Tag: farmland preservation
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Millstone officials identify areas for farmland preservation efforts
MILLSTONE – Municipal officials in Millstone Township are seeking funding from the state as they work to continue preserving farmland in the community. On Dec. 16, Township Committee members authorized Millstone’s comprehensive farmland preservation plan to be submitted to the municipal Planning Incentive Grant program of the State Agricultural Development Committee (SADC). That same day,…
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State, county and Colts Neck will purchase preservation easement
The state, Monmouth County and Colts Neck are pooling their resources to purchase a farmland preservation easement on a property in Colts Neck. During a recent meeting, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders passed a resolution authorizing the release of the funding for the acquisition of the easement on a 25.7-acre parcel known as the…
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Freeholders will purchase easement to prevent development of farm
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will purchase a farmland preservation easement on a tract at Route 34 and Pleasant Valley Road in Marlboro and Holmdel. The members of the county’s governing body passed a resolution authorizing the release of funds during a meeting on Nov. 26. According to the resolution, the Monmouth County Agriculture…
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Monmouth Conservation Foundation preserves Colts Neck farm
COLTS NECK – Along the developing Route 34 corridor in Colts Neck, the Monmouth Conservation Foundation has just ensured that a 41-acre farm will never be developed. The farm, owned by the de Groot family, sits tucked away on the northbound side of Route 34. Together with the State Agriculture Development Committee, Monmouth County and…
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Middlesex County farmers invited to session on farmland preservation
Farmers from Middlesex County can attend an informational session on farmland preservation at 6:30 p.m. March 27 at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. During the approximately hour-long session, Laurie Sobel from Middlesex County’s Department of Infrastructure and Management will be on hand for a presentation and an informal discussion with potential…
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Monroe officials contribute to preservation of 37-acre property
MONROE — Municipal officials are moving closer to their goal of preserving more than 50 percent of Monroe Township, which covers about 43 square miles. On March 5, Township Council members approved cross-share funding for the $1 million purchase of a 37-acre tract at the corner of Federal and Gravel Hill roads. “Monroe has long…
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County will help to acquire farmland easement in Howell
HOWELL – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will join with three other entities to secure a farmland preservation easement on a property in Howell. The freeholders recently passed a resolution authorizing the release of funds for a farmland preservation easement at 395 Casino Drive, a 20.62-acre parcel known as Nevergreen Farm and owned by…