Clark Seniors Meet Mayor and Enjoy Seasonal Fun During April Meeting

Clark Mayor Angel Albanese visited with Clark's senior citizens during their April lunch meeting.  She introduced herself, talked about her life in Clark, time on the Council and now her new role as Mayor.   She told seniors about her plans to keep the services and programs they have come to love in place and that she looked forward to working with them.  She wrapped up with a Q&A session before Director, Ralph Bernardo, arrived with some early-Easter themed fun to wrap up the monthly meeting.

Home Improvement Program Offers Support for Critical Repairs in Eligible Households

Residents in Clark may be eligible for assistance through a Home Improvement Program designed to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make up to $20,000 in essential repairs to their homes.

This program is available to homeowners struggling with outdated or failing major home systems. It provides financial assistance for necessary repairs and replacements such as roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, heating units, and weatherization features like windows and insulation.

Who is eligible?
 To qualify, applicants must:

• Own and reside in a home located within the designated program area.
• Be current on property taxes and, if applicable, mortgage payments.
• Maintain valid homeowner’s insurance.
• Have a household income that falls within the program’s limits for low-to-moderate income (as defined by household size and geographic region).
• Have at least one major system in need of significant repair or replacement.
• Meet any additional requirements, as outlined in program guidelines.

For more information, or to find out if your household qualifies, scan the QR code above or visit https://www.cgph.net/home-improvement-program/

Join the Rahway River Cleanup for Earth Day 

Volunteers are invited to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the Rahway River at Union County’s Rahway River Park on Saturday, April 26 (rain date: April 27). The event, hosted by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Rahway River Watershed Association, and local organizations, will focus on areas upstream and downstream of the Winfield Park Dam, spanning Winfield Park, Cranford, Clark, Linden, and Rahway.

Check-in at 8:45 AM near the Bloodgood Dam waterfall to receive supplies, safety info, and assignments. Cleanup runs from 9 AM to 12 PM, but any time you can contribute is appreciated. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, jeans, gloves, and boots. Bring a 5-gallon bucket (labeled with your name) for easy debris collection. Waders and rakes are helpful for riverbank cleanup.

For safety, all participants must register in small groups. Volunteers under 18 need a signed waiver and adult supervision. Over the past 25+ years, thousands have helped remove debris, improving the river’s health.

No RSVP required! For details, contact rivercleanup@comcast.net or CleaCarchia@outlook.com.

Shine a Spotlight on Your Business!!

Are you looking for a fresh way to promote your business to Clark residents? Want to show potential customers what makes you stand out?

The Township of Clark’s Communications and Business Development Office can help you do just that! We work with local businesses to create custom Business Spotlight videos—produced and shared on our Local Access TV station, YouTube, and social media channels.

Check out one of our latest spotlights featuring Paragon Tap and Table and see the kind of exposure we can help generate for your brand.

Interested in being featured? Reach out to Elizabeth Clee at eclee@ourclark.com to learn more and be considered for an upcoming profile. Don’t wait, we have limited openings in our schedule.  

Let’s get your business the attention it deserves!

Queen Victoria Visits the Clark Library...

In all her regal glory, Queen Victoria came to the Clark Library recently to share her stories of life, love and more with the community.   This is one in a series of historical presentations by Alisa Dupuy at the library this year.  Her presentations are designed to make history fun and to display the contributions of women in history.

The entire presentation is viewable on the Our Clark Media You Tube now.