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This document is a Fall 2025 newsletter for Bethlehem Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It includes messages from the Mayor, Paul J. Muir, and various articles concerning township events, news, and reminders. Topics covered range from community spirit and Native American history in the area to winter safety tips and election information, including the voter registration deadline of October 14, 2025, and election day on November 4, 2025. The newsletter also acknowledges local businesses sponsoring the publication.
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--- Document: Township Newsletter Document --- Hunterdon County, New Jersey Bethlehem Bethlehem Township of Township of 405 Mine Road | Asbury, NJ 08802 | 908-735-4107 | www.bethlehemnj.org FALL 2025 INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Mayor’s Desk “Independence Without Isolation: The Heart of Our Community” Bethlehem Township has long been a place where people come to plant roots, raise families, and enjoy the natural beauty and quiet pace of rural life. Whether your family has been here for generations or you’re a more recent arrival, one thing binds us all together: a shared appreciation for the unique balance that defines our township. Many of us chose Bethlehem Township for its space, its peace, and its independence. We value the ability to live life a little more freely—on wider land, under clearer skies, and with a deeper connection to the landscape. But with that independence comes something equally important: a strong, connected community. Here in Bethlehem Township, we’ve proven that rural living doesn’t mean living in isolation. It means knowing your neighbors by name, supporting local farms and businesses, and coming together for community events, town meetings, and shared causes. It’s watching out for one another during a storm, lending a hand when someone needs help, and celebrating milestones—big and small—as one community. As Mayor, I see examples of this spirit every day. Whether it’s volunteers organizing a fundraiser, residents showing up to clean a park trail, or neighbors helping neighbors with everyday tasks, it’s clear that our community thrives not just because of where we live, but how we live—together. In a world that’s becoming increasingly fast-paced and disconnected, Bethlehem Township stands out as a place where people still believe in the strength of local ties. We may have chosen this rural life for its independence, but what we’ve built—and continue to build—is a community rich with connection, trust, and mutual respect. Thank you for being part of what makes Bethlehem Township such a special place. Let’s continue to nurture that spirit of togetherness, ensuring our township remains a vibrant, welcoming home for all. Paul J. Muir Mayor Native Americans in Bethlehem Township...... 3 Do You Recognize This Historic Marker?........ 3 Bethlehem Township Winter Reminder........... 4 Election News................................................... 4 Bethlehem Township Adopted Ordinances...... 4 5 Tips for Excercising Safely in Cold Weather.................................................... 5 Remembering Those Who Made Bethlehem Township Great Place To Live......................... 6 The Hunterdon Games...................................8-9 Township Directory........................................ 10 Cafe & Grocery sports nutrition • clean sunscreens safe bug sprays • allergy relief poison ivy protection & relief organic produce • value priced options Healthy food on the go! OPEN DAILY FLEMINGTON - CLINTON - LAMBERTVILLE Thomas R. Decker, PE, PP, CME Senior Professional Engineer, Associate 32 Brower Lane Hillsborough, NJ 08844 P: 908.359.8291 F: 908.359.1580 E-mail: tdecker@vancleefengineering.com We are hiring full time and part time assistant teachers! 908-442-0300 www.hopeelectricnj.com Installations • Services • Repairs LED Upgrades • Rennovations • Generators NJ Lic# 18458 BLACK OAK FARM Growing Some of New Jersey's Finest Christmas Trees for 60+ Years CHOOSE & CUT 9 Black Oak Lane, Asbury, New Jersey www.https://sites.google.com/view/njblackoakfarm/.com Township of Bethlehem 3 Do You Recognize This Historic Marker? The West Portal Historic Society would like to ask Township residents if anyone has a memory or photo of the concrete obelisk street sign post that is at the intersection of Brunswick Pike and Asbury West Portal Road, across the street from the old West Portal Hotel. The concrete post still stands but the sign is missing. We want to relocate the sign post to the property of the original historic “Township House”. This building served as Bethlehem Township’s municipal building from 1913 to 1967. It is located just up Asbury West Portal Road near where it intersects with Route 173. We do not know what sign was on that post but we would like to re-create it or, failing that, have an appropriate sign re-attached to it. Contact the West Portal Historic Society at: hfe20@icloud.com Native Americans in Bethlehem Township Before Bethlehem Township existed and before the first Europeans arrived in North America in the early 1600s, Native Americans lived here. Archeologists indicate that Native Americans were living in New Jersey 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, and possibly crossed into North America during the Ice Age, about 25,000 years ago, when they followed game animals across a land bridge between Russia and Alaska. These native populations lived on the landscape, relied on natural resources, and over time adapted to the changing environment. Delaware or Lenape is the name given to the descendants of the culturally similar groups that occupied the Delaware River valley, including Bethlehem Township. With the arrival of the Europeans in the 17th century came diseases that wiped out much of the native populations. In addition, many were forced to migrate to the Midwest, New York State, and Canada, but some stayed and still live in New Jersey. Bethlehem Township and the surrounding area provided many of the natural resources needed by Native Americans to survive and flourish. The Musconetcong River provided easy transportation by dugout canoe between their camps and to great fishing and hunting areas. The climate and fertile soil in the river valley was ideal for growing their favorite crops, the 3 sisters (beans, corn, and squash). The forests provided plentiful game, wood, nuts, fruits and medicinal plants. Their activities are reflected in the artifacts they left behind. The Lenape camped at many locations along the Musconetcong River. One of the oldest and most famous is the Plenge site in Warren County where thousands of artifacts dating back nearly 13,000 years have been discovered. In Bethlehem Township several rock shelters containing Native American artifacts including pottery sherds dating back to 500 BC were discovered in the 1980s by former Bethlehem Township resident Bill Umbreit. Pottery, stone tools, and other artifacts from the rock shelters and vicinity are currently on display at the Bethlehem Township Municipal Building. Township of Bethlehem 4 Ordinance #497.2025 (As Amended during Meeting of 02/20/2025) ADOPTED: February 20, 2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM, IN HUNTERDON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND REVISING CHAPTER 102, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT” OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE Ordinance #498.2025 ADOPTED: April 17, 2025 CALENDAR YEAR 2025 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) Bethlehem Township Winter Reminder Election News Voter Registration Deadline: October 14, 2025 Last day to register to vote in the November 2025 GENERAL Election. Vote By Mail: September 20 to November 03, 2025. Early Voting: October 25 to November 2, 2025. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Election Day – Polls are Open 6AM to 8PM. Polling Location: Bethlehem Township Community Center 405 Mine Road, Asbury, NJ 08802 BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP ADOPTED ORDINANCES – As of August 31, 2025 KEEP ROADWAYS CLEAR DURING SNOWSTORMS To all residents: When snow is in the forecast or roads are being plowed: Please REMOVE the following from all public roads and shoulders: • Vehicles • Garbage and recycling cans • Any other obstructions Why it matters: Keeping the roads clear allows our snow plows to operate safely and efficiently - helping us get roads cleared faster and safer for everyone. Obstructions can delay service and create hazardous conditions. This is a township requirement and may result in fines or towing if not followed. Let’s all do our part to keep Bethlehem Township safe and moving this winter! Questions? Contact the Public Works Department dpw@bethlehemnj.org | www.bethlehemnj.org Township of Bethlehem 5 Township of Bethlehem 6 Remembering those who made Bethlehem Township a great place to live. It has been a year since Bethlehem Township experienced two significant losses to our community. The first was Carl Roth, our DPW Supervisor, who served Bethlehem for over 27 years and built many bonds as he made sure all was in order at Heritage Park and throughout the roads of the Township. This was followed all too quickly with the loss of Committeeman Steve Keefe who led a life of devotion to his neighbors beyond his service on the Township Committee. These two men deserve to be recognized and remembered in lasting ways. This summer the families of Carl and Steve gathered with friends, neighbors and township staff to dedicate unique places of lasting memory. Carl has watched as parents sat in the sun while their children played on the playground equipment and suggested the Township add a covered pavilion with picnic table for parents to gather. This pavilion now bears his name in recognition of his dedication and love for Bethlehem Township. Steve had a deep love for the park, spending much time there and helping care for the park, this love for the park may have only been matched by his love for his motorcycle. With that, the Township dedicated a parking space near the pavilion to motorcycles only with Steve’s years of service on the Township Committee. To further this legacy a second motorcycle only parking space will be added to the municipal building parking lot on Mine Road. Many enjoy Heritage Park, when there they will be able to remember Carl and Steve who cared for the park and people who enjoyed it. Carl Roth and Steve Keefe will remain part of the Bethlehem Township legacy and will always be remembered. This publication is produced at no cost to Bethlehem Township residents thanks to the generous sponsorship of the businesses listed throughout the newsletter. The Township recognizes these businesses as community supporters and encourages residents to also support these local businesses with their patronage. A Special Thank You to Our Business Sponsors Township of Bethlehem 8 The Hunterdon Games “ Your Full Service Energy Supplier Since 1946” • BioHeating Oil • Propane • BioDiesel Fuel • Motor Oil • Gasolines • Kerosene • HVAC Service • Installations www.stembrothers.com Township of Bethlehem 9 Township of Bethlehem 9 Township of Bethlehem 10 Official Public Notices are published in the Hunterdon Review Democrat. Phone numbers are in area code 908 unless otherwise noted. 2025 DIRECTORY DOG/CAT LICENSES Annual dog and cat licensing renewal is due in January. As of February 1, a monthly late fee of $8 dollars per animal will apply. Please notify the license official if you no longer have your dog or cat at 735-4107, ext. 108. A dog license is $12.00 if the animal is spayed/ neutered, $15.00 if not spayed/neutered. A cat license is $12.00 if the animal is spayed/ neutered, $15.00 if not spayed/neutered. To acquire an animal license, please send the following: • proof of spaying/neutering, if applicable • check made payable to the Township of Bethlehem • proof of rabies vaccination (must be valid through November 1st) • a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of the license DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COMPACTOR RECYCLING DAYS & HOURS Recycling provided by private waste haulers. Clean waste oil and scrap steel are accepted only. YOUR FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS Congressman Thomas Kean Jr....202-225-5361 US Senator Cory Booker............. 202-224-3224 US Senator Andy Kim.................202-224-4744 Governor Phil Murphy................609-292-6000 State Senator Doug Steinhardt....... 908-835-0552 Assemblyman John DiMaio.........908-722-1365 Assemblyman Erik C. Peterson. 908-238-0251 County Commissioners: Jeff Kuhl.........................................908-788-1102 Susan Soloway...............................908-788-1102 Zach Rich.......................................908-788-1102 John Lanza.....................................908-788-1102 Shaun Van Doren..........................908-788-1102 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Emergency: 911 Police Department: NJ State Police 730 - 6100 Fire Companies: Bloomsbury, Franklin (Warren Cty), Glen Gardner, Hampton, Pattenburg Rescue Squads: South Branch, Pattenburg Bethlehem Office of Emergency Management: Paul Lenzi: 229-0436 Ken Baucom, Deputy Coordinator, 442-2355 Local Schools: Thomas B. Conley Elementary School 537-4044 • www.btschools.org/Conley Ethel Hoppock Middle School 479-6336 • www.btschools.org/EHMS/ehms.html North Hunterdon High School 735-5191 • www.nhvweb.net/NHHS Bethlehem Township Board of Education 537-4044 • www.btschools.org North Hunterdon-Voorhees Board of Education 735-2846 • http://www.nhvweb.net BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP 405 Mine Road • Asbury, New Jersey 08802 • www.bethlehemnj.org T: 735-4107 • F: 735-0485 • Municipal Building Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm Formed: 1730 • Square Miles: 21.38 • Acres: 13,683 • Incorporated: 1798 First Township Committee: 1763 • Population(2020 census): 3,745 GOVERNING BODY Paul Muir, Mayor, 222-6158 pmuir@bethlehemnj.org Judy Nelson, Deputy Mayor 370-7056 jnelson@bethlehemnj.org Richard Cotton, Committee Member 732-558-7555 rcotton@bethlehemnj.org Bob Kenny, Committee Member 908-507-3222 rkenny@bethlehemnj.org Paul Lenzi, Jr., (908) 229-0436 plenzi@bethlehemnj.org Meetings: First and Third Thursday @ 7:30 pm MUNICIPAL CLERK/REGISTRAR clerk@bethlehemnj.org Christine Dispenza, RMC/CMR, 735-4107, ext. 101 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm ANIMAL CONTROL Laura Roerig, 537-7663 BOARD OF HEALTH County Board of Health, 788-1351 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ ADMINISTRATOR finance@bethlehemnj.org Jennifer Mooney, 735-4107, ext. 103 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm COURT OF BETHLEHEM & BLOOMSBURY COURT OF LEBANON BOROUGH COURT OF GLEN GARDNER BOROUGH Donna Surdich, Administrator, 735-4559 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS & RECYCLING dpw@bethlehemnj.org Jeffrey Lee, Supervisor 735-4107, ext. 110 Hours: Monday to Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm Judy Nelson, Roads Commissioner, 908-370-7056 DOG/CAT LICENSING petlicense@bethlehemnj.org Monica Shilay, License Official, 735-4107, ext. 108 Hours: Tuesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION environmental@bethlehemnj.org Meetings: Third Tuesday @ 7:30 pm Open Space Committee Meetings: Fourth Tuesday @ 7:30 pm MUNICIPAL DEPUTY CLERK depclerk@bethlehemnj.org Anita Weingart, 735-4107, ext. 102 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT oem@bethlehemnj.org Paul Lenzi, Jr., Coordinator, 229-0436 Ken Baucom, Deputy Coordinator, 442-2355 PERC TEST WITNESS OFFICIAL Lola C. Burd, (908) 319-5238 PLANNING BOARD landuse@bethlehemnj.org Kenneth Shilay, Chairperson, 400-5308 Office 735 - 4107, ext. 104 Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Meetings: Second and Fourth Monday @ 7:30 pm SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR Bob Kenny, 908-507-3222 RECREATION SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB Ryan Molchan, President (732) 887-2675 STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE 713-0722 TAX ASSESSOR taxassessor@bethlehemnj.org Laura Whitaker, Cell # 295-4827 735-4107, ext. 107 Hours: Monday, 4pm – 6pm TAX COLLECTOR Karin Ughetta (908) 735-4107 x106 taxcollector@bethlehemnj.org Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm WEST PORTAL HISTORIC SOCIETY PO Box 134, Asbury, NJ 08802 Carol Behrens, President, 479-6323 Meetings: Third Thursday @ 1pm ZONING OFFICIAL zoning@bethlehemnj.org Sara Knies 735 - 4107, ext. 111 Hours: Monday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment Jill (Robinson) Prakopcyk Sales Associate Cell: 908-310-4765 Business: 908-735-8080 Email:soldbyjillp@aol.com Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. 40 Years Living in Bethlehem Township, 4th Generation Hunterdon County Resident Experience the power of deep roots. 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