Readington News - June 2023

Primary Election is June 6 . . .

Real Republican Showdown

Republican newcomers have waged a familiar battle trying to unseat incumbents John Albanese and Jonathan Heller in the June 6 Primary Election. Andrew Saad and Antoinette Riordan, backed by the township’s newest committeeman Vincent Panico and Hunterdon’s GOP, have waged an inexplicable smear campaign against committeemen Albanese and Heller accusing the Republicans of being liberal Democrats.

The four Republican candidates are seeking the GOP nomination for two seats on the Readington Township Committee.

The mud being slung is identical to the goo used to unseat longtime GOP public servant Betty Ann Fort in the last Primary. For example, one recent press release from Saad and Riordan, who call themselves “real Republicans,” states: “Following in line with their predecessor, Betty Ann Fort, Heller and Albanese continue to show their Democrat ways.”

Meanwhile, real Democrats Kristina Garcia and Marvin Fields are running unopposed.

The typically earnest, exurban Township Committee of do-good Republicans has been shaken to the core over the past year. Movement away from the status quo began with the takedown of Fort and continued with the removal of several longtime volunteers from boards and committees.

Along with Township Committee candidates, voters will select their party’s candidates for State Senate, General Assembly, Surrogate, and Board of County Commissioners.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Readington Schools Host Special Earth Day Celebration

chio’s, as well as by several local businesses. Student participation included the Readington Middle School EcoAmbassadors’ presentation with Three Bridges School and Whitehouse School Third Grade students and the Holland Brook School Cooking Club table of Earth Day treats.

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By Jodi Bettermann, Chair, Green Committee

On April 26, Three Bridges School hosted a community celebration of the Readington School District’s continuing commitment to sustainability as part of Earth Day. The event brought together students, families, Readington School staff, Readington municipal partners, and local community members to share in the success of green initiatives in the district.

While Earth Day began in 1970, the Readington School District’s green initiatives began in 2010 with an initial focus on energy conservation as part of cost saving efforts.

The success of that energy efficiency program went far beyond saving hundreds of thousands of dollars and became a springboard for environmental education, resource

conservation, and health and wellness that are part of the culture in the district today. The community was invited to celebrate not only the most recent achievements of Readington Schools including Sustainable Jersey silver certification for all schools, a Digital Star award for Whitehouse School, and Best of NJ Farm to School Award for Three Bridges School, but also to recognize the legacy of awardwinning sustainability programs and education in the district. The many partnerships related to green initiatives were also highlighted at the event including a student curated presentation about community partnerships that brought a bioswale to Three Bridges School’s water detention basin. Locally sourced food was provided by the

district’s food service vendor, Mas-

Pictured are student presenters (front row, from left): Kenise Richardson /TBS3, Daisy Vilchis Veyta /TBS-3, Tanner Forman /RMS-8, Matthew John /WHS3, Tanvi Gupta /WHS-3, (back row): Jenea Richardson /RMS-7, Michael Veyta /RMS-8, Anne Albrecht-Smith /RMS-7, Katherine John /HCRHS-9, Margery Spivey /RMS-6, Ryan Trapp /RMS-8, Riya Gupta /HCRHS-10, Isabella Koenitzer /RMS-7, and Jack Forman /RMS-8.

Pictured are Beth Fiore, Readington Board of Education member, with her children Margery, Nicholas and Mark Spivey.

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Free Summer Concerts

The Whitehouse Wind Symphony will give four free outdoor concerts this summer: Saturday, June 3, at 12:30 p.m. at the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster; Saturday, June 10, at 1 p.m. at the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds in Ringoes; Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at White Oak Park in Branchburg; and Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton. The program will feature a range of selections that includes patriotic tunes, marches, Broadway tunes and medleys of rock n’ roll songs. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

Historic Dairying Program

June 4

Join open hearth cooks Bev Altrath and Arlene Soong from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead as they churn butter and discuss dairying in the 1700s. The program is free, but donations are appreciated. Registration is recommended and can be accessed at www.readingtonmuseums.org, by email at readingtonmuseums@ gmail.com, or by calling 908-2362327. GPS location: 114 Dreahook Rd., Lebanon.

Community Day June 10

The 8th Annual Hunterdon County Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Fairgrounds/South County Park, 1207 Route 179, Ringoes. Sponsored by the County of Hunterdon and the Hunterdon County

Upcoming Events

Chamber of Commerce, admission is free. The event will include family-friendly activities such as a petting zoo and pony rides, fire department and rescue squad vehicles, Touch a Truck, children’s games and activities, demonstrations by local community groups, local businesses and non-profit organizations. There is a $5 voluntary donation for parking.

Father’s Day Hike June 18

Treat Dad to a two-hour Father’s Day walk with the family on “The River Trail,” which connects Deer Path Park and the Raritan River in the South Branch Reservation. This walk will pass through both cool wooded and open meadow environments and features a beautiful section of the

Walk, Socialize This Month

Hunterdon Walking & Social Club meets most Sundays for a one-hour walk followed by a social at a nearby restaurant. For more information see www.angelfire.com/trek/ hwsc or call Jeff 908-782-1320 and leave a message.

South Branch of the Raritan River. You will walk about two miles, over level and sloping terrain. Meet at Deer Path Park at 1 p.m. at the lot closest to the drained pond. To sign up, or for questions, email trails@readingtontwp-nj. org, or leave a message at 908782-6452.

June events are:

June 4 - Walk at 5 p.m. at Frenchtown Riverwalk by bridge; June 11Walk at 5 p.m. at Columbia Trail, High Bridge; June 18 - Walk at 5 p.m. at Morales Nature Park, Capner Street, Flemington; and June 25 - Walk at 5 p.m. at Thomas Stewart Park, 112 Greenwich St., Stewartsville.

Readington Announces Governor’s Educator of the Year Honorees

Barkley’s Lists June Activities

Barkley’s Marketplace will host Community Dog Walks June 5, 12, 19, and 26 at White Oak Park in Branchburg at 6:30 p.m. Meet at the pond fountain. For info call 908-997-0506.

Bernie’s Buddies Cat Rescue will visit Barkley’s Marketplace, 3150 US-22, near ShopRite in Branchburg, June 3, 10, and 17 from noon to 3 p.m. for cat and kitten adoptions.

Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Hart has announced the Readington Township School District Governor’s Educator of the Year recipients for the 2022-2023 school year. The honorees were recognized at the district’s May 9 board meeting.

Governor’s Educator of the Year Honorees are: Readington Middle School - Betsy Freeman,

G&T Teacher; Ellen Goodfellow, School Counselor; Holland Brook School - Gargi Adhikari, Special Education Teacher; Helena Coelho, Paraprofessional; Whitehouse School - Janice Razza, Grade 3 Teacher; Anna Albano, Paraprofessional; Three Bridges School - Jenna Nagel, Grade 2 Teacher; and Zelia Lopes-Shreiber, Behaviorist.

Pictured are Holland Brook School Governor’s Educator of the Year Honoree, Gargi Adhikari, with Dr. Jonathan Hart, Superintendent, and Paul Nigro, Holland Brook School Principal.

13th Annual Women’s Business Summit

“A Tale of Three Entrepreneurs”

The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 13th Annual Women’s Business Summit Wednesday, June 21, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club, 25 Clubhouse Dr., Whitehouse Station.

Three business leaders will talk about their experience in starting and managing womenowned businesses.

Janice Kovach, Mayor of Clinton, will introduce the panel: Evelyn Shallo of Interior Motives, Janet Maddalena of Maddalena’s Cheesecake and Catering, and Annie Rossi of Addicted Chic.

Tickets may be ordered on the chamber website www.hunterdon-chamber.org.

Whitehouse Wind Symphony Summer Concerts

Troop to Retire Flags

The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a community band under the direction of James P. Sheeley Jr., will present four free outdoor concerts in June and July.

The first concert will take place on Saturday, June 3, at 12:30 p.m. at the Field of Honor at the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster. This concert is just one of many events taking place that day - the historic house will be open

for tours and demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and nearby, the Bedminster Farmers Market will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A few musicians from the symphony will also provide background music for the farmers market. Audience members of all ages are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and chairs.

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Scout BSA Girl Troop 01 will be hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 11, at the fire ring in White Oak Park, Branchburg, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. American flags will be retired in a respectful manner. Members of the public are welcome to bring flags and participate in the ceremony. Hot dogs, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase as a fundraiser to support the troop.

- Submitted by Debbie Hanifin, Troop 01 volunteer

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The Whitehouse Wind Symphony performs under the pavilion at White Oak Park in Branchburg. - Photo by Branchburg Recreation Department

Experienced Leadership Fighting to Keep Readington a Great Place

LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY TOGETHER

Republicans for Readington Township Committee in the June 6th Primary

This election is critical to the future of Readington

Unaffiliated voters can declare at the polls as Republican and have your voice heard!

Filed a lawsuit against the Murphy administration to get Affordable Housing decisions out of the liberal court system

Lowered municipal debt by 38% ($23 million) since taking office

2023 - reduced the overall budget from 2022 by over $600,000 to help Readington taxpayers

Provided for a Readington police officer at every Township school for student and staff safety

John Albanese

35+ year Readington resident

Readington Township Committee, 2018-present

Mayor 2021, Deputy Mayor 2019, Planning Board 7 years

Republican State Senate Legislative Aide, 1993-1998

Youth sports board member, coach and volunteer

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Mayor 2020, Deputy Mayor 2021 & 2022

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For the Love of Books

Whitehouse School Librarian Valerie Zanardi (top-left) is pictured with students who worked on increasing their reading stamina and, in the month of February, read over 1,000 minutes at home.

-Submitted by Dr. Ann T. DeRosa, Principal

Readington Township Public Schools

2023-2024 School Budget Highlights

By Carol Hample, Board President and Dr. Jonathan Hart, Superintendent of Schools

On April 25, 2023 the Board of Education approved the final budget for the 2023-2024 school year. The new budget reflects the following district goals:

• Present a fiscally responsible budget at the 2% state-imposed cap on the tax levy with allowable adjustments aligned to the district mission and vision;

• Prepare for enrollment increases from new housing developments;

• Balance class size guidelines with scheduling efficiencies;

• Enrich students’ academic experiences;

• Plan for cost increases due to inflation (e.g. higher cost of fuel, labor, and supplies);

• Implementation of the district’s Strategic Plan, which includes goals related to inquisitive learning, partnerships, and social awareness.

Staff and program highlights in the 2023-2024 budget include:

• All educational programs and class sizes are maintained in accordance with district policies;

• A continuation of 1:1 chromebook/tablet initiative for students in K through 8th grade;

• Savings through shared services and cooperative purchasing agreements with Branchburg, Hunterdon County E.S.C., the Township of Readington, among others;

• Expansion to four police officers through a Township of Readington shared service;

• Additional grade-level teacher at Holland Brook School and elementary art teacher due to increased enrollment from new housing developments;

• New behavioral disabilities program teacher and preschool disabilities program teacher;

• Expansion of part-time English language learner teacher to full-time;

• Enriched student curriculum materials, resources and programs, including for environmental sustainability;

• Student intervention services for learning acceleration due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funded by federal grant programs;

• Additional mental health services, equity and inquiry learning consulting, funded by federal grant programs;

• Continued development of strategic plan work.

Further, the district plans for the following capital projects having no impact on next year’s tax levy:

• Replacement of roofing sections and HVAC at Readington Middle School;

• Bathroom additions at all elementary schools;

• Solar expansion and LED lighting replacement;

• Various security enhancements including phone and camera upgrades;

• Boiler and exterior door repairs;

• Outdoor garden upgrade at Whitehouse School and water bottle filling stations at Readington Middle School;

• Staff lounge improvements at all school buildings;

• Replacement and installation of information technology equipment to better support the student learning environment; and

• Enhancement of safety, health and wellness through multiple maintenance projects.

Readington Township School District’s total budget will be $39.7 million. This year, the district budgeted to receive $2.4 million in state revenue, and approximately $3 million from other sources such as tuition, interest, and grants which will reduce the impact to taxpayers. The remaining portion of our budget is funded locally and, as demonstrated in the chart below, represents a 2.642% increase in the school tax levy. The district was able to increase taxes over the 2% cap with an allowable health care adjustment.

Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts worked side by side at the Annual Readington Township Tree Seedling Giveaway on April 22. Scouts helped retrieve order forms from residents’ cars and returned filled orders throughout the event.

Pictured, from left, are BSA Troop 90 Boy Scouts Benjamin Keck, Robert Hindle, Devin Rogal, and Brian Armstrong and Girl Scout Troop 80581 Brownie Summer Doherty, accompanied by Troop 90 Committee Member Jacqueline Hindle (center) and Troop 80581 Leader Cathleen Doherty (right).

- Submitted by Jacqueline Hindle

The 2023-2024 budget maintains the high-quality programming that students and families in Readington Township have come to expect. We are fortunate to provide our students with rich opportunities that prepare them for a strong high school experience. If you would like to learn more about the approved budget and the wonderful activities occurring in our school district, please visit us at www.readington.k12.nj.us or call us at 908-534-2195.

Readington School Board Members Receive Boardsmanship Award

Readington Schools Host Special Earth Day

Celebration

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Readington School District continues to strive toward a more sustainable future for our community, staff, and students. This work is embedded in one of the district’s Strategic Goals that states: “Every individual will develop skills that promote an awareness of self and others as well as the environment, including the ability to understand the impact of their decisions.”

Boy Crossing Main Street Hit By Car

The Readington Township Police Department reported that on Friday, May 12, just after 4 p.m., emergency services were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Main Street and Nelson Street in Whitehouse Station. Officers arrived to find a 12-yearold boy lying in the roadway next to his bicycle, unconscious. According to several accounts, the boy was traveling west on his bicycle and as he attempted to cross Main Street, he was struck by a 2007 Nissan Sentra. The driver was a 19 year-old woman from Readington Township. The boy was treated at the scene by the Whitehouse Rescue Squad and paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center. He was transported to the baseball fields on James Street where he was flown to Morristown Medical Center by Atlantic Air One.

At press time, a Go Fund Me account “JohnB.Strong” was set up by Jennifer Trojan of Whitehouse Station.

A preliminary investigation revealed that neither speed nor distracted driving was a factor in the crash. The driver, who remained at the scene and cooperated with police, was not issued a summons. The road was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was processed. This incident is still under investigation and witnesses are encouraged to contact Corporal Wester by calling 908-534-4031 or emailing him at gwester@readingtonpolice.org.

Police said in a statement, “While it is unfortunate that this incident occurred during our pedestrian safety education and outreach campaign, it will only strengthen our resolve to make Main Street safer for all.”

On April 27, Readington Township School Board members Jodi Bettermann and Elizabeth Fiore received recognition from New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) for completing the New Board Member Boardsmanship Certification program. They were the only two Board of Education members in Hunterdon County who earned this award.

This program recognizes school board members in their first two years of office who attend county and state-wide meetings, accrue credits for classes in governance and public education, and complete professional development opportunities presented by NJSBA. Bettermann and Fiore were presented the award by Hunterdon County Field Service Representative, Gwen Thornton, at the April NJSBA Hunterdon County Celebration Dinner.

“It is an honor to serve with both Ms. Bettermann and Ms. Fiore. Their comments and decisions are thoughtful and they clearly understand their roles. Their enthusiasm serving on the board is a great service to the community of Readington,” said Board President Carol Hample.

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Pictured, from left, are Jodi Bettermann, Gwen Thornton of New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA,) and Elizabeth Fiore. - Photo by Robert Acerra, NJSBA

Readington Police Department Promotes Street Smart NJ

Smart NJ branded shopping bags will also be distributed. Local police will reinforce speed limits, distracted driving laws, and the “stop for pedestrians in crosswalks” law.

Street Smart NJ is one of many initiatives in New Jersey working to help the state reach its goal of zero pedestrian fatalities. The campaign reminds people that everyone has a role to play in making our streets safer. Drivers need to obey speed limits and stop for people crossing; people walking need to use crosswalks (marked and unmarked) and cross with the signals; and everyone needs to avoid distractions.

Whitehouse Wind Symphony Summer Concerts

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Readington Township and Flemington Borough are the latest Hunterdon municipalities to conduct Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety education campaigns aimed at changing the behaviors that contribute to pedestrian-vehicle crashes.

Street Smart NJ is a collaborative effort between public, private and non-profit organizations. The Readington Township Police Department and Flemington Borough Police Department will work with goHunterdon, to promote behaviors

that improve safety for people who are driving and walking.

The Readington Township campaign began in May and focuses along Route 523 in the Whitehouse Station section of the township. The Flemington Borough Street Smart NJ campaign focuses on Mine Street.

Street Smart NJ messaging will be visible on street signs, and in local businesses on table tents, brochures, posters, coasters, and take out coffee sleeves. Reusable Street

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The statewide Street Smart NJ campaign is managed by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) and began in 2013.

The Readington Township and Flemington Borough campaigns mark the 16th and 17th campaigns conducted in Hunterdon County. Prior campaigns have been conducted in Califon Borough, Town of Clinton, Frenchtown Borough, High Bridge Borough, City of Lambertville, Milford Borough, and Tewksbury Township.

The second concert will take place on Saturday, June 10, at 1 p.m. at the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds in Ringoes. This concert is part of the eighth annual Hunterdon Community Day fair taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. Hunterdon Community Day is sponsored by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and Hunterdon County, and includes a wide range of family-friendly activities including a petting zoo, pony rides, reptile show, tethered balloon rides, games, demonstrations, food vendors, and other activities. Limited seating for the concert will be available, but audience members are welcome to bring their own chairs.

The third concert will take place on Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at White Oak Park in Branchburg. This concert is presented in conjunction with the Branchburg Department of Recreation. Audience members of all ages are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and chairs.

The fourth and final concert of the season will take place on Friday, July 7, at 7 p.m. at the Quarry at the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton. This concert is presented

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in partnership with the Town of Clinton Recreation Commission. Audience members of all ages are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and chairs.

The concerts will feature patriotic selections such as “America the Beautiful,” marches by John Philip Sousa such as “Stars and Stripes Forever,” Broadway show tunes such as those from “West Side Story,” and a medley of rock n’ roll songs by Queen. All of these concerts are free and open to the general public, although freewill offerings will be accepted.

The Whitehouse Wind Symphony was founded by conductor emeritus Casey Bork on April 15, 1996. It is dedicated to presenting the best in all varieties of wind band literature. Since its founding, the band has grown rapidly, attracting experienced musicians as regular members from all over New Jersey, as well as New York City and eastern Pennsylvania. It now comprises 50 amateur and professional musicians who perform together regularly to enthusiastic audiences throughout central and northern New Jersey. The band was recently named the winner of the 2023 Hunterdon Happening List in the category of favorite band/musician.

Readington Township Police officers demonstrate the Street Smart NJ campaign at the Whitehouse Station train station on Main Street.

Organic Farming Lecture at Bouman-Stickney Farmstead

certification. It was deeply rooted in a philosophy of ecology as articulated in the pioneering works of Albert Howard, Lord Northbourne, Eve Balfour, and Weston Price. They and others ignited an agrarian social movement. Organic farming methods, modeled after nature, may seem antiquated in the face of modern science, yet they succeed in producing traditional foods for people who care deeply about how their food is produced.

Whitehouse Rescue Squad Thanks Sponsors and Donors

By Scarlett Doyle

By Margaret Smith, Program Director

Joseph Heckman, Ph.D., Professor of Soil Science, Rutgers University, will speak about organic farming on Friday, June 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the BoumanStickney Farmstead. Organic agriculture evolved from a mix of scientific inquiry and spiritual connection with nature. Before there was a USDA National Organic Program, organic farming was more than mechanically following rules for

Heckman teaches Soil Fertility, Organic Crop Production, and Graduate Seminar at Rutgers. He conducts research on optimizing nutrition for plant, animal, and human health, and authored numerous publications on soil fertility and organic farming.

This program will be held inside the Historic Wade-Wycoff Barn at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, in the Stanton section of Readington Township, GPS address: 114 Dreahook Rd., Lebanon. There is a $5 suggested donation, and reservations are recommended. Register online at www.readingtonmuseums.org, contact the museum by email at readingtonmuseums@gmail.com or call 908-236-2327.

The weather was absolutely magnificent for the Whitehouse Rescue Squad’s inaugural Golf Classic at the Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club on May 15. At 8 a.m., 103 enthusiastic golfers gathered for breakfast and formed teams for a full day of competition and just plain good fun. It wasn’t long before the foursome teams showed their commitment to making their mark on the greens. The day included a sumptuous luncheon, live music and a helicopter ball drop. After the presentation of the Excellence in Play Awards, a seemingly neverending line of raffle prizes topped off the day.

The Rescue Squad thanks the Sponsors and Donors who contributed to the success of the

event: Platinum Sponsor - The Sevell Family; Tee Box Sponsors

- H&R Block, DeFazio Enterprises, Carlucci Italian Restaurant, Gladstone Market, Lebanon Plaza Deli, Coldwell Banker Realty, Firefighter One, ShopRite Flemington, Tropeano & McGrady CPA, RAM Law, UPS Store D. Hann, Automotive Service Center, Chemically Speaking, The Rail at Readington, Flemington Department Store, Michael Halbian Co., Superior Towing Inc., Ameriprise Financial R. Smith, VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists, East Coast Emergency Lighting; Donations - Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club, Hawk Pointe Golf Club, Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center, Bishop’s Liquor/Market, Metropolitan Seafood, Williams Harley

Davidson, Beaver Brook Country Club, XOGO Golf LLC, Sorella’s Pizza, The Sporting Life, Woodstone Country Club and Lodge.

Joseph Heckman

Hunterdon Health to Build Emergency Management Facility

nate and deliver resources to incident sites. Due to its size, the facility will also be able to act as a field hospital unit, a point of distribution, or a shelter. When not utilized to address an emerging crisis, it is expected that the building will store emergency supplies for Hunterdon Medical Center including beds, medical equipment, emergency response equipment such as inflatables, decontamination equipment, and personal protective equipment.

Apply for Readington HSA Scholarships

By Lindsay Salaj

The Readington Township Home School Association

(H.S.A.) is accepting applications from college students for our Annual Scholarship Awards for the upcoming (2023-4) school year. A total of $2,000 in scholarships will be awarded to Readington Township students this year.

Previous scholarship award winners are not eligible to apply.

Hunterdon Health was awarded $3 million from the State of New Jersey to build a center for emergency management that will support every resident in Hunterdon County.

The resources were awarded from the state’s Federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds with support from Senator Andrew

Zwicker and Assemblyman Roy Freiman.

The facility will be approximately 13,100 square feet and will be located directly north of Hunterdon Medical Center on Wescott Drive in Flemington. During a serious event such as a natural disaster, the facility will act as a hub to manage emergency operations, and coordi-

Pat Gavin, President and CEO of Hunterdon Health said, “We’re grateful that Senator Zwicker and Assemblyman Freiman understood the need in Hunterdon County. With these funds we will be able to build a state-of-the-art facility that will have an impact for every resident in Hunterdon County in a time of need.”

Hunterdon Health officials expect the facility to be operational in 2024.

Eligibility Requirements for the scholarships: The student must currently be attending an undergraduate program, leading to an Associate or Bachelor degree or pursuing a certified vocational, technical or trade certificate; the student must have been a student in the Readington Township Schools for not less than two years; the student must have a permanent residence in Readington Township.

Guidelines for application: Applicants must have satisfactory grades; Applicants attending a four-year college must have completed a minimum of one year before applying; Applicants attending a two-year college, vocational, technical or trade school must have completed a minimum of one semester before applying. All completed applications must be received by June 16. All submissions will be reviewed by the H.S.A. Executive Committee who will then award the scholarships to the successful applicants in July 2023.

Both the application and letter must be received prior to the deadline of June 16, 2023, and should be emailed to Readington Home School Association at readingtonschoolshsa@gmail.com. Visit https://www.readington. k12.nj.us/Page/6302 for additional information and for the PDF fillable form.

Pictured (front row) Assemblyman Roy Freiman; Patrick Gavin, President and CEO, Hunterdon Health; Senator Andrew Zwicker; (back row) Chris Hunt, Administrative Director, Support Services & Healthcare System Safety Officer; Kristy Alfano, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Hunterdon Medical Center; Phil Beekman, Senior Vice President, Hunterdon Health Foundation; Steve Aluotto, Architect with NK Architects; Chris Ryan, Director, Mobile Intensive Care Unit, Hunterdon Medical Center.

Historical Society Features Six Gardens at Biennial Garden Tour

rounded by several gardens showcasing peonies, irises, tulips, hydrangea, lamb ears and ivy. An English garden is surrounded by stone walls.

Also featured are a fully sustainable garden on a former dairy farm and a perennial garden filled with blooming colors all year, self-designed and ever changing.

Advance tickets are $40 until June 9 at 9 p.m., and $50 on the day of the tour. Tickets are limited and can be purchased online thru PayPal at www.tewksburyhistory.net.

There was a guy at Dunkin’ last Father’s Day, and he told the cashier he wanted coffee without cream. “I’m sorry, we’re out of cream,” the cashier said. “Would you like it without milk instead?”

The Tewksbury Historical Society will sponsor its Biennial Garden Tour on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Six gardens located throughout Tewksbury Township will welcome visitors. A 1760 property, where the current guest cottage served as the local blacksmith, is sur-

All tickets, including those purchased in advance, and locator maps are to be picked up the day of the tour from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tewksbury Historical Society Headquarters, 60 Water St., Lebanon (Mountainville.)

For inquiries contact tewksburyhistory@gmail.com.

Why do bees hum?

Because they can’t remember the words.

Did you hear about the guy from Bridgewater who stayed up all night to see where the sun went?

It finally dawned on him.

What has six legs, is green and brown, and can kill you?

A pool table falling out of a tree.

What did one elevator at the medical office building say to the other elevator?

“I think I’m coming down with something.”

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FD MASON CONTRACTOR - Over 30 years of experience. Brick, block, stone, concrete. No job too large or small. Fully insured & licensed. Free estimates. 908-385-5701. Lic# 13VH05475900.

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The Hunterdon County Quilting Guild is a 45-year-old non-profit organization with a focus on community service projects. Projects include pillowcases donated to local children’s hospitals and cancer centers, as well as quilts for Project Linus, placemats for Meals on Wheels, bib/vests, wheelchair bags and walker pockets for veterans at Lyons Hospital and quilts for nursing homes and first baby born of each new year at local hospitals. To date, through participation in the Quilts of Valor Foundation, the guild has awarded more than 300 quilts to combat veterans. The guild preserves and promotes the quilting arts by educating members through lectures and workshops. The guild meets at the Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Rd. New members of any skill level are welcome. For info, email hunterdoncountyquiltingguild@gmail. com.

Pictured is a garden on the Tewksbury Historical Society’s Garden Tour.

The Ridge at Readington Opens

Larken Associates, a local commercial and residential real estate building, development and management firm, cut the ribbon on The Ridge at Readington, a 254-unit, luxury multifamily community located at 100 Eagle Crest Way in Whitehouse Station during May.

The complex features a mix of 168 one and two-bedroom garden apartments spread across seven buildings and 86 one and two-bedroom residences in two elevatored buildings, with 21 different unit types.

For more on Larken Associates and The Ridge at Readington, see: https://www.larkenassociates.com/residential-rentals/the-ridge-atreadington/#gallery.