Clinton Township Newsletter

9 m a r c h 2 0 1 9 H.I.C.L 1 3 V H 0 3 0 2 6 8 0 0 F r e e C o n s u l t a t i o n A n n a n d a l e , N J F u l l y I n s u r e d Custom Tile and Bathroom Remodeling 908.625.3654 We Take Care Of The Entire Project From Start to Finish PUT YOUR REMODELING PROJECTS INTO HIGH GEAR u n i T e d w a y o f h u n T e r d o n C o u n T y ' s f r e e T a x p r o G r a m i s u p a n d r u n n i n G ! United Way of Hunterdon County (UWHC)'s free income tax program (VITA), has IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers ready to assist you with your tax returns. During last year's tax season, these volunteers helped secure almost $2 million in federal and state refunds. If you are interested in getting your taxes done for free, call: 2-1-1, or: 877.652.1148, ext 27, and schedule a VITA appointment with UWHC today. VITA sites are located throughout Hunterdon County. You can also schedule an appointment online now and learn about our new Drop & Go service – we'll do your taxes while you're doing something else! Visit: www.UWHunterdon.org/schedule-my-tax- appointment for details. You also can file online for free at: www.MyFreeTaxes.com if you earn less than 66,000 a year. VITA clients also are encouraged to put some of their refund into savings and those who do will be entered to win a variety of prizes including cash prizes offered by Commonwealth, our nonprofit partner focused on helping Americans save. This IRS-certified service is available thanks to a unique partnership of United Way of Hunterdon County and the IRS. Every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive. United Way of Hunterdon County focuses on poverty prevention, financial empowerment and advocacy to create positive change in our community. Learn more at: www.UWHunterdon.org. n o r T h h u n T e r d o n r e p u b l i C a n C l u b n e w s At its reorganization meeting on January 30, the North Hunterdon Republican Club (NHRC) enthusiastically voted in its new slate of officers. Rich Burton, Council President Lebanon Borough, was elected President. A lifetime resident of Lebanon Borough and co- owner of an information technology and executive advisory consulting firm, Burton has a long and distinguished record of public and community service. Paul Muir, who is currently serving his seventh year as Mayor of Bethlehem Township and ninth year on the Township Committee, was elected Vice President. Mayor Muir has also served on Bethlehem Land Use Boards since 2001, is Executive Director of the Red Mill Museum Village, and President of Guild of Clinton. Michelle Cresti, who is admitted to practice law in all New Jersey Courts, both State and Federal, was elected Secretary. Cresti serves as a Public Defender in the Bethlehem Glen Gardner Lebanon Joint Municipal Court, is trained in Collaborative Law and has extensive experience and training in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Lebanon Township Committeewoman Bev Koehler is now Treasurer. Koehler is currently the Township Committee liaison into the Local Board of Education, the Recreation Commission, the Library Committee, the Department of Public Works and NJ Highlands Coalition. She is also Chair of the local Board of Health, and was recently appointed to the Board of Governors of New Jersey Federation of Republican Women. At the meeting, it was noted that this qualified team of "strategic thinkers" possesses the unique synergy and cohesiveness needed to continue to bring quality educational programs to all residents of Hunterdon County, and to successfully communicate the mission and message of NHRC and that of good government. Also at the meeting was Assemblyman Erik Peterson, who brought attendees up to date on issues affecting Hunterdon County and the State. Freeholder John Lanza took the floor to speak about events in and around Hunterdon County. Serving most municipalities of North Hunterdon, the mission of NHRC is for its members to find political expression and recognition, to exchange ideas, to encourage and foster good government and promote Republican ideals and to discuss and disseminate accurate information concerning political affairs. Members are provided substantial opportunity to personally hear from local, county, state and national elected officials on proposed legislation and current issues that concern all citizens. Voters of Hunterdon County are invited to inquire about membership. For more information, visit NHRC on Facebook or contact: nhrepublicanclub2017@gmail.com.

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