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Hurricane Ida Ravages Readington Township Hurricane Ida blasted the area with torrential rain and wind, causing flooding and downed wires and trees through the night on Sept. 1. Many motorists were caught off guard by the intense rainfall and were stranded in their vehicles. The state reported 27 drowning deaths due to persons trapped in cars or swept away trying to escape their vehicles. The flooding also triggered gasfed explosions that incinerated homes. Flood watches and tornado warnings were broadcast all evening on television, radio and cell phones as basements were filling with flood water and the situation on roadways became treacherous. Hunterdon County was among the hardest hit in New Jersey, with rainfall amounts exceeding 11 inches. Most of the rain

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Aug. 24 signed a law requiring public and non-public middle schools and high schools, as well as higher education institutions, to adopt antihazing policies and penalties for violations of the policies. The legislation is named after Tim Piazza, a 19-year-old Readington resident and Pennsylvania State University student who died after falling down a flight of stairs as a result of hazing in February 2017. Parents Jim and Evelyn Piazza said, “We are grateful to Senator Kip Bateman for introducing this legislation and Governor Murphy and the other senators and assemblymen and women for supporting the NJ anti-hazing law bearing Tim’s name. This law will be the stiffest in the country and will hopefully deter this bad behavior and hold those accountable who choose to put someone’s well-being and/or life at risk as part of an initiation ritual.”

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fell Wednesday night with the known for flooding were hit hard, heaviest rainfall rate occurring but flooding also happened in arbetween 8 and 10 p.m. Places eas that never flooded before.

to 10 a.m. (Sample returns accepted until 11 a.m.) At Three Bridges Fire Company parking lot (467 Main St., Three Bridges): Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. (Sample returns accepted until 11 a.m.) Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 8 to 10 a.m.(Sample returns accepted until 11 a.m.) Most Readington residents get their drinking water from private groundwater wells, and unlike public utilities, private wells are not subject to similar regulations at state or national levels. Well owners bear the responsibility for water quality monitoring and ensuring the safety of their drinking water. Contaminants are often odorless, colorless, and tasteless so the only way to know for sure that your water is safe, is to evaluate it. Recent flooding may have caused contamination of drinking water. Contaminants like coliform bacteria and nitrates flow with surface runoff into wellheads and groundwater sup-

Readington’s Matthew Prager is pictured with Governor Phil Murphy.

Bateman said that shortly after Tim’s death, he received a letter from Matthew Prager, a then 12-year-old student who was Timothy’s friend and neighbor, “asking that I introduce antihazing legislation in Timothy’s name. To this day, I am grateful to Matthew for sending me that letter. No student deserves to go through the ritual humiliation that 19-year-old Timothy Piazza experienced on the night that he lost his life. With the signing of this bill, hazing will no longer be tolerated in New Jersey.”

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Route 202 at Voorhees Corner Road was underwater with motorists stranded and assisted by the local Rescue Squads. First responders performed every conceivable type of water rescue operation throughout the night. To see more storm photos, the Readington Township Police Department posted storm damage photos on the department’s Facebook page around 4 a.m. on Sept. 2. FlemingtonRaritan First Aid and Rescue Squad posted storm info and photos on Sept. 3.

Well Water, Lead Testing Dates Set Well water users can have their water evaluated this month through Readington Township’s Community Well Testing program. Readington Environmental Commission and Readington WaterWatch are again partnering with non-profit Raritan Headwaters Association to offer online registration and payment for water test kits and a “Same-Day Pickup and Return” drive-through process. Participants will pre-order their test kit online at www.raritanheadwaters.org/readington. The volunteers will have your kit ready and waiting for you when you arrive on your drive-through day. The schedule is as follows: At Readington Municipal Building parking area (509 County Road 523, Whitehouse Station): Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon (Kit sales and pre-order pick-up only, no sample returns) Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. (Sample returns accepted until 11 a.m.) Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 8

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plies from neighboring properties, farm fields, failed septic systems, and other sources. Whether you drink water from a private well or a public source, if you live or work in an older, pre-1986 structure you can take advantage of the Lead Test option to determine if there is an unsafe level of lead leaching from pipes or solder. During testing days, Raritan Headwaters’ distinctive blue van and Environmental Commission and WaterWatch volunteers will greet residents, answer questions, and distribute kits. Complete details on testing options and pricing are available at www.raritanheadwaters.org/readington. Call 908-234-1852 ext. 401 or email welltesting@raritanheadwaters.org. For any other questions contact Shannon Long at Readington Township 908-534-4051 ext. 234 or by email to boh@readingtontwp-nj.org.

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School District seeks to enhance community partnerships this school year. Do you have a skill set that you would like to share with students? Perhaps you are involved in a career that may be of interest to the students. The district is looking for members of the community to participate in the learning process and to become a hub of intellectual community engagement. The commitment is what you, as a community member, make of it. To show your interest contact Dr. Ann DeRosa, Principal of Whitehouse School and Co-chair of the Partnerships strategic goal at aderosa@readington.k12.nj.us or 908-534-4716. Once you are on the list as a partner, further details will be provided.

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Editors/Publishers: Monita Casey Haduch, Bill Haduch Advertising Manager: Karen C. Muller Contributors: Lisa O’Donoghue & Susan Torsilieri Mailing Services: Mike Sanchez Art: Jacki Hasko, Megan Clewell Layout Services: Steve Skladany The Readington News is mailed monthly, free-of-charge to every mailing address in Readington Township. Free copies are also available for distribution in places of business, schools, and municipal offices. DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE November 2021

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Garage Sale Oct. 2 The residents of the Whitehouse Village in Whitehouse Station will hold a community wide garage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Balloons will be located at each court designating sellers’ locations.

outside from noon to 3 p.m. at Fieldview Farm in Pittstown. The afternoon will include a gourmet meal, a silent auction, and entertainment from local musicians. To reserve seats, visit www.atasteofautumn.org.

Kirkside Garage Sale Oct. 2 Kirkside’s semi-annual garage sale will be held outside from 8 a.m. to Bag and Basket Bingo Oct. 8 2 p.m. at the shared home for se- The Ladies Auxiliary of the Three niors located at 199 Route 28 in Bridges Volunteer Fire Company Bridgewater. Rain date is Oct. 9. (TBVFC) will host a Designer Bag and Basket Bingo at 467 Main St., Lenape Program Oct. 3 Three Bridges. Doors open at 6 From 1 to 4 p.m., Susan McLellan p.m. and the first bingo game starts Plaisted, proprietress of Heart to at 7. Tickets are $25 in advance and Hearth Cookery, will be present- $30 at the door. Raffles will be held ing a program on Lenape lifeways for additional designer bag and basfocusing on foodways, gardening ket items and a 50/50 cash prize. and foraging. This program will Light refreshments will be availbe outside on the grounds of the able for sale. Door prizes will be Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 awarded. For more information and Dreahook Rd. in the Stanton sec- to purchase tickets, contact Victoria tion of Readington. For more infor- Maurer at 609-501-0263. mation visit www.readingtontwp. org/ReadingtonMuseums.html or Blue Star Memorial call 908-236-2327. Rededication Ceremony Oct. 9 The Community Garden Club of A Taste of Autumn Oct. 3 Hunterdon County will host a reThe Hunterdon Healthcare Auxil- dedication ceremony for the Blue iary will be hosting this new event Star Memorial at the Cushetunk

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Capital Projects Completed Over Summer The Readington Township School District is thrilled to share several facility projects that have been recently completed or near completion in the school buildings. The facility upgrades have been accomplished through the use of existing capital reserves with no impact to the local tax levy nor a need for a referendum. Budget efficiencies and fiscal discipline over the years has allowed for the district to maintain a capital reserve. At Holland Brook School, the district replaced roofing in its gymnasium, cafeteria, 4th grade wing, main office and hallways with a multi-layered system. This necessary improvement will reduce leaks and provide better drainage, preventing poor indoor air quality or potentially hazardous conditions. With a 20-year warranty, the new roofing system

should significantly reduce operating repair costs that have escalated in recent years due to the age of the roof that was original to the building. Lastly, at the intermediate school, the district removed carpet in numerous rooms to aid in air quality as well as various painting projects. At Readington Middle School, the district has replaced the gymnasium bleachers with a safer, electric opening model that is handicap accessible. The hallway lockers and trim were painted as well. Colors were chosen to match existing school insignia. For information technology, servers that remain onsite have been replaced and a backup firewall device was repurposed. The reutilization of existing equipment for alternative purposes saved the district money, and the auction of aged servers shall afford some

The Readington H.S.A. is a non-profit organization developed to foster effective communication between the parents and staff of the Readington Township Public Schools and to enhance the social, emotional, and educational benefits children receive in the school district. The H.S.A. is able to function independently and be totally responsive to the individuals with the greatest interest in its work: the parents, staff and students of the Readington Township Public Schools. What is an H.S.A? H.S.A. stands for Home School Associacontinued on page 4 tion meaning that the mission of the organization is to bring the home and the school together to cooperate in supporting educational opportunities for children in Readington Township Public Schools. The H.S.A. is like a P.T.A. but it is a completely independent organization benefiting the local schools without belonging to a nation-wide organization. This allows all funds raised to go directly to support Readington Schools. In September and October each

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Senator’s Trophy for Leadership A Readington Township teen was named recipient of the 2021 Senator’s Trophy for Leadership Excellence at the Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair. Ryan Mallea, a Hunterdon Central High graduate currently a sophomore at Bucknell University with a concentration of civil engineering, is the winner. Because he’d already returned to school, his brother, Maguire Mallea, accepted the award from state Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16th district) at the

recent fair. Pictured with Mallea are Commissioner John E. Lanza; Brad Myhre, clerk of the Board of Commissioners/Chief of Staff; and Sen. Bateman. State Sen. William Schluter started the award in 1972 to honor a 4-H teen who exemplifies strong leadership qualities. Ryan has been a member of the Hunterdon Hoppers for the past nine years; and joined Hunterdon County 4-H Junior Leaders five years ago. He is active in public

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additional savings in the near future. Around the district, various repairs have occurred relating to windows, concrete, walkways and painting. Moreover, an enhancement to outdoor classrooms and spaces started to occur with 60 new picnic tables being purchased and strategically placed throughout the buildings. These projects have been done with safety and wellness in mind as staff and students return to full-day in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year. From an equipment perspective, the district recently purchased five school buses. The vehicles provide both air conditioning and heat, and the utmost safety for transporting students to and from school. Keeping with the district’s sustainability commitment, the new vehicles are replacing older models with poor emis-

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sions thereby reducing the district’s carbon footprint. The district further procured 475 laptops for students, fortifying the intent for each and every student to have access to the district’s online learning platforms. This tremendously worthwhile investment enables staff to interact with students both in and outside the classroom to maximize instruction and student achievement. The district would be remiss if it did not acknowledge all the hard work of the staff in the Facilities and Information Technology Departments since the start of the pandemic. Their diligence not only allowed for the execution of the above-mentioned projects, but also the outfitting of district-wide safety precautions to protect staff and students from COVID-19 to successfully allow for in-person instruction.

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Community Well Water and Lead Testing The Environmental Commission and WaterWatch in conjunction with Raritan Headwaters will hold the annual Well Water / Lead Testing program. Participants are asked to pre-order their test kit online at www.raritanheadwaters.org/readington . Volunteers will have your kit ready and waiting for you when you arrive on your Drive-Through Day. Readington Municipal Building parking lot (509 Route 523, Whitehouse Station):

• Sat., Oct. 16 - 9am-12 (kit sales and pre-order pick-up only, no sample return) • Tues., Oct. 19 - 8-10 am (sample returns accepted until 11am) • Wed., Oct. 27 - 8-10 am (sample returns accepted until 11am) Three Bridges Fire Co. parking lot (467 Main St, Three Bridges):

• Wed., Oct. 20 - 8-10 am (sample returns accepted until 11am) • Tues., Oct. 26 - 8-10 am (sample returns accepted until 11am) Complete details on testing options and pricing available on the website. For questions or more info, contact Raritan Headwaters Well Testing office at 908-234-1852 ext. 401 or email welltesting@raritanheadwaters.org.

Emerald Ash Borer Destruction Readington’s beautiful ash trees are being decimated by the highly-destructive Emerald Ash Borer insects. Many of these trees are along Township roads and can become hazardous to automobiles, bicyclists and pedestrians as well as to power lines. Recently, a meeting was held to discuss how to deal with these dead or dying trees along Township and County roads. Attending this meeting were Mayor John Albanese, Committeeperson Betty Ann Fort, Township Administrator Richard Sheola, Township Engineer Rob O’Brien and Environmental Commission Chairperson Neil Hendrickson, Ph.D, who is also a certified arborist. Officials from the County and from JCP&L were also invited, but were unable to attend. A future meeting will be scheduled with them. A plan was put in place to perform an inventory of the dead and dying trees with the help of our Department of Public Works. We will then prioritize which trees need to be removed first. In the near future, a form will be added to the Township website which will enable residents to report areas or specific trees which they are concerned about along our roads as well. Trees on private property are the responsibility of individual property owners. Unfortunately, this is an expensive but necessary project, and one which is expected to go on for several years.

For questions regarding testing sites, dates, times, or procedures, contact Shannon Long at 908-534-4051 ext. 234 or by email to boh@readingtontwp-nj.org .

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The Roadrunners (12U) showed off their hard work having played together from their 8U-12U days with a championship in the North Hunterdon spring league, a USABL Going Yard championship and a runner-up spot in the Montgomery baseball Covino invitational. They finished up their year with an amazing week-long trip to Aberdeen, Maryland, to play at the Ripken Experience on MLB replica fields with teams from all over the country and appearances by Bill and Cal Ripken, Jr. This unforgettable baseball experience was touted by the Roadrunner players as “the best week of their life.” For information on how to participate with or be a sponsor for the Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League, go to www. rtjbl.com. RTJBL is a non-profit organization that offers recreation and travel baseball for kids ages 5-18.

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The Readington News • October 2021

Eagle Scout Enhances Food Pantry Garden

James J. Benson III (Jimmy) of Readington Township achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at his Board of Review on May 6. Jimmy is the son of James J. Jr. and Nancy Benson and the brother of Lindsay and Kyle, also a Boy Scout. He is also the grandson of James J. Benson of Melville, NY, and Thomas Caracciolo of Yonkers, NY. Jimmy is a member of Boy Scout Troop 186 chartered to the Three Bridges Reformed Church. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest achievement a scout can earn. A scout must earn at least 21 merit badges, fulfill leadership roles and display outdoor skills, demonstrate by example the Scout Oath and Law, and complete a comprehensive service project in the community. “I have always had a passion for helping others, especially those that do not have enough to eat,” said Jimmy, who has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon County since the age of 5. At this young age, he began helping his mother deliver meals and now delivers on his own each week. In keeping with this passion, Jimmy chose the Flemington Food Pantry as the

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recipient of his Eagle project. Jimmy designed and built four cold frame garden boxes for the Food Pantry vegetable garden. Beyond scouting, Jimmy’s interests include playing and talking about baseball and most other sports, spending time watching baseball while working for Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League as a maintenance worker and delivering food for DoorDash. Jimmy graduated from Hunterdon Central Regional High School in June 2021 and is now attending Fordham University. Three Bridges Boy Scout Troop 186 meets at the Three Bridges Reformed Church on Tuesdays during the school year from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For info, email information@readington186.mytroop.us.

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The 29th Tewksbury Juried Art Show and Sale benefiting the Tewksbury Historical Society, chaired by Andy Calamaras, will take place Saturday, Oct. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Christian Education Center, Oldwick. The exhibition includes juried, small works and portfolio areas. Awards will be given. An Opening Reception will be held Friday evening, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Advance tickets at $25 can be purchased

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