Clinton Township Newsletter

1 6 m a r c h 2 0 2 1 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 C L I N T O N T OW N S H I P M U N I C I PA L N E W S Police and Court address: 1370 Route 31 North, Annandale, NJ 08801 Administrative (Non-Police and Court) address: 1225 Route 31 South, Lebanon, NJ 08833 Questions? Call the Township Clerk: 908.735.8800, ext 204. 2 0 21 H U N T E R D O N C O U N T Y T R A N S F E R S TAT I O N CA R D S The 2021 Hunterdon County Transfer Station cards are available for 2021. Please call the Clinton Township Clerk's Office at: 908.735.8800, ext. 200 if you would like one mailed to you or pick one up in person. Please call the Clerk's office if you are picking a card up and we will run it downstairs to you since the building is still locked to the public due to COVID-19. The Clerk's office hours are 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. a t t e n t i O n h O m e O W n e r s If you are planning to sell your home, please make sure that building permits were obtained for any alterations performed during your ownership. If you are unsure about what type of work requires permits, please contact the Building Department at: 908.735.8800, et. 258. The current owner is responsible for fees related to permits. Please give the Building Department ample time to review permits and perform inspections, in order that your home closing is not delayed. If you have questions, please feel free to call the Building Department and ask for the Construction Official. r e s i d e n t i a l h O U s e n U m b e r s The Clinton Township Police Department would like to remind all residents that you must display the street number of your residence on the front of your house, as well as your mailbox. House numbers are critical in assisting emergency personnel, fire trucks, ambulances, etc. to find your home in an emergency. House numbers should be four inches tall, and made of materials easily seen at night, such as brass or other reflective materials. Time is of the essence in assisting people with emergencies, and we want to help! Questions may be referred to the Police Department at: 908.735.6000. h U n t e r d O n C O U n t y W e b s i t e i n F O r m a t i O n Are you aware of how much Hunterdon County has to offer? The Hunterdon County website offers a wealth of information on various topics, such as Parks and Recreation, Senior Programs, Homeland Security, Health issues, etc. The Parks and Recreation portion lists special events and programs for all ages, while the Office on Aging can give you information on services available. Homeland Security information, including help in designing a family disaster plan, is also posted, along with some very informative links. Newsletters from various departments can also be accessed. Log on to the web site listed below to be well informed about important issues, as well as to learn how you and your family can take part in great programs. The website can be accessed by typing: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us. w w w. C l i n t o n T W P N J . c o m d O G O W n e r s a n d d O G W a l k e r s To those dog owners who are enjoying walking their pets on Township Open Space preserves, the Township asks that you adhere to Ordinance 863-04, which specifically states dogs m u s t be on a leash and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. No doubt your dog would love to run free, but unfortunately, there have been unfortunate consequences, such as pet cats killed, wildlife harassed, and other walkers frightened by charging dogs. Please be responsible dog owners and obey the law. h O m e s e C U r i t y Residents are encouraged to be vigilant about locking their homes, not just when away on vacation, but also while at work during the day. Although many of us live in quiet neighborhoods, it is important to remember that with three major highways intersecting in the Township (Routes 22, 31 and 78), it is easy for dishonest persons to break into a home, steal what can be taken quickly, and escape via one of these routes. Some good rules to remember: 1. Always lock your home, even if leaving for a very short time. 2. Insist your children do the same, especially if they are home alone after school. 3. Keep a good relationship with your neighbors, and ask them to watch for any suspicious activity. 4. If you return home, and feel that something just "isn't quite right", leave quickly, and call 911 from a neighbor's home. 5. Don't make it obvious that you are away for an extended time, (take care of your mail, newspapers, etc.). 6. Don't leave an outgoing message on your answering machine, stating that you are out of town.

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