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By Mayor Ron Dancer
November 17, 2008

Free Rabies Clinic Scheduled In Plumsted


The Township Committee is providing a free rabies clinic for dogs and cats on Friday evening, December 5th, at the New Egypt Fire House, 59 Main Street, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.. The Firehouse has convenient parking in the rear and we are very appreciative of our local Firemen providing this location for the convenience of the public. Please be prepared to clean up after your pets and keep the Firehouse and parking area clean.

Dog licenses must be purchased by January 31st. Anyone not renewing by mail, may purchase dog licenses from the Municipal Clerk’s office at 121 Evergreen Road. Dog licenses cannot be purchased without proof of rabies vaccination. The Township Committee approved a 50% discount reduction in Dog license fees for all Senior Citizens in Plumsted Township who are 62 years of age or older. Residents of any age who are totally or permanently disabled as certified by the Social Security Administration or physician, shall also have the municipal portion of the dog licensing fee reduced by 50%.

            The 50% reduction in dog license fees is also available to Plumsted residents of any age who are active municipal volunteers appointed by resolution of the Township Committee, active First Aid and Fire Company volunteers and any resident involved with animal rescue or volunteering with an animal shelter. Appropriate documentation must be presented to the Municipal Clerk’s office for validation.

News and Noteworthy

During the period October 22nd to November 4th there were seven (7) homes in Plumsted Township burglarized. Upper Freehold Township and adjacent Municipalities also reported similar burglaries during the same time period. In Plumsted, the locations of the burglaries were throughout the Township on various rural streets and in one (1) Development neighborhood.  The burglaries occurred between 12 noon and 3 pm. in homes that were vacant at the time. Anyone with information or observing suspicious activity is urged to report it to the police. Plumsted residents my contact their local P.D. at 758-3738 for non-emergency informational purposes. Plumsted Township P.D. has 24 hour police dispatch service at 758-7185 and 911 emergency response. Upper Freehold Township does not have a local Police Department and residents there should contact the State Police with helpful information.

Plumsted Township has established an “E-Mail Alert Service” to inform all residents of important news, emergency, police and public safety notices, special Township events and much more. Any resident desiring to receive official Plumsted Township “Email Alert Service” please email INFO@PLUMSTED.NET requesting the free service.

Residents are reminded of the New Egypt High School’s Sophomore Class annual “Holiday Night” shopping event at the High School on Evergreen Road, from 7 to 10 pm. Fundraising admission tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students with all admission tickets given to win door prizes. Holiday music, food and fun are part of this shopping night.

The Township’s Recycling Center will be closed on Saturday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.

Meeting Dates

            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, (December 3rd) 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

            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 (December 10th) 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

Home Visits by the Mayor

           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

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
Ron Dancer, Mayor
609-758-2241 Township - Ext 102
609-758-3497 Home
Email: r.s.dancer@att.net
www.plumsted.org

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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