Clinton Township Newsletter

1 5 o c t o b e r 2 0 2 4 t e W k s B u r y H i s t o r i c a l s o c i e t y c e l e B r a t e s 3 5 t H a n n i V e r s a r y In late June, the Tewksbury Historical Society members were treated to a special event at Sweet Comfort Farm to celebrate the Society's 35th Anniversary. Over sixty members enjoyed fellowship and light refreshments in a beautiful country setting. They learned the history of this important Tewksbury property. The homestead began life as a single-story stone house built around 1820 amid thriving orchards. In the 1850's a framed upper section with three bedrooms was added. Next door to Sweet Comfort Farm was the Halianate farmhouse, built around 1860. At the time of World War One the two buildings became known as the Lindabury Boarding House. In 1996 the two buildings were joined, increasing the footprint of the house. The Society took the opportunity of this event to unveil its new logo, created in honor of its anniversary. By chance, a Society member saw a painting in a local gallery depicting the building which houses the Society's new headquarters. Inspired by the painting, THS member Laura LaFemina created the new logo using the picture as the centerpiece of the logo. It is distinctive and readily recognizable. The Tewksbury Historical Society is a New Jersey not-for-profit corporation, organized for the purpose of furthering research into, and the preservation and dissemination of, the history of the Township of Tewksbury. The Society requests donations of documents, records and small artifacts related to Tewksbury's History for its archives. Most importantly, it is an organization where members have the opportunity to enjoy the friendship of fellow citizens, while contributing to the community. The Society hosts three general meetings with a renowned guest speaker during the winter months. It participates in the Town Sale in the spring, chairs a Garden Tour and Barn Tour in alternate Junes, promotes an Auto Tour of local roads in the summer and enjoys an old- fashioned covered dish supper in November. In December it holds a Holiday Sale of Historical Society books, maps, afghans and notecards about Tewksbury for use as Christmas or Hanukkah gifts. The Society's involvement with the community is on-going. It presents the Ehmann Award each June to a seventh-grade student attending the Old Turnpike School who shows a proficiency in history. Through its archival services, the Society provides data to citizens requesting historical information about their Tewksbury property or their Tewksbury ancestry. Its largest and most impactful community endeavor is its annual Art Show in October. All members have a chance, if they choose, to work together to mount this huge Show that brings together incredibly talented artists from the tristate area. Volunteers work hard but have fun making the Show a success. Starting as a three-day event for local artists, it has grown to a week-long Show for over ninety artists. Anyone interested in joining the Society or volunteering at its functions may call: 908.832.6734 or email: tewksburynjhistory@ gmail.com. Follow THS on Facebook and Instagram, too! "Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." ~ Ryunosuke Satoro 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. Shops in our town 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 !

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