Local History Lecture Series: Brookside Engine Company at 110! at the Mendham Township Library

On Thursday, November 5^th at 7pm, join Mendham Township Brookside Engine Company Deputy Chet, Jeff Betz as he explores the 110-year history of the Brookside Engine Company at the Mendham Township Library.

The first evidence of any organized fire protection in Mendham Township dates back to 1914 when the Township Committee passed an ordinance in December of 1914 that recommended a forest fire service be created and that a fire warden be appointed. Township clerk, Frank V. Dean, was appointed as the first warden.Join current day Brookside Engine Company Deputy Chief, Jeff Betz as he explores the 110-year history of the Brookside Engine Company.

About Mendham Township Historic Preservation Committee:

Mendham Township’s Historic Preservation Committee has likely existed in official and unofficial forms since the township’s formation.Notes and Town record books and documents kept from the late 1700s and early 1800s take great care to document which families lived where and the old Native American footpaths which eventually would become Route 24.In 2018, the Township officially established via ordinance the Historic Preservation Committee. Some of the Committee’s responsibilities include review of applications for development, advise on said applications, make recommendations for preservation of historic sites, and prepare a survey of historic sites.The Historic Preservation Committee is dedicated to preserving Mendham Township’s historic nature and charm.

Join us for this NEW lecture series about local history sponsored by Mendham Township Historic Preservation Committee.The Local History Lecture Series will take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of the month at 7pm from September – December.

Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit www.mendhamtwplib.org.