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Town Talk

While a majority of people have already received their check from the Federal Government in May and June for the one time National “Economic Stimulus Payment” program, there remains a significant number of older adults who have not taken advantage of this cash payment benefit. According to Ocean County Freeholder Director, Joe Vicari, there are 76 individuals in Plumsted Township who are entitled, but have not filed for their cash payment. Of the 76 people qualified, 42 individuals are aged 65 and over.

Even individuals that do not usually file a Federal tax return are still eligible for the payment which is $300 for a single person and $600 for a joint return if they had at least $3,000 in qualifying income in 2007. The new deadline to receive payment is October 15 for those persons who are not required to file a Federal tax return. For more information and assistance contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services toll free at: 1-800-668-4899.

The annual Fall service project for the local “Mom’s Club” is collecting school supplies for children who may not have the financial means to have more than the basics offered at the school. With the cooperation of local businesses, the Mom’s Club has donation bins conveniently located at the following downtown New Egypt stores: The New Egypt Market Place; the CVS Pharmacy; Taster’s Canvas Deli; and the Broken Porch. Among the items being donated are: notebooks, calculators; book back packs; pens, pencils, notepads and crayons, etc.

With the Fall season approaching, residents are reminded to mark their calendars for the annual Flu Shot Clinic to be held in Plumsted and scheduled for Wednesday, November 5^th at the New Egypt First Aid Building from 1 to 2pm.

The filing deadline is August 15 for the Homestead Rebate Program for homeowners and tenants Mobile home owners may also qualify. The deadline for senior and disabled homeowners to file their Homestead Rebate and Senior Freeze applications has also been extended to August 15. More information can be obtained by calling the Tax Collector’s office at 609-758-2241 ext. 120.

            The next regularly scheduled public meetings with the new administration of Township Committee members Dave Leutwyler, Steve Reed, Eric Sorchik, Deputy Mayor Mike McCue and Mayor Ron Dancer is Wednesday, September 3^rd at 8:00 P.M.  Public comments and participation are encouraged at all Township Committee meetings. . Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org and www.mainstreetne.org for more information and current events.

            As a result of the new Township Committee meeting schedule, the dates for the monthly one-on-one personal meeting sessions with Mayor Ron Dancer at the Library every month have also been revised. In 2007, meet personally with the Mayor at the Library on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month (August 13^th) from 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss local concerns or State issues. Residents may call the Library (758-7888) in advance to schedule a specific time for your convenience. The Mayor encourages residents to contact him anytime at 758-2241x102 Township / 758-3497 Home / r.s.dancer@att.net

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For Federal issues, contact our Congressman Chris Smith at 609-585-7878 and for County matters, contact Freeholder Director, Joe Vicari at 1-800-722-0291. Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org and www.mainstreetne.org or www.downtownnewegyptnpp.org for more information and current events.

Ron Dancer, Mayor

609-758-2241 Township - Ext 102

609-758-3497 Home

Email: r.s.dancer@att.net

www.plumsted.org