February 24, 2020
EDISON, NJ (MIDDLESEX)—Firefighters from Hamilton Township Fire Department participated in the Garden State Cooked & Uncorked, putting fire to good use, which is the premiere fire department cookoff in New Jersey. The event is held annually and hosted by the NJFMBA New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association and highlights culinary talents of different fire departments. The event was held tonight at the Pines Manor, Edison NJ
The Hamilton Township Fire Department FMBA entry was “Plant based meatballs over pad tai” the entry did not place this year but in years past they have earned third, second and first places.
The yearly fundraising event is held for the Saint Barnabus Burn Center Foundation.
- Hamilton Firefighters: Ray Krajcsovics Dave Krueger Mike Kiernan Mike Peoples Kelly Montesano
Photos provided
February 24, 2020
Today, February 24, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service will be conducting prescribed burning operations in the following areas.
DIVISION A
Mercer County – Mercer Meadows
DIVISION B
Ocean County– Little Egg Harbor – Stafford Forge Road– Barnegat – Greenwood Wildlife Management Area
– Lacey – Double Trouble State Park
DIVISION C
Atlantic County– Buena Vista – Highland Ave/Old Landis Ave– Estell Manor – River RoadCamden County
– Waterford – Wharton State Forest
This schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.
If in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337).
More information about prescribed burning can be found here: https://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2019/19_0029.htm
Prescribed Burning In Mercer County Today as seen from the roadway.