MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

Mayor Sadaf Jaffer
Deputy Mayor Catherine Gural
Ed Trzaska
 Kamran Quraishi
Marvin Schuldiner 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019
Health Dept. News:
RADON AWARENESS - KITS AVAILABLE
Montgomery Township Health Department has designated January as Radon Action Month,  in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Radon Program.

In announcing Radon Action Month, Stephanie Carey, Health Officer said, "Radon is a serious health risk. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer -- and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. But because radon is invisible and odorless it is easy to ignore this potential hazard in our own homes."

Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium and radium break down in the soil and in rock formations. Radon gas moves up through the soil and finds its way into homes through cracks in the foundation and openings around pumps, pipes and drains.

"A significant number of homes in Central New Jersey are predicted to be above the acceptable limits for radon," Carey said. "We would like to see as many homes tested as possible, to reduce the radon risk in our communities.

During Radon Action Month,  Montgomery Township Health Department will provide Free Radon test kits and education, while supplies last. PLEASE CALL  FIRST TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY. 

Kits are available at :
  • Montgomery Township Health Department
    2261 Route 206, Belle Mead
    908-359-8211 x 227
  • Hopewell Borough Hall
    88 East Broad Street
    Hopewell Borough
  • Pennington Borough Hall
    30 North Main Street
    Pennington Borough
Radon is measured in picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) of air. The average U.S. indoor level is 1.3 pCi/L. At 4 pCi/L, the risk of lung cancer from radon is greater than the risk from fire or other home accidents. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the DEP recommend that action be taken to reduce radon levels if the level in the home is greater than or equal to 4 pCi/L.

Testing for radon is simple and inexpensive. The free test kit program is made possible by a grant from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP Radon Program can also provide a list of certified companies that provide testing services or do-it-yourself test kits - residents can contact the Program at (800) 648-0394 or www.njradon.org. Test kits can also be obtained from many hardware stores.

If the test indicates a radon problem, radon mitigation systems can be installed at a cost similar to that of other home repairs. A list of certified mitigation companies is also available from the Radon Program.

For more information on radon, contact your local health department or the DEP Radon Program at (800) 648-0394 or visit  www.njradon.org.

Please contact the Montgomery Township Health Department for more information and access to the radon test kits. PLEASE CALL FIRST TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY OF KITS.

Montgomery Township Health Department
(908) 359-8211
health.montgomery.nj.us
FREE RABIES VAX CLINIC JAN. 26
Rabies Vaccinations For Dogs & Cats
Sponsored by Montgomery Township Health Department/Animal Control
Protect your pet (and your community)!

Saturday, January 26, 2019
Montgomery Fire Company #2
529 Route 518 in Blawenburg

DOGS: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
CATS: 10:30 am-12:00 noon

Dog & Cat licenses will also be available for purchase 1/26/19 Only (Cash or check):

$20 for a neutered dog, $23 for non-neutered dog

$10 for a neutered cat; $15 for a non-neutered cat

For Safety's sake at all clinics -
  • Please, no children under age 7.
  • Dogs must be on a short, sturdy leash-No retractable leashes!
  • Use of a soft muzzle is encouraged.
  • Dogs must be under control of an adult at all times.
  • Cats must be in a carrier.
For more information, call Montgomery Township Animal Control
908-359-4308.
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Who Can Bring Animals to Our Clinics?
Any resident of New Jersey may bring their dogs and cats to any clinic held in the State. All dogs and cats over six months of age must be vaccinated against RABIES prior to licensing.

Please Note:
Montgomery Township Board of Health has an ordinance requiring that cats residing in the Township to be immunized against rabies. This began in 2016. The State of New Jersey law requires proof of the appropriate vaccination before a dog or cat license can be issued. Click HERE to learn more.

Why Immunize?
It is important for all pet owners to be sure their dogs and cats have protection against rabies. Some Montgomery Township pets have had to undergo quarantine because they were attacked by rabid wildlife (mostly raccoons). All pets that were currently vaccinated remained healthy during their ten day home quarantine period. The owners of pets that were not vaccinated at the time they were exposed to rabid wildlife had to choose to either euthanize their pet or quarantine their pet for a six-month period. (Quarantine periods are set by New Jersey State Law).

To learn more about preventing rabies, call the Montgomery Township Health Department/Animal Control at (908) 359-8211.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
The next meeting of the Montgomery Township Committee will be held tonight, January 17, 2019 at 7 PM at the Montgomery Twp. Municipal Building, 2261 Rt. 206, Belle Mead, NJ 08502, in the downstairs courtroom  (use south side entrance).  All members of the public are welcome to attend. Go to Twp. website for Updated Agenda.

The 2019 dates for Montgomery Twp. Committee Meetings are Jan. 3 & 17, Feb. 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, July 3 & 18, Aug. 1 & 15, Sept. 5 & 19, Oct. 3 & 17, Nov. 7 & 21, Dec. 5 & 19. All meetings are held at 7 PM in the Municipal Bldg. (courtroom) at 2261 Rt. 206, Belle Mead, NJ 08502. Please check the Twp. website at https://twp.montgomery.nj.us for changes or cancellations.
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Frequently Used Phone Numbers

Main Offices : 908-359-8211
Police (Emergency) : 9-1-1 or 908-359-3222
Recreation : 609-466-3023  
Rec Sports Field Hotline:  800-731-8412
Senior Center : 609-466-0846
Food Pantry : 609-466-1054
Dept. of Public Works : 908-874-3144
Kid Connection : 908-359-2111
Please note that email correspondence with the Township is a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act.

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