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The consequences of farmland development are a greater burden placed upon natural resources, increased demand on water supplies, increased housing density, congested roadways and a higher demand on all municipal services. Once we lose our farmland it's gone for good. Pemberton First is committed to encouraging the redevelopment and improvement of our neighborhoods and revitilization of the Browns Mills Town Center.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Burlington County wants to preserve 200 farms

December 4, 2008 COURIER POST
Burlington County wants to preserve 200 farms

Burlington County plans to preserve an additional 200 farms, or about 20,000 acres, over the next 10 years, officials said Wednesday.

The plan, approved by the county's Agriculture Development Board, is required by new regulations tied to state funding. The county plans to acquire development rights for 100 farms, said Freeholder Bill Haines. The other 100 farms will be targeted through "innovative" techniques, such as working with municipalities and promoting the Pinelands development credit program, he said.

The county already has preserved 50,000 farmland acres.

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How Will Our Septic & Sewer Be Changed?

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING

The state has adopted new rules that affect all of us and how our sewerage (public & private septic) will be handled. Please take a look at the new rules by visiting the DEP website.

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