Tag: Monmouth Conservation Foundation
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Millstone Township will purchase tract for open space, recreation purposes
MILLSTONE – The Township Committee in Millstone Township has authorized the $2.6 million purchase of a sizable property on Spring Road that will be used for open space and recreation purposes. Spring Road runs between Stagecoach Road (Route 524) and Trenton-Lakewood Road (Route 526). During a meeting on June 15, committee members adopted an ordinance…
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Monmouth Conservation Foundation announces largest gifts in its history
Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the county’s natural resources, has announced a pair of transformational donations, including the largest single gift in its 44-year history. In a press release issued on Oct. 27, MCF said the financial contributions are reflective of remarkable momentum and community support for its…
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Monmouth Conservation Foundation to present special event on Oct. 24
Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) will present its first Scenic Drive and Wine Tasting event at the Cream Ridge Winery, Upper Freehold Township, on Oct. 24. The foundation is inviting all community members to enjoy a self-guided scenic byway tour in the comfort of their own vehicle as they traverse the beautiful rural countryside during the…
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Howell, Monmouth Conservation Foundation purchase Fort Plains Road tract
HOWELL – On March 18, officials in Howell purchased a 35-acre property on Fort Plains Road through a partnership among the township, the Monmouth Conservation Foundation and the New Jersey Green Acres program. The Monmouth Conservation Foundation issued a press release regarding the purchase of the property. Howell councilwomen Evelyn O’Donnell and Pamela Richmond were…
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Foundation will assist Howell with land preservation efforts
HOWELL – The Township Council has awarded a contract to the Monmouth Conservation Foundation, which will assist Howell officials in their ongoing effort to preserve open space in the municipality. The nonprofit foundation is a land trust and its directors will enter into a two-year contract with Howell. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell,…
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Monmouth Conservation Foundation works to preserve county’s open space
The executives who direct the efforts of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) believe having access to parks and open spaces has improved Monmouth County residents’ quality of life during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The foundation, which has offices in the Lincroft section of Middletown, is Monmouth County’s only county-wide land trust. At present, the foundation’s…
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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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Foundation purchases land for addition to Allaire State Park
Through a strategic effort, the Monmouth Conservation Foundation and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres program have purchased the last remaining large parcel of land connected to Allaire State Park, Wall Township, expanding the park by nearly 190 acres. The announcement of the purchase was made in late August. “This didn’t happen…
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Howell authorizes purchase of parcel for open space preservation
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has voted to authorize the acquisition of 4 acres of vacant land on Maxim Road and to preserve the parcel as open space. The tract is known as the Van Schoick property. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilman John Bonevich, Councilman Thomas Russo and Councilwoman Pamela Richmond…