![]() ![]() It would be great benefit to all neighbors. "And it preserves lots of land for pollinators and birds. "Anytime you preserve space, it adds to that kind of ecological benefit," Jacob said. ![]() In addition, preserving the parcel as open space helps with stormwater runoff in the township, which is 85 percent developed. LOCAL: This SJ town will use PILOT payments to help fund public safety projectsįUNDING: Here's how $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan will help Burlington County residents ![]() "It supports a lot of wildlife, and offers opportunities for passive recreation such as hiking trails, picnics and birdwatching." "It has a lot of ecological value," said Michal Jacob, Evesham Environmental Commission member. The property features a meadow, forest, and wetlands, as well as a historic clubhouse, and is surrounded by several residential neighborhoods. It was appraised at $5 million in 2019. "We don’t have a lot of open space north of Main Street, so this will offer some passive recreation space for north side residents." We saw an immense increase in participation traveling out to Black Run Preserve," Veasy said. "Throughout COVID, we learned people appreciate open space. Mayor Jaclyn Veasy said the acquisition will provide township residents with a much-needed passive recreation space located on the north end of the township. The property had been on the township environmental commission's list of high priority properties for the township to preserve. The township began talks with owners of the nonprofit Garden State Beagle Club around one year ago, but COVID-19 sidelined negotiations for several months. It has also received a $750,000 grant toward the purchase through a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres program, and said it will continue to seek Green Acres funding to help offset the cost. The township will bond $5.2 million for the purchase. The Evesham Township council on Wednesday approved for the introduction of an ordinance financing the purchase of the 165-acre Garden State Beagle Club, located at 477 Elmwood Road. Watch Video: AG Garland pledges commitment to the rule of lawĮVESHAM - More than 160 acres of open space along Elmwood Road will remain undeveloped. ![]()
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