Clinton Township Newsletter

2 3 J u l y 2 0 1 5 "What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom 'to' and freedom 'from.' " ~Marilyn vos Savant, in Parade "ere is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag." ~ Jesse Ventura d o C k S i d e m a r k e T a N d g r i l l Often referred to as the best kept secret in Flemington, Dockside Market and Grill continues winning the hearts and helping the hearts of its guests. This fun, attractive restaurant was recently voted in "Hunterdon Happenings" as the best seafood restaurant in Hunterdon County as well as receiving the Trip Advisor Award of Excellence. "We bring our customers the most environmentally responsible seafood each and every day, verifying that fisherman and fresh and salt water farms are observing fishing practices that do not affect the sustainability of wild caught and farmed fish" states owner Jeff Stern. For the non-seafood-lover, the menu offers growth hormone free chicken and steak, vegetarian options, as well as gluten-free choices. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio for al fresco dining Tuesday through Sunday for lunch or dinner. Dine In • Take Out • Grab 'n' Go • BYOB • 148 Route. 31, North,Suite 107, Flemington, New Jersey I 08822 (in the walmart shopping Center). Learn more about their fish market, menu, catering menu, and nightly promotions at www.DocksideMarketandGrill.com. 908.806.3000. l e a v e T h e f i r e w o r k S T o T h e p r o f e S S i o N a l S For many, fireworks are synonymous with summertime. The Fourth of July, county fairs, outdoor concerts, baseball games – there always seems to be an occasion for these displays. As tempting as they are, however, fireworks are best left up to professionals. Don't be taken in by flyers that come to your home, newspaper advertisements, or even the store displays that greet you as you cross the border into neighboring states. Possession of fireworks without a valid permit is illegal in New Jersey, plain and simple. That includes everything from sky rockets to small firecrackers; even sparklers are outlawed. The fact is fireworks, when handled improperly, pose serious risk. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPCS) revealed that, within a month of the July 4 holiday, emergency rooms treat an average of 240 people a day for fireworks-related injuries. Hands and fingers are most affected, accounting for 36% of the injuries; head, face and ear injuries rank second at 22%; then eyes (16%); trunks and other body parts (7%); and arms (5%). Children are most vulnerable. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stated 45% of all fireworks injuries are suffered by children younger than 15; of those, 16% occur from sparklers. Many people don't realize sparklers burn at nearly 2,000 degrees, and they put them into the hands of children too young to understand the dangers. The AAP reports 57% of all sparkler-related injuries occur to children under five. Fire is another risk. The National Fire Protection Association stated in any typical year, more fires are reported in the U.S. on July 4 than any other day, and two out of every five of those fires are attributed to fireworks. In New Jersey, possession of fireworks with intent to sell carries fines of up to $7500 and/or up to 18 months in jail. Anyone caught using fireworks without a permit could be fined up to $500 and/or jailed for up to 30 days. It isn't worth the injury or the punishment, so leave the fireworks to the professionals and just sit back and enjoy the show! – Victor Rotolo Victor A. Rotolo, a resident of Clinton Township, was named to the list of 2015 NJ Super Lawyers marking the tenth consecutive year. Call The Rotolo Law Firm 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. The Rotolo Law Firm • 502 US 22, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.rotololawfirm.com h a p p y b i r T h d a y a m e r i C a a N d h a p p y 2 5 5 T h a N N i v e r S a r y 1 7 6 0 J o S e p h T u r N e r h o u S e ! Independence Day Picnic Saturday July 4 • 1-5 pm • Historic Joseph Turner House • 117 Van Syckel's Road, Hampton NJ 08827 Celebrate Independence Day with the Union Forge Heritage Association in Union Township NJ! Enjoy free Entertainment, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Popcorn and Soda. Prize raffle drawings! Museum Tours! Bring your lawn chair! For more information, contact the Union Forge Heritage Association at: UFHANJ@hotmail. com. All donations are tax deductible and gratefully accepted! The Union Forge Heritage Association is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving and protecting the rich history and natural environment of Hunterdon County and the State of New Jersey. Visit us on facebook at: www. facebook.com/pages/Union-Forge-Heritage-Association.

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