Two Calendar Announcements:

The Harding Township Committee will hold a special public meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 8:30am, at the Municipal Building, Kirby Hall, 21 Blue Mill Road, New Vernon, NJ.  The purpose of the public meeting will be to review the record below of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Harding in the matter of Application No. BOA 23-10 of T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, Sectorsite, LLC & New Cingular Wireless, LLC ("Applicant") decided by said Board on August 20, 2013 and memorialized by Resolution adopted September 19, 2013, wherein said Board granted subsection "d" variance relief from the provisions of Harding Ordinance § 225-121 and 152 to permit a wireless communication tower use in the RR zone, and to permit construction as a second principal use on the property of a wireless communications monopole with a maximum height of 120' and an equipment compound in the RR zone where such use is not permitted.  This appeal is being taken by E.J. Foley, III, pursuant to the authority of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-17 and § 225-37 of the Code of the Township of Harding.

Agenda Items:

1. Roll Call
2. Statement
3. Flag Salute
4. Public Hearing to the Township Committee regarding the Board Of Adjustment's decision to Grant a subsection "d" variance relief from the provisions of Harding Ordinance § 225-121 and 152 to permit a wireless communication tower use in the RR zone, and to permit construction as a second principal use on the property of a wireless communications monopole with a maximum height of 120' and an equipment compound in the RR zone where such use is not permitted.
5. Public Participation
6. Adjournment

Action may be taken. Changes may be made without notice.

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The Regular Meeting of the Harding Township Committee scheduled for Monday December 16, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Municipal Building, Kirby Hall, 21 Blue Mill Road, New Vernon, has been rescheduled for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., same location.

The Department of Public Works is adding a Recycling day on Saturday December 28, 2013, because of Christmas and New Years Day being on Wednesdays this year.

At August’s Township Committee Meeting, Sergeant Giansanti urged residents to take a few simple precautions to help safeguard their homes:

• Make your residence appear occupied when not at home.
• Leave multiple lights on timers that go on and off at different times.
• When away secure all doors and windows.
• If you have an alarm, set it.
• Advise your neighbors to retrieve your mail and newspapers.
• If comfortable, allow family members and neighbors to park their cars in your driveway.
• Advise HTPD to perform periodic house checks when away.

In the wake of the two storms of late fall last year, many people have inquired about using portable generators during storm events.  Portable generators are very attractive for emergency situations, but harbor significant safety risks and operational considerations.  The Harding Township Local Emergency Planning Committee in conjuction with Jersey Central Power and Light recommends you follow these safety tips on the use of your portable generator.