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Town Talk

          The newest member to be appointed to the Plumsted Police Department is Patrolman Jared England, who attained his full Class A certification as a graduate of the 87^th Class at the Ocean County Police Training Academy on January 25, 2007. Patrolman England, who is 26 years old and resides in Manchester Township, was previously employed as a Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Borough of Mantoloking since 2006.

            Patrolman England is a graduate of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Anthropology. Relevant courses to Law Enforcement include Organized Crime and Criminology. Officer England’s volunteer services have been with the Ocean County Court System’s family Crisis Intervention Unit and the Adult Probation Unit.

          Township officials have been speaking with regional Exxon Corporation representatives regarding their future plans for the Main Street New Egypt Exxon, since its recent closing. To date, no decision has been made to either sell the gas station to another gasoline service retail chain or continue with another local franchise Exxon operator. Anyone with an interest in a potential business opportunity for the gas station and car service facility, please contact our Main Street New Egypt business executive director, Peter Ylvisaker at 609-758-7539 for further information.

            Residents are reminded and encouraged to attend the Township’s Council for the Arts Summer events in Downtown New Egypt beginning on Friday evening, June 27, from 7:30 to 9pm at the Oakford Lake Park with the band “SunDog. Then, on Sunday, June 29, bring the family to the Welcome Center, 31 Main Street, from 11am to 1pm for a hands-on art workshop creating summer crafts together and enjoy the refreshments. Mark the calendar for Plumsted’s annual Fireworks display and festival on Saturday, July 5^th.

            During the Independence Holiday weekend, the public is reminded that the Township’s recycling center, bulk waste disposal and leaf / branch sites are closed on Saturday, July 5^th.

            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, July 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 (July 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

           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.

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