PLUMSTED		TOWNSHIP
Pride in Plumsted, the State's Center

Town Talk

The Federal Government's Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program has informed the Township Committee that our Police Department has been awarded funds to purchase bulletproof vests. Since 1999, more than 11,900 law enforcement jurisdictions Nationwide have participated in the Bulletproof Vest Program, supporting the purchase of an estimated 642,000 vests.

The Township Committee has also received a State Grant for the purchase of two motorcycles for our Police Department to access the thousands of preserved forested acres for law enforcement patrol purposes, such as, illegal drugs; underage drinking; and illegal dumping. Our preserved forests and woodland areas will no longer be safe havens for criminal activities with the capability of our Police Department to access the trails in the woods.

The Township Committee and Land Use Board have saved from future residential development the six (6) acres of remaining open space located at the corner of the Hawkin Road and Lakewood Road (Route 528) intersection. The Township Preservation Program has nearly 1,000 acres of farms, forests and open space areas to be added to the more than 3,000 acres already saved from being developed with homes, pending final approvals with landowners and our funding partners at the State and County.

The Township Committee has appointed, as a result of State grant programs, a professional firm for business retention and attraction purposes. The JGSC Group is a nationally recognized specialist in business recruitment and is providing Plumsted with two consultant services. First, our Main Street New Egypt organization was one of eight towns in the State to be selected for the on-site business recruitment assistance from JGSC, whose professional services are valued at $23,700, at no cost to Plumsted since we are the recipient of the State's Main Street Grant Program. Secondly, the Township Committee obtained a $20,000 grant from the State Department of Community Affairs to fund a feasibility study by the JGSC firm for establishing a Business Improvement District that would qualify Plumsted for the State's nonlapsing business improvement revolving loan fund within the Department of Community Affairs.

The public is reminded and encouraged to support upcoming community events. The annual Fall Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, November 4, from 11am to 4pm on the portions of Main Street and Evergreen Road that will be closed to thru traffic during the Festival. The New Egypt Main Street Organization has planned the Festival to coincide with the Fireman's Annual Fried Oyster & Chicken Salad Dinner to maximize attendance for both events, as well as, benefit local businesses. Main Street's Fall Festival will provide family fun and entertainment for all ages with no admission fee and all rides for children are free. For more information on the Fall Harvest Festival, please contact the Main Street Executive Director, Peter Ylvisaker, at the 31 Main Street Welcome Center, 609-758-7539.

Residents are reminded that the Plumsted Business Merchants Association is hosting the "Business Fair" on Saturday, November 3rd, at the New Egypt Elks building, from 11 to 4 pm.

The annual Flu Shot clinic will be held on Wednesday, November 7th, at the First Aid Squad Building, 32 Brynmore Road, from 1 to 2 pm. The annual free rabies clinic for dogs and cats is scheduled for Saturday, November 10th, at the Fire House, 59 Main Street, from 3 to 5 pm.

The Township's Council for the Arts is presenting their Fall Cappella Festival on Saturday, November 10, at the New Egypt High School Auditorium, beginning at 7 pm. This year's musical features performances by the Liberty Oak Chorus; Family Affair; Key of She; Quest; and Street Corner Five. For more information, click onto www.PlumstedArtsCouncil.org.

Ocean County Freeholder Director, Jack Kelly, has informed the Township that our grant application to the Ocean County Shade Tree Commission has been approved and Plumsted will receive six (6) Redspire Pear Trees to be planted at the new park site on Evergreen Road. Additionally, the County also presented Plumsted with a $4,407 check from the County's Recycling Revenue Sharing Program.

Regarding the upcoming November 6th Election, the Township Committee passed a Resolution at its October 3rd meeting to officially endorse and support the passage of a State-wide Bond Question on the ballot entitled, "Green Acres, Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007." To date, Plumsted Township has preserved more than 3,000 acres of farm and woodland from development with approximately another 1,000 acres pending to be permanently preserved. The Township Committee has obtained millions of dollars in grants from the State for our Land Preservation Programs and passage of this State Bond Act would greatly benefit our efforts to continue retaining our rural character.

The Township Committee obtained a Tourism Grant from Ocean County to pay for a Plumsted Tourism Brochure that will include a FREE Business Directory for all businesses in the Township. To be included in this free business directory submit the business name, address, phone, fax, email and website information by October 15 to sgano@estreetdesigns.com or leave a message at 609-758-2733.

The next regularly scheduled public meetings with the new administration of Township Committee members Mike McCue, Eric Sorchik, Ada Roberts, and Mayor Ron Dancer is 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 (November 14^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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