Clinton Township Newsletter

2 7 M A Y 2 0 2 1 Happy Mother's Day! I am the new chairman of the Clinton Township's Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) and am excited t o r e i n t r o d u c e o u r c o m m i s s i o n , commissioners, and charter. For starters, the HPC reviews applications and plans submitted to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Construction Office to assist in the review of such applications and plans as they relate to the impact on historic structures, physical or cultural significant attributes. The HPC's comments are sent to the appropriate group, the Mayor and Council for consideration. W e a l s o d e v e l o p r e u s e / h i s t o r i c reclamation programs and provide r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s t o c o n t r a c t o r s , property owners and partner historical groups. We host an annual walking tour of one of our historic districts to educate the public on its significance to the community. Lastly, we participate in the Township's Community Day, sharing historical township information with our neighbors. Our commissioners volunteer their time and talent to help protect and share our Township's history. Our commissioners include: Bill Buriak Vice Chairman Richard Scheick Secretary Steve Bayly Commissioner Ted Bozzi Commissioner Bill Glaser Council Liaison Michael McGeough Commissioner Mark Uccardi Commissioner I would like to extend an invitation to you to share your historical Clinton Township pictures and stories with our commission. Our mailing and email address is: Clinton Township Historical Preservation Commission 1225 Route 31 South, Suite D Lebanon, NJ 08833 historic.clintontownshipnj@gmail.com Our Township has such an impressive history and we're excited to share what we know and learn. Please look out for future articles regarding our past and recent history. Best Regards, Neil Simonelli Chairman, Clinton Township Historical Preservation Commission C l i n t O n t O W n s h i p h i s t O r i C a l p r e s e r V a t i O n C O m m i s s i O n Reintroduction of Our Commission, by Neil Simonelli, Chairman, Clinton Township Historical Preservation Commission t h e s i e r r a C l U B i n m a y : S E E Y O U L A T E R , P O L L I N A T O R : P R O T E C T I N G T H E M O N A R C H B U T T E R F L Y A N D O T H E R P O L L I N A T O R S Organized By: Hunterdon Warren Group of the Sierra Club Event Organizer: Jonathan D Wall (docjdwall@gmail.com) 908.295.1890 The monarch population in the eastern U.S. has fallen about 80% since the mid-1990s, but the drop-off in the western U.S. has been even steeper. This is largely due to the destruction to the milkweed habitat along their migratory route. Abby Scher, Chair of the National Sierra Club Pollinator Protectors, will guide us through the steps we can take to plant gardens that attract the Monarch and how we can oppose the toxins that harm butterflies and other pollinators that are vital to our own health and food chain. Ms. Scher also serves as a Co-Chair on the Farm and Food Committee for the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter. A zoom link will be s e n t t o r e g i s t e r e d participants. https://act.sierraclub.org/ events/details?formcampaignid=701 3q000001kuDWAAY&mapLinkHref= "I sing of brooks, of blossoms, birds, and bowers: Of April, May, or June, and July fl owers. I sing of Maypoles, Hock-carts, wassails, wakes, Of bridegrooms, brides, and of the bridal cakes." ~ Robert Herrick

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