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The 2009 Municipal Budget of $3,615,000, as introduced by the Plumsted Township Committee on May 6^th, reduces spending by $78,000 from last year’s $3,693,000 adopted budget. The tax rate will increase by two (2) cents, from 9 cents to 11 cents per $100 assessed valuation ($77 on average), to primarily restore the loss of $147,000 in State Aid from the Governor’s 2009 and 2010 State Fiscal Year Budgets. With the loss in State Aid, the Township’s 2009 budget freezes salaries, with the exception of contractual agreements. The total tax levy, including the reserve for uncollected taxes, is $1,195,000 compared to last year’s $975,000. For the average assessed home in Plumsted of $384,000, the total municipal government portion of the property tax bill will be $422 for the year, an increase of $ 77.

 During the May 6^th Township meeting, the Mayor and Committee honored 17 Academic All-American Scholars from the New Egypt Warriors Football, Dance and Cheer. Nationally, an estimated 1% of the 400,000 participants in Pop Warner Football, Dance & Cheer competition meet the 96% grade point requirement to qualify as an Academic All-American Scholar. In Plumsted Township, the 17 honorees represent 15% of the participants. The following students were presented with certificates of achievement and recognition: Danielle Andreula; Alysha Barnes; Alex Barnett; Lindsey Brant; Lindsay Carnevale; Koourtney Clyde; Courtney Dobbins; Danielle Exner; Lindsey Florio; Melany Langhurst; Collin Shanahan; Danielle Shanahan; Alexander Poch; MacKayla Probasco; Bianca Rinaldi; Alexa Winouski; and Shannon Young.

Main Street New Egypt and the Neighborhood Preservation Programs of Plumsted Township are hosting the annual New Egypt Day festival on Saturday, May 16^th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Oakford Lake pedestrian bridge links all the festival activities taking place on Lakeview Drive at the Oakford Lake Park to the Front Street site which is parallel to Main Street, New Egypt. Both Front Street and the portion of Lakeview Drive along Oakford Lake Park will be closed to thru traffic for the public’s safety.

            From pony rides, games, free bouncing inflatables, canoe rides and much more for the kids, to enjoyable live band music entertainment, crafts and shopping for adults are just a few of the festival highlights that provide fun, food and refreshments all day on each side of the lake.

During New Egypt Day, the bone marrow drive, in memory of Matthew Brand, will be held in the Plumsted Township Municipal Building Main Lobby, 121 Evergreen Road, from 8 am to 1 p.m. and, only involves a cotton swab of the mouth taking less than one minute. Members of Matthew’s family will be present, including his mother who may be a greeter at the door. The Moms Club and Matthew’s family are hoping to break the DKMS.org record of 277 donors on one drive during the New Egypt Day festival on Saturday, May 16^th.

            Earlier in the morning of the May 16^th New Egypt Day festivities will be the Class of 2012 “Warrior Pride” Pancake Breakfast and bake sale fundraiser at the Dr. Woehr Elementary School Cafeteria on North Main Street, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 in advance and $6 at the door. For tickets or more information contact: ram1094@aol.com or call 609-758-0850.

“Cruz Nites,” featuring the display of classic and antique cars, returns to the New Egypt Downtown Main Street on the second Thursday of each month, from May 14 to September 10 (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.).

This year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25^th, will begin at 1 p.m. on North Main Street at Bright Road and continue along Main Street to Jacobstown Road and conclude on Meadowbrook Lane at the American Legion Building. The American Legion will host the Memorial Day observance when the parade concludes and serve refreshments.

Sign up for Plumsted Township’s free “E-Mail News Alert Service” by emailing INFO@PLUMSTED.NET. Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org for more information and current events.

The next regularly scheduled public meeting with Township Committee members Eric Sorchik, Mike McCue, Steve Reed and Deputy Mayor Dave Leutwyler is June 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 2009, meet personally with the Mayor at the Library on the second 2nd Wednesday of each month (next May 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.

          Sign up for Plumsted Township’s free “E-Mail News Alert Service” by emailing INFO@PLUMSTED.NET. Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org for more information and current events.

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For Federal issues, contact our Congressman Chris Smith at 609-585-7878 and for County matters, contact Freeholder Director Gerry Little 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