Clinton Township Newsletter

2 8 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 0 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M Victor A. Rotolo is a long-time resident of Clinton Township and the founder of Rotolo Karch Law. Call Rotolo Karch Law today: 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Rotolo Karch Law • 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.RotoloKarchLaw.com f I R E P I T S A f E T Y T I P S Many of us canceled vacation plans this year due to virus-related travel restrictions and, instead, turned our backyards into our own private resorts. If your idea of a vacation resort includes a fire pit, take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe experience for yourself, your family, and your friends. The first step – check with your municipality regarding the local regulations on fire pits and open burning. Also, heed all "no-burn" alerts issued by your local authorities. These alerts usually are necessitated by weather conditions that increase fire risk. A general rule for placement of your fire pit is to keep it at least ten to twenty feet away from existing structures, fences, plants, and your neighbors' properties. Be mindful of overhanging trees and never place a fire pit in a partially enclosed space, including under building overhangs. Sit portable fire pits (a.k.a. chimineas) on pavement, brick, metal or other level, fire-resistance surface and surround permanent fire pits with non-combustible materials (crushed stone, sand). Flying embers can ignite wood and grass surfaces. A few other safety precautions: • Check wind direction before lighting; sit downwind away from smoke • Never use flammable liquids to start your fire • Use only well-seasoned wood, preferably hardwoods like hickory or oak; softwoods (birch, pine) will crackle and spark more, increasing the risk of flyin embers and construction wood (i.e., composite wood or plywood) can emit toxic fumes • Keep logs smaller than three-quarters of the diameter of your fire pit • Use just enough fuel for gently burning fire – store extra firewood a safe distance from the fire pit • Avoid burning paper, which can spark and throw embers • Arrange seating to allow free movement around the fire without risk of falling; built-in or heavy seats are harder to move • Use a fire screen • Keep a water- or sand-filled bucket, hose, or fire extinguisher close by • Extinguish your fire according to the fire pit manufacturer's directions • Have a phone handy for emergencies Taking a little extra care to prevent injuries and property damage can result in fun experiences and lasting memories. Stay safe! – Victor Rotolo W h A T ' S N E W W I T h T h E h U N T E R D O N C O U N T Y f E D E R A T E D R E P U B L I C A N W O M E N ? The members of Hunterdon County Federated Republican Women are busy, active women, and HCFRW gives them the opportunity to network and share information concerning their political interests. Men who adhere to the Republican values are welcome to become associate members. For additional information, check out: www.facebook.com/HCFRW/. After Goya's CEO, Robert Unanue, praised President Trump, there was a call for a boycott. HCFRW decided to "buy"cott and donated 450 pounds of Goya products to Flemington Area Food Pantry. T h E R E D M I L L M U S E U M V I L L A G E N E E D S Y O U R h E L P ! Donate at www. SaveTheWheel.org! Since its opening in 1963, the charm and beauty of the Red Mill Museum Village has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to Clinton, New Jersey. It is said to be the most photographed building in New Jersey and one of the top ten in the nation. Besides offering the public a glimpse of working life in days past, the Mill also owns thousands of pieces of textiles, home goods, tools, photographs and more. We're proud to maintain our local history and heritage and share this with the public. Thousands of school children visit each year to tour the grounds, make candles, learn about blacksmithing and try their hand at quill writing. Annually we host many events including War Reenactments, Agro-Industry Day, Kids' Day, Ghost and Folklore tours, live concerts and the ever-popular Haunted Mill, and now we are asking you, our friends and fans, for some assistance. You may have noticed that the wheel has not been spinning for some time now. We believe a functioning waterwheel adds to the unique charm and appeal of our historical treasure. We need your help for this and other preservation efforts. Our goal of $250,000 is lofty, but fully achievable with your support and dedication to helping us. The Red Mill Museum Village is a privately funded 501c3 non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of donors like you. Please donate and together we can #savethewheel! If you would like to make a larger donation, recurring donation during the campaign, or payments on a donation amount, please contact our Executive Director Paul Muir a: 908.735.4101, ext. 101 or email: director@theredmill.org.

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