Illustrated talk on D&R Canal slated in Lawrence

A photographic tour of the historic Delaware & Raritan Canal will be presented 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the annual meeting of the Delaware & Raritan Canal Watch.

The meeting, free and open to the public, will be held in the lower-level meeting room of the original Lawrence Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrence Road, located on Route 206, just south of the I-295 interchange.

The speaker, Ted Settle, will present “Photography Along the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park: Treasure in Central Jersey.”

Mr. Settle’s presentation is the culmination of years of exploring and researching the canal over its entire length, from Bordentown to New Brunswick and along the feeder canal from Bulls Island to Trenton.

Mr. Settle’s photographic journey began during years of commuting to work from Bound Brook to Trenton, allowing him to observe the park in all its seasons and conditions.  More recently, he has researched the history of the canal and will show documents uncovered from his investigations.

A brief business meeting and election of officers will precede Mr. Settle’s presentation. Light refreshments will be served.  

The nonprofit D&R Canal Watch helps promote, enhance and preserve the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park.

For further information, contact Canal Watch President Linda Barth at 908-722-7428 or barths@att.net.