Clinton Township Newsletter

4 M a y 2 0 1 7 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com COME IN AND CHECK OUT OUR SPRING ARRIVALS! To moths t the, have a wdf day! www.MSIPlumbingAndRemodeling.com 1109 Route 31 South, Lebanon New Jersey Licensed | Master Plumber #8722 908.735.4438 your remodel experts! Water Conditioning & RO Systems Sewage Ejector Pump Service & Replacement Kitchen Sink & Dishwasher Installation Emergency Sump Pumps Maintained & Installed Battery & Water Backup Sump Pumps Repair & Installation Of Toilets & Faucets Fix And Repair Clogged Fixtures & Drains Gas Piping Design, Repair & Installation Water Pipe Repair & Maintenance Emergency Leak Repair And Automatic Alerts Ice Maker Lines Repaired & Installed Generac Generators Installed & Maintained Full Remodeling Services i S y o u r g a r a g e d o o r S a f e ? by Anne Thornton, President, MSI Plumbing & Remodeling According to garage door safety experts, more than 10,000 people per year are injured by garage doors. Fingers get caught and pinched, doors fall for whatever reason, people (particularly children) try and race to get through the door opening while it is closing and are injured, the springs cause injuries, people get lacerations from hardware, tracks or the garage door window glass. Teach your children that garage doors are not toys. And, remember, garage doors need to be maintained and checked regularly for safe operation. Here's a list of things to look for and do to make sure your garage door is safe for your family and your pets: • Put it into manual mode and lift it: it should glide smoothly and stay open on its own three feet from the ground. If not, have a garage door professional counterbalance it. • Put a pet or child-size object on the ground (a small cardboard box or lightweight plastic laundry hamper, for example) and close the door. It should pop up as soon as it meets the obstacle. If not, call a professional. • Always make sure the garage door is completely closed before driving away. • Keep people clear of the garage-door opening while door is moving. • Do not allow children to play with door or opener, including the wall control and/ or remote. • Do not operate a door that has jammed or has a broken spring. • Do not install an opener on an improperly balanced garage door, as it may cause severe injury. • Periodically, visually check your door springs and hardware. • Periodically, oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. For more information about garage doors, installing water-efficient appliances, remodeling and improving your home, please visit us at our office, give us a call or visit us online. MSI Plumbing & Remodeling, 908.735.4438. www.MSIPlumbingAndRemodeling.com. d o n a t e y o u r c a r t o d a y t o b e n e f i t f r e e d o M H o u S e o f n e w J e r S e y Freedom House of New Jersey is partnered with CARS, turning cars into care, to help raise the much needed funds in support of their programs and services throughout the State of New Jersey. Spring is in the air and it's a great time to get started on your spring cleaning. Donating your vehicle will not only free-up the much needed space in your garage, it's also a terrific way to give back to your community and support a cause you are passionate about. We make donating your car, motorcycle, truck or boat easy and hassle-free. Supporting Freedom House by donating your vehicle can make such a difference in the work we do. It's fast, easy and best of all-it's cost-free! Just give us a call today at 855.500.7433 or visit us online at: www.FreedomHouseNJ.Careasy.org to get started. Your donation will help save a life and reunite a family. Freedom House, founded in 1986, provides three major programs for those suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. The first is long-term residential treatment in a halfway house setting for adult males. Second, we offer The Family Afterward – a transitional program that provides intensive case management for women who are recovering from substance use disorders and who are seeking reunification with their children. The third program we offer is our outpatient program for men and women in need of treatment but also need to maintain their careers and family life during the recovery period. For more information, please call 908.617.5492 or visit: www.FreedomHouseNJ.org. Alnwick Hall, known as "The Abbey", on Madison Avenue in Morris Township, is the site of Mansion in May, the fundraiser of the Woman's Association of Morristown Medical Center. The Designer Show House and Gardens to benefit the Center for Nursing Innovation and Research at Morristown Medical Center, celebrating its 125th Anniversary, is open to the public May 1 - 31 for daily tours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday. It is staffed by over 1000 volunteers. Of the 45 interior and 17 landscape designers working on the house, five firms are from H u n t e r d o n C o u n t y : C . R . I n t e r i o r Designs LLC, Jane Danielle Interior Designs, and Nature's Apprentice of Lebanon; Elizabeth I n t e r i o r s , L L C o f S t a n t o n ; I n t e r c h a n g e Technologies of Stewartsville. Designed by NY architect Percy Griffen for Edward P. Meany and his wife, Rosalie Behr Meany between 1903 and 1904, the house is an example of Renaissance Revival and originally consisted of 30 rooms. Many of the house's original features are present, including Heingke & Bowen stained glass windows, fine wood carvings, elaborately sculptured plasters, numerous fireplaces and an interestingly carved staircase. Meany was one of America's most distinguished lawyers, admitted to the St. Louis bar in 1878. For many years he was of counsel at AT&T. He was one of five incorporators of NJ Telephone Co. and an organizer of American Bell Telephone. Tickets ($50) are available at local retailers, online or at Admissions. For ticket purchases, volunteer opportunities and information, visit: www.MansionInMay.org. Alnwick Hall (The Abbey), Morris Township, Site of

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