Clinton Township Newsletter

7 J u l y 2 0 1 4 n e w t o w n S h i p w e b S i t e ! In case you hadn't checked recently, the Township has now launched a completely redesigned website. On it you can find the latest news, contact information for staff and most, if not all, of the information you will need to conduct business with the Township. Shortly, you will be able to pay your property taxes online, and our goal is to allow you to do as much as possible online, in an effort to make dealing with the Township quick and easy. Please take a mo- ment to visit us online and let us know what you think. We welcome your comments, as well as your constructive criticism. We want to continue to improve our online profile with your assistance. The web address is: www.clintontwpnj.com. r a f f l e l i C e n S e S Clinton Township has an established reputation as a wonderful place to live and raise families. It offers a tremendous opportunity for sports and other activities for families, such as sports clubs, religious organizations, Scouting, cheerleading, parent-teacher organizations and many others. When organizations such as these engage in fundraising, frequently raffles, tricky trays, 50-50's and other games of chance are held. It is important that all organizations be aware of the State of New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission requirements. Each "qualified organization" must register with the Control Commission bi-annually. Qualified organizations are described as "orga- nizations or associations" of veterans, religious congregations, religious organizations, charitable organizations, education organizations, fraternal organizations, civic and service clubs, officially recognized volunteer fire companies, first aid and rescue squads, and senior citizen's associations and/or clubs. After receiving a registration from the State, the or- ganization must submit raffle license applications to the Township Clerk for approval, at least one month prior to the raffle. Questions regarding the raffle licensing process may be directed to the Township Clerk, at 908-735-8800 x 204, or the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission at 973-273-8000. 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. t o w n s h i p . c l i n t o n . n j . u s / t r a v e l i n g b u r g l a r S Spring was the beginning of the Traveler home repair scam season. These burglars usually target elderly residents, and focus on driveway paving/sealing scams, roof repairs and chimney repair scams. They usually engage their victims through door-to door solicitations. Method of Operation: The Suspects go on the road in teams driving privately owned or rental vehicles. The vehicles frequently display IL, NY, NJ, PA, or VA license plates. The burglary teams are normally two to four people and can vary in male/female makeup. The females normally will go on foot in the area and the driver will park away from the area or cruise the neighborhood. If a victim is seen working in the yard, one suspect will dis- tract the homeowner with any number of questions while the unseen ones enter the home. If the victim is inside the suspect will knock on the door and when contact is made the suspect will distract the victim with such questions as: feigning illness and asking for a drink of water, pretending to have a package for a neighbor, asking for paper to leave a note for a neighbor, asking if the house is for sale or looking for a lost cat or dog. Once the homeowner is distracted, the unseen suspects go through the house looking for currency, jewelry and silver. i m p o S t e r b u r g l a r S : These suspects pose as legitimate workers and approach elderly homeowners at their residences with the intent of gaining entry under a seemingly legitimate ruse. As with Traveling burglars The real purpose is to divert the home- owner's attention while accomplices search for currency and jewelry. Some of the more frequently used ploys by the suspects are claims to be from the electric company, water department, cable company, tree trimming company, and roofing and paving companies. While one of the suspects diverts the homeowner's attention the other unseen suspects enter the home. Many times the distracting suspect may be seen speaking into a hand held radio or cell phone. Residents are urged to be wary of any solicitations for home repairs by someone whom you have not called to do the home repairs yourself. Contact the Police Department at 735-6000 with questions or for more information. *The above information was obtained from NABI (National Association of Bunco Investigators) b r u S h C o l l e C t i o n - 2 0 1 4 The DPW yard is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month through November 8. Hours of operation are 8am – 3pm. Each homeowner will be allowed to make a total of TWO free trips to the DPW yard for brush disposal. Proper ID will be required. For each load over two, a fee of $10 will be charged. Tickets for any excess disposal need to be purchased in advance, and cannot be purchased at the DPW yard. They can be purchased either in person or via mail from the Clerk's office. Checks should be made payable to Clinton Township. Clerk's office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. No tickets are required for a homeowner's two free loads. A list of homeowners will be maintained at the DPW yard. Any commercial entity wishing to dump brush can only do so if being done on behalf of a homeowner. The homeowner's name and address must be supplied, and the two free disposal load limit still applies. Definition of a load is a normal sized pickup, or a trailer attached to non-pickup vehicle. The trailer shall be no more than 48 square feet.

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