Declaration Of Independence Reading

[admin]

On the Fourth of July at 9:ooAM, there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence in front of Borough Hall.

Those who wish to participate should gather at 8:30 Am

Besides the Declaration of Independence, participants will read the names of the original thirteen colonies and the signers of that document.

The Bethel AME Church choir will sing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."

For more information call Town Hall at (732)-462-1410

[admin]

For the past sixteen years I have often had to work on the Fourth of July. This year I had off and wanted to do something nice to celebrate, without crowds and noise etc.

Well, the reading of the DOI was a really nice treat. The wife and I both attended and enjoyed all of it.

The Bethel AME choir was great!

The event was well organized and had a nice turnout.

My wife and I had no intentions of reading a passage, but Kevin Coyne got hold of us and we did. We were glad to have done so.

This is a wonderful event that I hope will continue for many more years.

[admin]

How did other readers spend their Fourth of July?

[Marc LeVine]

I took part last year. It is a beautiful ceremony that I hope becomes an annual tradition for many more years. Sorry to have missed it.

My wife and I were in the Lancaster, Pa area - where we celebrated the 4th - with a great meal at Shady Maple Buffet!

We were home in time to watch the Freehold Fireworks and were greatful to the heavens for sending the rains home early.

Marc L.