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Last year, Plumsted Township became the first municipality in Ocean County to establish a “Green Committee” and this month, has applied for a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant, funded by Wal-Mart. Plumsted’s “Green Technology Advisory Committee” (GTAC) intends to use the grant funds to improve the energy efficiency of all Township buildings.  The project will focus on four energy efficiency areas: (1) upgrading lights to T-8 and compact fluorescent technologies and provide occupant sensor controls; (2) increasing the R value of insulation and utilizing weather stripping; (3) upgrading water faucets to low flow types for water conservation; and (4) providing programmable HVAC thermostats for night setbacks, weekends and holidays.

Plumsted’s Green Technology Advisory Committee officers are: Ken Fry, Chairman; Mark Reme, Vice Chairman; David Menaker, Secretary; and members Bill Masi; Gary Pizzuti; Don Reed; Rick Sehein; Jake Wig and Township Committeeman Steve Reed. Residents who may have an interest in serving on the Green Committee are encouraged to contact the Municipal Clerk’s office.

The State Legislature recently authorized the “Green Buildings and Environmental Sustainability Plan” as the 16th element to Municipal Master Plans. Plumsted’s Green Committee has met informally with the Township Land Use Board to begin discussions of utilizing renewable, sustainable and alternate forms of energy, as well as, standardized green building construction.

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.

In observance of the Memorial Day weekend, the recycling center, including the leaf and branch site, will be closed on Saturday, May 23^rd.

Ocean County has awarded a bid for the reconstruction of the Route 539 and 528 intersection and work is expected to begin this summer. In an effort to minimize the use of detour routes, alternating lanes of traffic will be in effect during the project to keep the intersection open. However, there will be twelve (12) days maximum by contract to close the intersection and utilize detour routes while the hill in the center of the intersection is graded down to improve sight distance and driver safety.

The Township has obtained a copy of the detour map route that will be in effect for the 12 day period. If anyone would like to review the detour map, please contact the Plumsted Municipal Clerk’s office. Anyone who would like to attend this project’s pre-construction meeting with representatives from the County Engineer’s office, the contractor and Township officials, please inform Plumsted’s Municipal Clerk’s office with name and contact information for notification.

Steve Beverly, Pastor of Bible Baptist Church in New Egypt and Chaplain of the Township Police Department, recently informed the Township that he was unable to continue as the Township’s Recycling Coordinator. Anyone having an interest in the Recycling Coordinator part-time position, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at 609-758-2241 ext. 101. Just prior to leaving the Recycling position, Pastor Beverly compiled, produced and distributed the Township’s recycling brochure with volunteer assistance from members of the Bible Baptist Church Youth Group, the N.J. Christian Academy and Girl Scout Troop 399.

This year’s Relay for Life event, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, is being held at the Plumsted Township Recreation Park, Brindletown Road, New Egypt, on Saturday, May 30^th and continuing through the night to Sunday morning, May 31^st. For more information, click on WWW.RELAYFORLIFE.ORG/NEWEGYPTNJ 

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 June 10^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