Clinton Township Newsletter

2 2 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 We Offer Specialty Services, Including: Our Care is Your Peace of Mind Specialty and Emergency Care Right in Your Backyard 23 Blossom Hill Road Lebanon, NJ 08833 Call us at (908) 236-4120 or visit us at www.crownvet.com • Emergency/Critical Care • Anesthesia • Acupuncture • Pain Management • Dermatology • Surgery • Cardiology • Oncology • Ophthalmology • Rehabilitation T h S T O h O L D T A G S A L E S A T U R D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 5 The Tewksbury Historical Society will hold a Tag Sale on Saturday, September 5, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, at the Oldwick Carriage House at 5 James Street, Oldwick, 08858. The Tag Sale will be held rain or shine. The Society will be selling quality items, which are very clean and in working operation. 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 not-for-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 3rd 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 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 membership 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 908-832-6734 or email tewksburyhistory@ earthlink.net. Society information and membership details can be found on the website: www.tewksburyhistory.net. V I R T U A L J U S T I C E The Courts, like so many other parts of society, took a hard pause in March and April 2020 when the COVID-19 health crisis was at its peak here in New Jersey. But now, after a few months to pivot and shift our focus to electronic filing and virtual court proceedings, the courts and lawyers have adapted. While there is a need for a gradual return to the courthouse, especially when the Constitutional rights of incarcerated or criminally charged defendants are implicated, some aspects of this new normal will remain. Moving forward, here is what we believe you can expect to see: 1. Less Waiting At Court All Day To Be Heard: While trials must return to the courtroom, the majority of matters, including divorce, custody and even criminal matters, are resolved without the need to go to trial. Cases that have settled will be able to submit documents in lieu of an in-person appearance such as the formalized process of a "Divorce on the Papers" where no appearance in court is required if both parties agree. 2. Use Of Video Conferencing For Out Of State/All Participants: While not flawless, the Courts have implemented video appearances for many types of civil and even some criminal proceedings. For pending divorce matters, we have appeared via video with the Judge for a Case Management Conference and for Early Settlement Panel. This has some advantages in our mobile and working society, but can also expose the digital divide, permitting one result for those with access to more sophisticated technology, but a different result or greater delay for those without access. 3. The Pressure Of The Courthouse Steps Is Not A Thing Of The Past: There is no substitute for requiring parties to a law suit to appear in court. It is a serious matter to utilize our courts to resolve conflict and to hold individuals accountable. It is a significant responsibility to be a part of the administration of justice. It is hard to replicate that feeling virtually and, in this writer's opinion, we cannot and should not lose our Courthouses. Whether it is a virtual appearance or a return to the Courthouse steps, The Deni Law Group is here for you. Let our family help yours. Please visit our website at: www.DeniLaw.com or call: 908.782.2900 to set up your consultation today.

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