Karen Taylor

The committee discussed several potential land acquisitions for open space and farmland preservation. These included properties in South Brunswick Township to create a continuous greenbelt, properties to extend a greenbelt eastward along Broadway Road in South Brunswick, and properties along the proposed Middlesex Greenway Extension. The committee also discussed the G&P Property in the Borough of Middlesex, which contains the historic "Old Stone Bridge".

The meeting addressed several key issues including a summary of Open Space and Farmland Acquisition Projects with recent closings in South Plainfield, New Brunswick, and South Brunswick. The committee discussed a proposed acquisition to expand the Carteret Waterfront Park and Marina, focusing on environmental remediation plans. They considered the purchase of the Milltown Post Office to restore its natural floodplain and discussed potential damage from flooding. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Ferrante and Shea properties in Edison, recognizing their historical significance related to the Battle of Short Hills, and discussed the Kurczeski and Reiner properties in Monroe, emphasizing their importance for preserving County-owned land.