PLUMSTED		TOWNSHIP
Pride in Plumsted, the State's Center

Town Talk

The Township Committee has authorized the establishment of a “Green Technology” Advisory Committee to explore ways to reduce energy use and costs with conservation efficiencies and renewable energy systems, including solar and wind. Plumsted is also subscribing to the State’s Clean Energy and SmartStart Buildings Program, as well as, energy audits of buildings to save energy and taxpayer dollars.

Township residents who may have an interest, knowledge or experience in energy conservation are encouraged to contact the Township Clerk’s office (609-758-2241 x 101) for consideration of appointment to Plumsted’s “Green Technology” Advisory Committee. Township Committeeman Steve Reed is liaison to our Buildings and Grounds Department and will serve as the Township Committee’s representative to the Green Technology Advisory Committee.

The Township Committee applied for and was awarded a $14,000 State Grant to conduct feasibility studies for “Shared Services” through the N.J. Department of Communities Affairs SHaring Available Resources Efficiently (SHARE) Grant Program. Presently, a professional consultant is interviewing members of the First Aid, Fire Co. and Township to determine efficiencies and potentials for cost savings in the delivery of Emergency Medical Services. Other areas of study for shared services and taxpayer savings potential include: a central motor vehicle fuel purchase and distribution delivery system for the School, Township, Fire, First Aid and Police; and joint bid specifications by the School and Township for Buildings and Grounds maintenance.

Senior Citizens in Plumsted Township, who need assistance in completing and filing their Federal and State income tax returns in advance of the April 15^th deadline, are encouraged to call toll free the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 1-800-668-4899. An experienced and trained volunteer tax aide is available at the Plumsted Library on Fridays, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. (with the exception of Good Friday) by appointment. The tax aide will provide one-on-one assistance (at no cost) to eligible Plumsted Senior Citizen taxpayers in completing their Federal and State tax returns.

            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, April 2^nd 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 (April 9^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