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Offices & Departments: Open Space Advisory Committee

COMMITEE MEMBERS:

Jeffrey Nash
Freeholder Liaison
jnash@camdencounty.com

Peter Fontaine

Chair

Theodore Pisciotta
Vice Chair

Cynthia Berchtold
CC Environmental Comm.

Hon. Edward G. Campbell, III
Mayor of Gibbsboro

Robert Dobbs, Jr.
CC Agricultural Dev. Bd.


Caren Fishman
CC Dept. of Parks
cfishman@camdencounty.com


Helen Garcia-Arvin
Voorhees Recreation


J. Douglas Griffith
Citizen Representative

Sandi Kelly
Eco Tourism


Hon. Sue Ann Metzner
Mayor of Winslow

Richard Michielli
Citizen Representative


Linda Musser
CC Board of Realtors


Hon. Gary Passanante
Mayor of Somerdale

Anthony Perno III
Citizen Representative


Gaytana Pino
Citizen Representative


Harry Platt
Citizen Representative


Paul Schopp
Citizen Representative

Jack Sworaski
CC Environmental Affairs
sworaski@camdencounty.com

Richard Zimmermann

Whitman Strafford Committee

In November of 1998, the voters of our County overwhelmingly approved passage of The Camden County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland, And Historic Preservation Trust Fund Referendum. Pursuant to the vote, a trust fund of approximately $2M will be established for purposes of ensuring that our children, and their children, will have the benefit of enjoying the remaining open space that exists in Camden County for years to come. The County is committed to preserving parks, natural areas, historic sites, and farmland, not only for their scenic value, but for their use and enjoyment, and for purposes of cultural and ecological enrichment. The Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee was appointed by the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders for purposes of providing guidance regarding implementation of the Trust Fund and the principles of Open Space preservation that it represents. This diverse committee consists of:
  • Four mayors of municipalities within the county (with equal representation of both major political parties)

  • Three representatives of local recreation offices or organizations

  • Three representatives of Camden County government, consisting of the Directors of the Department of Parks, the Division of Environmental Affairs, and the Division of Planning

  • One representative each from the Camden County Agricultural Development Board and the Camden County Board of Realtors

  • Four at-large representatives consisting of interested citizens not affiliated with any of the of the above groups (including a farm owner within the County)

The Committee meets on the last Thursday of every month at alternate locations in the County. The Committee has conducted an inventory of all existing open space in the County, as well as a guidance document to assist in evaluating properties for potential preservation action through use of the Trust Fund. As with all of our efforts, the Committee seeks public input regarding identification of open space, recommendations for preservation of specific sites, and suggestions pertaining to procedural issues. While notice is provided through various venues, you may join a mailing list for specific notice by Email or regular mail by contacting us at:

Camden County Open Space Advisory Committee
520 North Newton Lake Drive
Collingswood, NJ 08107
parkprg@co.camden.nj.us

You may also contact any of the Committee members listed on this page through the Email links provided. For more information, click here to download a zipped file of our Camden County Open Space Plan.

Central Camden County Bike and Multi-Use Trail Plan

CAMDEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Camden County Open Space Preservation Program -
Applications & Procedures

RECREATION FACILITY
ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS FUNDED


12 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PROJECTS FUNDED SINCE 2000

1854.59 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVED IN 14 MUNICIPALITES

 

 

Meeting Dates for the Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee

Meetings are held at either the Camden County Public Works Complex, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold or the Camden County Parks Administration Building, 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill.

All meetings start at 7:00 PM but are subject to change. Please confirm the meeting date and location by calling the Division of Open Space and Farmland Preservation at 858-5241 prior to the scheduled meeting date.

March 26
April 30
May 28
June 25
July 30
August 27
September 24
October 29 - (click for tenative agenda)
November - No Meeting
December 3

   



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