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Town Talk

The Federal Highway Administration has approved the Plumsted Township Committee’s grant application under the Federal Recreational Trails Program for an award of $25,000. The funding for this project will be used to develop a park with a pathway and canoe/kayak access to Crosswicks Creek. As part of the funding for this project, signs will be installed to inform boaters that there is water trail access at the park.

             The Township is also pursuing grants for a possible “rails to trails” project for biking and hiking on the abandoned Union Transportation Railroad Line that is now owned by Jersey Central Power and Light Company (JCP&L). The Township is presently in discussions with JCP&L.

The Plumsted Arts Council is hosting and presenting to the public a Comedy Night on Saturday, October 4, beginning at 8 pm, in the Welcome Center, 31 Main Street, New Egypt. Tickets for this Arts Council fundraiser are $10 and may be purchased at the door. Refreshments are available. Opening Comedians are: Simply D, Brendan Kennedy and Bob McCormic, who set the mood and stage for Comedian headliner, Mike Weiss.

The Township Committee has authorized the advertisement and receipt of bids for the maintenance (grass mowing, trimming, etc.) of certain public grounds, including the recreation fields and parks. The bid specification package is available at the Township Clerk’s office, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, without charge, to anyone interested in submitting a bid to the Township. All bids must be submitted to the Township Clerk no later than XXX on Wednesday, October 22^nd, at which time the bids received will be opened.

The Township is also considering the cost effectiveness of contracting out snow plowing and salting services for the public parking lots and public building areas. Anyone interested should contact the Township’s Finance office at 609-758-2241 x 114. Any Business people, who may have an interest in providing services or supplies to the Township, are encouraged to also contact the Finance office to be qualified for placement on the quote and bid call sheet list.

According to Ocean County Office of Senior Services, there are 76 individuals in Plumsted Township who are entitled, but have not filed to receive their one time National “Economic Stimulus Payment” check payment. Of the 76 people qualified, 42 individuals are aged 65 and over. The new deadline to receive the 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 final opportunity to donate and drop off books for the “Friends of the Plumsted Township Library” annual book sale is Saturday, October 4^th, from 9 am to 1 pm. In addition to the books, jigsaw puzzles, CDs, DVDs and videos are being accepted. The site for the book drop off is located behind the New Egypt Historical Museum on Evergreen Road. The Used Book Sale will be held in the New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road, New Egypt on November 6,7 and 8. For specific times and further information, contact 609-758-0009 or plumstedfriends@verizon.net.

            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, (October 1^st and November 5^th) 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 (October 8^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