Clinton Township Newsletter

4 O c t O b e r 2 0 1 7 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com 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 f a l l M a i n t e n a n c e t i p s f o r Y o u r h o M e by Anne Thornton, President, MSI Plumbing & Remodeling Fall is a great time to get your home ready for the upcoming winter season. Here are a few tips to get your home in tip top shape: 1. Review your fire escape plan with your family – how to get out, where to go, how to contact each other. 2. Have a heating professional check your heating system every year – saves energy and money over the long run. 3. Replace your furnace filter(s) – saves $$. 4. Check your home for water leaks – plumbing; water heaters, basement walls, roof and windows. 5. Protect your home from frozen pipes – wrap those pipes! 6. Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper – a MUST! 7. Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures and remove debris from rain gutters. 8. Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (change batteries if not hard wired). 9. Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss. Check glazing for loose or missing putty or glazing compound. This will also help reduce water damage to the windows and door frames. 10. Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring. Check for cracked or missing caulk around the base of your toilet, bath tub, and bathroom cabinets. Properly sealing gaps between your bathroom fixtures and flooring material can prevent damage. 11. Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone. By doing this, you are removing flammable liquid storage from your garage. At the same time, make sure you aren't storing dirty, oily rags in a pile. They can ignite spontaneously! 12. Test your emergency generator. It will be well worth your time to take a few extra moments to check potential trouble spots in and around your home. Early detection could mean the difference between a simple mop-up job and major construction repairs. For more information about saving water, 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. North Girls Cheerleading is hosting a Clothing Drive! Saturday, October 7 from 8:00-1:00 pm Clean your closets AND help out North's Cheerleaders! Please place bags under the tent by the football turf field: clothing, linens, bedding, shoes, purses, belts, hats, mittens, stuffed animals accepted! Please no: electronics, books, yard toys, glass items, dishes, bikes and furniture. Tax Receipt Available. Please Save Your Bags for Our Drive. Any Questions, contact: kellystenberg@me.com. Thank you in advance! Upcoming Events: Get Involved Today! Contact Clinton Township Democrats on Facebook or email: Clinton.Twp.Democrats@gmail.com October 14 8:30 am - 12:00 pm: America's Grow A Row RSVP at: www.eventbrite.com/e/american-grow-a- row-pending-location-tickets-37435734289?aff=es2 Caring For Our Community In the past several months, your neighbors have been hard at work making a difference in our community. We've cleaned up river trash, removed invasive, non-native plant species, fed the hungry with Meals On Wheels and One World Cafe, and had a successful collection to support our local veterans and their families. Please join us as we continue to make a difference to our friends and neighbors – everyone is welcome! D a n c i n g w i t h l u D o ' s ! Ladies (and Gents!), get on your dancing shoes! The Newcomers of North Hunterdon's General meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm at our regular meeting room located at the Clinton First & Aid Rescue Building, 48 Old Highway 22 in Clinton. Our guest is Ludo of Ludo's Ballroom in Whitehouse. Ludo will be instructing us on salsa and merengue as well as line dancing. The cost per participant will be $15 payable at the door. Feel free to invite your spouse or significant other! RSVP to Sara at: sbruinooge@daypitney.com or: 908.510.4984 by October 3 with names of participants. Please arrive 15 minutes early as we will start promptly at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

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