"You better watch out, you better not cry, ...."

Though these words normally are sung in Dec. to remind folks to be on the lookout and ready for Santa.. it's also a word of advice during the latter week of deer hunting, and also with the arrival of freshly fallen snow and potential black ice [and equally treacherous grit, if driven onto too quickly].. to drive alert and with caution, leaving room between vehicles, and abiding by posted speed limits.

FYI As survey stakes are more noticed throughout the middle of town.. folks are now aware that the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Northeast Upgrade is deciding upon the route to use for their upgrade - already in the works as part of their 300 line in Vernon. Originally, the existing Tennessee Gas ROW and pipeline was put through in the 1950's. There is a proposal to add a new loop because the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was created afterwards, so using the original route would require new federal legislation, as the NPS does not have the authority to allow use of the existing ROW on Federal land. The proposed route would cross Clove Rd. above the Mini-mall and proceed towards the Delaware River and cross River Rd. near New Mashipacong. Scoping meetings have been held.

Eve Of St. Nicholas

Ever wonder where we got the name "Santa Claus"? It actually comes from Sinterklass - the Dutch name for St. Nicholas, who would leave presents for children on this evening.

Christmas Day itself was a day for attending church services and enjoying family, rather than the gift-giving celebration it has evolved to today. Click here to learn more about how this feast was celebrated during our region's early days, while we were part of New Netherlands.

Steal away from the hustle and the bustle of the holidays...
to recall times when friends and neighbors came together to celebrate the season!

Visit the c. 1790 Foster-Armstrong House at 320 River Rd. in Montague, NJ for MARCH’s Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekends

Please stop by when the Foster-Armstrong House is open, to see the special now displays and exhibits highlighting the Store and Post Office run by James B. Armstrong; Julius Foster's Tavern [documented as having operated from 1798-1814]; a newly acquired Native American collection; vintage Christmas postcards and greeting cards; the Foster & Armstrong family heritage. Donations welcomed to support both sites maintained by M.A.R.C.H. which are located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

November brings.........

a time shift - as clocks "fall back" one hour on the 7th ; deer on the move - motorists remain alert; bears scavenging to fill up before winter hibernation; need to clear gutters before water freezes or snow arrives; and a time to acknowledge the men and women who fought for our country on Veteran's Day.