Clinton Township Newsletter

2 9 j u l y 2 0 2 3 Frank F. Apgar & Sons Septic Tank Cleaning Family Owned Business Annandale 908.735.5248 www.ApgarSonSeptic.com a h e l p i n g h a n d f o R h o m e o w n e R s i n n e e d If you have experienced a financial hardship and an increase in housing related expenses associated with the coronavirus pandemic that created a risk of mortgage delinquency, mortgage default, foreclosure or property tax lien, the Homeowner Assistance Fund may be able to help. New Jersey's Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program provides financial assistance for eligible homeowners who have experienced a significant decrease of income or increase of expenses due to COVID-19 and have been unable to remain current with their mortgage payments. Eligible homeowners can apply for up to $75,000 per household to cover mortgage reinstatement assistance and other eligible housing related costs, including delinquent property taxes and HOA dues. Apply at: https:// njerma.com. Combined, Anthony P. Kearns and Victor A. Rotolo have been serving the local community for over 60 years. Call Kearns Rotolo 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. Kearns Rotolo Law . 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com i t ' s a g R a n d o l d f l a g – t R e a t i t w e l l Certain holidays, like the upcoming Fourth of July, tend to bring out our patriotism. One way of expressing that patriotism is by displaying the American flag. Sometimes referred to as Old Glory, the Stars and Stripes, or the Star-Spangled Banner, the American flag has stood as a symbol of our country since 1777. The original design featured thirteen stripes – seven red and six white in an alternating pattern – and thirteen white stars on a blue background representing the original thirteen colonies. Now, of course, the number of stars has increased to represent all fifty states. The colors in our flag have meaning, too; red for valor and hardiness, white for innocence and purity, and blue for justice, perseverance and vigilance. Before flying a flag this July 4th or anytime, familiarize yourself with the rules for doing so: • When you have more than one flag on a staff, the American flag should be at the top above all others. If displaying a group of flags on separate staffs, place the American flag to the right. • Fly the flag only from sunrise to sunset; alternatively, make sure the flag is properly illuminated during the dark hours. • Raise briskly, lower ceremoniously. • Never let the American flag touch the ground. • Don't fly the flag in inclement weather unless it's an all-weather flag. • Never fly the flag upside down except in extreme emergencies. • Don't tie or fasten the flag back; let it fall free. • Don't wear the flag as clothing or use as decoration (choose patriotic bunting instead). • Never toss old flags in the trash. Typically, worn, tattered flags are disposed of by burning and then burying the ashes. Organizations like the VFW, American Legion and the Boy Scouts often collect retired flags for disposal at their flag ceremonies. For your convenience, the Hunterdon County Library has receptacles for retired flags at both its Flemington and Clinton locations. Wishing you a happy July 4th celebration and a safe summer season! – Anthony Kearns & Victor Rotolo 502 U.S. 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908∙534∙7900 www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com Tony Kearns and Vic Rotolo Working Together to Protect What's Important to You "Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?" ~ Confucius Happy Independence Day and Thank you for Voting! Congratulations to the Candidates for NJ Assembly in District 16--Andrew Zwicker, Mitchelle Drulis and Roy Freiman as well as the candidates running on the County level, Daniel Connor for Country Commissioner and Wendy Beyer for Surrogate. Every election matters, so thank you to all who voted in the primary. Voting Information can be found on the Hunterdon Country Website. We wish all Clinton Township Residents a great month and a Happy Independence Day! For more information about the CT Democrats, please contact clinton.twp.democrats@gmail.com. Meetings are virtual, making it convenient to get involved. Together we are powerful! Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ ClintonTownshipDemocrats.

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