Senior September Picnic is scheduled Sept. 15 at White Oak Park (225 Baird Rd.) catered by Elmer’s Catering. This picnic begins at 11:30 a.m. Sign up at the Sept. 1 meeting or call the Rec Office to give your name by Sept. 9. On Sept. 29 we will be heading to Grounds for Sculpture in Ham ilton. Registration is required and space is still available. Register on line through Community Pass or call Recreation.SeniorSummer and September Birthdays: July Birthdays: Annie Bauer, Patricia Bliss, Jackie Byleckie, Edward Ellis, Tonya Jenkins, Ur sula Markewicz, Barbara & Frank O’Reilly, Judy Reynolds and Karen Sheridan. August Birthdays: Valerie Cristiano, John Dalessio, Roberta Harmon, Bill & Susan Karlsen, Ruth Schey, Elizabeth & Johanna Spi nelli and Joan Williams. Septem ber Birthdays: Janette Bailey, Joan Costello, Shirley Croteau, Ragnvald Ervick, Joe Forfa, Barbara Fornadel, Maryhelen Hosler, Gloria Lanka, Sal LaSardo, Carol Martin, Genevieve Scopetto, Rosanne Short, Nancy Stone and Lynn Thomson. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rosemarie Caroselli who was a longtime member of the Branch burg Seniors, she passed away in early August.
The Branchburg Senior Program had the summer off from regularly scheduled meetings; however, the Whiton Hills Community Room was still abuzz with a number of seniors enjoying cards, reading, playing pool and just getting together to socialize. We start up again on Thursday, Sept. 1, with a regular business meeting and guest speaker Kathy Granatelli presenting “Navigating the Healthcare Highway.” We will also be serving sandwiches, cake and coffee to celebrate the September Birthdays and all of the summer ba bies we missed! The meeting begins promptly at 11:30 at the Whiton Hills Community Room, Bldg #10, 1032 Abby Way in Branchburg.
Branchburg Senior Citizens Gear Up for Picnic, Trip
Mane Stream (adaptive riding and therapy services) is seeking dona tions of new and gently used tack or horse-related items for its Tack Sale to be held on Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop off your unwanted bridles, saddles, blankets, tack boxes, boots, breeches, jackets, horserelated jewelry, models, or knick-knacks at the stable at 83 Old Turn pike Rd., Oldwick, during office hours. For further info, contact Jen Dermody at jen@manestreamnj.org or 908-439-9636.
Tricky Tray, Trivia and Tiny Tastes from Branchburg Planned for Oct. 21 Branchburg Rotary will hold a giant fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 21, at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC.) Doors open at 6 p.m. The event theme is “Tricky Tray, Trivia, and Tiny Tastes fromThereBranchburg.”willbebaskets galore with three different valued tiers as well as some big ticket items. Entry tickets cost $35 in advance and $40 at the door and include a free sheet of Tier 1 tickets, Trivia Game with prizes, as well as tastings from many of Branchburg’s restaurants. Save the date and email bbrotary7475@gmail. com for your reservation hold. The Rotary will contact you with links and payment info.
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Branchburg Library Book Sale Sept. 17 & 18
By LuAnn Wright Library volunteers are now preparing for the annual Branch burg Library Book Sale to be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, from
South Branch Reformed Church Dinners Are Time-Honored Tradition
The South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Rd., Hillsbor ough, will hold a take-out Honey Baked Ham Dinner on Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call 908-369-4956. Generously sized dinners ($17 for adults, $8 for children 10 and under) in clude ham, au gratin potatoes, peas and corn medley, cole slaw, applesauce, tomato and cucum ber salad, dinner rolls and assort edThedesserts.church dinners have long been popular and began soon af ter the church was established on May 4, 1850. Initially the church had no kitchen facilities. Farmers would take live chickens to mem bers’ homes where the chicken and sides were prepared for the annual Harvest Home Dinner. Entertainment included games, crafts, and for many years a con cert by the Blawenburg Band, which is still active. Today’s din ners are prepared in the church’s newly renovated kitchen by Chef Tyson Stramaglia and his loyal crew.Through the year, the church hosts a Roast Beef Dinner in April and in November, a Chick en Barbeque in June and the Ham Dinner in September. There is also a Bake Sale which features homemade items from church members – pies, brownies, and cakes.The church holds Sunday Ser vices in person and on Zoom at 10 a.m. and has a vibrant Sunday School, Women’s Group, Book Club, Youth Group and music program.
The engagement of warm summer days and cool autumn nights, in a bat tle for dominance, leaves the river’s flood plain covered with heavy morn ing mist. The impenetrable white fog hides everything except isolated tree tops to give the impression of a pri mordial soup that first gave rise to life on Asearth.autumn appeals its case to the heavens, the sun begins to shift its position and rides lower in the sky, away from its high summer orbit. Evi dence of this collusion is signaled as the dawn light colors the morning mist with every tint from gold thru orange to deep purple; a precursor to the col orful foliage that defines the fall sea son. The colors signal another vote for autumn’s plan to own September. Ultimately it is the stars in the heav ens which have the final say, as they align to signal the exact moment of the autumnal equinox to find in fall’s favor. There is no chance of appeal, though summer still resists. Offering blue skies and warm days, scraped from the bottom of its now empty quiver, summer attempts to keep the foliage from changing to a colorful no vote. First to buy into autumn’s argument is Virginia creeper poison ivy. Summer ignores their decision and counters that vines showed color back in August. A time clearly owned by summer and validated by consensus. It is when the black gum trees’ leaves began to turn a bright salmon color that summer’s brave stance began to waver. Here was a tree whose leaves began to light up the greenery like old fashioned lights tacked to the porch rail to celebrate the holiday season. Once the trees began to turn, summer knew its days were numbered. The stalwart oaks were the next to be counted as they sounded in favor of autumn, treating each fallen acorn as a separate vote. The deer found in favor of summer and began to eat all the fallen acorns in an attempt to can cel the oaks’ ballots. If summer was hard of hearing and the polling place rife with fraud, the oaks along with the sweet gum trees blinded the hillsides with color. Deep scarlet red oak leaves combined with a brilliant array of yel low, purple and old rose, star shaped sweet gum leaves. Norway and sugar maples chimed in with fluorescent red and yellow leaves. The final tally was overwhelming, a landslide in favor of autumn’s claim to September and an end to summer’s futile efforts to hang on.Summer looked upon the flowers of the field to see the drooping heads and faded colors of the delicate muses it so carefully nurtured and who, in return, stood by summer’s side until their death. Summer was finally moved to surrender its claim of September to au tumn. With a last warm breath, sum mer whispered a vow to return, even before the final days of the next spring. Column reprinted from September 2017. Contact jjmish57@msn.com. See more articles and photos winterbearrising.wordpress.com.at
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Black gum leaves mark the beginning of nature’s display of autumn color. As September exhales the last warm breath of summer, it begins to inhale cool autumn air in a respiratory sequence of endless seasonal change. With barely nine days of autumn out of 30, the title to September is in summer’s name, despite the lien filed by fall for possession. The struggle that ensues is openly expressed in fits of alternate ownership, where autumn takes over with chilly nights while summer responds with beauti ful warm days, indistinguishable from its July and August menu.
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12 The Branchburg News • September 2022 Childrens Corner BUMC Preschool and Kindergarten Serving the community for over 25 years. All are welcome! Full and Half Day Programs Hours: 6:45 to 6 daily (M-F) Children 2 to 6 years of age Director: Jeanne Alusik 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 childbumc@gmail.com908-526-9596 Flemington • Annandale • Bridgewater www.loewandpatelorthodontics.com Specializing in Braces & Invisalign for Children, Teens & Adults COMPLIMENTARY NEW PATIENT EXAM NJ Lic. #41YS00282300 191 Church Road • Bridgewater, NJ 08807 • 908-578-0825 bfsc05@verizon.net • www.baylesfamilyspeechcenter.comDenisehasbeenhonoredbyNewJerseyFamilyreadersasaFavoriteKids’Doc™since2010. ED STANGLE OWNER FREEFULLYESTIMATESINSURED • Landscape Design • Blue Stone & Paver Patios & Installation • Sod & New Lawns Installed & Walkways • Lawn Maintenance • Deck Installations • Fencing • Stone & Mulch Installation • Renovations & Additions • Retaining Walls QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICES! 908-526-6599 Branchburg, NJ “YOU NAME IT WE DO IT!” Irene Richter (pictured right) remained sunflower queen of Olde Towne this summer, but Robin Reinhart (above) reigned supreme in the Arrowhead neighborhood with a 13’ 6” beauty. Dueling Sunflowers Ron Stanton on Aug. 7. First, Sec ond and Third place measurements were announced at Irene’s House, where the ceremonial Sunflower Goblet and winner’s vase of sun flowers was presented to Irene as the four-time champion. Her win ning sunflower measured 12’ 8”, besting last year’s winning height by one inch. Three-time secondplace winner John Zampini was able to grow his best sunflower at 11’ 2” and Ray Zimmerman came in third place, 8’ 4”. Remaining contestants lost their sunflowers to deer, rabbits and other critters, or to theMeanwhile,heat. across town, Robin Reinhart grew the tallest sunflower in the “Whileland!Idon’t live in that section of town, I submit for consideration, my sunflower which thus far is 13’ 6” according to the pool pole,” Rob in wrote on Aug. 11. “It grew from seeds scattered for the birds this past winter and survived numerous deer forays into the ‘patch.’ ” After a limoncello toast on mea suring night in Olde Towne, Irene said, “We hope to continue this summer tradition again next year with even more new challengers!” —Info and photos provided by Margaret Zampini and Robin Reinhart
On Saturday, July 23, scouts from Troop 1776 of Neshanic vis ited Pocono Raceway for a day of fun. The scouts got to meet NAS CAR driver/owner Jesse Iwuji, who gave the scouts an inside look at a typical NASCAR week end. Scouts also got to meet many other drivers and crew members who gave tours of pit boxes and signed autographs. Scouts even got a chance to meet some offi cials who explained the inspec tion process and showed them the different flags for the race. The scouts were invited to partake in the opening ceremonies which included getting on pit road and getting a picture with Jesse Iwu ji and the #34 car, and lined up for the National Anthem. After wards, scouts were treated to an amazing race where the #34 car finished 19th! It was an incred ible behind the scenes experience. —Submitted by Matthew Wright, Troop 1776, Neshanic
Scouts of Troop 1776 in front of the #34 car with Jesse Iwuji at Pocono Raceway (from left) are Steve Abramo, TJ Abramo, Jacob Cline, Brendan Ramsden, Advaith Gaddam, Jesse Iwuji, Matthew Wright, Dave Wright, Logan VanDine, Trey Wright, Dean Milano.
Behind the Scenes at Pocono Raceway
For the fourth summer in a row, Irene Richter of Choctaw Ridge Road won the friendly Olde Towne SunflowerMeasurementsContest.for tallest sun flower in Olde Towne were officiat ed by independent official measurer
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Anjali Krishnamurti , a Somer ville High School student from Branchburg, participated in the recent American Legion Auxil iary Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The weeklong event gives participants a firsthand experi ence into how the federal gov ernment works. More than 7,000 young women have participated in ALA Girls Nation since it was founded in 1947. Two par ticipants are chosen from each state after participating in their respective ALA Girls State pro grams. The girls are known as “senators” and participate in a mock legislature.
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Ashley Apisa of Branchburg has been named to the President’s List at West Virginia University for the Spring 2022 semester. The President’s List includes students who earned 4.0 grade point averages for the semester. Ashley is a rising Junior major ing in Nursing. She is a 2020 graduate of Somerville High School and the daughter of Vicki Upton of Branchburg.
Dr. Brian Fertig of Branchburg has leveraged decades of clini cal experience in diabetes, en docrinology, and metabolism to conceptualize and contextualize a new scientific model to predict and prevent disease. Dr. Fertig’s two-volume series, “Metabolism & Medicine,” published through Taylor & Francis Group, is avail able for purchase on Amazon. Written from the perspective of a full-time medical practi tioner, in collaboration with world-renowned biophysicist Jack Tuszynski, “Metabolism & Medicine” is the first book to apply insights from physics to medicine in order to understand the negative impact of stress on the human body at the cellular level, and what can be done to reverse it and improve longevity.
Peter Philips of Branchburg, a Dickinson College alum, is one of 75 Americans selected to study and work in Germany as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals program –now in its 39th year. The 20222023 CBYX Young Profession als cohort departed for Germany on July 30 and returns in June 2023. Participants come from a wide variety of career fields and from all over the United States. CBYX is a joint program of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag (Parliament). While in Germany, Peter will attend a Anjali Krishnamurti two-month intensive language course, study at a German uni versity and complete an intern ship in the career field of Archi tectural Preservation.
Brian Opdyke of Branchburg won the bronze medal in In dustrial Motor Control at the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), held from June 20-25, in Atlanta, GA. He is a Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) stu dent. SCVTHS students earned a total of 8 medals, including 6 gold medals and the SCVTHS SkillsUSA chapter was selected to receive a gold Chapter of Dis tinction Award. Ashley Apisa
What They Went For 212 Arbor Way $98,531 1308 Boxwood Drive $257K 112 Brandon Court $765K 125 Brandon Court $725K 808 Breckenridge Drive #E1 902$320KBreckenridge Drive #G 1006$400KBreckenridge Drive $325K 1207 Breckenridge Drive $300K 1611 Breckenridge Drive $330K 1716 Breckenridge Drive $291K 19 Buffalo Hollow Road $488K 165 Burnt Mill Road $285K 220 Carol Jean Way $700K 34 Choctaw Ridge Road $526K 16 Christie Way $1,200,000 1201 Churchill Circle $644,990 1202 Churchill Circle $667,590 1203 Churchill Circle $667,590 1204 Churchill Circle $645K 955 Concord Way $590K 18 Deerfield Trail $640K 22 Deerhill Road $685K 60 Delaware Lane $400K 6 Dreahook Road $535K 23 Edgewood Road $740K 201 Emerald Drive $599K 105 Fairview Drive $550K 205 Glen Crest Drive $435K 203 Grandview Drive $675K 206 Grandview Drive $660K Huron Trail $589K 20 Iroquois Trail $527K 28 Iroquois Trail $325K 1503 Longley Court $345K 1516 Longley Court $300K 605 Magnolia Lane $345K 635 Magnolia Lane $330K 918 Magnolia Lane #D1 $330K 924 Magnolia Lane #C3 $320K 1202 Magnolia Lane $393K 13 Mohawk Trail $506K 18 Mohawk Trail $400K 21 Nassau Court $575K 3 Navajo Trail $430K 1 North Branch River Road $480K 116 North Branch River Road 11$384KOak Hill Road $770K 20 Oriole Lane $649K 11 Ottawa Trail $675K 15 Ottawa Trail $675K 610 Plymouth Court $560K 2 Preston Drive $425K 335 Readington Road $605K 25 Sharon Avenue $515K 10 Steven Avenue $550K 19 Strawberry Hill Road $520K 39 Strawberry Hill Road $595K 24 Susquehanna Trail $550K 25 Tuscarora Trail $565K 9 Watchung Trail $565K 24 Watchung Trail $506K 325 West County Drive $925K 208 Yorkshire Lane $630K Recent property sales reported in Branchburg Township: Under the Elm Street Bridge – Canoe and kayak paddlers glided under the Elm Street Bridge on the South Branch of the Raritan River in Neshanic Station on Saturday, Aug. 13. The group was part of the Raritan River Sojourn sponsored by Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) and Raritan Headwaters. The group started in Three Bridges and paddled 10 ½ miles, around 5 hours, all the way to the Confluence of the Raritan River at Old York Road in Branchburg. The Confluence is where the South Branch joins the North Branch to become the Raritan River proper.
Grace Corinne Fallon was welcomed into this world on July 31 at 12:34 p.m. by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fallon of Branchburg. “Gracie,” as she’s known, was born at 7 lbs. and 20 3/4 inches. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Michael Fallon of Sunset Beach, NC, and Robert Burzichelli of Cape May, NJ.
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The first Branchburg Country Fair took place in White Oak Park. As he still is, chairman of the fair committee was Bob Bouwman. Committee mem bers included Bob Anczarki, Paul Crandall, Greg Gonza lez, Bill Haduch, Russ Herzog, Henry Ihling and Betsy Sav age. Township Committee li aison was Barbara Bye, who is remembered as the originator of the idea for an annual fair in Branchburg, after being in spired by the Branchburg Ses quicentennial (150 year) Cel ebration in 1995.
MORELEARN Adult Day Center of Somerset County, 872 E. Main St., Bridge water, in cooperation with Em power Somerset, is once again offering “Bridge to Success for Caregivers.”Thisisa stress management program for caregivers that teaches behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies to address stressful situations at home, work, and interpersonal relationships. This program cov ers topics such as healthy coping strategies vs. unhealthy coping strategies, positive self-talk, so cial support, healthy eating and exercise, and substance use and abuse.Itwill be offered in-person at the ADC on Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. from Sept. 8 through Oct. 27. To register, email Diann Robinson drobinson@adultday center.org.
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One Year Ago, Sept. 2021 - As school year 21-22 approached, questions about the pandemic routines in the schools were be ing answered. As per Governor Murphy’s mandate, all students, staff and visitors would be re quired to wear masks in school and on buses, regardless of vac cination status.
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Five Years Ago, Sept. 2017 - The Branchburg Sports Com plex held a fundraising evening to benefit the victims of hurri canes Harvey and Irma. Activi ties included the BSC playmaze, unlimited laser tag, bounce houses, gaga and arcade.
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Rosemarie Caroselli (nee Grecco), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, age 90, of Ne shanic Station, NJ passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Somerset Medical Center surrounded by fam ily. She was born in Jersey City, resided in Clark for 48 years before moving to Neshanic Station 11 years ago. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Sep tember 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard R.C. Church in Bridgewater, NJ. Com mittal is private. Please visit aburgfuneralhome.comwww.branchforfullobituaryreflectingherlife.
This Month In Branchburg History
10 Years Ago, Sept. 2012Branchburg Crossfire 12U Soccer Team won its division in the Readington Soccerfest Tournament, Sept. 8 and 9. The Crossfire went 4-0 and held the opposition to zero goals in in the four games while scor ing 17. Branchburg players in cluded Jake Figueredo, Thomas Adelman, Trevor Leeds, Ethan Livermore, Andrew Diodato, Marcus Johnson, Matthew An czarki, Scott Duncan, Jack Dai ley, Michael Salvo, Joey Ciem pola, Sebastian Rebelledo, Alex Iskowitz, Shane Morris.
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The ability to enjoy the environ ment outside your home is an im portant quality of life issue. The presence of unpleasant or objec tionable odors impedes that qual ity of life. The New Jersey Depart ment of Environmental Protection defines odors as “an air contami nant and therefore may be consid ered air pollution if it is present in a way that unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of life or prop erty.”Air pollution is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Envi ronmental Protection (NJDEP) which contracts with the Somer set County Department of Health (SCDOH) to perform inspections of permitted facilities. Many commercial and indus trial businesses have permits for air pollution with strict limits on what chemicals and how much of them can be released into the at mosphere. The SCDOH inspects these facilities on a schedule based on their permitting.
Luke comes home from his first day of school, and his mother asks, “What did you learn today?”
If you have a question about odors, call the Somerset County Department of Health at 908-2317155, the NJDEP Northern Re gional Office at 973-656-4444, or email AirCE-Northern@dep. nj.gov. Call in odor complaints to the DEP’s 24-hour toll-free Envi ronmental Hotline at 1-877 WARN DEP /1-877-927-6337.
—Submitted by the Branchburg Township Health Office
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A hot air balloon from the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning landed on Yellow Jacket Court, near White Oak Park, on the evening of July 31. Neighbors gathered to watch the spectacle and help out the bal loon crew. The festival was held July 29, 30, and 31 at Solberg Airport in Read ington. The hot air balloon inflations and ascensions took place in the early morning and early evening, filling the local sky with brilliant color. –Photo courtesy of Branchburg Neighborhood Watch Face book group
A complaint must be verified by the inspector at the property of the complainant. The inspector must also concur that the odor is present in such strength, character, sever ity, and duration to “unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of life andAllproperty.”complaints require a written statement from the complainant at their property in order to assess a penalty. Anonymous complaints are not investigated.
