MARCH opens its historic houses to visitors
on Sunday's between 1 & 4 pm!

Today at the Foster-Armstrong House on River Rd., Sharon Orce - 
who chairs the Montague Grange, will be there with some of her own poultry.  
Children can view them up close, ask questions, etc.

There are brand new historic exhibits to view inside the building.
Varied exhibitors are scheduled throughout the summer, along with other events.

which once served as a one room schoolhouse, will open whenever possible during the same hours.

Stop by on a Sunday through until the end of August.
 Members of the society will be present to welcome you 
and serve as a volunteer tour-guide.

Check MARCH's Facebook page for the schedule and any updates or changes. 



Miss Montague 2013

Maria Yarosz was selected at the pageant 
held on June 15th, which was hosted by the Clubhouse 
within High Point Country Club 
and sponsored by the Montague Township Vol. Fire Dept.


(L - R)     Miss Montague 2013 - Maria Yarosz, 
    Miss Montague 2012 - Alexandra Frost, 
2013 Runner-Up - Sarah Mannion



 Little Miss                  Little Mister               Young Miss
Grace Loporto            Robert Faines              Maya Blake


Delaware River Safety Advisory:  Weekend Update
Release Date:  11:00 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2013

Due to heavy rains this week the Delaware River level as measured at Montague, New Jersey, is currently at 11.79 feet. It is predicted to rise to 13.7’ feet before cresting at 8:00 p.m. this evening.  The river level at the Montague gauge normally measures between five and six feet this time of year.  It is running seven to eight vertical feet higher than normal and the water temperature is in the fifties. 

By order of Superintendent John J. Donahue, issued on June 11, all individuals are required to wear a properly sized United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) in good and serviceable condition while on board any vessel on the waters of the Delaware River within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. This order will remain in effect until the river level recedes below 8 feet which is not expected until after the weekend.  Additionally, swimming is prohibited during this period.  “The safety of our visitors is a top priority and we are taking precautions to ensure that all of our visitors have a safe and enjoyable trip to the park,” said Donahue.  “We also need our visitors to take proper precautions too,” he added.  

At higher levels, river conditions include large quantities of floating debris, very swift currents, decreased water temperature and increased hydraulic hazards in rapids and near bridge pilings, as well as increased hazards associated with downed trees and submerged obstacles near the shoreline.  It is highly recommended that only very experienced boaters using proper equipment consider a river trip during this period of high water.  

Superintendent Donahue would like to remind visitors that there are plenty of alternatives available in the park this weekend.  “The park’s waterfalls will be spectacular this weekend from all of the rain that has fallen,” he pointed out.  “And the weather will be perfect for a hike on one of our many trails or a picnic at one of our picnic areas,” he added. 

Rangers at Dingmans Falls Visitor Center will be offering Ranger Talks at 10:00 a.m. and guided Waterfall Walks at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  A Campfire Program will be offered on Saturday evening at 7:00 at Dingmans Campground.  
All programs are free and open to the public.  
Operational and Safety Improvements to Sussex County Route 653  [ a.k.a. Clove Road ]

 The Sussex County Division of Engineering has provided a link for those who wish to continue to be learn about the proposed improvements for Clove Rd. 
A video of a roundabout [ one is being considered for the intersection at Clove Rd. & Deckertown Tpke. ] will be posted at their website in the near future. DVDs of Roundabouts are also being made available at the municipal building.
Clove Road Concept Development Study. 

 The County is scheduled to be attending tonight's Committee Meeting on June 11, 2013, to discuss the changes that they have planned for Clove Road. 
The total project projected cost is about $25 million, funded by a federal grant. The project is going to specifically involve seven segments of Clove Road:
(1) the intersection of Red Hill Road, where Clove Road will be moved over quite a bit; 
(2) a round-about will be added at the Deckertown intersection; (3) the segment north of Millville Rd. will be moved over; (4) the intersection at New Road will be moved and straightened; (5) the segment by Old Mashipacong Road; 
(6) the hill by Westfall Farm/Winery will be reduced; 
(7) the hill by Reinhardt Rd. will be reduced. 

 Questions and concerns will be accepted by the County at the June 11 meeting. {As per Township Minutes of May 14th.}
Rain, Rain go away...

Events in the area that will be best enjoyed without any downpours:

Milford Music Fest  June 7- 9th  - held just across the river & throughout the town of Milford. See updated schedule and info at Facebook page
& 
Sussex County Birding and Nature Festival held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Free displays including information about our state and federal parklands, lands protected by many of the regional environmental non-profits efforts, nature exhibits, vendors and lectures throughout the weekend held in the Richards Building at the Fairgrounds and offsite field trips offered.
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