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Readington News A Community Newspaper
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Cherished Readington Tradition: Holiday Tree Lighting
The
Readington News A Community Newspaper
Serving All of Readington Township, NJ
Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted the children. - Photo by Rob Nonni
Readington Girl Scouts from Troops 80568, 80535, 80927, 80440, and 81052 led caroling.
Local Cub Scouts (from left, adults) are Herb Ryder (Arrow of Light den leader), Dave Schnaudt (Pack 1980 Committee Chair and Webelos & Lion assistant den leader), Jacqueline Hindle (Wolf & Bear den leader), Lynn Hoffman (Webelos den leader), and scouts Alexander Albanese (AOL), Luke Schnaudt (AOL), Mason Costigan (Wolf), Brice Lindquist (Wolf), Bernie Hoffman (Webelos), Phillip Hindle (Wolf), Nikolas Albanese (Wolf), Erik Schnaudt (Lion).
By Christina Albrecht Tree Lighting Committee Readington Township held its 15th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Municipal Building. Readington Girl Scouts caroled and baked cookies, and Readington Cub Scouts provided the Peace Light and lanterns to light the walking path. Girl Scouts also provided decorated wooden trees and gingerbread houses. Holiday Tree Lighting founder Maryann Lacamera directs this
80-Acre Site Eyed for Affordable Housing
The Readington Township Planning Board on Dec. 9 voted to recommend designating an 80-acre area off Route 22 East “in need of redevelopment,” the first step toward a project to build an 881-unit apartment complex, including 355 units set aside as affordable housing. The recommendation now goes to the Township Committee. The area in question includes the sites of the dilapidated former Whitehouse Diner, Gables Board-
ing House, the vacant Interstate Iron Works and a field owned by Hionis Greenhouses. The plan calls for two apartment complexes at the site. Township Planner Michael Sullivan recommended the Hionis property (not part of the thriving Coddington Road nursery and gardening business) for redevelopment so the township could fully utilize the benefits of a redevelopment plan, particularly the pro-
posed creation of a roadway to give drivers direct access to the complex from the eastbound lane of Route 22. The properties are accessible only via Mullen Road at this time. Attorneys representing the Gables and former diner property oppose the creation of an additional “collector roadway” off Route 22 and argued that Mullen Road and Maple Lane should suffice.
magical community event every year. Readington Community Theatre actors John and Lucie Kunka portrayed Santa and Mrs. Claus. They were delivered to the ceremony by fire engine, courtesy of the Whitehouse Fire Company. Santa and Mrs. Claus distributed gifts to all of the children attending. Hot chocolate and cookies were provided by Bagel Junction, Bishop’s Market, The Rail, and
King’s. A special thanks goes to Readington Community Theatre, Rob Nonni, John and Lucie Kunka, Whitehouse Fire Co., John Hylkema and the Readington Middle School Band, Hunterdon Central Regional High School Marching Band, music coordinator Ed Janckiewicz, Readington DPW and Police Department.
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