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Township Moves To Buy East Millstone Church Property

Township Moves To Buy East Millstone Church Property

An ordinance that would allow the purchase of property in East Millstone for open space preservation was introduced by the Township Council on January 23. The ordinance would allocate $261,500 from the Township’s Open Space Trust Fund to buy the property at 4 Elm Street. The property is owned by the East Millstone United Methodist […]

Township Farmer Participates In County Conference

Township Farmer Participates In County Conference

A township farmer was among 13 Somerset County farmers who participated in panel discussions at the recently held “Influencing Agriculture” conference in Hillsborough. Matt Puskas, of Middlebush Farm, was part of the Generational Farming panel in the conference, which was hosted buy Somerset County at Duke Farms. The conference was seen as an opportunity for […]

New Middlebush Skate Park Becoming Destination Spot

New Middlebush Skate Park Becoming Destination Spot

The new Middlebush Park skate park is already garnering attention. The new park, located next to the basketball courts, is smaller than the one it replaced, but is considered by skaters as an upgrade. The $309,000 skate park is made entirely of poured concrete, vastly different than the metal ramps that were placed on the […]

Open Space Committee Discusses Grasslands Maintenance

Open Space Committee Discusses Grasslands Maintenance

Purchases the township will have to make to internally manage the two grasslands preserves were discussed at the October 19 Open Space Advisory Committee meeting. The preserves – Negri Nepote and John Clyde Memorial – need to be protected from invasive plant species and groomed. To that end, the Committee discussed buying a large mower […]

Township Council Votes To Replace Middlebush Park Skate Park

Township Council Votes To Replace Middlebush Park Skate Park

Work on a new skate park in Middlebush Park will probably start in the Spring of 2022, now that the Township Council awarded a $308,000 contract for its design and construction at its August 10 meeting. And once the park is open, the township ordinance regarding wearing safety equipment while skating will be enforced more […]

Open Space Committee Nixes Middlebush Skate Park Replacement, Prefers Spray Park

Open Space Committee Nixes Middlebush Skate Park Replacement, Prefers Spray Park

Rather than replace the skate park at Middlebush Park, members of the Open Space Advisory Committee said July 20 that they would prefer a spray park in its place. Some Committee members contended that the skate park was rarely used, and that a spray park would be a welcome addition in the northern part of […]

Proposed ‘Grandparents’ Park’ Plan May Be Dead

Proposed ‘Grandparents’ Park’ Plan May Be Dead

A controversial plan to build a small park on Willow Avenue, near New Brunswick Road, appears to be dead, according to a comment made by a Township Councilwoman. Councilwoman Kimberly Francois (D-At Large) made the announcement in the midst of a conversation on another topic during the township Redevelopment Agency’s regular meeting on January 25. […]

Bench Replacement, Sponsorship, Could Be On Horizon For Township Trails

Bench Replacement, Sponsorship, Could Be On Horizon For Township Trails

The township is looking into replacing deteriorating benches along trails, and may open up purchases to the public. In a plan discussed at the January 19 Open Space Advisory Committee meeting, residents would be able to “sponsor” the new benches, and dedicate them to loved ones or organizations. Many of the wooden benches that line […]

Legality Of Township Leasing Six Mile Run Explored

Legality Of Township Leasing Six Mile Run Explored

Whether the township can legally lease the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site land from the state will be the topic of discussion soon between the Township Manager and township attorney. Township Manager Robert Vornlocker said he would discuss the issue with township attorney Louis N. Rainone. Vornlocker did not sound optimistic about the idea being […]

Township Looks At Creating ‘Grandparents’ Park’ At Willow Avenue And New Brunswick Road

Township Looks At Creating ‘Grandparents’ Park’ At Willow Avenue And New Brunswick Road

The township is considering building a “multi-generational” park at the corner of New Brunswick Road and Willow Avenue. The park, also known as a “grandparents’ park,” would be built on about an acre of the 24.63 acres of Green Acres open space the township owns at that corner, Tara Kenyon, the township’s open space consultant, […]

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