Harding Township Police are investigating recent motor vehicle burlaries and thefts.  Numerous motor vehicles were entered by unknown persons and access gained to contents of glove boxes and center consoles.  All motor vehicles were parked in driveways and had unlocked doors.   Incidents occurred during the overnight hours.  Locations were on Village Road, Featherbed Lane, Glen Alpin Road and St. Clair Road.  In several instances, items were stolen from the motor vehicle.

 

Police advise to take basic precautions and lock doors to parked, unattended motor vehicles and report any suspicious activity.  If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact police at (973) 455-0500.

UPDATE

The Harding Township Department of Public Works will once again be performing road repairs per our comprehensive road maintenance program.  We will be performing pipe and drainage work, filling pot holes, milling deficiencies and patching all holes with hot asphalt.  Please be careful and slow down when driving on roads when roadwork signs are present to ensure the safety of your Public Works Employees.  Also please be especially careful operating a bicycle or walking on these roads. 

Phase 1 – Spring – May 30, 2014

• Road surveys (completed)
• Pot Hole Repairs (completed)
• Milling and Paving:
  • Military Hill Drive (completed)

Phase 2 – June 1, 2014 – July 15, 2014

• Milling and Paving:
  • Sand Spring Road (completed)
  • Millbrook Rd (Village to Blue Mill) (completed)
  • Pleasantville Rd (completed)

Phase 3 – July 16, 2014 – September 15, 2014

• Milling and Paving:
  • • Dicksons Mill Rd
  • • Meyersville Rd
  • • Baileys Mill Rd
  • • Brook Drive North
• Oil and Stone Treatment:
  • • Military Hill Drive
  • • Sand Spring Rd
  • • Millbrook (Village rd to Blue Mill rd)
  • • Pleasantville Rd
  • • Black well Place
• Line Stripping of all Municipal roads

 

Phase IV (if resources available) – September 15, 2014 – October 15, 2014

• Featherbed Lane (mill & pave)
• Woodland Ave (crack sealing)
• Tigerlily Lane (crack sealing)
• Jenks Rd and Jenks Crt (crack sealing)
• Post House Rd (oil and stone)
• Kitchell Rd (oil and stone)
• Stop lines on various roads

Harding Municipal Building Summer Hours

Effective: July 7th –August 29th
     Monday- Thursday  8:30-4:30
     Friday  8:30- 1:30

In the wake of recent storms, 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.  Harding Township, in conjuction with Jersey Central Power and Light, recommend you follow these safety tips on the use of your portable generator.