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Plumsted Township now has its' first Historic Preservation Element, as part of the Township's Master Plan. The Historic Preservation Plan was officially adopted by the Planning / Land Use Board on September 4th. The Historic Preservation Plan identifies and establishes the first complete inventory of 175 Historic Structures and Sites located within the Township. This Historic Site Inventory will provide the foundation to develop a short-term strategy with a long-term vision to preserve and enhance not only Plumsted's rural character, but our historic resources as well.

Providing the Township with its' first Historic Preservation Element of the Master Plan was made possible by obtaining from The State Department of Community Affairs (DCA) a $20,000 Smart Future Grant. This Historic Preservation Plan element will also help lay the foundation for the development of a cultural heritage tourism market in Plumsted to further promote the Township's economy. Additionally, the Township will now be better positioned to obtain more State and Federal Historic Preservation Grant funding, with Plumsted now having a Historic Preservation Element in our Master Plan, as well as, the voter approved dedicated trust fund, entitled: "Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation."

Plumsted Township is one of relatively few municipalities in the State to offer a 5 year property tax exemption to both residential and commercial property owners for the value of improvements made to homes and businesses 20 years old or older. This property tax exemption program is an incentive to make improvements without being additionally taxed and help save older historic structures for future preservation.

The Township Committee extends its thanks and appreciation to the members appointed to serve on Plumsted's first Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. The appointees include the New Egypt Historical Society Board of Trustees' representatives George Compton and Carol Reed. Representatives from the Planning/Land Use Board are Miquel Garces and Bob Remm and Citizen member Elser Heller.

The Township Committee recently established the Plumsted Senior Outreach Search (SOS) program and will host its next public outreach service at Jensen's Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 3rd from 10 to 12 noon. For more information call 758-4004. The Township Committee has advertised a position with our Neighborhood Preservation Program is available and resumes may be sent to the Township Clerk.

In preparation of establishing a local 4-H Club youth development program in Plumsted, we are seeking adult volunteers to assist leading the 4-H Club and its' activities. With the resources of the County 4-H Program, orientation is provided and no previous experience is necessary. 4-H volunteers are supported by a professional staff, including a County 4-H Agent, who is a faculty member of Rutgers University. Anyone interested in being appointed to Plumsted's 4-H Club's Youth Development Program as a founding and organizing member, please contact the Mayor at 609-758-2241 x 102 or email: r.s.dancer@att.net .

The next regularly scheduled public meetings with the new administration of Township Committee members Mike McCue, Eric Sorchik, Ada Roberts, and Deputy Mayor Ken Francis is October 3^rdand November 7^that 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 (October 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.

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.

Residents may also contact our State Legislative office at 732-901-0702 to meet or speak with Senator Bob Singer or Assemblyman Joe Malone. Concerning Federal issues, contact Congressman Chris Smith at 732-350-2300 and for County issues contact Freeholder Director John P. Kelly at 800-722-0291.

Ron Dancer, Mayor

609-758-2241 Township - Ext 102

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Email: r.s.dancer@att.net

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