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Chief Frederick G. Jauss, Ret. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Chief Frederick G. Jauss, Ret.. He was a lifelong member of the Nottingham Fire Company, and dear friend to us all. He remained active with the Comapny up until his passing through meetings and numerous activities. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 E. State St. Ext., Mercerville. Calling: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. His His obituary is available at the following link: Obituary on nj.com Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Operation Santa for 2009: Rumor has it that Santa will be coming to the neighborhood soon. The Fire Company will be helping him make his rounds starting Sunday afternoon, December 20th. He should be finished on Monday night, and heading back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas night. So keep your ears open for the fire sirens (or clatter of reindeer hooves), and remember to be good. Community Fire Safety Items For October, 2009 October 3 (Saturday): Prospect Fire is hosting a Fire Prevention Parade. We will be sending a truck to it. Leaving the Station around 11:00, and expect to return mid-late afternoon. October 18 (Sunday): Family Safety Day at Mercer County. We will also be sending a truck here. Figure starting around 12:00 and ending 15:00 Members: Please sign up at the station as soon as you can, so that we can organize our attendance. Operation Dreamlift, May 5 Operation Dreamlift is a program run by the Sunshine Foudation. The Dreamlift is Sunshine's way of reaching those children whose physical conditions do not allow them to be away from home for more that 24 hours. Members: Volunteers are needed to assist the kids for both the morning and evening shifts. A signup sheet is at the station. For Everyone: Here is a link to a description of the program, with ways for you to donate to help sponser a child: http://www.sunshinefoundation.org/dreamlifts.html H. Roy Breth, In Memorium It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of H. Roy Breth this morning. Aside from being a good friend of the fire company and community for more than 30 years, Roy will also be remembered by us a life member and past fire commissioner. Here is the link to the obituary: http://obits.nj.com/trenton/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=124261576 Briefly: here are the details for the arrangements: The funeral will begin 10 a.m. Friday at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 East State Street Ext, Mercerville, NJ. Interment will follow in Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville, NJ. Family and friends may call 6-9pm Thursday at the Colonial Home. (2/15/09) John Marcucci Members and Friends. John Marcucci?s wife, Deborah, let us know that he is beginning his treatment series this week. He is in Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, and expects to be there for the next few weeks. He?s in an isolation section of the hospital, so he can?t take gifts or visitors. Cards would be great though, and they can be mailed to RWJUH. You may need the room number (please contact the station for the room number, which is not posted here in an attempt to preserve privacy). You can also send him an E-Card from the hospital website ( www.rwjuh.edu ). (2/9/09) Important Upcoming Events For October This Sunday, 10/5 10:00 to 15:00. This Sunday is Family Fun and Safety Day at Mercer County Park. We want to have an engine and crew at the event. This will replace the Fire Prevention Parade run in prior years. A sign-up sheet will be posted. Wednesday, 10/8 19:00. Fire Prevention Open House at the Nottingham Fire House. Please bring your family and join us for a good night of fun and education geared toward fire prevention. Saturday, 10/11 13:00. Columbus Day Parade. Details when we get them. Important Upcoming Events For September Here are a couple of important events for the next week. Members, please sign up at the station if you can help: September 10, 2008, 6:00 pm. Flag Burning Ceremony at Veterans Park. Crew needed for Engine 17-2. September 11, 2008, 11:30 am. 9/11 Memorial Service. Veterans Park North Entrance. Crews needed for Engine 17 and Tower 17 for a flag display (Expect to leave the station at 10:45). September 13, 2008, 1:00 pm. Short Parade to honor Baseball Team. Braghelli Parking Area of Veterans Park. Refreshments served. Crew needed for Tower 17. 6/20/2008 Changes in the Fire District 7 Meeting Schedule The Board of Fire Commisioners No. 7 wish to announce a change to thier bi-weekly meeting schedule. Currently the Board meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month (after the first Monday). Starting July 1st, the meetings will change to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (with no Monday stipulation). The first meeting for July will be held on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 at the normal time of 7pm. The second meeting will be Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 7pm as well. Please Join Nottingham Ambulance Squad for EMS Day on 5/17/2008 EMS Day will be hosted by Nottingham Ambulance Squad, which will be held at Haldeman Ford on Route 33. There will be lots of activities for kids, including a moon bounce and dunk tank. There will also be snow cones, popcorn and hot dogs. For the Grown-ups, they have a Blood Mobile coming so you can give blood. Please join them for this special event. It will be from 10:00AM to 2:00PM 4/07/2008 A Special Thanks To Chief Dempster Thank you to Chief Dempster for taking former member Ali out to lunch over the past weekend. While she was visiting town, he made the (second) ultimate sacrafice. He is truely a hero. 3/26/2008 John Marcucci's Retirement Congratulations to John Marcucci on his retirement, having just served his last shift. Good luck with your plans (lots of hunting this fall, we guess). 3/25/2008 Website Disruption As you may have noticed, the fire company experienced a brief website disruption over the weekend. As it turns out, a hacker chose to vandalize the site with various Islamic stuff. We apologize for any inconvenience, and welcome our visitors back. To those that chose make our volunteers take the time to restore the site, please Click here 2/27/2008 Election Results Budget: $2,893,257 Tax impact: 19 cents, up 3 cents Yes: 257 No: 219 Passed Purchase 25 SCBA's to relace 10-year old SCBA's. Yes: 331 No: 147 Passed Raise taxes $265,584 above 4% cap on tax increase. Yes: 244 No: 233 Defeated Fire Commission: One Three Year Term Charles Belmont: 318 Elected Kenneth Schulte: 125 Defeated Congratulations Charles Belmont. 2/10/2008 Fire District Budget Please note that the Fire District #7 Elections are being held on Saturday, February 16, between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm. You will be asked to vote on the 2008 budget, along with a referendum for raising the tax rate. We at the Nottingham Volunteer Fire Company support this budget and referendum, and urge your support in passing it. While it does represent an increase in our tax rate, we feel that there are clear and convincing reasons for this. Here are some of them: For the past 3 years the tax rate has remained the same ($0.16 per $100.00 assessed value). The Fire Commission has worked hard to keep costs in check. Yet during this time they faced several financial pressures. These include the addition of staff to get the first responding truck immediately on the road on a 24/7 basis. They also had to replace both the tower ladder and one of the engines, while facing and a steady increase in calls. Last year they used $150,000.00 of unreserved funds and $75,000.00 from the sale of an asset (old fire engine) to keep the tax rate the same. There aren't any remaining unreserved funds available for use in 2008 and also no assets to sell off, so they now have to make up $225,000.00. In year 2007 they had a water bill of $260,000.00 and it was increased to $300,000.00 for 2008 (The water bill is for all of the hydrants and water mains in our district.) This comes to around $265,000.00. This is the amount we need to raise the tax for year 2008. A house valued at $300,000 (assessed at $150,000.00) will pay $45.00 more per year $0.03 per $100.00 more in assessed value). Remember the tax remained the same for the last 3 years so in 4 years the average tax increase is $11.25 per year for our fire protection. If you want to understand the background about the Fire District and its relationship with the Fire Company, please visit the "About Us" section of this Site. 2/10/2008 Fire Commissioner Election, Charles Belmont As noted below, the Fire District #7 Elections are being held on Saturday, February 16, between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm. You will be asked to vote for the one open Fire Commissioner Position. We at the Nottingham Volunteer Fire Company ask that you support Commissioner Charles Belmont as he seeks re-election to this seat. Commissioner Belmont has tirelessly supported the Fire Company for the past 34 years, and has dedicated his time in several administrative and fire ground functions. He currently is both an active Life Member of the Volunteer Fire Company and a Commissioner with Fire District #7. He has exploited this experience in his position as Fire Commissioner, and has been instrumental in shaping the Fire District as it faces changing needs. If you want to understand the background about the Fire District and its relationship with the Fire Company, please visit the "About Us" section of this Site. 1/13/2008 2008 Drill Schedule Deputy Maher has composed a list of all the drills for the next few months. The first 5 drills for the year are MANDATORY for ALL RIDING MEMBERS. There will be no drill on Monday March 17th, in observance of St. Patrick's Day. That drill has been moved to the 5th Monday of the month, March 31st. The Schedule can be found at www.nottinghamfire.org/drill.html.

Chief Frederick G. Jauss, Ret.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Chief Frederick G. Jauss, Ret.. He was a lifelong member of the Nottingham Fire Company, and dear friend to us all. He remained active with the Comapny up until his passing through meetings and numerous activities.

Mass: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 E. State St. Ext., Mercerville. Calling: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square.

His His obituary is available at the following link: Obituary on nj.com

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Operation Santa for 2009: Rumor has it that Santa will be coming to the neighborhood soon. The Fire Company will be helping him make his rounds starting Sunday afternoon, December 20th. He should be finished on Monday night, and heading back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas night. So keep your ears open for the fire sirens (or clatter of reindeer hooves), and remember to be good.

Community Fire Safety Items For October, 2009

October 3 (Saturday): Prospect Fire is hosting a Fire Prevention Parade. We will be sending a truck to it. Leaving the Station around 11:00, and expect to return mid-late afternoon.

October 18 (Sunday): Family Safety Day at Mercer County. We will also be sending a truck here. Figure starting around 12:00 and ending 15:00

Members: Please sign up at the station as soon as you can, so that we can organize our attendance.

Operation Dreamlift, May 5

Operation Dreamlift is a program run by the Sunshine Foudation. The Dreamlift is Sunshine's way of reaching those children whose physical conditions do not allow them to be away from home for more that 24 hours.

Members: Volunteers are needed to assist the kids for both the morning and evening shifts. A signup sheet is at the station.

For Everyone: Here is a link to a description of the program, with ways for you to donate to help sponser a child: http://www.sunshinefoundation.org/dreamlifts.html

H. Roy Breth, In Memorium

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of H. Roy Breth this morning. Aside from being a good friend of the fire company and community for more than 30 years, Roy will also be remembered by us a life member and past fire commissioner.

Here is the link to the obituary:

http://obits.nj.com/trenton/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=124261576

Briefly: here are the details for the arrangements:

The funeral will begin 10 a.m. Friday at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 East State Street Ext, Mercerville, NJ. Interment will follow in Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville, NJ. Family and friends may call 6-9pm Thursday at the Colonial Home. (2/15/09)

John Marcucci

Members and Friends. John Marcucci?s wife, Deborah, let us know that he is beginning his treatment series this week. He is in Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, and expects to be there for the next few weeks. He?s in an isolation section of the hospital, so he can?t take gifts or visitors.

Cards would be great though, and they can be mailed to RWJUH. You may need the room number (please contact the station for the room number, which is not posted here in an attempt to preserve privacy). You can also send him an E-Card from the hospital website ( www.rwjuh.edu ). (2/9/09)

Important Upcoming Events For October

This Sunday, 10/5 10:00 to 15:00. This Sunday is Family Fun and Safety Day at Mercer County Park. We want to have an engine and crew at the event. This will replace the Fire Prevention Parade run in prior years. A sign-up sheet will be posted.

Wednesday, 10/8 19:00. Fire Prevention Open House at the Nottingham Fire House. Please bring your family and join us for a good night of fun and education geared toward fire prevention.

Saturday, 10/11 13:00. Columbus Day Parade. Details when we get them.

Important Upcoming Events For September

Here are a couple of important events for the next week. Members, please sign up at the station if you can help:

September 10, 2008, 6:00 pm. Flag Burning Ceremony at Veterans Park. Crew needed for Engine 17-2.

September 11, 2008, 11:30 am. 9/11 Memorial Service. Veterans Park North Entrance. Crews needed for Engine 17 and Tower 17 for a flag display (Expect to leave the station at 10:45).

September 13, 2008, 1:00 pm. Short Parade to honor Baseball Team. Braghelli Parking Area of Veterans Park. Refreshments served. Crew needed for Tower 17.

6/20/2008 Changes in the Fire District 7 Meeting Schedule

The Board of Fire Commisioners No. 7 wish to announce a change to thier bi-weekly meeting schedule. Currently the Board meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month (after the first Monday). Starting July 1st, the meetings will change to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (with no Monday stipulation). The first meeting for July will be held on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 at the normal time of 7pm. The second meeting will be Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 7pm as well.

Please Join Nottingham Ambulance Squad for EMS Day on 5/17/2008

EMS Day will be hosted by Nottingham Ambulance Squad, which will be held at Haldeman Ford on Route 33. There will be lots of activities for kids, including a moon bounce and dunk tank. There will also be snow cones, popcorn and hot dogs. For the Grown-ups, they have a Blood Mobile coming so you can give blood. Please join them for this special event. It will be from 10:00AM to 2:00PM

4/07/2008 A Special Thanks To Chief Dempster

Thank you to Chief Dempster for taking former member Ali out to lunch over the past weekend. While she was visiting town, he made the (second) ultimate sacrafice. He is truely a hero.

3/26/2008 John Marcucci's Retirement

Congratulations to John Marcucci on his retirement, having just served his last shift. Good luck with your plans (lots of hunting this fall, we guess).

3/25/2008 Website Disruption

As you may have noticed, the fire company experienced a brief website disruption over the weekend. As it turns out, a hacker chose to vandalize the site with various Islamic stuff. We apologize for any inconvenience, and welcome our visitors back.

To those that chose make our volunteers take the time to restore the site, please Click here

2/27/2008 Election Results

Budget: $2,893,257
Tax impact: 19 cents, up 3 cents
Yes: 257
No: 219
Passed

Purchase 25 SCBA's to relace 10-year old SCBA's.
Yes: 331
No: 147
Passed

Raise taxes $265,584 above 4% cap on tax increase.
Yes: 244
No: 233
Defeated

Fire Commission: One Three Year Term
Charles Belmont: 318 Elected
Kenneth Schulte: 125 Defeated

Congratulations Charles Belmont.

2/10/2008 Fire District Budget

Please note that the Fire District #7 Elections are being held on Saturday, February 16, between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm. You will be asked to vote on the 2008 budget, along with a referendum for raising the tax rate. We at the Nottingham Volunteer Fire Company support this budget and referendum, and urge your support in passing it. While it does represent an increase in our tax rate, we feel that there are clear and convincing reasons for this. Here are some of them:

For the past 3 years the tax rate has remained the same ($0.16 per $100.00 assessed value).

The Fire Commission has worked hard to keep costs in check. Yet during this time they faced several financial pressures. These include the addition of staff to get the first responding truck immediately on the road on a 24/7 basis. They also had to replace both the tower ladder and one of the engines, while facing and a steady increase in calls.

Last year they used $150,000.00 of unreserved funds and $75,000.00 from the sale of an asset (old fire engine) to keep the tax rate the same. There aren't any remaining unreserved funds available for use in 2008 and also no assets to sell off, so they now have to make up $225,000.00. In year 2007 they had a water bill of $260,000.00 and it was increased to $300,000.00 for 2008 (The water bill is for all of the hydrants and water mains in our district.)

This comes to around $265,000.00. This is the amount we need to raise the tax for year 2008. A house valued at $300,000 (assessed at $150,000.00) will pay $45.00 more per year $0.03 per $100.00 more in assessed value).

Remember the tax remained the same for the last 3 years so in 4 years the average tax increase is $11.25 per year for our fire protection.

If you want to understand the background about the Fire District and its relationship with the Fire Company, please visit the "About Us" section of this Site.

2/10/2008 Fire Commissioner Election, Charles Belmont

As noted below, the Fire District #7 Elections are being held on Saturday, February 16, between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm. You will be asked to vote for the one open Fire Commissioner Position. We at the Nottingham Volunteer Fire Company ask that you support Commissioner Charles Belmont as he seeks re-election to this seat.

Commissioner Belmont has tirelessly supported the Fire Company for the past 34 years, and has dedicated his time in several administrative and fire ground functions. He currently is both an active Life Member of the Volunteer Fire Company and a Commissioner with Fire District #7. He has exploited this experience in his position as Fire Commissioner, and has been instrumental in shaping the Fire District as it faces changing needs.

If you want to understand the background about the Fire District and its relationship with the Fire Company, please visit the "About Us" section of this Site.

1/13/2008 2008 Drill Schedule

Deputy Maher has composed a list of all the drills for the next few months. The first 5 drills for the year are MANDATORY for ALL RIDING MEMBERS. There will be no drill on Monday March 17th, in observance of St. Patrick's Day. That drill has been moved to the 5th Monday of the month, March 31st.

The Schedule can be found at www.nottinghamfire.org/drill.html.