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Volunteers Plant Hundreds of Trees at Bouman-Stickney Farmstead

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Volunteers from Core States Group, Somerville, turned out in force. The firm’s leaders encourage community involvement and offer every employee two paid days off per year so they can volunteer at charities of their choice.

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In the photos above, volunteers plant trees at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead in Stanton. By Steve Foster Readington Township Environmental Commission

Community volunteer efforts were in full force on Sept. 25 for the planting of 650 tree and shrubs on a portion of the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead Open Space in the Stanton area of Readington. Thirty-two volunteers worked in shifts throughout the day. Scouts from Troops 186 in Three Bridges and 90 in Branchburg, employees from Core States Group, Hunterdon Central Regional High School Environmental Club, Readington Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Open Space Advisory Committee and Environmental Commission members contributed to the completion of the installation in just over six hours. The project is part of a larger clean water management grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and The Nature Conservancy Roots for Rivers Program. These plantings will contribute to cleaner water and reduced volume of water entering the headwaters of the Pleasant Run stream watershed.

While traditional machine voting will not happen for this Presidential General Election on Nov. 3, voters can return completed ballots via the mail, at one of 12 secure vote by mail drop boxes situated around the county, or to the Board of Elections in Flemington. A drop box is located at the Readington Township Municipal Building, 508 Route 523,Whitehouse Station. Drop box locations are available on the county’s election website http://www. co.hunterdon.nj.us/Election2020.htm. Drop boxes will be available until 8 p.m., close of polls, Election Night, on Nov. 3. All boxes are monitored by video surveillance, and ballots are picked up daily by county

Sheriff Officers in a sealed carry case and delivered directly to the Board of Elections. For more information, visit http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/ Election2020.htm or http://

www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/electionboard.htm. You may also call 908-788-1190 or email elections@co.hunterdon.nj.us with any voting questions.

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RVCC Offers Online Enrichment

High school and middle students looking for extra academic challenges this fall and early winter are invited to register for online enrichment programs offered by Raritan Valley Community College in partnership with ed2go. Classes are being offered in such subject areas as conversational French and Japanese, human anatomy and physiology, algebra, biology, chemistry and statistics, as well as exam prep courses for SAT and ACT tests. A variety of start dates are available from October to January. Self-paced and instructor-led courses are being offered. For a complete list of courses and to register for programs, visit https:// www.raritanval.edu/youth-ed2go. For information only, email youth@raritanval.edu or sandile. manzini@raritanval.edu. Ranked by WalletHub.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The college has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a 1,000-seat Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

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The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Readington Area Starfish will conduct a Drive-Thru Food Donation on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 390 Route 523, Whitehouse Station. Thanksgiving items requested are stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned or instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables, applesauce, and fruit. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, turkeys are not being accepted. The Top 10 requested items are peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, canned chicken, Chef Boyardee, soup, snacks, rice, macaroni and cheese, canned potatoes, baked beans, canned Spam and ham.

Scholarship for Incoming RVCC Cosmetology, Esthetics Students

Students entering Raritan Valley Community College’s Cosmetology or Esthetics programs may apply for a new $1000 scholarship supported by Color it Forward Inc., a New Jersey not-for-profit organization. “We are looking for candidates who have an interest in using their craft to give back” to the community, said Michelle Gill, cosmetologist and owner of Social the Salon in Whitehouse Station. Gill founded the non-profit in 2015 to help women in transitional situations gain confidence by providing free salon services. “We provide haircuts, color, waxing services, and whatever else

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the client needs to confidently reenter the workforce and gain back her economic independence,” said Gill. “Reaching out through Beauty” is at the core of the organization’s mission, she added. Those interested in applying for the scholarship should complete an online application at https://raritanval. awardspring.com/. Applicants must be a resident of Somerset or Hunterdon County. Those applying must write a one-page essay indicating how they will use the skills learned at RVCC to serve their communities throughout their career.

The Readington Township Social Services Office “Holiday Gift Match Program” is underway, and gifts must be in by Nov. 25. Under the program, community members volunteer to adopt a local family, a child, a senior or an individual. You may do as much or as little as you wish. Past donors have been individuals, neighborhood groups, scout troops, work groups, clubs, churches and businesses. Wish list items include coats, food items, clothes and toys. Due to the pandemic, call the office to schedule an appointment for dropping off donations. Call Christine Dey or Hunter Tregoning at 908-534-0974 for details or to request a holiday match.

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By Dr. Jonathan Hart, Superintendent of Schools (with Jaime Kindervatter, Cathy Patrick, Jenna Nagel, Teachers) The Readington Township School District has adopted a strategic plan that promotes several powerful aspects of the teaching and learning process. One of the strategic goals is titled inquisitive learning. Inquiry is about generating personalized opportunities for learning based on an individual’s interests and curiosities. The Readington School District has begun working to develop an inquiry-based framework in classrooms for students, but some may not fully realize that the district is also building teacher capacity in inquiry where teachers are becoming researchers of their own professional practice. In the summer of 2019 approximately 10 teachers engaged in a three-day intensive workshop to set the stage for a year-long, individualized research project. Teachers began with a wondering - something that made them curious - about their classroom practice. Some teachers chose to question student independence, some wanted to know more about student motivation, others developed assessment tools to better understand their students’ needs, and one project involved promoting service learning and socialemotional learning. Regardless of the topic, the cohort of teachers engaged in individualized professional learning and growth over the course of the year. Following the year-long project, we had an opportunity to sit down and discuss lessons learned from our first cohort of teachers who

were involved. First, Jaime Kindervatter, a special education teacher, investigated reading motivation as her project. She said, “People say that teaching is both a science and an art. This inquiry project highlighted the science of teaching and allowed me to answer my own specific questions. With the guidance and support from my superintendent, I was able to design a research tool to measure my students’ motivation to read. After graphing the data, patterns of how students’ reading motivation was impacted by high and low reading scores became apparent.” Jenna Nagel, a second-grade teacher, reflected on her experience exploring social-emotional learning, “The Inquiry project allowed me the opportunity to explore and question my wonderings as a teacher. As an educator, I was curious about social-emotional learning in the classroom. I was given the support from the administration to explore my wonderings.” Cathy Patrick, a fifth-grade teacher investigated social-emotional learning and global awareness. She stated, “This process gave me the flexibility to investigate a question that had formed as a result of student observation. I had noticed a void in student knowledge. With the opportunity provided by the district and the Teacher Inquiry Program, I was able to fortify my teaching in a way that facilitated student growth in this deficit area. This has served me well as we have moved into a remote, and hybrid learning environment.” We have now used this learning to do three important things. First,each of these inquiry projects

had a positive impact on student learning. As our teachers learn and develop the more we have come to understand our students also develop and learn more. Second, we used our learning to launch a second cohort of teacher-researchers in thedistrict. This group of teachers, new to the inquiry process, worked this past summer to develop their own wonderings or research questions. Many are focusing on how to create engaging teaching practices during remote and hybrid learning - a very relevant and timely topic. Third, we, as a group, have decided we want to share our knowledge and new learning with a larger audience. We have co-authored and submitted a research article for publication. We have also sought opportunities to present our research at a regional or national conference. Educational institutions like ours have a wealth of knowledge to share with the world. This group of teachers along with their students are just one example of how we live our mission to empower members of our community to lead purposeful lives with integrity and cultivate a spirit of discovery. These individuals set the example of how we can promote curiosity, ingenuity, and passion throughout our schools.

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THS to Hold Tag Sale Nov. 7 The Tewksbury Historical Society will hold a Tag Sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Oldwick Carriage House, 5 James St., Oldwick, rain or shine. The society will be selling quality items in clean and working order. Antiques, furniture, china, dishes, housewares, garden items, costume jewelry and linens will be among the available merchandise. In compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing will be observed and patrons and staff must wear face coverings. The Tewksbury Historical Society is a New Jersey notfor-profit corporation and was organized for the purpose of furthering research into and the preservation and dissemination of the history of the Township of Tewksbury. The society requests donations of documents, records and small artifacts related to Tewksbury’s History for its archives. Society membership is open to anyone interested in the history of Tewksbury Township. Members receive a quarterly

newsletter and advance notice of all programs and events the society holds throughout the year. The society holds three regular meetings per year on the third Sunday in January, March, and May with a fourth being the Covered Dish Supper with program in November, each with an outstanding historical speaker. The society also sponsors a bi-annual Barn Tour/House and Garden in the summer, a Juried Art Show in October, and participates in the Oldwick Town Sale in the spring. All of these events, including the November Supper, were canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19. Members may volunteer at one or all of these events but are not required to do so. A camaraderie among the volunteers has developed, and all are welcome. Anyone interested in volunteering for any of the cited events for 2021 may call THS Headquarters at 908832-6734 or email tewksburyhistory@earthlink.net. Society information and membership details can be found on the website: www.tewksburyhistory.net.

Architectural Firm Names Principal

Michael Hanrahan, AIA, of Three Bridges, has been named a Principal of Clarke Caton Hintz. Hanrahan has led many of the firm’s notable architecture projects, working at a variety of scales and typologies across numerous market sectors. In particular, he has provided leadership in giving new life to historic buildings, solidifying their continuing place and making them relevant to future generations. Past award-winning projects include the restoration of the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse, home of the famed Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial of the 1930s, and 200 Elm Drive, the adaptive re-use of the former Princeton University boilerhouse as new University administrative offices. Currently, Hanrahan is working on the restoration of Lambert Castle for the County of Passaic and the restoration of the Hoboken Public Library. Hanrahan embraces the challenge of working with existing buildings, following their design cues and developing creative solutions to the conflict between historic buildings and contemporary

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needs. In addition, in new construction, he seeks to understand the authenticity and sense of place for each project, transforming underutilized structures and sites into better versions of themselves. Noteworthy new and revitalization projects include Engineering Hall, a new engineering teaching and research facility for the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University; the renovation and reimagining of the middle school for The Hun School of Princeton; and Victory Hall, the renovation and expansion of the competition gymnasium for Mercy College.

Hanrahan has been actively involved with the NJ chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) since 1999. He rose to AIANJ President in 2011 and was recognized in 2012 as a recipient of the AIA National Young Architect Award. Currently, he is the NJ Regional Representative to the National AIA Strategic Council, assisting the architecture profession on important, upcoming professional issues and opportunities. He is a Past President of Preservation New Jersey, a statewide nonprofit promoting economic vitality, sustainability and heritage of NJ’s diverse communities.

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LAND USE BOARDS Although the Municipal Building remains closed due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Readington’s Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment continue to meet at their regularly-scheduled times at Webex virtual meetings open to the public. The Planning Board has granted final approval to Bishop’s Plaza for a new façade; Ryland Developers for 39 single-family homes behind the Ryland Inn; and Readington Brewery for a brewery, hops farm and tasting room on Route 202. In November, Readington Commons, a 252 inclusionary apartment complex on Route 22W, part of our affordable housing settlement, will be before the Board for final approval. The Board of Adjustment has several applications awaiting completeness, where applicants need to provide additional information before they can be heard. The Board is currently hearing a land division case on Stanton Mountain Road. Schedules for upcoming meetings, as well as information on how to join these meetings, can be found on the Township website: readingtontwpnj.gov.

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VOLUNTEER DINNER CANCELLED In past years, every October the Township has hosted a special dinner to honor and thank all of the volunteers who give so selflessly of their time and energy. We would put on our Sunday best outfits and join in an evening of fellowship and enjoy a fine meal together and acknowledge the efforts of our special residents. Unfortunately, 2020 has been a far cry from a normal year. Because of the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were forced to cancel this year’s dinner in order to comply with state guidelines and to keep everyone safe. This in no way diminishes our gratitude for all of our wonderful volunteers and their families whose efforts keep our Township running. We wish to thank you all for everything you do to help keep Readington a safe and great place to live. And hopefully, in 2021, we will be able to safely resume the great tradition of our Annual Volunteer Dinner.

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ROADS REPAIR PROCESS Residents have asked how the decision is made each year which Township roads should be paved. Readington has over 150 miles of roads. Our Department of Public Works spends most of its time on the roads, trimming, grading, filling potholes and patching pavement. In the course of their work, they make recommendations to Scott Jesseman, Director of Public Works. Scott and our Township Engineer then go out and look at those roads, and develop a list, in order of urgency, which roads need to be paved. That list then goes to the Township Committee who then review the list. Paving roads is expensive, so as we draw up our annual budget, we determine how many roads can be paved in any given year. We also apply to the State for grants to help finance these projects. According to Mr. Jesseman, there are three different levels of road repair that we use: •

Chip Sealing. This is a maintenance process used mostly on rural roads. It seals the cracks and gives the roads an additional 5-7 years of life before more drastic measures need to be taken.

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Mill and Pave. This process removes 2” of the old pavement and puts down 2” of new asphalt. This is used mostly in developments. It is not as disruptive, since one lane can be kept open while the other lane is being paved.

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Reclamation. This process is used when a road is beyond either of the other two processes and needs a total reconstruction. The old asphalt is removed, the soil beneath is compacted, and new asphalt is laid down. This obviously requires the road to be closed, and this is the most expensive option.

Readington’s Department of Public Works strives to continuously keep our roads in good condition. If you have a problem or a question about your road, you can contact DPW (908-534-1058) to see where your road is on the list.

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Three Bridges Ladies Auxiliary to Host Take-Out Roast Beef Dinner The Ladies Auxiliary of the Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company (TBVFC) announced they will be hosting the annual Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, November 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 467 Main St., Three Bridges. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for young adults. Children 5 years and younger eat for free. TBVFC Ladies Auxiliary president Savanna ArabiKatbi remarked, “This year’s roast beef dinner will have all the delicious home-made menu items we are famous for - it’s just that we will serve them differently. We will have advanced ticket orders and curbside pick-up for the convenience and safety of our patrons. They still will enjoy a great reasonably-priced family meal while not worrying

about being in the public domain. These are trying times and we want to do our best to accommodate everyone.” TBVFC was established in 1927 as a fire company for Three Bridges and Readington Township. Since its inception, TBVFC has responded to all types of emergencies in the local community and beyond. TBVFC’s current responsibilities include fire suppression and motor vehicle incidents with support to mutually responding rescue squads of Flemington/Raritan and Whitehouse Station in central New Jersey. For details on the dinner, see the TBVFC website, Facebook page or contact Victoria Maurer at 609-501-0263. - Submitted by Terri Macor

Bateman Bill Helping Public Libraries Reduce Cost and Improve Services Advances

Libraries would be able to dispose of outdated material without going out to bid under legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman and advanced Oct. 19 by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee. “The funding to operate public libraries remains a critical issue in this state, where the demand for, and utilization of library services continues to escalate,” said Bateman (R-16). “This practical measure would allow library administrators to reduce costs on a necessary task, and put that money to work providing better resources for patrons.” By removing the requirement to advertise for bids, Bateman’s bill, S-2644, would allow libraries to more efficiently dispose of books, newspapers, periodicals and other materials. The libraries have the approval to procure the same material outside of the bidding process. “The bill would remove an unnecessary step and help

facilities provide more useful, up-to-date information to New Jersey residents who rely on public libraries,” said Bateman. “Everybody benefits.” Currently, there are 451 public libraries and 2,295 school libraries in New Jersey. There are 68 ongoing public library construction projects underway. Senator Bateman sponsored the

New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act signed into law in 2017. “Libraries are not just for storing books. They are shelter during a storm, career centers, and gathering places for new neighbors,” said Bateman in a press release announcing the bill signing on July 21, 2017. “They help our children grow into wellrounded adults.”

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Robert Becker of the Readington Township Environmental Commission received the “September 2020 Sustainability Hero” award from Sustainable Jersey, a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. For the past 13 years, Becker has been actively engaged in sustainability efforts in Hunterdon County. As a member of the Readington Township Environmental Commission, he has led the township’s application and successful achievement of Sustainable Jersey silver-level certification, while serving as a steward of the community’s natural environment. Readington is one of only two municipalities to achieve silver-level certification in Hunterdon County. Becker also serves on the Hunterdon County Shade Tree Commission, the Hunterdon County Solid Waste Advisory Board, the Hunterdon Land Trust Land Steward and Acquisition Committee and the Raritan Headwaters Association Land Stewardship Committee. Growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, Becker developed a connection to the lakes, streams and woods around him; it is a passion he has not outgrown. When he retired in 2007, he hoped to repurpose his systems management skills and contribute to environmental efforts. As a first step, he completed certification with the Rutgers Environment Stewards Program. For his project, he prepared trail condition reports for 10 trails in Hunterdon

County. In 2009, he was appointed to the Readington Township Open Space Advisory Board and secured a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey grant funded by the PSEG Foundation for a project that upgraded an old woodland property to a “Learning Woods” in the township’s Three Bridges section. He also obtained a $5,000 grant for the Lazy Brook Trail which was used for trail development, maps, information kiosks and benches. In 2020, Robert received another $10,000 Sustainable Jersey grant funded by the PSEG Foundation for a meadow inventory and management plan. What’s his motivation? Becker said, “I hope to leave my corner of the world a better place for future generations to enjoy. I want to protect and sustain the woods that I love, just as Mother Earth intended them to be.” For more, visit the Sustainable Jersey Heroes page: https:// www.sustainablejersey.com/ fileadmin/media/Media___Publications/Sustainable_Jersey_Heroes/2020/2020_SeptemberSustainabilityHero_final.pdf

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The CEA Turkey Trot is celebrating the 28th anniversary of this Thanksgiving Classic this year in an unusual way, to match the unusual year we have all been having. With the unwelcome arrival of COVID-19, we are taking the Turkey Trot on the road--all roads--and creating the Turkey Trot Experience. We invite everybody to join us as we celebrate the 28th Annual Turkey Trot as part of a Virtual Challenge event. Each year thousands of proud Turkey Trotters have gathered in Flemington to run and walk up an appetite for the Thanksgiving holiday festivities while helping raise awareness and much-needed funds for CEA’s employment programs that benefit hundreds of individuals with disabilities each year. Since 1993, over 89,000 people have participated in the events. This year we invite you to continue this holiday tradition, with friends and family members, and join the Turkey Trot Virtual Challenge. Flight One departed from eight locations on Oct. 12 and

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Troop 90 went on its biannual introduction to High Adventure Canoe trip for five days starting Aug. 21. It took place in the St. Regis Canoe Area located in Adirondacks near Saranac Lake, New York. Nine scouts and nine leaders from Troop 90 participated. Wilderness Canoe tripping involves both paddling on lakes and rivers as well as portaging. Portaging is the act of carrying canoes, equipment, and gear over land from one navigable water way to another. The troop followed the Floodwood Pond Loop which was 15 miles of paddling

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The Raritan Valley Community College Arts & Design department is launching a virtual concert series to help defray the cost of private instructional lessons for RVCC music majors. The first virtual concert, “The Music of Catalonia: Works by Migó, Brotons & Cervelló,” will be live-streamed from the RVCC Nash Theatre on Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. The concert will feature artists Paul Cohen (saxophone); Anna Keiserman (piano), a full-time faculty member in the college’s Arts & Design department; Elena Chernova-Davis (violin); and Philipp Sheegog (cello). The concert is the first in the department’s MOZAIKA Concert Series, created to promote multicultural dialogue through the performance of music, from the classical canon through the 21st Century. Music of living composers from around the globe will be featured throughout the series. All concerts will be held on the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m., and an online discussion with the musicians will follow the performances. The artists will offer their interpretation of the works. The concerts are free, but donations are accepted and will go to the RVCC Applied Music Fund to help music majors pay for private lessons on their primary instruments. The Nov. 8 concert is dedicated to the music of Catalonia, featuring compositions by three of its most dynamic living composers: Marc Migó, Jordi Cervelló, and Salvador Brotons. Their dynamic work showcases the vibrant, rich traditions of the region’s proud people. The program will include Three Romances for Violin and Piano (Marc Migó); Pensament, Mirage A la Rubinstein (Jordi Cervelló); Sonata for Saxophone and Piano (Salvador Brotons); Four Intermezzi (Jordi Cervelló); and Sonata “Cerdanyenca” for Violoncello and Piano, I movement (Marc Migó).

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Hunterdon Medical Center additionally received the Association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPa, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Ischemic Stroke. Hunterdon Medical Center has also met specific scientific guidelines as a Primary Stroke Center, featuring a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department. “We are pleased to recognize Hunterdon Medical Center for their commitment to stroke care,”

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By Stephanie Stevens, Historian Bet you didn’t know this little election tidbit! Abraham Lincoln ran for President both in 1860 and again in 1864. While he won the election nationally, he was twice defeated in New Jersey including in Hunterdon County! Surprised? Well it’s so. Sympathies for the South were rampant throughout the state of New Jersey with voters generally feeling that the impending slavery issue was a problem for Southern leaders to settle when and where they chose. Interestingly, Lincoln realized that New Jersey had rejected him in November 1860 and was teetering on the edge of complete Southern support by January 1861, so he included New Jersey on his itinerary trip to inauguration in Washington. His train trip across the State of New Jersey was surrounded by wildly enthusiastic citizens who cast flowers, cheers, threw kisses, booming cannon, all along every stop at each large city. The citizens were wild with delight to view the gaunt new President. While at a stop before the Legislature in Trenton, Lincoln expressed the hope that “this Union, the Constitution and the liberties of the people shall be perpetuated...” certainly a goal he worked to attain during his time in office.

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