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Fall 2016 MA-RPC Meeting Attach #6 The Greater Blairstown Area, New Jersey 1 Fall 2016 MA-RPC Meeting Attach #6 Appalachian Trail Community Application The Greater Blairstown Area Community Partnership 1) Town, City, Community Name: The


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Appalachian Trail Community Application The Greater Blairstown Area Community Partnership 1) Town, City, Community Name: The Greater Blairstown Area Community (GBAC) Partnership (Knowlton, Blairstown, Hardwick, Hope, & Frelinghuysen Townships) 2) Contact information of town representative: Joel McGreen Chairman, Blairstown Open Space Committee 106 Route 94 Blairstown, NJ 07825 (908) 763-0883 joelmcgreen@hotmail.com 3) Contact information of lead volunteer: Corey Tierney Director, Warren County Department of Land Preservation 500 Mount Pisgah Avenue PO Box 179 Oxford, NJ 07863 (908) 453-3252 ctierney@co.warren.nj.us 4) Criteria selected for consideration.

  • A. Advisory committee:

Cynthia Dalton cdalton@blairstowntwp-nj.com Blairstown Township Committee Joel McGreen joelmcgreen@hotmail.com Blairstown Open Space Committee Tom Gross tcgross@embarqmail.com Blairstown Enhancement Committee Jeannette Iurato jeanetteiurato@gmail.com Greater Blairstown Business Assoc. Art Charlton acharlton@co.warren.nj.us Warren County Public Info. Dept. Corey Tierney ctierney@co.warren.nj.us Warren County Preservation Dept. Sandy Myers smyers@warrencountyscd.com Warren County Soil Conservation Dist. Kasey Errico kasey.errico@ridgeandvalley.org Ridge & Valley Charter School Lisa Masi lisa.masi@ridgeandvalley.org Ridge & Valley Charter School Susi Tilley susi@ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org Ridge & Valley Conservancy

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Gabrielle Andrews gandrews@outdoors.org AMC, Mohican Outdoor Center Misty Mott mmott@outdoors.org AMC, Mohican Outdoor Center Katie Kingsbury hikerk53@yahoo.com NYNJ Trail Conference

  • B. Annual project or celebration:

The Blairstown Fourth of July Celebration - The Blairstown Fourth of July Celebration is held every year at Footbridge Park, adjacent to the Paulinskill River and the Paulinskill Trail. Starting at 10:30 in the morning and running through late afternoon, community organizations, small businesses and volunteer groups have exhibits and displays. Games, contests and various activities are all part of the event. The GBAC will participate in this annual event by setting up a display table with free maps and literature about the Appalachian Trail and encourage them to visit both the trail and the neighboring Blairstown Area community, and to also support the protection of the trail. The GBAC will educate visitors about hiking basics, safety, and the importance of “leave-no-trace.” Warren County Preservation Day - Each spring the County of Warren holds an event to recognize the various natural, cultural, historic, and agricultural preservation efforts throughout the community. The event is moved around the county and held at a different preserved site each year in order to highlight the county’s diverse resources. Dozens of preservation organizations and related groups setup display tables where they share information with visitors. Several hundred people generally attend the event where they learn about the importance of preservation, participate in hiking, kayaking, wildlife demonstrations, historic tours, and other such activities, and also enjoy local food and music.

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The GBAC will participate in the annual Warren County Preservation Day by setting up a display table with free maps and literature about the Appalachian Trail and encourage them to visit both the trail and the neighboring Blairstown Area community, and to also support the protection of the trail. The GBAC will educate visitors about hiking basics, safety, and the importance of “leave-no-trace.” The GBAC may also lead hikes along the Appalachian Trail if the event is held nearby. The lead volunteer liaison for this event will be Corey Tierney (ctierney@co.warren.nj.us, 908-453-3252) The Warren County Farmers Fair - Each summer the annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair draws thousands of visitors over the course of eight days with affordable family entertainment. The fair offers a wonderful agricultural component with animal shows, farm exhibits, information booths, hot air balloons, and more. The GBAC will participate in the annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair by setting up a display table with free maps and literature about the Appalachian Trail and encourage them to visit both the trail and the neighboring Blairstown Area community, and to also support the protection of the trail. The GBAC will educate visitors about hiking basics, safety, and the importance of “leave-no-trace.” The lead volunteer liaison for this event will be Corey Tierney (ctierney@co.warren.nj.us)

  • C. A.T. educational or service learning project
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Kasey Errico and Lisa Masi, along with other Ridge and Valley Charter School teachers have completed the “Trails to Every Classroom” professional development program and have incorporated it into their curriculum at the Ridge and Valley Charter School, located just outside of Blairstown in Frelinghuysen

  • Township. Additionally, they have participated in professional development opportunities offered to Trail

to Every Classroom alumni, such as Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness First Aid and Trail Maintenance. Kasey and Lisa have assisted Trail to Every Classroom in mentoring and guiding new teachers in the program. The Ridge and Valley Charter School has a K-8 Expeditionary Scope and Sequence that integrates the Appalachian Trail into the curriculum content. The Appalachian Trail plays a central role in the students’ learning of natural history, physical education, outdoor skills and ethics, Leave No Trace principles and sense of place. Students from Kindergarten through 8th grade have developmentally appropriate experiences that culminate in the 8th grade students planning and participating in a three night backpacking expedition on the Appalachian Trail. Students learn outdoor safety procedures and first aid, how to properly use and care for various outdoor gear, prepare seasonal, nutrient dense food, read and use topographical maps and build compass skills, Through the Appalachian Trail and the surrounding area, students study geology, botany, ecology, real world local events that impact the area, as well as participate in service learning projects, such as invasive species removal and water quality studies. Future curriculum goals connected to the Appalachian Trail include each Ridge and Valley Charter School student completing the entire NJ section of the Appalachian Trail by the time he or she graduates and increasing connections for service learning projects, including connections with the NY/NJ Trail

  • Conference. Additionally, Ridge and Valley Charter School would like to find ways to encourage other

local district schools to participate in Trail to Every Classroom and act as mentors in their development of

  • curriculum. The lead volunteer liaison for this project is Kasey Errico (kasey.errico@ridgeandvalley.org).
  • D. Language for the protection of the A.T. is included in land-use plans, planning tools,
  • rdinances or guidelines; or there is demonstrated support to amend, change or add such

plans. The Appalachian Trail and its appurtenant areas in Warren County are largely protected by virtue of the Trail’s location within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Worthington State Forest. Nevertheless, the County of Warren and the municipalities included within the Greater Blairstown Area support the protection of the Appalachian Trail, its adjoining open space buffers and view-sheds, surrounding nature corridors, and recreational trail connections. The support is not only evidenced by this application, but by the community’s commitment to preservation. To date, the County of Warren has helped preserve over 23,000 acres of farmland, 2,000 acres of parkland, and has assisted in the preservation of over 130 municipal and nonprofit projects preserving both natural and historical resources. These efforts have not only helped to preserve the rural character

  • f Warren County, but have protected productive farmland, sensitive environmental areas, and unique

historic buildings. In addition, these efforts have helped provide residents with access to fresh, locally grown produce, recreation areas, and learning opportunities. Additionally, all of the municipalities within the Greater Blairstown Area have also worked to preserve their farms, parks, and historic sites through similar local efforts. So while protection of the A.T. may not be specifically emphasized in plans, ordinances, or guidelines, it is noted in a number of official county and municipal planning documents as an important resource. Moreover, the county and member townships have a demonstrated interest in protecting such resources and the GBAC partnership will advocate for additional A.T. protections as necessary.

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Sunfish Pond, Worthington State Forest

5) Describe why your town should be selected as an Appalachian Trail Community. What can this program do for your community? What can your town do for the Appalachian Trail? The Greater Blairstown Area should be selected as an Appalachian Trail Community because it is a inviting gateway into the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Worthington State Forest, and National Geographic’s “Scenic, Wild Delaware River Region” – all of which are home to a remarkable section of the Appalachian Trail that is heavily visited. For those looking to experience the trail, the Greater Blairstown Area is easily accessible via three exits off Interstate Route 80 and State Highways 46 and 94. Within Warren County, Route 80 also offers visitors two scenic overlooks (Allamuchy and Knowlton) that boast stunning vistas of the Delaware Water Gap where the Appalachian Trail crosses the Wild and Scenic Delaware River and a Tourist Welcome Center in Knowlton Township.

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Nestled along the foothills of the Kittatinny Mountain, the Greater Blairstown Area features a welcoming environment with small towns and historic villages that attract visitors who are looking to temporarily escape nearby metropolitan areas. In addition to boasting many locally owned businesses like restaurants, shops, farm stands, wineries, breweries, and theaters, the Greater Blairstown Area also draws visitors with an array of seasonal events and festivals that share local arts, culture and history. Unique to New Jersey, this rural area also offers an abundance of forests, rivers, lakes, and other preserved natural areas that are perfect for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors. Historic downtown Blairstown lays at the heart of the Greater Blairstown area and is a popular weekend destination for those visiting the Appalachian Trail and surrounding area. First settled in the 1700s, Blairstown is a charming small town whose downtown commercial center is on the National Register of Historic Places. Buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s line both sides of Blairstown’s historic Main

  • Street. The most interesting of which include the 1825 Stone Mill, 1872 First Presbyterian Church and

1889 Water Works - all of which appear individually on the National Register as well. Most of the district’s architecture is Italianate, Queen Anne, Bungalow/Craftsman and Colonial Revival in style, making it an immensely picturesque location for a leisurely stroll. After experiencing the new brewery nearby, local airport, or seasonal farmers market visitors stop by Main Street and wander into Blairstown’s charming boutiques, art galleries, and museum or enjoy a show at the recently revitalized historic theater. Blairstown’s hungry visitors also find a wide range of locally owned restaurants and cafes where staff and

  • wners personally greet locals by name and make visitors feel equally welcomed. More information about

Historic Downtown Blairstown can be found at http://blairstownbec.org.

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Just a short drive outside of Blairstown, the Appalachian Mountain Club operates its one-of-a-kind Mohican Outdoor Center which is located along the Appalachian Trail overlooking a beautiful glacial lake in the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Inviting visitors to “find your quiet place”, the Center is an ideal retreat from the world’s cares. Visitors can stroll by nearby wetlands to spot the local wildlife, hike the A.T. to magnificent views of the water gap, or just splash or paddle in Catfish Pond and unwind. The Center offers private cabins with full kitchens and baths, shared bunk rooms and bath, and tent camping. Through prior arrangement, the Center can also provide visitors with a full quality meal service and its seasonal deli offers a variety of lunch choices. The Center’s spacious main lodge dining hall is also a great space for groups and social activities, while its Boathouse offers a large venue with breathtaking views of Catfish Pond and is available for private rental, which is great for weddings, retreats, or birthday parties. AMC volunteer-led guided programs are also offered year-round and provide the perfect opportunity for visitors to hone their outdoor skills or develop new ones. More information about the Mohican Outdoor Center can be found at www.outdoors.org/mohican. Designation as an official Appalachian Trail Community will help the Greater Blairstown Area identify itself as a visitor friendly gateway for naturalists and outdoor recreationists. It will also help the community to promote itself as a destination and to share its rich culture and fascinating history with new visitors. In turn, the Greater Blairstown Area will help protect the Appalachian Trail as an important community resource, promote responsible use of the trail through outreach and education, and strengthen support for both the Trail and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

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6) Please attach any further letters of support and documentation to augment your application. A letter

  • f support is required from the local A.T. Trail-maintaining club.

The following letters of support are attached as Appendix-1.

  • New Jersey State Legislators
  • Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders
  • Warren County Planning Board
  • Warren County Economic Development Committee
  • Warren County Board of Recreation Commissioners
  • Township of Frelinghuysen
  • Township of Blairstown
  • Blairstown Enhancement Committee
  • Greater Blairstown Business Association
  • Blairstown Museum & Gift Shoppe
  • Buck Hill Winery & Brewery
  • Dalton’s Columbia Inn Restaurant
  • Post Time Pub
  • JD’s Wine & Liquors
  • YMCA Camp Mason
  • Ridge & Valley Conservancy
  • Ridge & Valley Charter School

7) What does your community hope to get out the A.T. Community program? You may choose more than one answer. Be a part

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the national designation network Gain recognition and visibility through signage, media, etc. Enhance partnerships with public land agencies Enhance partnerships with volunteers Get (more) teachers involved in TTEC (Trail to Every Classroom) Increase community viability and economic health Increase community environmental stewardship Increase our sense of place Increase cultural sustainability Increase connections between our community and the A.T. Enhance recognition of our community as an outdoor recreation area Increased visitation to our community 8) What can your town do for the Appalachian Trail? You may choose more than one answer. Increase knowledge of A.T. as asset Community awareness of trail Protect resources within the trail corridor through zoning, comprehensive planning, smart growth, etc. Include A.T. in community marketing info (brochures, websites, etc.) Increase proper use of the A.T. Increase education about responsible behavior in the outdoors Increase information for access and interpretive info about A.T. and relationship to the community Build membership for local A.T. club and Appalachian Trail Conservancy Promote the Trail to Every Classroom to local teachers Increase partnerships and dialogue among land managers, volunteers, and community leadership Other (please specify below)

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The GBAC will pursue the expansion of shuttle services between the A.T. and downtown Blairstown. It will also pursue partnering with nearby A.T. towns, such as the Delaware Water Gap and Wind Gap to the southwest in Pennsylvania, and nearby A.T. stops like High Point and Wawayanda State Parks in New Jersey. 9) How available are the following hiker services in your community? Please check one answer for each row.

NOT AVAILABLE LIMITED AVAILABILITY AVAILABLE WIDELY AVAILABLE N/A

Lodging X Camping X Outfitter X ATMs X Restaurants X Laundry X Grocery/Re-supply X Showers X Pharmacy/Medical services X Library/computer/internet X Post Office X Public restrooms X Discounts for hikers X Storage for hikers X A.T. souvenirs X Signage about the A.T. X Kiosks about the A.T. X Information about how the A.T. relates to your community X

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Kittatinny Point Visitor Center, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

10) Please describe any of the hiker services mentioned above. Include the types of signage/kiosks/information locally available about the A.T. and any other relevant information.

  • Lodging, camping, showers, and restrooms available at AMC Mohican Outdoor Center. Lodging is

also available at The Inn at Millrace Pond and The Rosemary Inn. Camping is available at Worthington State Forest, YMCA Camp Mason, Yards Creek, and No-Be-Bo-Sco Boy Scout Camp.

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  • The small outfitter store at AMC Mohican Outdoor Center offers some limited discounts to A.T. Thru-

hikers, primarily on lodging and camping. The store also offers A.T. souvenirs such as t-shirts, pins, and stickers as well as books and maps of the A.T.

  • ATMs are available at Hope Bank, PNC banks, Buck Hill Brewery & Restaurant, JD's Wines and

Liquors, and in the Dog House Bagel Shop on Rt. 94.

  • Pharmacies include North Warren, Rite-Aid, and Acme on Rt.94.
  • Information will be available at the Warren County Library on County Route 519 South, Catherine

Dickson Hoffman Branch on Lambert Road, and the Blairstown Post Office on Main Street.

  • Restaurants include: Elia’s, Franks Pizza, New Ho-Hos, Blairstown Inn, Blairstown Diner, Damn Good

Chicken, Dominic’s Pizza, Pizza Express, Buck Hill Brewery & Restaurant on Rt. 94, Dog House Bagel Shop on Rt. 94, plus the Gourmet Gallery and Post Time Pub on Main St. in Blairstown and Donna’s Runway Café at the Blairstown Airport. 11) What is your community’s stage of action for each of the following? Please check one answer for each row.

Not interested, Not Sure, or N/A Thinking about it Definitely getting ready to do this Started taking specific actions Already doing this - just refining

Our community has strong partnerships with public land agencies X Our community offers clear communication about the A.T. to wider audiences (e.g. website, X

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signage, newsletters, etc.) Volunteer leadership for the A.T. in our community is committed X New A.T. volunteers have stepped up recently X My community offers community-led hikes on the A.T. X We have regular programs to protect the A.T. X Our community regular donates to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy X We regularly partner with ATC

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X The A.T. is included in our community brochures X Information about the A.T. is included on our website X Community events have a clear focus on trails and outdoor recreation X 12) Please describe your partnerships with public land agencies and with volunteers. The Great Blairstown Area Community Partnership has an excellent relationship with public land agencies and volunteers. Several local government and non-profit members of the GBAC Advisory Committee routinely work with the National Park Service at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (State Parks and Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, and the Green Acres preservation program), the New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (farmland preservation program), and the State Historic Preservation Office. In addition, several notable non-profits routinely work with volunteers on local projects, including the Ridge and Valley Conservancy, the Nature Conservancy, the NY/NJ Trail Conference, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the Warren County Parks Foundation. 13) What cultural and/or historical information is available about your community? Roy’s Hall on Main St. has concerts and occasional movies on weekends. Ridge and Valley Conservancy

  • n Main St. has information on recreational activities at White Lake County Park and various trails on its

preserves.

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Blairstown, NJ has a rich history established thousands of years ago when the Lenni-Lenape Indians utilized the region for its sources of water, game and fertile land. There are at least forty-seven sites along the Paulinskill between Paulina and Jacksonburg which were used for villages, camps, and burial grounds, establishing Blairstown as the second most populated area for Indian habitation in Warren and Hunterdon Counties. Europeans came to the area in the mid-1600s and settled primarily along either side

  • f the Blue Ridge Mountains, utilizing the Old Mine Road to carry goods from the Delaware River to

Esopus, NY (now Kingston) for transport along the Hudson River. The village of Smith's Mills (now Blairstown) was established in the mid-1700s. Settlers would bring their wheat on pack horses from Pahaquarry and across what is now the Appalachian Trail to Smith's grist mill for grinding into flour. The village name was changed to Butts' Bridge (1795) and Gravel Hill (1825) before being named Blairstown in 1839 in honor of its most prominent citizen, John I. Blair.

  • Mr. Blair was born in 1802 and was a native of White Township in Warren County, NJ. Like many families
  • f the 1800s, his family survived by farming their land. However, from a young age Mr. Blair had an

affinity for business and over his lifetime established himself as a merchant, financier, land developer, mill

  • wner, plantation owner and national railroad tycoon. Mr. Blair collaborated with Pastor John Reiley and

John Bunnell in the founding of Blairstown Presbyterial Academy (now Blair Academy). It was in the railroad business that Mr. Blair flourished, becoming the owner or director of twenty-nine railroads nationwide - one of which was the Blairstown Railway. The Blairstown Railway began operations in 1877 at the site of what is now Footbridge Park and helped to create an influx of population and business to the

  • village. By the time of John I. Blair's death in 1899 he was the wealthiest person in New Jersey, worth an

estimated seventy million dollars. After Mr. Blair's death the village continued its prosperity as a farming community and recreational area. Many camps and resorts were built in the early 1900s to take advantage of the scenic landscape and natural amenities. In 2007, the historic district of Blairstown was listed on the State and National Registry of Historic Places by the Blairstown Historic Preservation Commission.

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14) The ATC frequently hosts workshops and conferences. Please list facilities in your community that can host a group of 40 people or more. Include information about any community centers. Blairstown Municipal Building, www.blairstown-nj.org Blairstown’s Footbridge Park, www.blairstown-nj.org Blair Academy, www.blair.edu Brook Hollow Winery, www.brookhollowwinery.com Buck Hill Brewery, www.buckhillbrewery.com Hardwick Municipal Building, www.hardwick-nj.us Inn at Millrace Pond, www.innatmillracepond.com Knowlton Municipal Building, www.knowlton-nj.com Mohican Outdoor Center, www.outdoors.org/mohican Roy’s Hall, https://royshall.org White Lake Natural Resource Area, www.warrenparks.com/park/white-lake-resource-area 15) What recreation opportunities, major ongoing festivals, and events does your community offer? Recreation Opportunities: Appalachian Trail Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area New Jersey Worthington State Forest Mohican Outdoor Center Millbrook Village White Lake Natural Resource Area The Ridge and Valley Trail The Paulinskill Valley Trail (Liberty Water Gap and 911-Memorial Trail Sections) RVC Preserves TNC Preserves Lakota Wolf Preserve Camps Festivals & Events: Farmers Markets Apple and pumpkin picking Victorian Days in Belvidere White Lake events and activities Jingle on Main Tour de Blairstown Tour de Farm NJ 16) Please describe the locations AND state of the access points of the A.T. Where are the closest trailheads and what improvements might be needed? In Warren County, the Appalachian Trail passes through the New Jersey’s Worthington State Forest and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. These recreation areas, along with the AT, adjoin Knowlton Township, which is located on the Western boundary of the county along the Delaware River, and occupy the northern portions of Blairstown Township and Hardwick Township, which is located on the Eastern boundary of the county. Access Points:

  • Worthington State Forest
  • Dunfield Parking Area off Interstate Route 80
  • Beulahland Trail Parking Area off Old Mine Road
  • Coppermine Trail Parking Area off Old Mine Road
  • Mohican Outdoor Center via Camp Road
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  • Rattlesnake Swamp Trail from Mohican Outdoor Center
  • Millbrook Road Parking Area
  • Blue Mountain Lake Road

17) Does your community have: Yes No Not Sure Visitor or Community center X Comprehensive plan and zoning

  • rdinance (please send in if yes)

X Downtown beautification plan (please send in if yes) X Strategic marketing plan (please send in if yes) X Shuttle from A.T. trail to town X Shuttle to points north and south on the A.T. X Public transportation/shuttles to the airport X Car rental/taxi services X Farmers Market X

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Warren County’s White Lake Natural Resource Area, Hardwick

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August 31, 2016 ATC Mid-Atlantic Regional Office 4 East First Street Boiling Springs, PA 17007 To whom it may concern: The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is writing in support of the Greater Blairstown Area’s application to become an Appalachian Trail Community. This collection of townships throughout Warren County provide many opportunities for AT-related outreach and education on trail access and responsible use. Warren County is the first encounter that northbound thru-hikers have with the New Jersey Appalachian Trail, and it includes some of the trail’s most distinctive landmarks in the state. In addition to the Greater Blairstown Area’s wide variety of services which serve the needs of the AT and other hikers, local work on land conservation and the Trails to Every Classroom program further support their recognition as an an official Appalachian Trail Community. We at the Trail Conference feel that any community’s relationship to their region’s recreational trails is a leading indicator of the quality of life that the citizens seek. Forming this connection with the Conservancy will link the Greater Blairstown Area with the Trail and benefit all involved. Sincerely,

Peter Dolan New Jersey Program Coordinator New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Connecting People with Nature Since 1920 600 Ramapo Valley Road | Mahwah, NJ 07430 T 201.512.9348 x 825 | F 201.512.9012 pdolan@nynjtc.org | www.nynjtc.org

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