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Town Talk
By Mayor Ron Dancer
June 9, 2008
No Tax Increase In Township Budget
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During the June 4th
public meeting, the Township Committee approved the introduction of a
2008
Municipal Budget that is $2,952 lower in spending and $10,412 lower in
taxes
from last year. The $3,693,510 budget does not increase the municipal
tax rate
of nine (9) cents per $100 of assessed valuation, despite a decline in
the
Township’s ratable base due to the current real estate market
conditions.
The owner of a
$384,000 home, the Township
average, will have no increase in the annual $345 municipal government
portion
of this year’s property tax bill. The county-wide average for the
annual
municipal government portion of property tax bills is $1,327, nearly
four (4)
times higher than Plumsted’s $345. Overall, the new 2008-09 property
tax bills,
including the School, County, Township and Fire Commission taxes, are
estimated
to be about two (2) percent over last years’ tax bill, when completed
and
prepared for mailing within the next few weeks.
The Township Committee
authorized the hiring of two police officers, following interviews with
the
Committee on June 4th. Prior to joining the
Plumsted Police
Departmet, Diana Felenczak, of Bayville, was previously employed as a
Police
Officer in the Townships of New Hanover, Belmar and Seaside
Heights.
Brant Uricks, of Jackson,
was previously
employed as a Special Law Enforcement Police Officer with the Sea Girt
Police
Department and as a part-time Dispatcher for the Jackson Police
Department.
The Township Committee
appointed additional members to serve on various committees and
advisory
boards. Newly appointed to the Township’s first “Senior Outreach
Search”
Advisory Board are John Kirsch and Pearl Elias. Joining the Township’s
newly
established “Green Technology” Advisory Committee is Gary Pizzuti.
The deadline for senior and
disabled homeowners to file their Homestead Rebate and Senior Freeze
applications has been extended from June 2 to August 15. More
information can
be obtained by calling our Tax Collector’s office at 609-758-2241 ext.
120.
Residents are
encouraged to attend and support
the return of “Cruz Nites,” featuring the display of classic and
antique cars,
to the New
Egypt Downtown Main Street, on
the second Thursday of each month, from
June 12th to September 11th
(6 to 9 pm).
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, July 2nd 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
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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 (June 11th)
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
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
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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.
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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