Township of East Amwell Township of East Amwell East Amwell, a rural, farming community known for its commitment to the preservation of farms and open space, is a "right to farm" township - its non-farming residents respect normal farming activities and it's impact on their lives.
With a population of ~ 4550 and area of 28.6 square miles, East Amwell is on the south eastern edge of Hunterdon County adjacent to Mercer and Somerset Counties. The Municipal Building is on 1070 Route 202, Ringoes, one of the oldest settlements in Hunterdon County (estab. 1846). The K-8 school is nearby across Route 202 on Wertsville Road. The post office and the South Branch County library are located at the point between CR 179 and CR 579.
What's New - headlines - What's New - headlines - What's New - headlines - What's New - River-Friendly Farm Certification Brochure part 1 - Part 2 Environmental Easement map-pdf file Remaining depot days this year are: August 1, October 3, and December 5. Municipal Offices will be closed on July 3, 2009 in observance of Independence Day Hunterdon County Utilities Authority will hold a Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the County Complex; call 908:788-1110 for details. East Amwell Township Recreation Committee will have two movie nights at the municipal fields at 8:30 p.m. on July 17 and August 7
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| Admin. Office 908-782-8536 click for directory
| Know your Township (02/09) Municipal Services (updt 1/09) |
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Environmental news:
Anyone interested in receiving a copy of the conservation easement inventory of east amwell please email
Hunterdon County: worst, or near worst recycling record in New Jersey.
BOARD OF HEALTH UPDATE
OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING BOILERS - NJ DEP COMPLIANCE ADVISORY WARNING
While the sale and installation of these units is legal, the strict NJDEP regulations make it very difficult to operate them while maintaining compliance. The regulation mandates that these units produce no smoke except for 3 minutes in any 30 minute period.
Outdoor wood-burning boilers in New Jersey must comply with NJAC 7:27-3, “Control and Prohibition of Smoke from Combustion of Fuel.” You can find the website for these regulations on your computer by going onto the internet and typing in NJAC 7:27-3. The document is 5 pages in length.
OUTDOOR WOOD BURNERS - DID YOU KNOW…?
CABLE ADVISORY UPDATE
The Township would like to remind you that in 2009, the federal government will no longer allow analog channels, and broadcasting will be exclusively in digital format. Your options at that time are to buy a digital-to-analog converter to use with your analog TV, buy a new digital TV, or subscribe to cable or another video service provider. If your decision is to purchase a digital converter to use with your current TV, you may want to access www.dtv2009.gov for information on the federal program, which provides $40 coupons towards the purchase of the converter (which cost between $40 – 70 per unit). Coupon supplies are limited, and they expire 90 days after they are mailed. You may also call 1-888-388-2009 for details. Act quickly to take advantage of this federally funded program.
**** UPDATE: The Township Committee has finalized an agreement with Comcast for cable services, and an ordinance for consent agreement was adopted in December 2008. If the public is interested, they should look at the July 17, 2008, Township Committee minutes to see issues discussed with Comcast representatives about service and look at the December 11, 2008 Township Committee minutes to read the full ordinance. If you have any questions about service, you may call Comcast Representatives Bob Clifton at 732-281-3704 or Bill Shelley at 732-652-2750. The same set of minutes has updated information from Verizon on FiOS availability in East Amwell in the 466 area code only. The contact for Verizon is Anna Lustenberg at 609:771-0035.
08-04 is Vet. tent ordinance 08-07 is the Realtor ordinance.
StormWater Ordinance - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy
Stray cats can be a problem. Here are some organizations that may be able to help, in the event you have a stray cat problem. “Save Our Strays” – (908) 995-7055, “Caring for Cats” – (908) 246-2562, and Alley Cat Allies at alleycat@alleycat.org. There is also a website www.petfinders.com where other information is available. We hope knowledge of these groups and websites may help | Get Up to $3,000 to replace your oil tank! Thanks to a new state program, New Jersey homeowners can apply for grants that in many cases will fully cover the cost of replacing a nonleaking, underground oil tank. Today’s tanks are safe and corrosion protected, so you can safely store hating oil in the ground; in a basement, garage or utility room; or outside your home. Your local heating oil dealer will be happy to help you with the application process. To find out more about the tank grant program, visit www.NewTanksNJ.org. |
Potential sites of interest: Click on the underlined link below to take you to the site.
| Hunterdon Library | Rutgers Extension, Hunterdon | NJ state site |
| N.J. Health & Senior Services | Hunterdon-West Nile | CDC: West Nile Virus |
Administrative Offices: Main Tel. No. 908-782-8536 + Extension No. to most departments.
Township Committee
Mayor -
Deputy Mayor - Linda Lenox
Committee members : Pat Cregar, Tim Martin,
Deputy Mayor Lenox – llenox@eastamwelltownship.com
Committee Member Cregar pcregar@eastamwelltownship.com
Committee Member Martin tmartin@eastamwelltownship.com
** These Tel numbers go to voice mail after 3 rings
Municipal Clerk- Terri Stahl, RMC/CMC Tel. 908-782-8536 + 19, Fax 908-782-1967, Daily 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Tues. 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Office Asst. General Oper. - Pamela Dymek Tel. Main + ext 10 |
| Auditor - Charles Case Tel 908-526-6363 Withum Smith & Brown 3040 Route 22 West Suite 110, Somerville, N.J. 08876 | Tel. Main+ (27) or 908-782-8536 |
| Animal Control – Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter - 908-996-2525 After hour animal emergencies should be handled through the State Police 908-996-2864 | Tel. 908-782-6855 Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Building Inspector - Stewart Doddy Tel. main + 14 or 908-782-1190 ** Tuesday hours are 4:30pm to 8:00 pm , Thursday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Planner - Frank Banisch |
| COAH Housing - James Robbins - Contact through Clerk's Number | Planning Board & Board of Adjustment Administrator - Maria Andrews Tel. Main +13 also Zoning Officer Secretary Daily 9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Secretary to Construction - Darlis Maksymovich Mon through Friday 8:30am to 2:30 pm
| Plumbing Inspector- Stewart Doddy Tel. main + 14 or 908-782-1190
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Electrical Inspector - Pete Buchanan | Acting Superintendent of PublicWorks – Bob Kadezabek Tel Main +18 |
Deputy Clerk- Carolyn Fritsch ext 15 | Tax Assessor -Marianne Busher Tel. Main + 17 or 908-782-8520 ** |
| Farmland Preservation Admin. & Secretary - Judy Conard Tel. main + 20 Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Tax Collector - Mary Hyland eff.2/15/09 Monday and Tuesday hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm, Thursday hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Tuesday evening hours (during collection period only) 6:30pm – 8:00pm Slot in office for drop-off: voice mail checked and responded to frequently |
| Fire Inspector - Pete Ball Tel. main + 14 or 908-782-1190 ** Inspections Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday No office hours. | Asst. Tax Collector - Pamela Dymek Tel. Main + ext 10 Daily 9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Board of Health - Darlis Maksymovich x 11 | Treasurer - CFO - Jane Luhrs Tel. Main + 16 |
Jeff Luster 908-782-8698 | Zoning Officer - Richard McManus |
Site last updated 06/24/09
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