As 2009 ends - 2010 welcomed!
It's not often a township gets to mark 250 years of existence....
so many Thanks go out to:
Montague Township Elementary School - its administration and staff for having welcomed many of the celebratory events and for actively involving its students in learning about their town's heritage,
and to the Montague Township Committee - for its overall support.
A commemorative booklet will soon be compiled thank to the contributions recv'd from:
Andover Orthopaedic
Brookside Excavating
Paul Brislin
Creative Cuts
Family Veterinary - Dr. Zaccone
Helen Gassman
J&J Pizza
M & B Electric
Alan Rubenstein - North & South of the Border
Sussex Bank
Sussex County Pediatric Associates
Zitone Construction
and
Dr. S. Cunico of Sandyston
We again acknowledge the help of:
Thompson Creative, and donations from Luhr's Ace Hardware of Milford, and from Lowe's and also Hope Depot of PA toward the 250th signage;
Shoprite of Montague for its donation toward the kick-off event, along with the cakes provided by MARCH, Montague's Republican Club and the Volunteer Fire Dept. and also help from the PTA.
Participating in many events, with their history panels, were the Montague Grange, the Montague Vol. Fire Dept., St. James the Greater Church, and the Minisink Reformed Church {which itself dates back to 1737} - and Mim Carpenter.
An extra special TY to Toni-Lu Martin for coordinating, along with the assistance of her committee, the very special Montague Day celebration.
MARCH initiated the effort for Montague to finally have a book created, compiling information about the town's heritage. This will now forever remain as the permanent accomplishment of this eyar - bringing the township's history to light.
Thanks also go to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission [DRJTBC] for its assistance, with to the combined efforts of Thompson Stone and Stroyan Funeral Home, to get a marker created and placed - marking the location of the famed Brick House Hotel - lost in 1953.
High Point State Park, Nature Conservancy - NJ Skylands, members of the NJ Frontier Guard and also of the Broome St. Fife & Drum Corps added toward marking this significant year with their contributions by their participation.
Rather than just being remembered as a landmark celebration, may this year mark the beginning of a bright and hopeful future!
We pass the torch to future generations.. to the year 2059 & Montague's 300th!
It's the most wonderful time of the year.....!!
In the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Parade..a float representing 250 year of Christmases, created through the collaboration of varied individuals and groups ith the Recreation Committee, and another, where the Minisink Church's Kings Kids offered their musical talents, each received FIRST PLACE
in the respective categories - Christmas Theme & Music!
What a wonderful present !
It's beginning to look like Christmas......
The Holiday weekends have ushered in the Christmas season and the winding down of Montague's 250th anniversary year.
On Dec. 5th the Rec. Committee, Fire Dept and PTA are sponsoring a Holiday Festival and Montague will have a special float entered in the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade on Sunday Dec. 6th.
Great news!! Montague's Float took 1st place as a Christmas theme display, and the Minisink Church's Kings Kids got 1st Place for their musical offering.
The 1st Thanksgiving!
Some believe that by the time the first settlers began to establish this village there were no Native Americans living in Montague. However, it is well documented that many of the earliest residents were known Indian traders and that the local ministers of the early Minisink Dutch Reformed Church had at one time preached both in Dutch and varied Indian dialects.
It is therefore presumed that a remnant portion of the Lenape were able to live peaceably alongside one another until warriors were instigated by the French and Indian War to try to force the colonists to leave their ancestral lands.
November is set aside and dedicated toward acknowledging NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.
Some believe that by the time the first settlers began to establish this village there were no Native Americans living in Montague. However, it is well documented that many of the earliest residents were known Indian traders and that the local ministers of the early Minisink Dutch Reformed Church had at one time preached both in Dutch and varied Indian dialects.
It is therefore presumed that a remnant portion of the Lenape were able to live peaceably alongside one another until warriors were instigated by the French and Indian War to try to force the colonists to leave their ancestral lands.
November is set aside and dedicated toward acknowledging NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.
Honoring our Veteran's
Montague's citizens, throughout our town's history, have helped to protect our liberty & freedom - first, on their own homefront in the French and Indian War, and later during the Revolutionary War period and throughout the many times our armed forces were sent out - including the current missions overseas.
During World War 2, the Montague Grange acknowledged our local men and women who had enlisted, up to the time they created this banner. A cloth version hangs at the Foster-Armstrong House, but this wooden one remained with the Grange.
The names with the small Gold Stars next to them are those who paid the ultimate price: Earl Irwin & Irvine DeRemer.
Something new on Highway 206?
There has been some recent activity observed across from Scotty's Automotive
/Lukoil where a former restaurant & bar location - last known as The Blackthorn Inn, and formerly as The Rendezvous - has sat vacant for some time.
The building currently sports white siding with a red metal roof.. and many are hopeful that a family restaurant may once again reopen there.
There has been some recent activity observed across from Scotty's Automotive
/Lukoil where a former restaurant & bar location - last known as The Blackthorn Inn, and formerly as The Rendezvous - has sat vacant for some time.
The building currently sports white siding with a red metal roof.. and many are hopeful that a family restaurant may once again reopen there.
In the mid 1900's, the location had started out as The Idlebrae on State Route 31, as seen in this postcard image.
Fall in Montague
Time for Harvest Festivals and early frost on the pumpkins, hunting season, and seeing bountiful black walnuts littering the roadways. Yet they say we're having a mild winter !?!
Time for Harvest Festivals and early frost on the pumpkins, hunting season, and seeing bountiful black walnuts littering the roadways. Yet they say we're having a mild winter !?!
Halloween always conjures up the tales of Spooks Hollow. Oh, the stories our old town could tell.....
Holiday weekends at the Foster-Armstrong House are coming soon:
Nov. 28 & 29, and Dec. 5 & 6 and 12th and 13th from 1 to 4pm.
Just in time to get your copy of MONTAGUE for $21.99 for holiday and Christmas presents!
MONTAGUE DAY was a great day............
Thank you to coordinator Toni-Lu Martin and all of the Montague Day committeepersons for all their work, and to all who participated, or just came out and showed support for our community!
Even the weather cooperated!
Thank you to coordinator Toni-Lu Martin and all of the Montague Day committeepersons for all their work, and to all who participated, or just came out and showed support for our community!
Even the weather cooperated!
Montague Day!Please come out on Sept. 12th - starting at 11am, to enjoy a wide array of activities and to meet your neighbors involved with our local groups and organizations, enjoy food and entertainment, tour historic Montague via photographs .. and have lots of fun!
Poster by Thompson Creative LLC
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Municipal Building as shown in Montague Elementary's Yearbook of 1989!
Some residents may not know that prior to its current location, Montague Township offices had briefly been located at the building now used by Hinkley Auto. Prior to that, the town had used a trailer located on the elementary school grounds. At that time, and prior to that, most township employees worked out of their own homes. Meetings had been held at the school, and at the Grange Building and other gathering spaces in town - in the past.
Mark you calendars for the special township celebration : MONTAGUE DAY will be held at the grounds of the Township's Municipal Building Sat., Sept. 12th! All Montague residents are invited !
Congratulations to our own Miss Montague, Rachel Thompson, for being picked as the first runner-up to the 2009 Queen of the Fair!
Rededicated
July 21, 2009
July 21, 2009
Originally opened on Dec. 30, 1953, the Milford-Montague Bridge was rededicated upon the completion of it most recent major rehabilitation project. A video clip covering the event was shown on that evening's NJN News broadcast. Both the opera singer, who sang the National Anthem, and the antique car and its owner hail from Montague. .. as does the 2nd Vice Commander of American Legion Post 139.
Congratulations to those picked as winners of our local Talent Show and to represent Montague as our Royalty for 2009!
Miss Montague now goes on to represent Montague Township in the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show / NJ State Fair "Queen of the Fair" Contest and the others participate as our Royalty.
Miss Montague now goes on to represent Montague Township in the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show / NJ State Fair "Queen of the Fair" Contest and the others participate as our Royalty.
Miss Montague - Rachel Thompson: Runner up - Kortney McCollough-Coss: Jr. Miss - Ilana Mishiyev; Little Miss - Madyson McCan; Little Mister - Robert McCullough
Talent show - 1st place winners: children's category - Nate Rome; youth category - Emily Biccum, Destiny Stackard; adult category - Rachel Thompson
Gathering Info to Piece the Missing Portions from our Past
Much has changed over the years on Montague's landscape.
We welcome receiving copies of photographs or images that show sites or homes that may no longer exist to help document what was here - and to be able to tell of the people who resided at these sites.This postcard shows "Belvedere Cottage". Anyone who can identify where it was.. please get in touch.
Happy 345th Birthday, New Jersey!
"On June 24, 1664 the name " New Jersey " first appeared, as the name given by the British royal government for a brand new colony established between the Hudson River, the Delaware River, and the Atlantic Ocean. In March 1664 King Charles II of England granted his brother James, Duke of York lands in the New World including Maine, Long Island and territory between the Connecticut and Delaware Rivers. On June 24, 1664, James presented a valuable portion of this land to John Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret in recognition of their loyalty to the crown during the English Civil War. Described by one of the Duke's followers as some of the "most improvabelest land" held by James, this new proprietary colony was called Nova Caesaria or New Jersey." courtesy NJ Dept. of State website
"On June 24, 1664 the name " New Jersey " first appeared, as the name given by the British royal government for a brand new colony established between the Hudson River, the Delaware River, and the Atlantic Ocean. In March 1664 King Charles II of England granted his brother James, Duke of York lands in the New World including Maine, Long Island and territory between the Connecticut and Delaware Rivers. On June 24, 1664, James presented a valuable portion of this land to John Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret in recognition of their loyalty to the crown during the English Civil War. Described by one of the Duke's followers as some of the "most improvabelest land" held by James, this new proprietary colony was called Nova Caesaria or New Jersey." courtesy NJ Dept. of State website
Montague Elementary School students create a time capsule & present their student-composed 4 volume set: Montague's History: Through Our Eyes.
L-R are shown - front row: A. Batko, historian; Students from grades 4-6 who submittend the winning entries; Asst. Principal, Mrs. R. Kalish.
back row: MARCH members: Ed Ibold, Sharon Orce, and Donna & Bob Gibson; Township committemen: Charles Teufert (deputy mayor) and Mayor Joseph Barbagallo [photo courtesy of K. Goyette]
On May 29th, during a final school program dedicated to observing the township's 250th anniversary during the current school term, students saw what items were being placed into their time capsule to be unveiled in 2059 - on Montague's 300th!
Among the items included were school memorabilia, a Powerpoint presentation highlighting life at Montague Elementary, their own 4 volume set about Montague's History, and winning entries from a school-based contest for students in grades 4 to 6 who submitted poems and letters speaking about the future or written to the students of 2059.
Copies of the 4 book set were also presented during the assembly to the Township, to MARCH, and to Montague School and the children of Montague's future. These books and the time capsule were funded by the Montague Education Association, Pride in Education funding.
Making the news!
The local media have been giving Montague widespread coverage of both the town's 250th and the likewise named book.
The NJ Herald and the Pike County Dispatch offered reports of the celebration and offered positive press .. with photos from the kick-off remaining viewable at the NJ Herald's website. Jennie Sweetman highlighted our 250th {error: the "new" school housed K-6} and previewed the book in her History section. Ken Baumel covered the anniversary observance and editor, Chris Jones, of the Dispatch gave a personal review of the book.
Richard Jones and Alicia Batko were featured, discussing MARCH and the 250th, in a Mugs Media segment shown on Channel 10 for Service Electric TV customers - based out of Sparta, NJ.
The Milford Journal graciously accomodated a piece submitted at their request for the June issue, which hit the presses early so it could be ready before the Milford Music Festival held June 6th.
Chris Farlekas, longtime reporter hailing from Port Jervis, interviewed the township historian and the Port Jervis Gazette placed those reflections accompanied by selected photos from the book's front-page.
Two book signings are scheduled - on Sat., June 20th. The first will occur at the primary location for M.A.R.C.H. - the c.1790 Foster-Armstrong House from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, and the second will be just across the river at Mill Run Booksellers from 2-4 pm.
The local media have been giving Montague widespread coverage of both the town's 250th and the likewise named book.
The NJ Herald and the Pike County Dispatch offered reports of the celebration and offered positive press .. with photos from the kick-off remaining viewable at the NJ Herald's website. Jennie Sweetman highlighted our 250th {error: the "new" school housed K-6} and previewed the book in her History section. Ken Baumel covered the anniversary observance and editor, Chris Jones, of the Dispatch gave a personal review of the book.
Richard Jones and Alicia Batko were featured, discussing MARCH and the 250th, in a Mugs Media segment shown on Channel 10 for Service Electric TV customers - based out of Sparta, NJ.
The Milford Journal graciously accomodated a piece submitted at their request for the June issue, which hit the presses early so it could be ready before the Milford Music Festival held June 6th.
Chris Farlekas, longtime reporter hailing from Port Jervis, interviewed the township historian and the Port Jervis Gazette placed those reflections accompanied by selected photos from the book's front-page.
Two book signings are scheduled - on Sat., June 20th. The first will occur at the primary location for M.A.R.C.H. - the c.1790 Foster-Armstrong House from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, and the second will be just across the river at Mill Run Booksellers from 2-4 pm.
MEMORIAL DAY 2009 OBSERVANCEA ceremony was held on Monday, May 25th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Township Municipal Building to acknowledge those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
Beryle B. Herman, a local WW2 vet of Montague, and Desmond Finegan sit observing a moment of silence in front of the memorial, after placing the wreath.
Our local militia had protected this early frontier during our French & Indian War and throughout the Revolutionary War. Our men and women then proudly served their country in the War of 1812, the Civil War, World War 1, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and more recent involvements in Desert Storm, the Gulf and Iraq. Many are interred at the Montague Cemetery/ Minisink Churchyard - where American flags now mark their graves in honor.
MONTAGUE has arrived!Just released through Arcadia Publishing, the book has been delivered and will be available for local purchase through MARCH.
This was created as the first book dedicated to telling about the township's history and its sales will help to support the society. Cost per book is $21.99
add $5.00 to cover S&H, if desiring shipment and send a Check or M.O. made payable to M.A.R.C.H. along with your Name, full mailing address, a phone #, and an email address [if applicable] to:
Montague Assoc. for Restoration of Community History
P.O. Box 1101
Montague, NJ 07827-0101
P.O. Box 1101
Montague, NJ 07827-0101
An early NY-NJ tug of war over our common boundary
On Thurs. April 30th at 7pm, at Montague Township Elementary, Historian Peter Osborne spoke about: While New Jersey Slept, New York Was Wide Awake.
Few realize that the colony of NJ laid claim to territory as far north along the Delaware River as present day Cochecton, NY. New York, also once tried to extend it's bounds as far south as across from Easton, PA.
The program explored the various issues surrounding the most significant boundary dispute in colonial America. It began in 1664 between the colonies of East and West Jersey and New York and was not finally resolved until 1884. Additional parts of boundary demarcation were not resolved until a Supreme Court decision in 2000.
The program included slides and a handout of maps that demonstrated the complicated nature of the dispute. Co-sponsored by M.A.R.C.H.
On Thurs. April 30th at 7pm, at Montague Township Elementary, Historian Peter Osborne spoke about: While New Jersey Slept, New York Was Wide Awake.
Few realize that the colony of NJ laid claim to territory as far north along the Delaware River as present day Cochecton, NY. New York, also once tried to extend it's bounds as far south as across from Easton, PA.
The program explored the various issues surrounding the most significant boundary dispute in colonial America. It began in 1664 between the colonies of East and West Jersey and New York and was not finally resolved until 1884. Additional parts of boundary demarcation were not resolved until a Supreme Court decision in 2000.
The program included slides and a handout of maps that demonstrated the complicated nature of the dispute. Co-sponsored by M.A.R.C.H.
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Blast to the P
ast
The PRIDE Committee at Montague Township Elementary invited MARCH to present an afternoon program to help the students and staff better understand and celebrate the township's heritage. Many students were dressed in Native American, Colonial, Civil War or 20th century era costumes. Artifacts were shown to the students and a historic timeline.
{shown L-R : Mrs. Batko- Historian, Mrs. Hodge - Chief School Administrator, Mrs. Marion - ESL Teacher and PTA Pres., and Mrs. Goyette - Enrichment/ LEAP Instructor}
Students returned in the evening to enjoy a rendition of Stone Soup, along wi
th appropriate refreshments, with their parents and to partake of assorted activities.
astThe PRIDE Committee at Montague Township Elementary invited MARCH to present an afternoon program to help the students and staff better understand and celebrate the township's heritage. Many students were dressed in Native American, Colonial, Civil War or 20th century era costumes. Artifacts were shown to the students and a historic timeline.
{shown L-R : Mrs. Batko- Historian, Mrs. Hodge - Chief School Administrator, Mrs. Marion - ESL Teacher and PTA Pres., and Mrs. Goyette - Enrichment/ LEAP Instructor}
Students returned in the evening to enjoy a rendition of Stone Soup, along wi
th appropriate refreshments, with their parents and to partake of assorted activities. The evening ended with a wrap-up by the Township Historian - who explained the significance of the township's 250th logo. A plaque was presented to MARCH for its work with the school and one was also given to recognize Mrs. Moran - for her work with the Art Club in creating the historic mural, and all the participating staff were also acknowledged.
Mural Installed at Montague Elementary School
Mrs. Moran admires the mural which the Art Club created over two school terms. It now will greet students, staff and visitors at the school's main entry. The wall it is attached to is part of the original 3 classroom structure built in 1954 - the school having witnessed many additions with the growth of the community.
SO it began......
We had a great turnout at the March 26th kick-off celebration and were joined by Congressman Garrett's aide, Ms. Holly Ostby, and by Mayor Gary Lopriore of Port Jervis, NY and Mayor George Harper of Sandyston, NJ - as well as past mayors of Montague: Pat Smith, Joseph Butto, Paul Brislin and Mark Utter and the current Township Committee.
The Art Club's mural was unveiled, and it is a wonderful work of art!
With costumed MARCH members in attendance, the Broome Street Fife and Drum Corps represented by: Betsy Brydon Krakowiak & Shelley Granger, and NJ Frontier Guard reenactors: Doug Pitchell and Dominic Zampella - it set the overall tone for the evening and a wonderful time was had by all.
Thank you again to Montague Elementary School for welcoming us to use their facility for this celebration. Someone said there were over 200 people present.
With costumed MARCH members in attendance, the Broome Street Fife and Drum Corps represented by: Betsy Brydon Krakowiak & Shelley Granger, and NJ Frontier Guard reenactors: Doug Pitchell and Dominic Zampella - it set the overall tone for the evening and a wonderful time was had by all.
Thank you again to Montague Elementary School for welcoming us to use their facility for this celebration. Someone said there were over 200 people present.
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Thurs., March 26th The celebration of the township's 250th anniversary of the creation of Montague, had its official kick-off at the Montague Township Elementary School.
It began with a short program, during which excerpts of the original founding patent and an official township proclamation for this anniversary were read. Members of The Broome Street Fife and Drum Corps from neighboring Port Jervis provided some music of the colonial period. Some M.A.R.C.H. members attended this celebration in period costume. An Invocation written by Pastor Forleo of the Minisink Reformed Church [organized in 1737] was read by church elder, Paul Blissenbach. Resolutions, Citations, and other greetings were accepted from the local, county and state representatives in attendance, and others received acknowledged. A mural portraying Montague's heritage created by the Montague Elementary School's Art Club was unveiled..and also the 250th logo created by Thompson Creative LLC. A Benediction by Rev. Wayne Varga of St. James the Greater Parish concluded the evening.
Following the formal portion, the Frontier Guard shared how life was like when the town formed.
{April 3rd - School event: MES students participate in a Blast from the Past! Sponsored by the PRIDE in Education Committee of the Montague Education Association, students + MARCH participation.}
{April 4th - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Montague Fire Dept.
& Easter Egg Hunt 11AM at town hall }
{ April 11th - MRC Egg Hunt 11 am – 1 pm }
{April 24th - Montague PTA Tricky Tray at Montague Elementary, doors opened at 6PM}
Thurs. April 30th at 7pm
Peter Osborne's talk: While New Jersey Slept, New York Was Wide Awake.
The program explores the various issues surrounding the most significant boundary dispute in colonial America. Co-sponsored by M.A.R.C.H. Held at Montague Township Elementary.
May 18th - Montague's history in print!
After 30 years of compiling and preserving Montague's history, M.A.R.C.H. encouraged their Historian to pursue writing a book about the town's heritage through Arcadia Publishing. Entitled Montague, it will be offered for sale following its release.
Orders are being accepted through the society - for pick-up or mailing [with added S&H]. Cost $21.99 per book - payable by Check or M.O. to M.A.R.C.H. Please add $5.00 S&H if unable to pick-up and requesting mailing. Email Historian.
{May 25th - Memorial Day observance} Any servicemen who served as Montague residents are asked to attend if possible.
May 29th - Premier of MES students' books about Montague - school event
{June 4th thru June 6th - MRC Rummage Sale}
{June 7th - annual MVFD BBQ - tickets $10.00 973-293-7441}
June 25th - Robert MacAvoy will speak on NJ's Civil War veterans at Foster-Armstrong House Our Brothers Gone Before MARCH
June 28th - Historic Sites open 1-4pm. Exhibitor. MARCH
{July 6-10 – MRC Vacation Bible School}
{July 11th - Miss Montague contest at 1pm, at Minisink Church pavilion on Clove Rd. - contact Lori Coss for details 293- 8375 and at 3pm Talent Show - contact Chris Thompson 293-8252 Divisions: Children's - through age 9; Junior - ages 10-15; and Adult, ages 16 and up - applications at Town Hall.}
July 12th through Aug 30th - Historic Sites open 1-4 pm. Exhibitors scheduled. MARCH
{July 24th - Skylands Baseball Game with fireworks - to support MVFD - $10.. tkts}
{July 25th - Noon - 4
St. James Church Tickets : $10. for adults; children under 12 $5.00
and Minisink Reformed Church Annual BBQ's - limited Tkts will be sold onsite -Pavilion site on Clove Rd. , so call 293-3514}
{July 30th at 7pm, Glenn Wershing to talk about Archaeology of the Delaware River Valley area - at Foster-Armstrong House - sponsored by MARCH}
{August 29 - MRC King's Kids Reunion}
Sat. Sept. 12th - MONTAGUE DAY !!!
This will be an extra-special celebration, to help comemorate this significant year. To be held at Town Hall grounds. Details to follow.
{September 26 – MRC Auction}
{October 1, 2, 3 – MRC Rummage Sale}
{Oct. 3rd - Graveyard and Cemetery Art talk by Peter Osborne at FAH at 9:30am
followed by a walking tour of Minisink Cemetery - sponsored by MARCH }
{Nov. 28th & 29th - MARCH Holiday weekend - FAH
and Dec. 5th & 6th - MARCH Holiday Weekends - FAH}
As further events are planned, they will be posted.
Those events listed in brackets { } are independent of the 250th, but are community events noted for your participation.
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Helping Celebrate our 250th
Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg has forwarded a congratulatory Citation.
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Neighboring Wantage Township has sent a plaque with its Resolution honoring Montague Township on the occasion of its 250th anniversary.
Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg has forwarded a congratulatory Citation.
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The Sussex County Board of Freeholders presented a Certificate to township representatives during their March 11th meeting in recognition of the 250th anniversary. Shown (L-R) are: Richard Jones, MARCH Pres.; Alicia Batko - MARCH & Township Historian; Freeholder Phil Crabb; Township Committeemen: George Zitone and Ted Brace. An announcement regarding the township kick-off celebration is posted on the Sussex County, NJ website.
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Gov. Jon S. Corzine of NJ has sent a letter expressing his greetings and best wishes.
NJ State Sen. Oroho, Assemblywoman McHose & Assemblyman Chiusano have presented a Joint Legislative Resolution, co-signed by the Senate and the General Assembly of the State of NJ, acknowledging their recognition of the significance of the township's anniversary.
A Proclamation has been received from Sen. Robert Menendez.
Congressman E. Scott Garrett acknowledged the township's anniversary and delivered what he had entered into the Congressional Record via Holly Ostby, his legislative aide.
M.A.R.C.H., celebrating its own 30th anniversary, presented the township with a congratulatory certificate.
French and Indian War
It is known that the area, that became known as Montague, was almost entirely vacated due to the raids occuring during that period. The men of the NJ Frontier Guard will come patrol and assure the safety of the township residents in time for its opening celebration on March 26th.
First, they will visit with the school children, and then will return to stand guard while the township and visiting representatives issue a formal proclamation at 7pm to mark the 250th anniversary date. They will linger to share stories about their adventures to those who may be curious as to how life was lived in the early frontier.
First, they will visit with the school children, and then will return to stand guard while the township and visiting representatives issue a formal proclamation at 7pm to mark the 250th anniversary date. They will linger to share stories about their adventures to those who may be curious as to how life was lived in the early frontier.
The Lenape
In February, John Kraft spoke regarding the Lenape people. His father, Herbert Kraft, had done archeological studies in the Delaware River Valley which offered substantial evidence of the presence of the native people prior to colonial settlement.
Currently, as the Director of Lenape Lifeways Educational Programs, Inc., John presented an evening program focused on the Lenape or Delaware Indians of New Jersey. He illustrated his talk with detailed life drawings and photographs, and had objects displayed for the audience to have a "hands-on" experience.
Over the years, he has helped discover and excavate Lenape villages and artifacts and has added much new information about their family life, dwellings, diet, spiritual beliefs and technology. John and his father published The Indians of Lenapehoking, an educational unit on the Indians of New Jersey, and he has illustrated The Lenape or Delaware Indians and other books. His goal has always been to create enthusiasm and appreciation for the remarkable people called the "Lenape."
Environment, Ecology & Geology
In January, Nature Conservancy's [NC] Skyland's Director, Eric Olson, presented two assembly programs at the Montague Township Elementary. He explained to the students the significance of NC's work and why natural habitats are vital. He also informed them of the locations the Conservancy has in the township, which are open to the public for visitation: Mashipacong Bogs, and the Minisink Valley Preserve.
During an evening program, he offered an overview of how the area evolved geologically, and how that has influenced its unique features and ecology. Information about Montague's Nature Conservancy sites was presented, along with a slide presentation.
In January, Nature Conservancy's [NC] Skyland's Director, Eric Olson, presented two assembly programs at the Montague Township Elementary. He explained to the students the significance of NC's work and why natural habitats are vital. He also informed them of the locations the Conservancy has in the township, which are open to the public for visitation: Mashipacong Bogs, and the Minisink Valley Preserve.
During an evening program, he offered an overview of how the area evolved geologically, and how that has influenced its unique features and ecology. Information about Montague's Nature Conservancy sites was presented, along with a slide presentation.
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