VOL. XXXVI NO. III ROCKY HILL, NEW JERSEY MAY 2005
 

The Rocky Hill Gazette welcomes your comments and will publish items of social, civic and governmental interest to our readers. News articles and letters may be sent to The Rocky Hill Gazette, 29 Toth Lane, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553. We will endeavor to print all items as received, however limitations of space on occasion may require some editing on our part. The deadline for the June issue is Monday, June 20, 2005. Since it is our policy that The Rocky Hill Gazette be non-profit, we are happy to accept your sponsorship of $35.00 or contribution in any amount up to the limit of our printing costs. Individuals living outside of Rocky Hill who wish a copy might send us a supply of stamped, self-addressed, business-size envelopes, and we will be happy to mail the paper to them. Visit The Rocky Hill Gazette online at: www.rockyhillgazette.com
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KINGSTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

EMERGENCY - POLICE * FIRE * MEDICAL 911
Police Non-Emergency - (609) 584-5000 Ext. 5297
Borough Hall 924-7445 Wednesday 3:30-6 PM - Animal Control (732) 329-4000 Day; (732) 329-4646 Night/Weekend
GAZETTE CALENDAR
MAY
23 Monday Al-Anon Family Groups - First Reformed Church, 10 AM (every Monday)
Story & Craft (ages 4 – 5) – Library, 4 PM (also June 6, 27) *
24 Tuesday Alcoholics Anonymous - First Reformed Church, 12 Noon (every Tuesday)
Toddler Sing (ages 1 – 3) – Library, 10:30 AM (also May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 ) *
25 Wednesday Chess (grades 2 – 8) – Library, 4 PM (also June 8, 22) *
School Board – Schoolhouse, 7 PM (also June 22)
26 Thursday Al-Anon Family Groups - First Reformed Church, 8 PM (every Thursday)
Municipal Court – Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM (also June 23)
Toddler Craft (ages 2 & 3) – Library, 10:30 & 11 AM *
Teen Newsletter (grades 5 – 12) – Library, 4:30 PM (also June 30) *
27 Friday Alcoholics Anonymous - First Reformed Church, 8:30 PM (every Friday)
Recycling – curbside, 7 AM (also June 10, 24)
Baby Music (ages 0-11 mos.) – Library, 10 AM (also June 10, 17, 24) *
Sing Along (ages 1 – 3) – Library, 11:30 AM (also June 3, 10, 24) *
29 Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous - First Reformed Church, 7:30 PM (every Sunday)
30 Monday Memorial Day
Library & Montgomery Schools Closed
31 Tuesday Adult Book Discussion – Library, 7:30 PM (also June 28) *

JUNE
1 Wednesday 76’ers Senior Citizens – Trinity Church, 11 AM
2 Thursday Toddler Stories (ages 2 – 3) – Library, 10:30 AM (also June 9, 16) *
YA Galley (grades 5 – 12) – Library, 4:30 PM *
6 Monday Borough Council – Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM
7 Tuesday Primary Election – Schoolhouse, 6 AM – 8 PM
10 Friday LaLeche League of Montgomery – Library, 10 AM
11 Saturday Saturday Sing (ages 1 – 3) – Library, 10:30 AM *
14 Tuesday Planning Board Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM
19 Sunday Father’s Day
20 Monday T-Shirt Iron-On (ages 2 – 7) – Library,4 PM *
Borough Council, Schoolhouse,,7:30 PM
23 Thursday T-Shirt Iron-On (ages 2 – 7) – Library, 10:30 AM *
27 Monday Training for Book Buddies (grades 7 – 12) – Library, 10:30 AM *
28 Tuesday Story, Craft & Movement (ages 4 – 6) – Library, 1:30 PM *
29 Wednesday Cat’s Pajamas Music Program (all ages) – Library, 7 PM *
30 Thursday Chess (grades 2 – 8) – Library, 10:30 AM *



Saturday, July 2 – Rocky Hill Parade – See flyer
* PLEASE REGISTER


GAZETTE
After much discussion it was decided unanimously that the June issue will be the Gazette’s last. For information about events and meetings go to: www.rockyhill-nj.gov

BOROUGH COUNCIL - 05/02/2005
The Borough Engineer reported that the last day of garbage pickup by Waste Management is 5/31/05.
The Youth Athletic Grant for 2004 is still partially available.
Council will investigate the feasibility of installing a small pavilion behind the town hall near the tennis courts which might be funded by a Somerset Recreation Grant.
There will be a tennis instruction program during the summer at the tennis courts.
One parking ticket was issued in April; pedestrian crossing signs are on order; the zoning office has moved to Borough Hall; a Memorial Day Service will be held at 9:00 AM.
American flags will be placed on poles with street lights and Rocky Hill flags will be placed on the other poles along Washington Street.
The South Bound Brook Police Department will hold a Police Youth Academy from July 5th to 12th, from 8 AM to 1 PM. Children in the 5th to 8th grades are eligible. Please contact Lieutenant John Prudente at (732) 356-0087, Ext. 14, or email at sierra4@sbbpd.com before June 20th.

BOROUGH COUNCIL _ 05/16/2005
Absent: B. Nolan, E. Zimmerman
During the month of April, the court clerk reported gross receipts of $11,595. There were 145 moving violations and the State Police issued 10 tickets.
Council awarded a lawn care contract for the 2005 season to John Kessler at a cost of $6996. The local park clean-up contract was awarded to Greenscapes at a cost of $1737 for the Borough Hall property and $1398 for Crescent Park. Greenscapes will mulch, weed and trim shrubs.
A bicycle race, sponsored by the US Bicycling Hall of Fame, will pass through Rocky Hill on May 28th between 9:52 and 9:54 AM.
The final garbage pick-up by Waste Management will be on May 31st, and the first pick-up by Raritan Valley Disposal will be on June 7th. The new bins will be delivered to residents before that date.
The Shade Tree Commission asks residents who have street planters provided by the Commission to please water regularly.

PLANNING BOARD 5/10/2005
No Reporter

SCHOOL BOARD– ELECTION
*Jacqueline Schutter – 46; Jane Oakley - 1
* Elected
Budget
Yes – 36: No – 18

SCHOOL BOARD – 4/27/2005
No Reporter

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Congratulations to Hilde and Bud Lewis who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 1st.
Our sympathy is expressed to Carl and Ruth Robbins and their family on the recent death of Carl’s brother Chet who lived in Hopewell.
Lesley Taylor, Graduating this May from New York Medical College, is going for a five year Surgery Residency at Albert Einstein – Montefiori Hospital in New York City.
Douglas Eveleigh has been selected by students Alpha Zeta Teacher of the Year at Cook College.
George Covington is recovering from recent surgery. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Larry Raffaelli is recovering at home after a recent hospital stay. All his Rocky Hill friends wish him well.
At the 12th Annual Somerset County Historic Preservation and History Awards Ceremony held on May 16th in Somerville, Susan Bristol was recognized for her Leadership in Historic Preservation as Chairperson of the Planning Board. Also recognized with an award were Philip Hayden, Jeanette Muser, John Yuchmow and Susan Bristol. This Planning Board Sub-Committee prepared a brochure for the community called “A Guide to Preservation in Rocky Hill, N.J.”. A second award was presented to them for Education in Historic Preservation.

MARY JACOBS LIBRARY
Construction should be finished by the end of summer.
The Summer Reading Program for children will run from June 13 to August 13. The theme for young children, ages 2 – 12, is “Dragons Dreams and Daring Deeds”. The teen theme is “Get Medieval”. Fun programs and a chance to win prizes through the summer. More information at the Library – 924-7073. All registrations will start on June 13th.

KEEPING ROCKY HILL BEAUTIFUL
Much of the grass area along the roadways needs to be replanted. Debris on the storm drains should be removed and gravel/debris on the sidewalks swept away. Small tree branches and trash cleared away. Weeds in the cracks of the sidewalks should be removed. Tree branches should be ten feet from the ground and shrubs should not grow over sidewalks or roads. If you need help identifying Poison Ivy call 921-9217. To get rid of it use a poison ivy killer such as Ortho’s Brush-B-Gon.