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Statement from Mayor Moench on the Selection of Jean Lee to Serve an Unexpired Term on the BRRSD Board of Education
“I would like to commend the Board of Education for their selection of Jean Lee to their vacancy. As a resident of Bridgewater for over 22 years, Jean has not only raised her five children here, but has been an active member of the community. Most recently, Jean, along with the Bridgewater Chinese American Association, donated a generous supply of PPE materials to our Police, OEM and other front line responders to help keep them and the public safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Jean is well aware of the value that the school district can bring to the community and is versed on how various policies could affect students, faculty and Bridgewater at large. The selection of Jean, on the first vote in a field of 12 candidates, shows not only her quality and passion but serves to represent the diversity of our community. I wish Jean the best of luck in her new role.”
Rescheduled Planning Board Meetings
The APPLICATIONS previously scheduled for Planning Board meetings on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 April 14 & 28, 2020 and May 12, 2020 have been
RESCHEDULED to
JUNE 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm
NJ AMERICAN WATER CO – Sky Hill Road
DABROWA – 690 Foothill Road
GIRALDI – 301 Old York Road
Links: Local Non-Profit Organizations
American Children’s Cancer Association
American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness
Bridgewater Lions Club
Cooperative Housing Corporation
Domestic Violence Help
Easterseals New Jersey Disability Services
Education Foundation of Bridgewater-Raritan
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County
Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish New Jersey
Links: Clubs and Organizations
Boy Scouts of America – Troop 88 – BWT NJ
Boy Scouts of America – Troop 154 – BWT NJ
Bradley Gardens Baseball
Bridgewater Baseball
Bridgewater Bocce
Bridgewater Football League
Bridgewater Garden Club
Bridgewater Lacrosse
Bridgewater Softball
Bridgewater Woman’s Club
Bridgewater Youth Running
Greater Somerset County Chapter of the American Red Cross
Juniper Lane Swim Club
Glen Ridge Swim Club
Martinsville Community Center
MOMS Club of Bridgewater
The PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits
Pop Warner Cheerleading
The Regional Center Partnership
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center
Somerset County 4H Association
Somerset County YMCA
Raritan Valley Rail Coalition
Rotary of Somerville & Bridgewater
If your community service organization would like to be added, email us at: deputyclerk@bridgewaternj.gov
Bridgewater Recreation Division
Welcome to the Bridgewater Recreation Division! We encourage everyone to participate in our programs. If you or your child has an individualized need due to a disability and may require a reasonable modification, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, to successfully participate, please note it on the registration form. The Recreation Staff, in conjunction with the Staff at the Somerset County Park Commission Therapeutic Recreation Department, will contact you for additional information. Three (3) weeks notice is needed (six (6) weeks for Summer Playgrounds and Pee Wee Playgrounds) to ensure that appropriate modifications can be provided.
Bridgewater Township, located at the crossroads of Somerset County, offers its residents many unique and exciting recreation programs for all ages to enjoy.
The primary service of the Bridgewater Recreation Division is to provide opportunities for enriching the lives and meeting the recreational needs of Bridgewater Residents.
The Recreation Division seeks to promote a spirit of cooperation, build self-esteem, encourage healthy competition and develop lifelong recreational interests among all program participants.
The Superintendent of Recreation, Rachel Barrett, can be reached at (908) 725-6373, or by email at recreation@bridgewaternj.gov.
Come out today and play!
Department of Health and Community Services
Health Issues
Let’s Stop HIV Together
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced the Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign to raise awareness about HIV and its impact on the lives of all Americans. For more information and to Act Against AIDS…
Lyme Disease
Center For Disease Control (CDC) Frequently Asked Questions
Boil Water Advisory Guidelines
ALERT: NJ Residents May Be At Risk for Weather Related Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Tips for Year-Round Prescription Safety for All Ages
Myths About Poison Ivy
Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Household Medication
Weather Related Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Parent Ground Rules for Trick or Treating
NJ DHSS Encourages All Residents to Get Annual Flu Shots
Protect Your Family From Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
Poison Control Center: Medicines and Children
Underage Tobbaco Sales
Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Excessive exposure to sunlight may increase your risk to develop skin cancer or melanoma.
For more information click here
Smart Food Safety Practices Can Avoid
Summertime Foodborne Illness
Lamp Oils Can Be Deadly for Children
Click here to learn how and why to keep children away from lamps, lanterns, and torch lights
Prevent or Overcome Obesity
Visit the following website to offer tips to prevent or overcome obesity and promote community wellness. For more information on the Small Step Program
Blood Cholesterol Awareness
The American Heart Association has recently published statistics that identified heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. One modifiable risk factor for heart disease is high blood cholesterol. Blood cholesterol can be reduced through lifestyle changes such as dietary improvements, physical activity, weight control, drug therapy, or a combination of these measures.
The Center for Disease Control recommends that adults have a complete fasting lipid profile completed by a physician at least once every five years. Individuals with multiple risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure or family history of heart disease are especially encouraged to take action to increase their awareness of acceptable blood cholesterol levels. The American Heart Association maintains information on the prevention of heart disease and stroke at www.americanheart.org.
For an informational booklet on high blood cholesterol, visit the National Cholesterol Education.
Emerging Problem in New Jersey, Illegal Unregistered Pesticide Products
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is partnering with CEHA county health agencies in an initiative to investigate the sale of illegal pesticides products commonly sold in small neighborhood grocery stores (bodegas), dollar stores, hardware stores and on the street, particularly in urban areas. In 2005, several CEHA agencies have been asked to conduct a small number of investigations, and the Hudson Regional Health Commission has completed inspections of 49 retail establishments, reporting all findings to NJDEP. In Hudson County, 16% (8/49) of the locations visited had illegal, improperly labeled, or unregistered pesticide products available for retail sale. Inspections were conducted in a variety of areas, though 5 of 8 facilities (62%) with dangerous products were located in Hispanic neighborhoods. Illegal products were often imported from China or Mexico. However, one product labeled, “Made in the USA”, looks like a mouthwash but contains toxic ingredients and is actually a disinfectant for floors and other surfaces.
Illegal pesticide products often come in familiar shapes and packaging. Some common products identified are chinese chalk (insecticide chalk) which resembles black board chalk, “Tres Pasitos” a rodenticide, counterfeit flea and tick repellents for pets, antibacterial cleansers and mothballs, which pose a hazard to young children since some are packaged using bright colors which can be easily mistaken for candy, or simply tempt young children to touch and play with them. Recent studies have linked naphthalene, the chemical used in mothballs, to certain illnesses, including nasal cancer.
Mothballs – children may be mistake them for candy
Chinese Chalk may be mistaken for candy or play chalk.
Illegal pesticides are often much more toxic than registered pesticides, some have varying ingredients, their labels often have no clear directions or precautions despite claims of being
Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) that can only be purchased and applied by a certified pesticides applicator. See web link to view DEP Pesticides listing of RUPs: http://www.pcpnj.org/.
Though the illegal products may look similar to and make the same claims as those legally registered, these products have not been thoroughly tested, and their labels have not been reviewed by the USEPA for clear directions and safety warnings. Labels of products containing registered pesticides will have USEPA Registration and Establishment numbers, directions for use and precautions.
When investigating the sale of illegal pesticides, NJDEP or county inspector will look for products that claim to have pesticide properties, check for the proper EPA registration numbers and verify that the pesticide is appropriate for use in homes (i.e. they are not a farm pesticide). They will take digital photographs of the product, attempt to secure a copy of the product invoice from the store owner. The NJDEP Pesticide Control Program is responsible for further investigations and taking enforcement action against the companies and stores selling the products. The USEPA has also increased enforcement actions against companies selling or distributing illegal household pesticides and has increased efforts to raise public awareness of these product dangers, their website can be accessed at Pesticides | US EPA
Products claiming pesticidal properties (including bactericides, insecticides or herbicides)
must have a valid USEPA Registration #, these do not.
Improper labeling creates a risk of poisoning.
This antiseptic floor cleaner may easily be mistaken for mouthwash.
Products intended for use outside the US may not be labeled for sale in this country.
The label on this product states it will kill the germ that causes cholera but it is not a registered product in the US.
For additional information contact NJDEP – Bureau of Pesticides Compliance at (609) 984-6507 or access their webpage at NJDEP-Compliance and Enforcement – Bureau of Pesticide Compliance. If you would like to report a product suspected of containing illegal pesticides, please contact NJDEP – Bureau of Pesticides Compliance enforcement at (609) 984-6568.
Resources for NJ Businesses
Small Business Development Center at Raritan Valley Community College The New Jersey Small Business Development Center at Raritan Valley Community College assists business owners and entrepreneurs to succeed.
New Jersey | The U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses. SBA was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, preserve free competitive enterprise and maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) grows the state’s economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment, and fostering vibrant, inclusive community development. NJEDA works in partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives that improve quality of life, enhance economic vitality, and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.
Small Business Improvement Grant – NJEDA
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