Clinton Township Newsletter

CLINTON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL NEWS www.township.clinton.nj.us/ 2 0 1 3 C T J u n i o r P o l i c e A ca d e m y June 24 through June 28 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Starting May 1, 2013, the Clinton Township Police Department will be accepting applications for the Junior Police Academy. All eligible applicants must be 12 -15 years of age as of June 24, 2013. The 2013 Junior Police Academy will be taking 20 recruits. All applications received from qualified individuals will be processed on a first come first serve basis. This program is offered free of charge. Planned activities for the week include marching, light physical training, exposure to simulated police work, classroom time, guest speakers, presentations and field trips. Anyone having any questions should contact Sergeant Marc Strauss or Detective Thomas Hash at 908-735-6000. Applications can be picked up Monday thru Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Clinton Township Police Department. Volunteers Needed At various times throughout the year, Clinton Township may have opening on various Boards, Committees and Commissions. These include: Open Space Committee, Environmental Commission, Recreation Advisory Committee, Board of Health, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and Sewer Authority. If interested in serving, or if you would like more information, please email Marvin Joss, Administrator at mjoss@clintontwpnj.com • The CT Environmental Commission is seeking members committed to protecting the natural resources of our Township. Prospective members should have experience in the environmental field with knowledge of NJ land use regulations a plus. All levels of expertises welcome. Meetings held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. (Additional meetings may be required.) Interested? Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to Debbie Newcomb, Environmental Commission Secretary, 1371 Highway 31, Annandale, NJ 08801. All members are appointed by the mayor. Grow your own fresh vegetables and herbs, while interacting socially with others who share your interest in this wonderful activity. Some plots are still available for the Clinton Township Community Garden located across the northern border of Bundt Park. Full plots are $60 and half plots are $30 for the season. For more information, please email Councilman Harmen Vos at: hvos@clintontwpnj.com • The Recreation Department is looking for volunteers. For more information, please email the Recreation Director, Tom Silvia, at: tsilvia@clintontwpnj.com. SIGNS , SIGNS , E V ERY W HERE A RE SIGNS ! It's spring, the time when garage sales abound, festivals and carnivals are held, and special events are plentiful. In advertising these events, residents and businesses should know the Township adopted a sign ordinance in May of 2008, which restricts many types of signs and their uses. A brief description of some of the restrictions follows. Please contact the Zoning Officer, Glenn Carter at extension 298, with questions regarding permits and fees. • Garage sales: one temporary garage-yard sale sign may be displayed, not to exceed four square feet in sign area and three feet in height. These signs must be set back from any lot line by at least five feet and may not be displayed for a period longer than three days twice a year. Garage sale signs do not require a permit or a fee. • Election signs may be placed at any time before an election and must be removed within seven calendar days following the election to which it pertains. One election sign may be placed on each parcel, and shall not exceed four square feet if located in a residential district. • Real Estate signs: One temporary real estate sign may be displayed on each parcel of land that is for sale, lease or rent, and shall be set back from any lot line by at least five feet and must be removed within seven calendar days of the closing of the real estate that was for sale. • Special Event signs: Temporary on private property. These signs shall be permitted in all M a y 2 0 1 3 districts provided they have been approved by the Zoning Officer. These signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in sign area and 6 feet in height. They shall not be placed any earlier than three weeks before the event and must be removed with two business days after. • Contractor signs may be four square feet in size and must be removed within seven days of the work being completed. • Please keep in mind that State Law prohibits the placing of any sign along State highways (Route 22 and 31) and on utility poles. • NO SIGNS ARE PERMITTED IN THE TOWNSHIP RIGHT OF WAY. Please call the Township offices before placing your signs. 3

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