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Nov. 3:  Ballot measures passes!

 

On Nov. 3, NJ voters approved continuation of the State’s investment in preserving historic places through the NJ Historic Trust grant program, as well as preserve clean water, working farms, natural areas, parks and historic sites.  

 

NJ Historic Trust board chair Debbie Marquis Kelly said, "The Historic Trust is very pleased that Garden State voters continue to demonstrate strong commitment to preserving our history by passing the GSPT bond referendum, which includes $12 million for historic preservation grants.   Since 1990, the New Jersey Historic Trust has awarded more than $123 million in matching grants to 601 preservation projects throughout the state.  The Trust ‘s grants have not only preserved many of New Jersey’s historic resources for the education and enjoyment of the public, but have contributed greatly to economic recovery efforts by creating jobs, revitalizing neighborhoods and generating heritage tourism dollars.  Now that funding for historic preservation grants has been extended for an additional two years by the bond referendum, the Trust looks forward to working with our partners to establish a permanent funding source for GSPT programs."

 

Benefits include jobs that will be created from historic preservation, park construction and other activities. Open space and farmland acquisition and protection will provide ecosystem services (such as water purification, waste treatment and flood mitigation), natural goods (such as fish and farm products), and outdoor recreation and tourism activities. The cost would be $10 annually per household, based on a 20-year bond at 5% interest.

Guests at Preservation New jersey's Oct. 1 Gala at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange bid on a table centerpieces auction and raised more than $4,000 for the Keep it Green Bond Question Campaign. Thanks to Schtiller & Plevy and all the bidders!

See photos of the Wed., Oct. 21 rally at the Essex County Courthouse, Newark, a national award-winning restoration and rehabilitation

More information available at the Keep It Green Coalition website, or Facebook : NJ Keep it Green.

The Garden State Preservation Trust has published a one-page description of Public Question #1