We are pleased to report that the proposal to build 147 homes on the former Prickett Nursery property has been withdrawn. This means that there will be NO public hearing this coming Tuesday as previously announced.
What happens next? The Mantua Township government wants to enroll the property i...
We've recently learned that a developer has proposed building 147 new homes on the site of the former Prickett Nursery in Sewell. As shown in the "bird's eye" picture, this property is on the southern border of Tall Pines State Preserve in Mantua Township. While there are currently other homes immed...
We recently won a state-wide Environmental Achievement Award! One of 10 winners this year, the Friends organization was recognized for "outstanding accomplishment in local environmental protection" by ANJEC, the Association of NJ Environmental Commissions.
As part of the nomination process, we w...
Maple Ridge Saved!
06, NovOn Thursday, November 5, 2015 closing took place on the contract to purchase Maple Ridge. After many years of efforts by citizens and government working together, Maple Ridge has truly been saved. The rolling meadows, woodlands, marshes, ponds and waterways of Maple Ridge will become a state preserv...
Over six years ago, the effort to preserve Maple Ridge began. The Friends of Maple Ridge are now very gratified to report to the many supporters and contributors who have worked with us to save this beautiful and ecologically important place that we are very close to the creation of a park at Maple...
