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Town Talk

The Township Committee and our Main Street Organization have arranged for Plumsted residents, through Guardian Document Destruction Co., a “free” document shredding opportunity on Saturday, September 20^th, from 9am to 12 noon in the parking lot of the New Egypt Market Place, Main Street, New Egypt. The free shredding does have a limit of no more than 10 “banker boxes” per household (no commercial businesses).

The Township and our Main Street Executive Director have been engaged in discussions with the Exxon Corporation’s Regional Distribution representative, Dan Francis, who has advised that Exxon has decided to continue the use of the Main Street, New Egypt property as a gas station. Exxon has not yet made a decision on whether the gas station will be operated by an independent dealer or Exxon, who is scaling back on their retail business nationwide. The Main Street gas station is expected to re-open later this Fall.

The multi-million dollar new WaWa store with 24/7 gasoline service had ground breaking on August 4^th at their Route 539 and 528 intersection location and, according to the project engineer, are on schedule for construction to be completed in three to four months. Quite possibly, the grand opening could occur prior to the Christmas Holidays. Motorists will be advised in advance of the reconstruction of this intersection for major traffic safety improvements scheduled for late October or early November.

Lieutenant George Titko, of the Plumsted Police Department, advises that the Speed Monitor Display unit is available upon request from residents and neighborhoods that may be experiencing violations of posted limits. To schedule the speed monitor on your street / neighborhood, please call the Police Department at 758-3737.

One of the most popular and best attended events this Summer has been 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. The final “Cruz Nite” for this Summer is September 11^th (6 to 9 pm).

Local businesses, who may have an interest in providing their services or supplies to the Township, are encouraged to contact Plumsted’s Finance Office (609-758-2241 x 113) to be qualified for placement on the quote and bid call sheet list.

Residents are reminded and encouraged to attend the Township’s Council for the Arts Summer events in Downtown New Egypt. The next event is, “After Katrina,” featuring photos, food and music of New Orleans on Friday, August 22^nd, at the Welcome Center, 31 Main Street from 7 to 9pm.

            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, September 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 2007, meet personally with the Mayor at the Library on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month (September 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

           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.

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, Mayor

609-758-2241 Township - Ext 102

609-758-3497 Home

Email: r.s.dancer@att.net

www.plumsted.org