Council Briefs: Health Office to Aid in Emergencies

What follows is an account of actions taken on May 6 by the Bridgewater Township Council, which, while not breaking news, are still of note.

Township to be part of heath services mutual aid agreement

As per request of the county, the township has agreed to an interlocal services agreement that will have Bridgewater’s health office providing mutual aid to other municipalities or the county in the event of an emergency.

This agreement provides for public health services to be shared among county municipalities in the event of any kind of emergency, as needed.

The agreement was unanimously approved by the council.

Township to sell municipal equipment

The township is preparing to sell its old equipment at an upcoming auction being held by the county.

The council approved a resolution that allows for the sale of items that are no longer used in the township.

“We will do the auction so we get a better return,” township administrator James Naples said. “This is equipment we no longer use and are selling through auction.”

Naples said the township has seen excellent results in the past and good amounts of money coming in to Bridgewater for the sale of certain pieces.

“It is surprising what some people will pay for certain items,” he said.

The township will be auctioning two 2007 Ford Crown Victoria police cars; a 1998 Ford Expedition; a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria; a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria; a 1975 International 4700 single axle dump; a 1997 Ford Tractor; and a Pitney Bowes Mail Machine.