Readington is not only the county’s largest township geographically, it was one of the first to be settled.  The community has retained much of its rural nature, with Whitehouse and Whitehouse Station providing the pleasures of small-town living.  The undeniable influence of three major highways has made this area prime territory for industrial and corporate office complexes, including the world headquarters for Merck & Company.  Local retail facilities are expanded by Flemington’s many outlets.  Readington hosts the annual New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at Solberg-Hunterdon airport and Deer Path Park, where the Hunterdon County YMCA is located.