More progress!! Last night, Waterford Township became the fourth town to pass a resolution in opposition to the M.A.P. plan! As those who attended the last meeting know, this was no slam dunk, however, the residents of Waterford spoke up and made themselves heard. Thanks for your hard and thanks to the council of Waterford for listening to their constituents and not bending to special interest groups!
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Pemberton Township passes a resolution in opposition to the M.A.P.!
Tonight, Pemberton Township became the third town to pass a resolution in opposition to the M.A.P., following similar actions in Medford Lakes and Medford. This continues to demonstrate that you are being heard! Even in the towns where resolutions have not been passed yet, your attendance at recent township meetings has been meaningful and is helping to influence our cause for fair access to the forest for all outdoor enthusiasts. Thank you for the support and please continue to help us fight for the cause! Please continue to share our Open Trails NJ FB page and register with us here. We will continue to post news and updates on how you can help us in our mission to maintain decades old access to the forest.
Town Meetings This Week
Correction: Southampton’s next meeting is the 15th.
We have another series of town meetings this week and we need your help! Here is the schedule:
Shamong – Tues., September 1st, 7:30pm. 105 Willow Grove Rd., Shamong.
Southampton – Tues., September 15th, 7:30pm. 5 Retreat Road, Southampton.
Washington Twp/Green Bank – Tues., Sept 1st, Special presentation on the MAP at 6:30. 2436 Rt. 563, Green Bank
If this issue is important to you, please make the time to attend one of these meetings and tell them how you feel. When you get up to speak, say whatever you have to say, but then conclude by asking that the council pass a resolution in opposition THAT NIGHT. Please see the Tips for Public Comment During Municipal Government Meetings for tips on speaking at the town meetings.
Please Register With Us! You are making a difference!
We are making progress! Have you noticed that the M.A.P. now has DRAFT written on it? We are forcing the DEP to backpedal a little on their plans. However, we still need more help. The DEP is not planning on backing down and are beginning new tactics to try to force their plans on the public. If you support this cause and want to stop them, PLEASE REGISTER with us at http://www.opentrailsnj.org. If you are on mobile, the register link is at the bottom of the page. If you are on a PC/Mac, the link is in the black side bar at the bottom left of the page. Or you can click here to go directly to the registration page.
It will take 30 seconds! Thank you for your continued support!
Rebuttal to the DEP’s FAQ on the Motorized Access Plan (M.A.P.)
Ben Ruset of NJPineBarrens.com wrote an excellent rebuttal to the DEP’s FAQ about the Motorized Access Plan (M.A.P.). Please read and share!
58% or 274 Miles of Roads in Wharton Have Been Closed
In the press release from the DEP, it was almost spun as if the Motorized Access Plan (M.A.P.) expanded access. In the FAQ, it was claimed that “the majority of the roads are open”. However, the DEP has been less than honest about the extent of the road closures. An assessment was done by Open Trails NJ and we found that 58% or 274 miles of roads have been closed to motor vehicles. Please see the attached for a visual. A KMZ file could be provided upon request for independent review.
Medford Passes Resolution in Opposition to the DEP’s Motorized Access Plan!
Following Medford Lakes’ lead, Medford became the second town to pass a resolution opposing the DEP’s Motorized Access Plan (M.A.P.) Township of Medford Resolution – Res 155-2015
Medford Lakes Passes Resolution Opposing the Motorized Access Plan
In a first small victory, Medford Lakes passed a resolution in opposition to the DEP’s Motorized Access Plan. They are sending copies of the resolution to all nearby municipalities. 83-15 Resolution