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Preservation New Jersey promotes the economic vitality, sustainability, and heritage of New Jersey’s diverse communities through advocacy and education.
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Kelly C. Ruffel is hired as Executive Director of Preservation New Jersey
Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) has retained Kelly Ruffel as its new Executive Director. Ms. Ruffel accepted the position and will begin her work this month. Her primary responsibilities will be the management and coordination of operations for the organization as she is directed by Preservation New Jersey’s Executive Committee and Board of Trustees…
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The 2022 New Jersey Preservation Awards
The 2022 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 4-7 PM 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08628 We are excited to celebrate excellence in preservation this fall in a variety of awards categories including leadership awards, preservation project awards, writing awards, young professional and other awards. The Awards Ceremony will take … » Learn More about The 2022 New Jersey Preservation Awards
Connect with a 10 Most
Connect With a 10 Most Endangered Historic Place: Shady Rest Golf & Country Club September 22, 2022 5-8PM 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ Register Here Network, learn, and tour a 10 Most this September in Scotch Plains. This program will involve connecting with members of the Preserve Shady Rest Committee to learn about the … » Learn More about Connect with a 10 Most

Join Preservation New Jersey for our 2022 Annual Meeting
Preservation New Jersey’s 2022 Annual Meeting Preservation New Jersey’s 2022 Annual Meeting, Tour, and Social Saturday, July 30th, 2022 Register Here 1:30 – 3:00PM – Networking + Annual Meeting @ Reading-Large House in Flemington, NJ 3:00 – 4:30PM – Walking Tour of Historic Flemington, Stangl Factory 4:30 – Networking Social @ Lone Eagle Brewing Join … » Learn More about Join Preservation New Jersey for our 2022 Annual Meeting
10 Most Endangered Historic Places of 2022 Announcement
TRENTON, NJ – In recognition of National Preservation Month, Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) announced its annual list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in New Jersey at a press conference at the State House Annex at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 17th 2022. PNJ was joined by the advocates for this year’s endangered historic places to … » Learn More about 10 Most Endangered Historic Places of 2022 Announcement
NJEDA Board Approves Proposed Rules for the New Historic Property Reinvestment Program
NJEDA Board Approves Proposed Rules for the New Historic Property Reinvestment Program TRENTON, N.J. (February 9, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved proposed rules for the Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP), a new tax credit program to incentivize rehabilitation of designated historic structures, or structures in designated historic districts, throughout New … » Learn More about NJEDA Board Approves Proposed Rules for the New Historic Property Reinvestment Program
The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards – Event Recap
The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards – Event Recap On October 13th, 2021 from 4-7PM, 100+ preservation supporters gathered at the historic 1867 Sanctuary in Ewing for the 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards. The awards honored excellence in preservation with a variety of long-standing and brand new awards categories. Attendees enjoyed live jazz … » Learn More about The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards – Event Recap

Demolition Ordinance and Public-Private Partnership Helps Preserve Clinton
Demolition Ordinance and Public-Private Partnership Helps Preserve Clinton Maria Boyes December 21, 2021 Take a stroll around downtown Clinton this time of year and you may feel as though you’ve stepped into a Christmas card. There are Dickens-inspired signs that hang on prominent downtown buildings, strolling carolers dressed in Victorian garb, and horse drawn carriages … » Learn More about Demolition Ordinance and Public-Private Partnership Helps Preserve Clinton
The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Award Winners
Announcing the 2021 NJ Historic Preservation Awardees PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES 2021 NEW JERSEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS TRENTON, NJ – Preservation New Jersey, a statewide member-supported non-profit historic preservation organization, today announced the recipients of the 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards. The awardees will be celebrated at an event next Wednesday, October 13, … » Learn More about The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Award Winners
2022 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards – Nominations Are Open
Nominations Sought for the 2022 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards Nominate for 2022 NJ Historic Preservation Awards Preservation New Jersey is pleased to solicit public nominations for the 2022 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards. Preservation New Jersey will only be accepting nominations online. The Nomination Form is located online here. The deadline for nominations is … » Learn More about 2022 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards – Nominations Are Open
Hunterdon County’s CHPP Grant Recipients
Hunterdon County’s CHPP Grant Recipients Help Build Community Spirit and a Sense of Place By Rikki Massand, MS/CHP On their meeting on Tuesday February 7, 2023, the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners received enthusiastic updates about projects local nonprofits and historic sites have going on. The board heard from its County History Partnership Program … » Learn More about Hunterdon County’s CHPP Grant Recipients
Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce
Chamber’s Center for Business & Entrepreneurship Shines Light on Borough and County History By Rikki Massand, MS/CHP The adaptive reuse, preservation and restoration efforts for a Mahlon Fisher masterpiece, the Reading-Large House 119 Main Street in Flemington, has resulted in an innovative and welcoming meeting and business hub in the heart of Hunterdon County. Preservation … » Learn More about Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce
D & R Canal State Park in Lawrence Township
Revisiting 10 Most: Canal Watch Leaders Sound off for Fix Our Parks Campaign, Starting with the D & R State Park’s Historic Buildings By Rikki Massand, MS/CHP Original article was the cover story for the January 2023 Montgomery News https://www.themontynews.org/single-post/canal-watch-group-sounds-alarm The call to “Fix Our Parks” has echoed down the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park corridor … » Learn More about D & R Canal State Park in Lawrence Township
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