Clinton Township Newsletter

2 0 d e c e m b e r 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 Happy Hanukkah! Questions? Call the Township Clerk: 908.735.8800, ext 210. M A I L B O X E S A N D S N O W The Township would like to ask all homeowners with rural mail delivery to check the distance between the mailbox and the curb. Mailboxes which are hanging over the curb may be too close to the street, and run the risk of being damaged by a snow plow. 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 w w w. C l i n t o n T W P N J . g o v 2 0 2 4 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 Each Township household is entitled to one free card per year to dispose of household items at the Hunterdon County Transfer Station, 11 Petticoat Lane, Annandale. In January of 2024 one free card will be mailed to each household. Specific questions regarding disposal guidelines should be directed to: 908.236.9088 or: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us / Hunterdon County Solid Waste and Recycling Services. pa r k i n G p r o h i B i t i o n f o r s n o W p l o W i n G a n d r e M o va l Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the streets or highways, an emergency shall exist, and no vehicle shall be parked on the streets or highways or portions thereof indicated. The above parking prohibitions shall remain in effect after the snow has ceased until the streets have been plowed from curb to curb and to the extent that parking will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic. Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper regulation of traffic and any police officer may provide for the removal of such vehicle. The owner shall pay the reasonable costs of the removal and storage which may result from such removal before regaining possession of the vehicle. Also, please remove all garbage containers from the road before a snow storm in order for the snow plows to get through. The above regulations apply to all municipal streets in the Township. h u n t e r d o n c o u n t y ' s u p c o M i n G r a B i e s c l i n i c s Below are dates for rabies clinics planned in the County. Renewals for Clinton Township will remain due by January 31, 2024. See Hunterdon County's webpage for more upcoming dates and locations: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/177/Rabies-Control n HAMPTON BORO: 1/6/2024, 8:30 am to 10:00 am DPW Garage, 99 Main Street, Hampton 08827 | 908.537.2329 n EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP: 1/20/2024, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Municipal Garage, 1070 Rt. 202/31 Ringoes 08851 | 908.782.8536 a t t e n t i o n d o G o W n e r s a n d d o G W a l k e r s To 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 that dogs must be on a leash and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. No doubt your dog would love to run free! Unfortunately, there have been adverse consequences, such as wildlife harassed and other walkers frightened by charging dogs. Please be a responsible dog owner and obey the law. Find out more at: www.state.nj.us/health/vph T H E D E P T O F P U B L I C WO R K S Among many diverse duties, the major responsibility of the Department of Public Works (DPW) is the maintenance of all Township roads and parks. The DPW also conducts the annual leaf collection program during the autumn months, one of the Department's major activities, collecting 1500 cubic yards of leaves over a span of two months. During the winter months, the DPW plows all municipal roads using about 750 tons of rock salt and 1500 tons snow grits, plus 3500 gallons of calcium chloride for snow and ice control activities. Routine road patching consumes about 1200 tons of asphalt in a typical year. The DPW also performs most of the maintenance required on all municipal vehicles. In 2023, the DPW was able to acquire two new trucks, purchased using capital money from the Township's budget, allowing them to better serve Clinton Township. (Pictured L to R) DPW Director Jay Meixsell, Clinton Township Mayor Brian Mullay, and Mechanic Mike Stavrakis

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