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RC Theatre to Present Broadway Revue By Rob Nonni for Readington Community Theatre On the weekend of Nov. 12-14, the Readington Community Theatre and the Three Bridges Fire Company will present “All Together Now,” a revue of many well-known Broadway show tunes performed live by a cast of talented actor/ vocalists. This event will be performed simultaneously in theaters all over the world on this weekend. Music Theater International Inc., the company which owns the rights to the music, is providing support to help RC Theatre recover financially from the pandemic downtime. We hope that the Readington community will attend the event to help our theatre “back on its feet” and to support the Three Bridges Fire Company. Tickets are available at rctnj.org, or in person at the UPS Store of Whitehouse Station. The banquet hall will operate a cash bar and offer snacks for purchase. Advertising space in the show playbill is available for purchase. For more information, call 908507-6133.

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Troop 80927 celebrated their advancement from Cadettes to Seniors in a bridging ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 2. The girls have been together since second grade and have shown dedication to their troop and community throughout the years. Pictured are Madison Lagola, Tatiana Hlinka, Julia Hirasek, Sydney Artache, Meadow Troisi, Mary Mele, Lila Allorto, Isabella Durka, Amy St. Miklosy, Kimberly Komosinski, Piper Doyle and Annabelle Turvey. - Submitted by Nancy St. Miklosy and Diana Lagola, Troop Leaders

Special Ed Parent Advisory Group Forms If you are a parent of a Readington Township School District student (Kindergarten - 8th Grade) with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP,) a current or former student with an IEP, Child Study Team member, teacher, public/county human service agency representative, and/ or community/civic organization representative - consider joining the newly established Readington Township Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG). For further info, send an email to readingtontownshipsepag@gmail.com and follow Readington Township NJ Special Education Parent Advisory Group - SEPAG on Facebook.

General Election is Nov. 2

Readington Township voters will elect two Township Committee members to three-year terms in the Nov. 2 General Election. Republicans seeking the seats are incumbent R. Juergen Huelsebusch and Adam Mueller. Democrats are Marvin Fields and Alan Harwick. Vying for three seats on the Readington Township Board of Education for three-year terms are Randall J. Peach, Jennifer Wolf, Camille Cerciello, Anthony Emmons, and Eric Zwerling. No one is seeking a two-year unexpired term available on the BoE. Lori

The holidays are quickly approaching, and the past two years have been difficult for many. Let’s all ensure our local families in need have something to open during the holiday season. As a local mom with two children in the Readington Township Public School District, I wanted to develop a project that reached community members in need. The Family Gift Assistance Project was created and last year, more than 55 children and more than 23 families were able to benefit from the generosity of others through this charitable project. Children received multiple gifts, as well as items for their families to enjoy. Much of this success was due to the help of the Readington School District reaching out to student families in need, as well as helping with the distribution of gifts. Due to the overwhelming support and appreciation from our community, the Family Gift Assistance Project will be running again for the 2021 holiday season. I am excited to partner again with

the Readington Township Public School District to make this another successful year. If you or someone you know, who resides in Readington Township, is in need this year, fill out a form at: https://forms.gle/MFRmztkhBbJs4zt86 or email lindsaysalaj18@gmail.com for a direct link. If you are a family with a student in the district, you may contact Katie DeRiso, Assistant to the Business Administrator for the school district, at kderiso@readington.k12.nj.us or call 908-5342895. Ms. DeRiso can pass along gift requests anonymously so your family does not have to be identified. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Recipients must be Readington Township residents. Requests for assistance are due by Friday, Nov. 19. If you would like to help a child or family in need by donating, complete a form at https://forms. gle/rqyed7M912CMgyZD7 or email lindsaysalaj18@gmail.com for a direct link. Collection of donations will begin Nov. 26.

Blutfield is running unopposed for a seat on the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education. Topping the field for NJ Governor are incumbent Democrat Philip Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Candidates for State Senate are Democrat Andrew Zwicker and Republican Michael Pappas. Seeking General Assembly seats are Democrats Roy Freiman and Sadaf F. Jaffer and Republicans Vincent T. Panico and Joseph A. Lukac III. Republican Mary Melfi is running unopposed for County Clerk.

Seeking two seats on the Board of County Commissioners are Republican incumbents J. Matthew Holt and Susan J. Soloway and Democrats Patrick Heller and Mark Pomykacz. Polls will be open between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. You may vote in person, via a paper mail-in ballot, at the Hunterdon County Clerk’s Office located at 71 Main St., Flemington, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 908-788-1214 for more information.

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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 December 2021

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Craft Fair Nov. 6 The Readington Reformed Church Women’s Ministries will host the annual event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Original crafts, knitted items, jewelry and quilted items will be featured along with a bake sale and tricky tray. The church is located at 124 Readington Road (Rte 620.) Proceeds benefit missions and the church handicap access project. Masks required. Township Trails Volunteer Day Nov. 13 Readington Township will hold a Volunteer Day to improve recreational trails and open space from 9 a.m. to noon. The Open Space Advisory Board will lead teams on various projects in several locations, including vegetation clearing, re-routing trails, improving stream crossings and planting trees. Volunteers will meet at the Municipal Building or other locations to be announced. Seeking individuals, families, scout, school and church groups. Details are on the Readington Township website https://www. readingtontwpnj.gov/. To participate, or for questions, email Readington Township Trails, trails@ readingtontwp-nj.org, or contact John Klotz, 908-892-0987. Historical Society Lecture Nov. 14 Tewksbury Historical Society will host a free public lecture by David R. Reading at 6:15 p.m. at the Fairmount Presbyterian Church Community House, 247 Old Turnpike Rd., Tewksbury. Reading, president

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and founder of the Mount Amwell Project Inc., a historical preservation charity, will lecture on the process, methods and legal aspects required to preserve abandoned atrisk cemeteries in Hunterdon County. Preceding the talk is a covered dish supper at 5 p.m., also open to the public, with a request to bring a covered dish to share. Call 908832-6734 to make a reservation; leave your name and phone number for information or directions.

Good News Home Banquet Nov. 19 The Good News Home for Women is hosting its annual fundraising banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn. This year’s banquet theme is “Expansion” and food, music, dancing, and a tricky tray are planned. Tickets are available by calling Robin Jackson at 908-806-7913 ext. 326, emailing robin@goodnewshome. net, or online at GNHBanquet.com.

Quilting Guild Nov. 19 The Hunterdon County Quilting Guild will meet via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. There will be a morning lecture and afternoon workshop with Debbie Kratovil, a prolific quilter and pattern designer, published author and popular teacher. (https:// www.quilterbydesign.com/.) The lecture is “Turning 60 - The Joys of Hex” and her workshop is “Double Hexie Stars.” For additional information email hunterdoncountyquiltingguild@gmail or visit https://hcquiltingguild.wixsite. com/hcquiltingguild.

Sunday Afternoon Hike Nov. 21 This month is our “Round Mountain Ramble,” experiencing the late autumn colors on trails of the mountain. We will meet at Dobozynski Farm Park, at the red barns, 42 Woods Church Rd., at 1 p.m., and walk about two or three miles for a couple of hours over hilly fields and woodlands. This is a nice hike for the whole family. Your pooch on a leash is welcome. To sign up, or for questions, email trails@readingtontwp-nj.org, or leave a message at 908-782-6452.

Melissa Shapiro, DVM, the author of “PIGLET: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family” will appear at two meet and greet book signing events on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., at Barkley’s Marketplace, in the Branchburg ShopRite shopping center at 3150 US-22. Melissa will be accompanied by Piglet, Piglet’s “Favorite Dad,” Warren, and a few members of his “pack.” Advance tickets are required: barkleysmarketplace.com - Photo by Joan Carruthers Photography

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Register for Spring Baseball Are you interested in getting your child(ren) playing baseball next spring? Registration for the 2022 Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League is sooner than you think. It opens mid-December and closes early January. If your child is new to playing or you are not sure, here is a list of reasons to try it out: Top 10 Reasons to play with RTJBL in Spring 2022, as reported by RTJBL player- JR Clarke: 10) Play in real baseball games with great uniforms, and meet new friends from nearby towns; 9) Hear the crack of your bat crushing a long ball; 8) Feel

the excitement of catching a deep fly ball or making a gamechanging tag-out; 7) Learn how to pitch, and experience every position on the field; 6) Try out for RTJBL travel teams next fall to represent your town and experience tournament play; 5) Enjoy a hot dog, pretzel, and ice cold slushy from the Snack Shack after the game; 4) Hear the roar of the crowd and screaming whistle of a passing train; 3) Soak your coaches in the dunk tank at Family Fun Day; 2) Feel the power of teamwork as your teammates cheer you on at the plate;1) Learn how to enjoy the game, win or lose... and play ball! For further info visit www. Readington-Baseball.com.

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Student Learning Standards Revisions Planned for 2022 By Dr. Stacey Brown, Humanities Supervisor and Ms. Sarah Pauch, Supervisor of Math, Science & Technology The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) supports schools, educators and districts to ensure all of New Jersey’s 1.4 million students have equitable access to high-quality education and achieve academic excellence. The state sets the academic standards, while local school districts implement the curricula that help students meet the standards. The NJDOE performs a review of the standards every five years. The revised standards truly represent a foundation from which districts will build a coherent curriculum that prepares each New Jersey student with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world. In March of 2021, NJ was named the top state for public education by U.S. News & World Report. Highlights of the current revisions include: • Climate Change across all content areas, leveraging the passion students have shown for this critical issue and providing them opportunities to develop a deep understanding of the science be-

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Readington Community Theatre Comes Back with Stickney Tribute

On the weekend of Sept. 24-26, something wonderful happened in Readington. Our community theatre converted the Wade-Wyckoff barn on the township museum’s Bouman-Stickney property into a small auditorium where four performances of a scene from Howard Lindsay’s play “Life With Father” were presented. Pictured at curtain call, from left, are: Matt Patalona as Dr. Humphreys, Chuck Paolino as Rev. Dr. Lloyd, Terrie Copeland as Nora the Maid, Michael Kearins as Whitney Day, Max Keller as John Day, Christopher Mazur as Father, Christy Keller as Mother, Sam Clemens as Clarence Day, Daine Vinciguerra as Harlan Day, Kathy Troy as Margaret the Cook, and Jenna Pontecorvo as Dr. Somers. Patalona, Paolino, and Vinciguerra are Readington residents. These performances served as a fitting tribute to the famous Broadway couple, Howard Lindsay and Dorothy Stickney, who once lived on the property. The play ran on Broadway from 1939 to 1947 with Lindsay and Stickney in the lead roles of Father and Mother. The Director of this production was Tori Clemens. - Submitted by Rob Nonni for Readington Community Theatre

Slow Down for Readington’s Riders and Horses By Anne Owen, Readington Trail Association, Readington Township Open Space Advisory Board About 15 years ago, signs appeared in Readington Township that displayed “25mph When Horse Rider is Present.” It’s worth spending a few minutes revisiting why these signs are so important. A friend of mine was riding along the side of a township road when a car approached at a high speed. She signaled the driver to slow down, which they did. Upon passing, they accelerated rapidly and loudly, causing her horse to bolt, throw his rider and attempt to climb up a high ridge by the road, causing him to fall backward. The driver did stop and luckily, there were no serious injuries to either rider or horse – but that is not always the case. Why is this so important? Horses are flight animals. When they feel threatened, instinct takes over and their response is to run from the danger. Even the best trained horse will bolt, spin or spook when frightened. The State of New Jersey recognized the issue as early as 2004, subsequently updating the statute

Speed Limit 25 signs are posted in areas with high horse riding traffic.

in 2019: “When approaching or passing a person riding or driving a horse, a person driving a motor vehicle shall reduce the vehicle’s speed to a rate not exceeding 25 miles an hour and proceed with caution. At the request of or upon a

signal by putting up the hand or otherwise, from a person riding or driving a horse in the opposite direction, the motor vehicle driver shall cause the motor vehicle to stop and remain stationary so long as may be necessary to allow the horse to pass.” A person who violates subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a fine of $150. The Readington Trail Association volunteers were instrumental in working with the state, Hunterdon County and Readington Township to have these signs installed and maintained. As drivers adhere to this Statute, the roads will be safer for all of us - Equestrians, Horses and Motorists. Working together, we will all be able to enjoy the beautiful countryside, the Open Space and the Trails in Readington Township. (The original article by Patricia Casey appeared in The Readington News in April 2010.)

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Readington Starfish is currently collecting donations of food to help our community members during the Thanksgiving season. Donations may be The Open Space Advisory Board is seeking residents to vol- dropped off at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 390 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Starfish drop off bin is unteer three hours to help with maintenance and improvement of trails and open space. Teams will divide up the work located inside the Parish Hall doors and under the staircase. Please do not leave perishables as refrigeration is not readily available. and tackle four (4) projects.

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Tasks will include clearing branches from the trail corridor, blazing trail re-routes, and improving stream crossings. The four (4) projects are: 1) Cushetunk Mountain Trail adjacent to Pickell Park 2) Bouman-Stickney Farmstead Museum Trails 3) Lachenmayr Trail 4) Replanting trees from the Township nursery to trails and along streams in various locations off Summer Rd. on the Pleasant Run Greenway and the Lazy Brook Greenway. Individuals, families, scouts, school and church groups are encouraged to participate. To volunteer, or for questions, email trails@readingtontwpnj.org, or contact John Klotz, at (908) 892-0987. Complete details are posted on the Township website:

Most needed items for Thanksgiving: • Beverages (juices, coffee, tea) • Pickles • Olives • Stuffing • Mashed potatoes • Canned fruit • Small Turkey, Ham or Chicken (call to arrange a drop off time 908-534-0974). For more information, please contact Starfish at (908) 534-0974.

A Message from Chief Greco: LOCK YOUR CAR!

There has been another rash of car burglaries and thefts in Readington and surrounding communities. Police Chief readingtontwpnj.gov Greco states that the best way to keep your car from being the next victim is “Lock Your Car!” And be a good neighbor by reporting suspicious person(s) and vehicle(s) HOLIDAY GIFT MATCH PROGRAM IMMEDIATELY. Gifts must be returned by December 1st If you cannot keep your car in the garage, make sure you remove all valMake someone’s holiday special this year by adopting a local uables from the car—purses, briefcases, electronics, extra keys and autofamily, child, senior or individual through the Holiday Gift Match matic garage door openers—to make your car less attractive to thieves Program run by Readington Township Social Services Office. You may and to prevent them from finding easy ways to enter your home. Securidonate as much or as little as you wish. Past donors have included individu- ty cameras and motion detecting lights are also helpful. als, neighborhood groups, scout troops, work groups, clubs, churches, and businesses. You may be surprised to see that most wishes are things that we Up until now, these burglaries and thefts have been occurring at night, take for granted…a warm coat, food, clothes, or a new toy for a child. Help but recently, thieves have become more brazen and thefts have occurred grant a wish and make this holiday one to remember! Call Social Services at during the day, some when the homeowner was at home. (908) 534-0974 for details or to request a holiday match. According to Chief Greco, “This is not a Readington Township problem, or a Hunterdon County problem, this is a State of New Jersey problem. Readington Township, neighboring police departments and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office are working with State agencies to deter Municipal Offices will be CLOSED 4th Quarter these actors from continuing to come back to our communities.” Thursday, November 11

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POLICE CHIEF JOSEPH GRECO TO RETIRE JANUARY 1, 2022 Chief Greco grew up in Readington and joined the police force in 1999 after serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he attained the rank of Corporal. He was also associated with the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office prior to joining Readington Police. The Township has begun the rigorous process of filling his position. Any officer who has been with the department for at least five years, attained the rank of Sergeant or above, and has held that rank for three or more years is eligible to apply for the position. New Jersey law requires that the Chief’s position be filled from within the department. All eligible and interested officers have been encouraged to apply. The screening process will include an interview with a panel of retired chiefs from the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police, a required five and ten year proposed plan for the department and presentation of the same, a psychological evaluation and an interview with the Township Administrator and the entire Township Committee. We have several qualified candidates, and we are sure there will be a smooth transition. We wish Chief Greco a long and healthy retirement and thank him for his service and dedication to Readington Township. He will be missed.

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the Recreation Committee of the Pickell Park location, assembled and painted the Little Free Library, installed it, and sourced donated books. Little Free Libraries are a collection of small, usually outdoor, boxes that contain used books to be shared. Anyone can take a book and anyone can contribute a book. There are Little Free Libraries all across the country.

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Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One Celebrates 25 Years For 25 years, Volunteer Guardianship has been training volunteers from the community to serve as legal guardians for incapacitated adults who lack the ability to make decisions for themselves and have no one to serve in this role. This is the only non-profit organization in New Jersey to provide this service.

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Blue Star Memorial marker and garden tended by the Community Garden Club of Hunterdon County. Photo by Lori Lucas

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