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NEW JERSEY History GUIDE
NEW JERSEY HISTOry GUIDE THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO NEW JERSEY'S HiSTORIC SitES CONTENTS CONNECT WITH NEW JERSEY Photo: Battle of Trenton Reenactment/Chase Heilman Photography Reenactment/Chase Heilman Trenton Battle of Photo: NEW JERSEY HISTORY CATEGORIES NEW JERSEY, ROOTED IN HISTORY From Colonial reenactments to Victorian architecture, scientific breakthroughs to WWI Museums 2 monuments, New Jersey brings U.S. history to life. It is the “Crossroads of the American Revolution,” Revolutionary War 6 home of the nation’s oldest continuously Military History 10 operating lighthouse and the birthplace of the motion picture. New Jersey even hosted the Industrial Revolution 14 very first collegiate football game! (Final score: Rutgers 6, Princeton 4) Agriculture 19 Discover New Jersey’s fascinating history. This Multicultural Heritage 22 handbook sorts the state’s historically significant people, places and events into eight categories. Historic Homes & Mansions 25 You’ll find that historic landmarks, homes, Lighthouses 29 monuments, lighthouses and other points of interest are listed within the category they best represent. For more information about each attraction, such DISCLAIMER: Any listing in this publication does not constitute an official as hours of operation, please call the telephone endorsement by the State of New Jersey or the Division of Travel and Tourism. numbers provided, or check the listed websites. Cover Photos: (Top) Battle of Monmouth Reenactment at Monmouth Battlefield State Park; (Bottom) Kingston Mill at the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 1 HUnterdon Art MUseUM Enjoy the unique mix of 19th-century architecture and 21st- century art. This arts center is housed in handsome stone structure that served as a grist mill for over a hundred years. -
Hoeffler's Victory Maintains Republicans' Control Fuel Tank
Queen Kupka See our big'Dine Out'section See the real New Jersey Cranford's Kupka leaps to Coupons, stories, photos, more one step at a time Union County gymnastics crown on 60 restaurants in four counties In this week's '• •- AA ii t ^^ Weekend Thursday, November 7,1991 Vol. 98, No, 45 A Forbes Newspaper 50 cents [,' CRANFORD • GARWOOD • KENILWORTH '•• p- ii Hoeffler's victory maintains Republicans' control By CHERYL MOULTON HEHL you voted for me, for the next three years I wi| represent you." , . ji The librarian THECHRONICLE Mr. Noirdstrom added, It is nice to have a cand£ Penny Brome has been the Republicans retained a 3-2 majority on the Township date everyone looks up to and respects." 5 Cranfort Library director for 17 Committee with Robert Hoeffler winning the lone gov- Immediately following, Democratic candidate No4 yearn and is retiring. Herauo- erning body seat over opponent Norman Albert by 601 man Albert entered GOP headquarters to concedfc cewbrfvea in town. Page A-S. votes in Tuesday's election. the race and offer his congratulations to Mr. Hoef- The election drew a response from 49 percent, or fler, saying, "Congratulations, Buddy." 1 6,397, of the township's 13,104 registered voters, down Although stunned and disappointed by the losi Celebrity flt)m a voter turnout last year of 62 percent Mr. Hoeffler Mr. Albert and Democratic supporters bolstered garnered 3,499 votes, or 55 percent, to Mr. Albert's 2,898, their candidate and each other at a post-electio^ cruise or 45 percent gathering at the Rustic Mill Restaurant Despite th|? Rxmer Cranford rtBldent loss, and early tallies indicating the GOP was in thj? Mr. -
New York State Department of State
October 12, 2016 DEPARTMENT OF STATE Vol. XXXVIII Division of Administrative Rules Issue 41 NEW YORK STATE REGISTER INSIDE THIS ISSUE: D Sanitation in Retail Food Stores and Method of Sale, at Retail, of Certain Foods D Implementation of Independent Expenditure Disclosure Pursuant to the Election Law D Residential Health Care Facility Quality Pool Court Notices Appendix State agencies must specify in each notice which proposes a rule the last date on which they will accept public comment. Agencies must always accept public comment: for a minimum of 45 days following publication in the Register of a Notice of Proposed Rule Making or a Notice of Emergency Adoption and Proposed Rule Making for which full text was included in the Notice or posted on a state web site, or which is a consensus rule or a rule defined in SAPA § 102(2)(a)(ii); or for a minimum of 60 days following publication in the Register of a Notice of Proposed Rule Making or a Notice of Emergency Adoption and Proposed Rule Making for which a summary of the text of the rule was included in the Notice and the full text of which was not published on a state web site; and for 30 days after publication of a Notice of Revised Rule Making in the Register. When a public hearing is required by statute, the hearing cannot be held until 45 days after publication of the notice, and comments must be accepted for at least 5 days after the last required hearing. When the public comment period ends on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, agencies must accept comment through the close of business on the next succeeding workday. -
GOLF in ESSEX COUNTY! Hendricks Field Golf Course Renovation to Be Completed by Summer 2021
THE SPIRIT OF Summer 2021 GOLF IN ESSEX COUNTY! Hendricks Field Golf Course Renovation to be Completed by Summer 2021 PAGE 74 PAGE 105 PAGE 1120 PAGE 2212 Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. EX COUN S TY Essex County Executive ES and the Board of County Commissioners Daniel K. Salvante DERBY Director of Parks, Recreation 2021 and Cultural Affairs PUTTINGPUTTING ESSEX ESSEX COUNTY COUNTY FIRST FIRST COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE Historic Dear Friend, During this worldwide pandemic, we learned just how important our open Hendricks spaces are and how closely they influence our quality of life. During the last 14 months, we watched as the usage in our parks and reservations skyrocketed. With restaurants, museums, libraries, concert halls, movie theaters and other en- Field Golf tertainment venues closed, the public turned to the green meadows, hiking trails and spectacular vistas to occupy their time, spend extra energy and escape the anxiety and uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus. Course Now that warmer temperatures are returning, we invite you back to our historic Parks System to experience not only the natural wonders found here but also the Set to myriad of events being scheduled. Exercise your spirit of adventure with a visit to Turtle Back Zoo where you can see animals from five continents. Get your heartrate up on our Treetop Adventure and Zip Line, paddle boating on the reopen After a nearly yearlong renovation Reservoir or hiking one of our natural trails. Stop by the Environmental Center RENOVATIONS TO HENDRICKS FIELD project, Hendricks Field Golf Course to learn about butterflies, ecosystems and more. -
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS through EARLY 2013 (as of 12/10/12 but subject to change at any time--please call the listed number to confirm) NOW THRU EXHIBIT: “SMALL WORKS IN A BIG WAY” by Artists in the Park DEC. 31 NY: Bear Mountain Inn, Bear Mountain State Park (PIParkway, Exit 19 or Route 9W) (daily) Free admission! $8.00 parking on weekends Info: 845-781-3269 or [email protected] th DEC. LIVING HISTORY: "18 C. COLONIAL AFTERNOONS" with music, cooking, soap-making, games12 Noon WEEKENDS NJ: Fort Lee Historic Park (on Hudson Terrace in Fort Lee, just south of the GW Bridge) to Free admission! Staff availability and weather permitting. Call to confirm: 201-461-1776 4 PM DEC. 15 HOLIDAY BAZAAR featuring local artists and craftspeople (new vendors always wanted!) 10 AM DEC. 16 NY: Bear Mountain Inn (PIParkway, Exit 19 or Route 9W) to (weekend) Free admission! $8.00 parking per car Info: 201-786-2731 5 PM DEC. 15 NATURE HIKE: “EVERY EVERGREEN” with Nick Martin (moderate) 1:30 PM (Sat.) NY: Minnewaska State Park Preserve (meet at Nature Center, through Main Gate on Rt. 44/55, up road one mile) Free admission! $8.00 parking per car Registration required: 845-255-0752 DEC. 15 CANDLELIGHT TOURS: “CHRISTMAS WITH THE ELLISONS” Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM DEC. 16 NY: Knox’s Headquarters (289 Forge Hill Road in Vails Gate) Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM (weekend) Free admission! Free parking! Info: 845-561-1765 x22 DEC.15 DINNER WITH SANTA (the breakfasts are sold out!) 4 PM (Sat.) NY: Bear Mountain Inn (PIParkway, Exit 19 or Route 9W) $28.95 – adults $15.95 – ages 3 to 12 Free under age 3. -
Crossroads of Revolution: America’S Most Surprising State May 10 – 17, 2021
presents Crossroads of Revolution: America’s Most Surprising State May 10 – 17, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 We meet as a group this morning in Philadelphia, PA. In neighboring Camden, NJ we’ll stop at the Walt Whitman House and nearby gravesite. Then it’s on to lovely Cape May, NJ America’s oldest seaside resort and a treasure-trove of Victorian architecture. We’ll visit the Emlen Physick Estate and enjoy a Victorian Historic District Trolley Tour. Dinner this evening is at Harry’s Ocean Bar and Grill. Our lodgings for the night (the first of two) are at the majestic Montreal Beach Resort (each newly renovated suite features spectacular ocean views). Tuesday, May 11, 2021 After breakfast at the resort, we’ll experience Historic Cold Spring Village. Boasting some 27 buildings on 30 acres, Cold Spring is a living history village recreating the first years of American Independence. Lunch precedes a visit to Cape May Lighthouse, built in 1859. Returning to the resort, a short trolley ride from the bustling Washington Street Mall. Shop, sunbathe, swim in the Atlantic – the afternoon is free to enjoy this charming seaside gem. A second night at the Montreal Beach Resort. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Breakfast at the hotel, then we’re off to Long Branch, NJ and the Church of the Presidents, a former Episcopal chapel on the Jersey Shore where – count ‘em – seven United States presidents worshipped, (Ulysses Grant, Rutherford Hayes, James Garfield, Chester Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson). After lunch we arrive in Princeton, NJ, famed college town and home to Drumthwacket, official residence of New Jersey Governors built in 1834. -
Southern Pinelands Natural Heritage Trail Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan
Southern Pinelands Natural Heritage Trail Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan Task 3: Intrinsic Qualities November 2008 Taintor & Associates, Inc. Whiteman Consulting, Ltd. Paul Daniel Marriott and Associates CONTENTS PART 1: INTRINSIC QUALITIES................................................................................................. 1 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3 Overview: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Intrinsic Qualities............................................................ 3 2. Natural Quality ........................................................................................................................ 5 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 5 Environmental History and Context...................................................................................................... 6 Indicators of Significance...................................................................................................................... 7 Significance as a Leader in Environmental Stewardship ................................................................... 17 The Major Natural Resources of the Pinelands and Their Significance............................................. 17 3. Recreational Quality ............................................................................................................ -
Essex County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
ESSEX COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS YOUR GUIDE TO EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES OF THE ESSEX COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM Autumn / Winter 2016 Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Essex County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders www.EssexCountyNJ.org Essex County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST ESSEX COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS MEMORIES GROW HERE! A MESSAGE FROM THE A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE CONTENTS FREEHOLDER PRESIDENT Soon, the summer of 2016 will be a memory, children Upcoming Events 4 Once again, as President of the Essex County Board will return to their classrooms and the leaves will liven of Chosen Freeholders, it is a privilege to write to you, up the landscape with vibrant colors of the rainbow. the wonderful residents our the great County and to Riker Hill Park 5 But this doesn’t mean our parks will go dormant! offer greetings on behalf of this esteemed board: Vice President Brendan W. Gill, Rolando Bobadilla, Rufus I. We’re already revving up for Halloween and the Winter South Mountain Johnson, Lebby C. Jones, Leonard M. Luciano, Wayne Holiday Season! Recreation Complex 6 L. Richardson, Patricia Sebold, and Cynthia D. Toro. Together, we are working hard performing our legislative and budgetary duties Halloween is an opportunity to show off your creativity and artistic ability. Golf 12 putting the matters of the people before our own. Students from around our County will artistically carve jack-o-lanterns and put them on display for Gardens Aglow at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. As we transition to the last quarter of the calendar year and experience the The competition for best costumed canines gets more difficult every fall at Environmental Center 14 evidence of the seasonal changes, we look forward to the many activities that warm our hearts and help to make the seasons so special. -
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) New Jersey
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) for New Jersey By ORF 467 Transportation Systems Analysis, Fall 2004/05 Princeton University Prof. Alain L. Kornhauser Nkonye Okoh Mathe Y. Mosny Shawn Woodruff Rachel M. Blair Jeffery R Jones James H. Cong Jessica Blankshain Mike Daylamani Diana M. Zakem Darius A Craton Michael R Eber Matthew M Lauria Bradford Lyman M Martin-Easton Robert M Bauer Neset I Pirkul Megan L. Bernard Eugene Gokhvat Nike Lawrence Charles Wiggins Table of Contents: Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction to Personal Rapid Transit .......................................................................................... 3 New Jersey Coastline Summary .................................................................................................... 5 Burlington County (M. Mosney '06) ..............................................................................................6 Monmouth County (M. Bernard '06 & N. Pirkul '05) .....................................................................9 Hunterdon County (S. Woodruff GS .......................................................................................... 24 Mercer County (M. Martin-Easton '05) ........................................................................................31 Union County (B. Chu '05) ...........................................................................................................37 Cape May County (M. Eber '06) …...............................................................................................42 -
Cedar Grove Environmental Resource Inventory
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE INVENTORY TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Prepared by: Cedar Grove Environmental Commission 525 Pompton Avenue Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 December 2002 Revised and updated February 2017 i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………......... 1 2.0 PURPOSE………………………………………………………………….. 2 3.0 BACKGROUND…………………………………………………………… 4 4.0 BRIEF HISTORY OF CEDAR GROVE…………………………………. 5 4.1 The Canfield-Morgan House…………………………………………….. 8 5.0 PHYSICAL FEATURES………………………………………………….. 10 5.1 Topography………………………………………………………………... 10 5.2 Geology……………………………………………………………………. 10 5.3 Soils………………………………………………………………………… 13 5.4 Wetlands…………………………………………………………………... 14 6.0 WATER RESOURCES…………………………………………………… 15 6.1 Ground Water……………………………………………………………... 15 6.1.1 Well-Head Protection Areas…………………………………………. 15 6.2 Surface Water…………………………………………………………….. 16 6.3 Drinking Water…………………………………………………………….. 17 7.0 CLIMATE…………………………………………………………………… 20 8.0 N ATURAL HAZARDS…………………………………………………… 22 8.1 Flooding……………………………………………………………………. 22 8.2 Radon………………………………………………………………………. 22 8.3 Landslides…………………………………………………………………. 23 8.4 Earthquakes………………………………………………………………. 24 9.0 WILDLIFE AND VEGETATION…………………………………………. 25 9.1 Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish……………………………. 26 9.2 Birds………………………………………………………………………… 27 9.3 Vegetation………………………………………………………………….. 28 10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY………………………………………...... 29 10.1 Non-Point Source Pollution……………………………………………... 29 10.1.1 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)……………………………… 32 10.2 Known Contaminated Sites……………………………………………. -
The Style Book
Photos/Sketch Here Realigning the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain: Master Plan and Stylebook 1 The participatory design charettes produced a Master Plan and Stylebook for Bear Mountain State Park. 2 The mission of the Master Plan and Stylebook is to create guidelines and standards that welcome a diversity of users while actively promoting environmental stewardship and respect for the resource that is Bear Mountain State Park and the Appalachian Trial. 3 Master Plan Photo/Sketch Here 4 Analysis and discussion expanded the scope of the project beyond the refurbishing of the park’s trails. Overarching priorities were created for the project, as well as park and trail-specific goals. Photo/Sketch Here The inventory and analysis, along with feedback from the charettes, demonstrated that scope of the project grew beyond the trail, and that there were priorities for the project overall, priorities for the park, and priorities for the trail. All of these priorities influenced the design recommendations. 5 Project priorities ranged from publicizing the project, the process, and the partners, to involving the community through education. Photo/Sketch Here Project Priorities: •Identify opportunities for improved sustainability in the park •Publicize the project, the process, and the partners •Encourage Volunteerism •Encourage enthusiasm among institutional partners •Involve community through education •Create a marketable design incorporating a website 6 High among the list of park goals was addressing the needs of all users, and •highlightingPark -
November/December 2007
www.nynjtc.org Connecting People with Nature since 1920 November/December 2007 New York-New Jersey Trail Conference — Maintaining 1,700 Miles of Foot Trails In this issue: Crowd Builds RPH Bridge...pg 3 • A Library for Hikers....pg 6 • Are Those Pines Sick, Or What?...pg 7 • Avoid Hunters, Hike Local...pg 12 revamped. There was an enormous amount BELLEAYRE Trail Blazes of Glory of out-blazing the old markers, putting up new markers, closing trails, clearing the By Brenda Freeman-Bates, Senior Curator, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation trails of over-hanging and fallen debris, Agreement Scales reconfiguring trails, walking them in the different seasons, tweaking the blazes, and Back Resort and having a good time while doing it all. A new trail map has also been printed, Protects Over with great thanks and gratitude to the Trail Conference for sharing its GPS database of the trails with the Westchester County 1,400 Acres of Department of Planning. The new color map and brochure now correctly reflect Land in New York N O the trail system, with points of interest, I T A V topographical lines, forests, fields, and On September 5, 2007, Governor Spitzer R E S E wetlands indicated. announced an agreement regarding the R E G This amazing feat would never have been Belleayre Resort at Catskill Park develop - D I R accomplished so expeditiously without the ment proposal after a seven-year legal and D N U dedication of volunteers. To date, a very regulatory battle over the project. The O P D impressive 928.5 volunteer hours have agreement between the project sponsor, R A W : been recorded for this project.