Clinton Township Newsletter

2 2 f e b r u a r y 2 0 2 3 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 t e n g r e a t r e a s o n s t o s H o p l o C a l l y : • Shopping locally creates jobs. Local shops create local employment and self-employment. These people, in turn, spend in the local community. • Local independent shops invest more in our communities. Local businesses are proportionately more generous in their support of local charities, schools, and community events. Supporting local shops means a financial impact on our community. • Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices. Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available. • Shopping locally saves you money. Out-of- county shops have done a good job of convincing us that local business equals expensive. If you add travel, fees to transfer items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher. • Shopping locally retains our communities. People don't like losing shops and services in small towns, but don't equate this to how they spend their money. • Shopping locally retains our distinctiveness. Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses respond quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing population needs. Shopping locally saves the environment. Local shops often stock a high percentage of local sourced goods which do not require long car and bus journeys, helping to reduce our global footprint. • Local shops are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops easily and this is especially important for the elderly and young generations and those without transportation. • Local shops value you more. Evidence from numerous surveys show people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business, which means you get a higher standard of service. • Shopping locally saves services. Private and public sector services tend to cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, restaurants, etc. s o s H o p s m a r t . s H o p l o C a l l y ! Look for the Guild of Clinton stickers in windows throughout downtown Clinton – these are the people (merchants and professionals) who make Clinton the amazing downtown that it is. Please support them so we can keep it that way! t H e H C q u i l t i n g g u i l d The Hunterdon County Quilting Guild will have their meeting on February 17, 2023 at 9:30 am via Zoom. Marisa Simons will be our presenter and her topic will be English Paper Piecing. We would love to welcome new members at our Zoom meetings, workshops and lectures! Check out our website for additional information, email hunterdoncountyquiltingguild@gmail or visit: https://hcquiltingguild.wixsite.com/hcquiltingguild for our schedule of meetings and events and consider joining our guild. We look forward to hearing from anyone interested in becoming a member! H u n t e r d o n C o u n t y C o m m i s s i o n e r s a u t H o r i z e $ 4 0 , 0 0 0 i n C H p p g r a n t a Wa r d s The Hunterdon County Commissioner Board recently awarded $40,000 in County History Partnership Program (CHPP), grant awards to a variety of organizations throughout the County at the recommendation of the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission. Commissioner Board Deputy Director Jeff Kuhl, who serves as liaison to the Department of Planning and Land Use stated, "These important grant funds are essential to our local nonprofits and municipalities in their ongoing efforts aimed at historical preservation and educational outreach." Natalie Zaman, who serves as Executive Director of the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Division noted, "County Cultural & Heritage staff applies to the New Jersey Historical Commission for funding to support local history through the County History Partnership Program (CHPP) grant. Local nonprofit organizations and municipalities are then invited apply for these funds for either general operating or history project support. The application process is competitive." 2023 Grant recipients include the Lambertville Historical Society, Musconetcong Watershed Association, Delaware River Mill Society, Hunterdon County Historical Society, Readington Museums, and the1759 Vought House. Commissioner Susan J. Soloway, who serves as co-liaison to the Department of Economic Development and Tourism noted, "Hunterdon County has a rich history and is home to many significant sites including the Clinton Red Mill and numerous historic taverns and inns. Highlighting our historical assets has been a key element of the Explore Hunterdon initiative that was launched by the Commissioner Board." Deputy Director Kuhl added, "As a lifelong County resident, I want to ensure that we preserve our historic sites and keep them vibrant for future generations of County residents and visitors." For more information on the County History Partnership Program, please contact the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Division at: 908.237.2010. The Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Lebanon Township Fire Department Banquet Hall, 528 West Hill Road, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826 The Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills invites anyone in the northern Hunterdon County area who shares an interest in gardening, horticulture, agriculture and conservation to join us! GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 9:30 am: Coffee 10:00 am: Business Meeting 11:00 am: Program: PLANTING THE MIXED BORDER Speaker: Mark Zuckovich Mark, president of Sterling Horticultural Services, is an adjunct professor of Horticulture at the County College of Morris. This program will explore how to plant a mixed border using perennials, shrubs and annuals to create year-round interest. Join us as we learn the intricacies of beautiful borders. All are welcome to attend! Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month from September through June with the exception of November and December. Notable community services include: Military Family Recognition flower baskets, Christmas decoration of the Flemington Court House, Yearly scholarships, Arbor Day tree planting, Custom flower arrangements distributed in partnership with Meals on Wheels For specific information about our club, visit: www.GardenClubHunterdonHills.com or email us at: info@gardenclubhunterdonhills.com

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