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Town Talk
By Mayor Ron Dancer
April 14, 2008
Earth Day Show and Exhibits Scheduled
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In observance of this years’
annual Earth Day, the Township Committee appointed nine (9) citizen members to
the newly established “Green Technology” Advisory Committee and co-sponsored
the Earth Day show and exhibit scheduled for Saturday, April 19th,
at the Library on Evergreen Road,
from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Plumsted’s first Green
Technology Advisory Committee will take advantage of the grant programs,
services and incentives offered by the N.J. Clean Energy Program, administered
by the State Board of Public Utilities, that promotes energy efficiency and
renewable energy to save natural resources and money. In 2006, New Jersey’s Clean
Energy Program funded over $170 million in projects around the State and our
Green Tech Committee will aggressively seek a larger share of that funding for
our residents, businesses, local government and school. Charter volunteer
members of Plumsted’s Green Tech Committee are: Jeff Dickert, Ken Fry, Bill
Masi, Dave Menaker, Don Reed, Mark Remy, Rick Sehein, Jake Wig and liaison from
the Township Committee, Steve Reed.
Last month, the number of permanently green open
space acres in Plumsted increased by 57 acres as the Nash property on Long Swamp Road,
consisting of woodlands and fields, was preserved by the Ocean County Natural
Lands Preservation Program. By obtaining the major financial support of the
State and Ocean County, Plumsted has more than 3,000
acres of woodland, farmland and open spaces permanently preserved from future
development. Preserving this land, has not only prevented the construction of
more than 2,000 homes, but has saved our environment’s natural resources, as
well as, saved millions of dollars in financial resources of our taxpayers in
school taxes and public services.
Preserving the Township’s
historically significant properties and structures became official public
policy with the Township Committee, at its April public meeting, appointing
citizen members to the newly established Historic Preservation and Design Review
Advisory Committee. The charter volunteer members are: Sarah Jo Mains and Carol
Reed from the Historical Society; Glenn Riccardi and Peter Ylvisaker from the
New Egypt Main Street Design Committee; Herb Marinari from the Business
Merchants Association; Laura Essl, citizen member; two members to be announced
from the Land Use Board; and Township Committeeman liaison, Steve Reed.
In preparation of the
opening and to oversee and coordinate the functions of the Township’s first
Senior Citizen Meeting and Activities Room, the Township Committee appointed
the following Trustees: John St. Clair, Janice Ridgway, and two members to be
announced from the Senior Outreach Search Committee. With support and
participation growing, the Township Committee also appointed the following
three additional members to the Senior Outreach Search Committee: Alex Buzgo,
Rosemary Ritter and Patty Wysong.
Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars
and attend the National Day of Prayer Observance at the Municipal Building’s
meeting room on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 pm.
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, May 7th
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.
Meet The Mayor 2008
Schedule
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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 (May 16th)
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
Can't get to the meetings or the hours scheduled
at the library. To discuss your concerns and issues personally with the
mayor, click for more information.
Contact the State
Legislative Office
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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.
For more
information on our Township, residents are also encouraged to
visit website:
www.mainstreetsusa.com
and the official web site of Ocean County Government:
www.oceancountygov.com.
The New Egypt Press, our official weekly newspaper, is now on line at:
www.newegyptpress.com.
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