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Cheers! Hunterdon County Launches Craft Beer Trail Craft breweries now dot the map of Hunterdon County in seven towns. Each of these hometown breweries has its own unique setting and beer style – making them fun destinations for exploring and sampling. A new map and guide makes it easy for beer enthusiasts to plan a tour (hunterdonbeertrail.com). The guide is a partnership between local brewers and Hunterdon County Office of Economic Development. The Hunterdon Beer Trail is comprised of Odd Bird Brewing (Stockton), Lone Eagle Brewing (Flemington), Conclave Brewing (Raritan Township), Highrail Brewing (High Bridge), Descendants Brewing Company at the Old Ship Inn (Milford), Sunken Silo Brew Works (Lebanon), and Readington Brewery & Hop Farm (Readington). Jeff Donlon opened Sunken Silo Brew Works on Route 22 in Leba-

Lists, and plan a day (or two) along the Hunterdon Beer Trail.” The Hunterdon Beer Trail offers seasonal promotions through a passport program - visitors who get a stamp at each brewery location are rewarded with a commemorative pint glass or other merchandise. A launch of the Passport Program earlier this year was “very successful,” King said. “We were blown away by the demand, and we are planning to print a lot more passports for our

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next promotion this winter, which will be announced on the website.” Readington Brewery & Hop Farm 937 US Highway 202 S, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853, readingtonbrewery.com Founded in 2019, the Readington Hop Farm is one of the largest hop farms in the state of New Jersey. Owners Dan Aron and Braun Kiess

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non about two years ago. “Although we are somewhat spread out, Hunterdon County is a community of neighbors, and we enjoy getting to know the cyclists, kayakers, runners, and beer lovers from throughout Hunterdon and beyond. Hunterdon is a special place, and when I opened up my business, the other brewers went out of their way to

Bob King, co-owner of Lone Eagle Brewing in Flemington, has been organizing the breweries around the Hunterdon Beer Trail project. “We are excited to put all the information together in one place making it easy to learn about our craft breweries, see upcoming events, preview Tap

New RVCC Board of Trustees Chair Named

Caren Bateman

Caren Bateman of Readington has been named the new Chair of the Raritan Valley Community College Board of Trustees. Bateman was elected to a one-year term during the Board’s reorganization meeting Dec. 7. During the meeting, Roger R. Locandro of Stockton was elected Vice Chair from Hunterdon County and Tracy DiFrancesco Zaikov of

Watchung was chosen to continue serving as the Vice Chair from Somerset County. The terms for Vice Chairs are for one year. A member of the RVCC Board of Trustees since January 2017, Bateman has served as a Vice Chair (Hunterdon County) of the board since December 2017. Bateman is the owner of the Somerville-based Shoebox Computer Services Inc., which specializes in QuickBooks accounting and bookkeeping services. In the early 1980s, she worked in the federal government in the office of then Vice President George H. W. Bush. She also has been employed by Ortho Pharmaceutical in Raritan. A former board member of the American Cancer Society, she is a past President of Temple BethEl in Hillsborough, where she also served on the Board of Trustees. She was a Girl Scout leader for 13 years in Hunterdon County. Bateman received a BA in Chemistry from the University of Vermont.

She assumes the RVCC leadership role from Robert P. Wise, who has served as Chair since November 2015. A member of the RVCC Board of Trustees since 2004, Wise served as a Vice Chair (Hunterdon County) of the Board from 2011-2015. Under Wise’s leadership of the board, RVCC has made a number of significant advancements. These include the 23,500 square-foot expansion of the Christine Todd Whitman Science Center in fall 2016, to accommodate the growing number of students interested in majoring in science-related fields; the construction of a state-of-the-art, 47,000 square foot Workforce Training Center, designed to better serve the community’s economic and employment needs, which opened in spring 2017; and the adoption of two new Strategic Plans. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall planning and policymaking for the college.

Lights Aglow– Readington Township held its annual tree light-

ing event the evening of Dec. 10 at the Municipal Building. Members of the Whitehouse Rescue Squad (pictured) were on hand and music was provided by Readington resident Ed Jankiewicz.

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January 10 For Ad Materials January 15 For News Materials The Readington News is not liable for failure to publish an ad, for typographical errors, or errors in publication, unless, in our judgment, the error materially affects the content and advertising value of the ad. Compensation will not exceed the cost of the space in which an error occurs. The Readington News has the right to refuse any advertisement for any reason, and is not responsible for claims made by advertisers. We ask our readers to keep us informed of any misleading advertisements. Phone/Fax: 1-800-530-3046 Email: readingtonnews@gmail.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 5351, Branchburg, NJ 08876 Web: www.readingtonnews.com A Creative Resources/ Town Media Newspaper Publishers: Bill Haduch, Monita Casey Haduch

Comedy Night Jan. 15 Our Lady of Lourdes Council 6930 Knights of Columbus presents “A Magical Evening of Laughter” at 8 p.m. at the church community center on Route 523 in Whitehouse Station. Stand-up comic Larry Stevens will perform. Tickets are $50 per person, and dinner, dessert, wine and beer will be included. Proceeds benefit local charities. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 and the show at 8. For tickets contact Tom at 908-217-4330 or tomdiquollo@gmail.com or Roman at 908-256-9760 or rhnidj70@ gmail.com. Historical Society Jan. 16 J. Richard Pierce of Whitehouse Station, author of “The Stars and Stripes: Fabric of the American Spirit”, based on his flag collection, will be the guest speaker at the Tewksbury Historical Society Annual Meeting at the

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Readington Township School District 2021-2022 Governor’s Educator of the Year (GEOY) Program honorees are: Readington Middle School - Lilien Drew, Mandarin Teacher; Holland Brook School Tricia Noonan, Grade 4 Teacher, and Beth Luque, Speech Specialist; Three Bridges School - Marisa Dotro, Special Education Teacher, and Courtney D’Onofrio, Speech Specialist; Whitehouse School - Kristy Pieloch, Grade 1 Teacher, and Katie Lynch, Nurse. The honorees were named in December.

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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 Vuslocky Farm Open Space and up the Readington side of Cushetunk Mountain. As time allows we will explore some of the trails along the ridgeline of the mountain. Meet at 1 p.m. at the pavilion in Pickell Park. Your dog on a leash is welcome. We will walk about three miles, about two hours, at times over steeply sloping terrain in old growth woodland, watching 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. 16 The Township Open Space Advisory Board will lead a Winter Sunday afternoon hike on the 300 acre Hill and Dale Preserve in neighboring Tewksbury Township near Oldwick. Owned by the NJ Conservation Foundation, with miles of trails through woodland and fields, the preserve features spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and lots of opportunity to view wildlife. Meet at 1 p.m. in the preserve’s parking area on the north side of Parsonage Lot Road, near the intersection with Hill and Dale Road. Directions to the site will be provided after sign-up. The hike will last about two hours on a mix of level and moderately hilly terrain. To sign up, or for questions, email trails@readingtontwp-nj.org, or leave a message at 908-782-6452.

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By Jim Belske, IT Coordinator Readington Twp. School District The Readington Township School District Technology Department reports the following IT initiatives: Student Chromebooks: In support of our district’s strategic goals the technology department provides and supports over 1,400 Chromebooks for each student in grades 1-8. Chromebooks provide a practical and cost-effective solution for students to access our

vast Internet based curriculum resources. Kindergarten iPads: For each kindergarten student, we assign iPads which provide additional age-appropriate capability for our youngest learners. iPads are configured to allow students easy access to apps and resources appropriate for their grade level. Epson Interactive Whiteboards: For classrooms our district provides teachers and students with access to Interactive Whiteboards. Combined with a

short throw projector and sound system, this device provides an interactive environment for teacher and student instructional engagement. District Website – New Look: We have recently updated our www.readington.k12.nj.us district and school websites with a new template overlay. We are continuing to update content and post the latest school happenings. Take a peek and let us know what you think! Board of Education Meetings Video Broadcast: Our Board of Education meetings are streamed via Google Meet and recordings uploaded to our YouTube channel. You can find upcoming meeting information on our webpage. Future upgrade initiatives will enhance sound and microphone capability for onsite and remote participation.

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JRD Cheer to Compete at Nationals in Orlando

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making us work harder than ever this season.” Varsity Spirit will live stream the championship on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions. The championship will air on ESPN2 and ESPNU in the spring.

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PennEast Pipeline Plan Officially Dead

Pictured (from left, first row) Kevin Cornyn, Juliet Rich, Thea Pappas, Ava Torres, Amelia Pieroni, Amanda Bianchino, Alexia Cray, Lily Morrison, (second row) Abby Ferguson, Kylie Hall, Rory Picariello, Sydney Purdue, Amelia The PennEast Pipeline CompaPan, Jayla Gaddy, (third row) Brielle Rich, Lexi Fatooh, Mia Edgar, Siena ny has officially notified the FedToral, Peyton Demmerle, (fourth row) Jordyn Ewen, Averie Windsor. (Not Piceral Energy Regulatory Commistured: Head Coach Michele Luciano, Asst. Coaches Nicole Contaldi, Denise sion (FERC) that it has ceased all Kane, and Bob Meyers.)

The Hunterdon Jr Red Devils cheerleading team (JRD Cheer) has been selected to compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship, produced by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World Resort Feb. 11-13. The event is the pinnacle of cheerleading competitions for high school cheerleaders across the country. All teams invited

to compete at the championship qualified at a regional competition in 2021. Head Coach Michele Luciano said, “I am so proud of the team this season. We have a very young team, and the coaching staff is so proud of their accomplishments. Our team actually received two bids – one in the Affiliated Recreational 14U Traditional Division and one in Recreational Game Day. We won the national title in Game Day last year, which is

further development of the pipeline project, Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners Deputy Director John E. Lanza reported at the board’s Dec. 7 meeting. Lanza, who has long been engaged in the efforts to stop the abuse of eminent domain, reported, “The county has received a copy of a communication, dated Nov. 30, 2021, from PennEast to FERC that leaves no question that the effort to take land in our county for the pipeline project is now officially dead.”

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New Use for Existing Rt. 22 Warehouse The Planning Board, at its November 15, 2021 meeting, approved the preliminary site plan application of CF Warehouse LLC, a retail furniture showroom with offices and storage areas. The site, 388 Route 22W, has been vacant for a number of years. Prior to that, it housed an Iron Mountain Document Storage facility. The plan calls for improvements to both the interior and exterior of the building. The applicant had previously appeared before the Historic Preservation Commission, which made several suggestions regarding the exterior of the building, which the applicant agreed to. The building is in the Whitehouse-Mechanicsville Historic District. The store would feature high-end furniture, mostly imported from Europe, and would be open to clients by appointment only. The applicant testified that there would be minimal truck traffic, perhaps only two to three tractor trailers per month, and a few box trucks every week in addition to customers and employees. There would be no more than 10 employees. CF Warehouse LLC, doing business as Creative Furniture, has several locations throughout New Jersey. The footprint of the building would remain the same, but it would be painted, and additional landscaping and fencing would be added to buffer the property from homes along Old Highway. The applicant plans to improve lighting to the property and add solar panels on the roof. The Planning Board felt that this business would be a good addition to the existing businesses along Route 22 and would attractively rehabilitate a run-down building.

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Township Committee Approves Capital Project for Park Improvements At its December 6th meeting, the Readington Township Committee unanimously approved a $875,000 capital project to fund park improvements at Pickell Park and Summer Road Park. The Committee authorized financing of various capital improvements to Pickell Park, including, but not limited to, construction or renovation of the basketball court and sidewalks, and various capital improvements to Summer Road Park, including, but not limited to, construction or renovation of pickle ball courts, pavilion, gazebo, picnic table, BBQ grills and pathway lighting. The pickle ball courts and pavilion will replace the dilapidated roller hockey rink. The Recreation Department will offer programs for the pickle ball courts and the pavilion will be available for rentals at Summer Road Park. After completion of the projects, the Committee will look to fund landscaping around the park to include shade trees, natural areas and habitats and ground water management. The Recreation Department and Recreation Committee will continue to provide opportunities and ideas to the Township Committee for improvements in our municipal park system. REMINDER: ALL DOGS MUST BE LICENSED IN JANUARY NJ State law requires all dogs 7 months or older must be licensed annually.

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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 1/4/2022 – 1/31/2022 7:00am – 3:00pm CLOSED ON SATURDAYS Closed 1/3/2022 & 1/17/2022

Snow and Ice Operation Plan The Township requests residents minimize travel during a winter weather event. This will assist both Public Works and Public Safety with operations. While we would like to ensure that roads are cleared quickly, we must also look out for the safety of our employees. Snow and Ice Control: In most winter weather events, roads may be treated with salt. If conditions warrant, the Township switches to plowing operations.

Primary Streets and Roadways: Public Works Department (DPW) makes every effort to maintain passage of primary roads that link Readington Township to County and State highways. Once the storm subsides these roads are cleared of snow and ice as soon as possible, and operations continue after the storm. Primary roads are defined as commuter routes and collector streets under the Township jurisdiction. Secondary Streets and Roadways: Secondary roads will not be treated until primary roads have been cleared. Residential streets, cul-desacs and courts that are not high volume streets are considered secondary streets and roadways. Parking Off Street: If off-street parking is available to property owners, DPW asks that vehicles be parked in such locations. This will allow crews to clear the roads without concern for vehicles that may be in the rights of way and can be a significant hazard. Snow Plowed on Sidewalks and Driveways: Snow on Township roads will be plowed to the curb or shoulder (for areas without curbs). Previously cleared sidewalks and driveways may be re-covered with snow, therefore, DPW asks property owner's cooperation in removing snow should this occur. Cleared sidewalks provide a safe walkway for pedestrians, including school children. Mailboxes and Fire Hydrants: Curbside mailboxes may become blocked by plowed snow. The US Post Office has a policy regarding access to mailboxes. The US Postal Service does not require all snow to be removed but that enough snow is removed to allow the mail delivery vehicle to drive up to the mailbox for delivery. This is the responsibility of the postal customer. Removing snow around fire hydrants greatly assists the fire department in case of fire in your neighborhood. Individual Assistance: The Township cannot address individual requests to be plowed out due to occupational preference as this is inefficient and ineffective. Arrangements should be made in advance with your employer. GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY: Many people require assistance following a snowstorm. The elderly and disabled often need help in removing snow from their sidewalks and driveways. Many organizations are looking for volunteers to assist those in need during and after snow events. Please look out for each other.

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Cheers! Hunterdon County Launches Craft Beer Trail, cont’d

have taken the next step and opened their “Bine to Stein” ™ or “field to glass” brewery. The family-friendly farm and brewery features a tasting room, outside event space, and farm-fresh produce will be available in season. Brews: By combining farm-fresh ingredients with both traditional and adventurous brewing styles the Readington Brewery will “create one-of-a-kind craft beers, with a relentless focus on quality and taste.” Interesting Fact: Readington Brewery & Hop Farm is the only farm in the Northeast growing Michigan Cooper™, a new varietal of hop developed by Great Lake Hops. Odd Bird Brewing 10 Risler St, Stockton, NJ 08559, oddbirdbrewing.com Located near the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath, Odd Bird Brewing shares space with a service station, and oddly enough, the space is delightful. The tasting room was designed and built by hand by local owners/brewers Adam Juncosa and Karen Malzone. The tables and bar were constructed and finished by the pair from a single red oak tree, and the attention to detail and craftsmanship extends to their beer making. Brews: Known for classic, clean styles of traditional beers. On tap, you may find a Kolsch, Pilsner, assortment of Sours, or a draft from the hand-pulled cask. Interesting Fact: Spent grain goes to the neighbors at the Gorgeous Goat Creamery and Haxton Homestead to feed the animals. Lone Eagle Brewing 44 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822, loneeaglebrewing.com Lone Eagle Brewing and the historic Stangl Factory complex are two anchors of bustling Stangl Road – a lively street that is often the site of festivals and events. Art galleries, shops, and restaurants are all within walking distance. Spacious patio seating surrounds Lone Eagle. Inside the light and airy space includes a large tasting room and a private events space on the second floor. The owners recently celebrated the 5th anniversary of the brewery. Brews: Serving a variety of styles in both lager and ale varieties, as well as kettle sours, Kolsch, Porters, Stouts, and IPAs. Award winners include: Maiden Flight West

Coast Style IPA and Station Lager (Vienna style lager). Interesting Fact: Historic Flemington was the site of the famous 1935 Lindbergh trial. Charles Lindbergh, the first to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, was known as the Lone Eagle, and hence the name Lone Eagle Brewing is a nod to local history. Conclave Brewing 11 Minneakoning Rd, Raritan Twp, NJ 08822, conclavebrewing. com Conclave Brewing is owned by Hunterdon residents Carl Alfaro and Tim Bouton. Tucked into a nondescript industrial building, the picnic tables, hanging lights, and outdoor patio let you know there’s something special going on. Inside a sleek and spacious taproom serves up renowned craft brews, and on the weekends live music can be found indoors or outside on the large patio. Brews: Serving a well-rounded tap list, including customer favorite Gravitational Waves hazy IPA. The owner/brewer’s favorite is Clearly Pils Pilsner. Interesting Fact: The spacious taproom and brewery used to be an indoor basketball court. Highrail Brewing 20 Main St, High Bridge, NJ 08829, highrailbrewing.com Highrail Brewing Company is a family-owned micro craft brewery located on the charming Main Street in High Bridge. The welcoming taproom and outdoor seating area features vintage furniture and repurposed materials. Located near the Columbia Trail, a scenic 15-mile rail-trail, the brewery is a favorite destination for bikers and hikers. Brews: Serving quality craft beer brewed in small batches. Interesting Fact: The name Highrail is a combination of “High Bridge” (brewery location) and the railroads that once existed in the town. The Central Railroad High Bridge Branch (now the Columbia Trail) intersected with the line currently used by NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line and a spur that once served the factories in town. Descendants Brewing Company at the Old Ship Inn 61 Bridge St, Milford, NJ 08848, descendantsbrewing.com Joe and Ana David chose the name “Descendants” as a nod to their family history and the legacy

of the Old Ship Inn, built-in 1879. The site has been a tavern, a speakeasy, a bakery, and the site of New Jersey’s oldest craft brewery which opened in 1995. Inside the pub retains its European charm with rich details including exposed beams and an original Victorian tin ceiling. Descendants Brewing is a brewpub with a full liquor license and food menu, and both food and drink selections artfully represent the history and flavors of the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the US. Brews: Serving a rich mix in different styles and traditions including “Flashback Series” - traditional British brews; “Descendants Ales” - inspired by Joe and Ana’s German, Belgium and American heritage; and “Hidden Nation” brews which highlight unexpected flavors from around the world. “August Toth’s Cocktail Menu,” named after the speakeasy’s proprietor, features specialty drinks crafted with fresh ingredients and homemade syrups. Interesting Fact: Descendants features an extensive collection of over 200 whiskeys from Scotland,

Ireland, and the US. They offer Interesting Fact: The name whiskey flights and host a whiskey Sunken Silo is a homage to the club and tasting events. farming village that used to exist on the site of the Round Valley resSunken Silo Brew Works ervoir. In the 1960s the state of NJ 1320 US Hwy 22, Lebanon, New bought up properties to create resJersey 08833, Sunken Silo Brew ervoirs, and an underwater “ghost Works town” was created, the remains of A small craft brewery in the mid- which now sit 200 feet below the dle of Hunterdon County, Sunken deepest reservoir in New Jersey. Silo opened two years ago, on Please note that craft breweries, Route 22 West in Lebanon. Inside, by New Jersey law, are not allowed the brewery is modern, with soar- to serve food. All Hunterdon craft ing ceilings and an open airy feel. breweries allow guests to bring Under a big tent, the beer garden food, and local restaurants make it is over 2,000 square feet, and wind easy for patrons to order food with protection and heaters make it a special menus and deliveries to the year-round destination. Local mu- nearby breweries. sic compliments the scene, check Individuals can stay up to date the website for schedules. with the Hunterdon Beer Trail by Brews: Serving a broad selec- following its Facebook and Instation of approachable beers in a gram pages. The Hunterdon Counvariety of styles, the beer menu is ty Tourism Partnership also funds conveniently organized into “Hop the hunterdon579trail.com, which Forward,” “Not Hop Forward,” and highlights Hunterdon’s farms and “Jazzy, Spicy, Tart, Funky.” Cus- farm markets, and hunterdonmaintomer favorites include Bearded streets.com, which highlights the Flannel Cat, a New England style attractions of Hunterdon’s historic IPA, and Wystouti an American downtowns. nitro stout. A brewer’s favorite is Deemed Essential, a pilsner.

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