Clinton Township Newsletter

2 d e c e m b e r 2 0 2 4 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 Family Owned and Operated Over 70 Years U.S. Highway 22 E. Whitehouse NJ 08888 908•534•2125 www.vandorenoil.com e-mail: info@vandorenoil.com HEATING OIL • GASOLINE • DIESEL FUEL • BURNER SERVICE • POST-HOLE DIGGING Do you have questions for our local Clinton Township Police Department? Ask Officer Raff by emailing: ctnl@comcast.net or: rvastola@ctpd.org and add the words "Ask Officer Raff" in the subject line. Catering Wrapped in Holiday Cheer For a full catering menu and pricing, visit shoprite.com/orderexpress PLATE UP traditi 48 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED ShopRite of Clinton 50 Walmart Plaza, Clinton • 908-730-6800 Applewood-Smoked Cider Maple-Glazed Ham Baked and carved smoked boneless ham with an apple cider and maple syrup glaze. Serves 8. Cheddar–Scallion au Gratin Potatoes Thinly sliced potatoes layered with four types of cheese and fresh scallions, then baked until golden. Serves 8. Honey–Thyme Roasted Carrots Fresh carrots roasted and seasoned with fresh thyme and honey. Serve hot or cold. Serves 8. Wild Rice with Pecans and Cranberries A wild rice blend with toasted pecans and cranberries. Serves 8. Chocolate Bomb Cake Moist dark-chocolate cake filled with a decadent silky chocolate mousse, covered in a smooth bittersweet chocolate ganache and bakery decorated. Serves 8. Ham Bundle Includes all items listed above—Applewood- Smoked Cider Maple-Glazed Ham, all three sides and Chocolate Bomb Cake. BUNDLE SERVES 8 Ask Officer Raff: Dear Officer Raff, I've had strangers come to my door trying to sell me their service. They say they're from a power company, or that they want to sell me solar panels, or that they do home repairs. (My mother has gotten people coming to her door as well!) What is going on? Are these businesses legit, or is this a scam? Thank you – Feeling Suspicious in Annandale Dear Feeling Suspicious, I'm glad you asked – it may be a scam! The Clinton Township Police Department would like you to know about Utility Imposter Burglars. The suspects will pretend to be employees of the water department, power company, cable TV company, or a home improvement repairman. They will use a multitude of excuses to enter the home, such as; "we need to inspect your water pipes", or "we need to replace your water meter", or they'll even a request to use the bathroom! One suspect will attempt to divert the homeowner downstairs to the basement or outside to examine needed repairs. During the diversion, a second suspect will enter the home to steal cash and jewelry. The imposter burglars may come equipped with all the tools of the trade, wearing hardhats, traffic vests, carrying walkie-talkies, etc. We want to remind residents that: 1. It is UNLAWFUL for any peddler, solicitor or canvasser, to peddle, solicit or canvass within the Township without first having obtained a License § 204-3. 2. Peddling, soliciting or canvassing at any property listed on the "Do-Not-Solicit Registry" or any property with a sign of "NO SOLICITATION" shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall be grounds for revocation of such person's license § 204- 10A(1), § 204-11. 3. It shall be UNLAWFUL for a person to refuse to leave a private dwelling or property after having been once requested to do so by the owner or occupant thereof. § 204-11. 4. Peddler/Solicitors applications go through a background check and it can take up to fourteen days before investigation is completed. 5. A license can only be issued once a background check has been done and the application has been approved. www.ctpd.org/utility-imposter-burglars/ https://clintontwpnj.gov/images/forms/peddler-solicitor-reminders.pdf December is a time for celebration with family and friends, and we hope to celebrate YOUR safe driving choices during this holiday season! Remember, "Buzzed Driving" IS Drunk Driving. Locally Owned and Operated by Phil & Diane Koury 185 Center St., Clinton 908.735.4499 "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." ~ 'A Christmas Carol'

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