Published: October 15, 2025

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Environmental Commission Member

RARITAN TWP., N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Have a passion for science and natural resource management? The Raritan Township Environmental Commission and its Green Team have a vacancy to fill – and it could be you!

Interested applicants may submit their resumes to the Municipal Clerk’s Office via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by U.S. Mail at: 1 Municipal Drive, Flemington, N.J. 08822-1799.

You must be a resident of Raritan Township and be at least eighteen (18) years of age to serve on this committee.

To sign-up for notifications about the upcoming events and other future volunteer activities and Commission-sponsored meetings, email your contact information to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Disclaimer: This is an unpaid opportunity to an advisory organization that collaborates with Raritan Township, not an employment position as a municipal government employee.

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RARITAN TWP., N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The Raritan Township Environmental Commission and its Green Team announced it will host a hybrid Septic System Maintenance Presentation at the municipal building Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m., at 1 Municipal Drive in Flemington and virtually via ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2953351895?omn=84279790158.

DID YOU KNOW: In Hunterdon County, most single-family homes have a septic system and according to the Raritan Headwaters Association (“RHA”), malfunctioning septic systems are one of the most common causes of contaminated water?

Caring for a residential septic system is vital for maintaining a healthy home and protecting the environment. A poorly functioning septic system can cost the homeowner tens of thousands of dollars to replace.

To prevent future issues for homeowners, the presentation will include the importance of regular maintenance of their septic tanks, the environmental impacts of well contamination, and how the proper management of onsite wastewater systems can provide clean and safe water for everyone.  

The presentation will feature two keynote speakers: Carla Hobbs, Environmental Health Coordinator from the Hunterdon County Board of Health; and Samantha LaRocca, Well Testing Program Coordinator for Raritan Headwaters Association.

More information about septic tank maintenance can be found on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Septic Care and Maintenance page.

To sign-up for notifications about the upcoming events and other future volunteer activities and Commission-sponsored meetings, email your contact information to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Raritan Headwaters Association:

Raritan Headwaters Association (“RHA”) is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and is headquartered in Bedminster, N.J. with a South Branch office in Flemington. RHA’s area of coverage extends across 38 municipalities in the Hunterdon, Morris and Somerset counties and includes the Garden State’s largest watershed spanning 470 square miles; they are tasked with protecting natural resources in the 470-square-mile Upper Raritan River and beyond into New Jersey’s more urban areas that rely on the water supplies RHA safeguards. Their mission is to engage citizens in conserving land and clean water through education, science, advocacy, land preservation and stewardship. To learn more, visit RHA’s website.

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NOVEMBER 2025 SPOTLIGHT FEATURE

Published: November 3, 2025

Don’t Trash That Halloween Pumpkin – Recycle It!

RARITAN TWP., N.J. (Hunterdon County) — If you’re looking to properly dispose of your Halloween pumpkin that was sitting on your front porch, the Raritan Township Environmental Commission and its Green Team announced there are two local places that will recycle, not trash them, for FREE!

Some local farms encourage residents to bring their unpainted, unrotten and non-moldy pumpkins, squash and gourds because they make a nutritious meal for farm animals like pigs and goats. Plus, recycling pumpkins keeps them out of landfills where they decompose and release methane, a climate warming greenhouse gas.

Local farms accepting pumpkins are:

• OneCompostCan, alongside their weekly food waste recycling buckets, at the Stangl Factory Farmers’ Market (50 Stangl Road in Flemington) collecting every Saturday until Thanksgiving from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (609) 498-5221; and
• Hunterdon Community Farmers’ Market at Dvoor Farm (111 Mine Street in Flemington) collecting every Sunday in November from 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Residents can drop off their pumpkins at Gorgeous Goat Creamery.

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Disclaimer: Any external weblinks connected through the Raritan Township (hereinafter “Township”) website, the “My Raritan Township” mobile application, and any communication platform that officially represents the Township as a government entity, are provided as a convenience for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Township of any product, service or opinion of the associated corporations, organizations or individuals. The Township bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent webpages. Inquiries related to the external site and its content must be directed to the point-of-contact of the external source.

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