appendix e - questionnaire summary of open-ended responses

Appendix E Questionnaire Summary of Open-Ended Responses

Questionnaire Summary – Open End Responses

M o r r i s C o u n t y P r e s e r v a t i o n T r u s t F u n d A n a l y s i s a n d S t r a t e g y R e p o r t E-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Municipality and Non-Profit Organizations Key E-2

MUNICIPAL OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES E-4

1. Municipal Open Space Trust Funds E-4

2. Farmland Preservation Program (FP) E-8

3. Flood Mitigation Program (FMP) E-11

4. Historic Preservation Program (HP) E-16

5. Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) E-22

6. Morris County Park Commission (MCPC) E-24

7. Open Space Preservation Program (OSTF) E-30

8. Morris County Preservation Trust Fund – Potential Future Uses E-40

9. Economic Impact E-41

10. Additional Comments E-44

NON-PROFIT OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES E-48

1. Non-Profit Information E-48

2. Historic Preservation Program (HP) E-63

3. Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) E-71

4. Morris County Park Commission (MCPC) E-73

5. Open Space Preservation Program (OSTF) E-76

6. Morris County Preservation Trust Fund – Potential Future Uses E-81

7. Economic Impact E-82

8. Additional Comments E-88



Appendix E – Open End Responses

(For summary of closed-end responses (i.e. Y/N) please refer to “Questionnaire Summary”

section of this report – Appendix D)

Note: Comments are presented as provided by the municipalities and non-profit agencies. No

attempt was made to verify the accuracy of the comments as these comments are their

perceptions. Most were cut and pasted directly from the agencies’ questionnaires. The letter and

number in parentheses following each comment indicate the municipality or non-profit

organization indicated on the key on page E-2.



MUNICIPALITY AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS KEY

Municipalities

M1. Boonton Town

M2. Boonton Township

M3. Butler Borough

M4. Chatham Borough

M5. Chatham Township

M6. Chester Borough

M7. Chester Township

M8. Denville Township

M9. Dover Town

M10. East Hanover Township

M11. Florham Park Borough

M12. Hanover Township

M13. Harding Township

M14. Jefferson Township

M15. Kinnelon Borough

M16. Lincoln Park Borough

M17. Long Hill Township

M18. Madison Borough

M19. Mendham Borough

M20. Mendham Township

M21. Mine Hill Township

M22. Montville Township

M23. Morris Plains Borough

M24. Morris Township

M25. Morristown Town

M26. Mount Arlington Borough

M27. Mount Olive Township

M28. Mountain Lakes Borough

M29. Netcong Borough

M30. Parsippany - Troy Hills

Township

M31. Pequannock Township

M32. Randolph Township

M33. Riverdale Borough

M34. Rockaway Borough

M35. Rockaway Township

M36. Roxbury Township

M37. Victory Gardens Borough

M38. Washington Township

M39. Wharton Borough

Land Trust Non-Profits

L1. Canal Society of NJ

L2. Harding Land Trust

L3. Land Conservancy of NJ

L4. NJ Conservation Foundation

L5. NY-NJ Trail Conference

L6. Passaic River Coalition

L7. Protect our Wetlands, Water, Woods

L8. Schiff Natural Lands Trust

L9. Trust for Public Land

Historic Preservation Non-Profits

H1. Ayres/Knuth Farm Foundation

H2. Community of St. John Baptist

H3. The Ferromonte Historical Society of Mine Hill

H4. First Presbyterian Church Boonton

H5. First Presbyterian Church of Hanover

H6. The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of NJ

H7. Historical Society of Rockaway Township (HSRT)

H8. Ledgewood Baptist Church

H9. Middle Valley Community Center

H10. Montville Township Historical Society

H11. Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall

H12. Morris County Tourism Bureau

H13. The Morristown & Morris Township Library

H14. Morristown DAR- Schuyler- Hamilton House

H15. Mount Tabor Historical Society

H16. Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

H17. Pequannock Historic District Commission

H18. Presbyterian Church in Morristown

H19. Presbyterian Church of Madison

H20. Ralston Cider Mill Museum

H21. South Street Theater Company

H22. St. Peter's Church

H23. Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

H24. Washington Township Historical Society

H25. Washington Township Land Trust of Morris

County, Inc.

H26. Whippany Railway Museum

H27. The Woman's Club of Morristown



MUNICIPAL OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES

1. Municipal Open Space Trust Funds

1.2.1 What current trends has your municipality seen lately with its trust fund?

1. After 8 years at purchasing flood prone homes to create a river walk, several traditional

open space preservation opportunities have presented themselves in the past 12 months.

(M31)

2. Stable at $0.01 (M33)

3. There has been very little interest in the selling of Open Space or Farmland to the

Municipality due to the economy. There has been no pressure put upon Mendham to pursue

various properties because there has been very little demand for building during the past

five years. No development push. Therefore no pressure to engage. (M19)

4. Target sensitive property. Historical property preservation. (M15)

5. Currently, most funding offsets acquired debt from property acquisition and park

development. Funds also are used as matching funds for historic restoration projects

located on open space, and for smaller park development projects and some small

acquisitions. (M27)

6. Using the fund for more maintenance type items instead of purchasing property. (M6)

7. The Township is directing its attention to the upgrade and improvement of active

recreational facilities. Refer to a copy of the Township's financial spread sheet which is

attached. (M12)

8. Use of funds to acquire land for trails. (M11)

9. The Township continues to pay down debt only with its own trust fund as a result of previous

open space acquisitions. (M10)

10. Steady (M7)

11. None (M21)

12. The trust has been used, when necessary, to maintain the open space in the Borough's

current inventory. The Borough has not recently acquired property with the use of these

funds. (M16)

13. The Township utilizes it trust fund for three primary areas: 1. As matching funds towards

open space acquisition(s); 2. To offset employee wages who maintain our parks; and 3.

Development of recreational facilities. At the current time, the largest percentage of our local

open space trust account is applied to the development of recreational facilities. (M8)

14. In 2008 the Open Space Trust Fund Tax was reduced from 1 cent to .5, half a cent. Tax

collection went from $200,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually. (M4)

15. Reduction in amount collected beginning 2010. Trust fund was expanded in 2008 to include

recreation, farmland and historic preservation. (M35)

16. Trust fund was modified several years ago and combined with the Recreation/Parks Trust.

Fund is used to develop and re-develop park facilities, make improvements to open space



lands, trail development & debt service associated with same and open space acquisitions.

(M32)

17. Less demand for open space acquisition. More demand for park improvements and historic

preservation. Increasing demand for flood mitigation. (M30)

18. Harding Township has made major purchases of open space each of the last several years,

on its own and in conjunction with the Harding Land Trust. Since 2012, Harding Township

has been able to preserve in its name and in conjunction with the Harding Land Trust more

than 168 acres of open space. Morris County open space trust funds were instrumental in

each of these purchases. (M13)

19. Trends: Open space parcels previously acquired or presently under consideration for

acquisition have been focused on for active and/or passive recreation. (M17)

20. A significant portion of the trust fund is committed to paying down the debt of a recent, 49

acre land acquisition. (M18)

21. The Trust Fund has been used primarily for the purpose of paying the debt service for a

large tract of land purchased through the open space trust fund. The trust fund was

authorized for open space and recreation purposes. We have been utilizing funds to focus

on the recreational facilities. (M39)

22. Lack of available properties. Reduced Open Space tax rate in 2010. Accumulating funding

for Capital Improvements and future Open Space acquisitions. (M24)

23. The Township of Roxbury has used its' funds to purchase large acquisitions. We are still

pursuing parcels, some of which are adjoining existing open space parcels. We are moving

towards stewardship of our open space, which is documented in our Open Space Plan,

Recreation Plan, Trails Plan, and through the Historic Advisory Committee's plans. (M36)

24. We are fortunate to have been able to purchase a considerable amount of open space

through our open space trust fund. We continue to maintain our trust fund but are finding

fewer properties on which to spend those funds. (M22)

25. Nothing in particular. Fund is used to pay down debt related to Open Space purchases and

activities. (M5)

26. The majority of the acquisition plan properties have been preserved. (M14)

27. Stable to declining tax collection due to reduction of taxable property value and property tax

appeals. (M2)

28. The Trust fund in the past few years has been utilized exclusively to pay down debt service

on previously purchased open space parcels. No new purchases have been authorized, nor

is the Township actively pursuing any acquisitions at this time. (M20)

29. More funds are being used for maintenance rather than acquisition. (M38)



1.2.2 Does your municipality have any plans to change its trust fund?

1. No, it meets our needs as currently structured. (M31)

2. No (M22)

3. Not at this time. Mendham has a well thought-out plan as it relates to our Trust Fund and it

is structured in such a way as to allow flexibility when it comes to setting aside our dollars.

It provides that we may set aside up to two cents. Thus should there be a year that we have

some concerns as it relates to the tax level cap. We have options. Attached you will find our

documentation. (M19)

4. No (M15)

5. Not at this time. Retirement of accumulated debt will begin in 2016. No major changes are

planned at this time. Any future changes to the fund regarding the rate of collection, the use

of funds and types of projects would be based on input from administration, multiple

departments and advisory committees. The Township has acquired a number of large

properties for active and passive recreation since 1996, with some additional properties

having been acquired by the state or by non-profits for conservation. The township still has

some acquisition ahead for selective acquisition, mostly as in-fill and connector pieces to

complete trails, habitat connectivity, and historic preservation. The town also has supported

the efforts of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey in their acquisitions. We are especially

pleased with their new community garden program on Wolfe Rd. The State of New Jersey

is also actively engaged in possible expansion of Stephens State Park along Morris Canal

areas. The historic preservation use of the fund has been very important to the community

for several projects. An increase of available funds in this area would be very helpful. (M27)

6. Not currently. (M6)

7. No. Not at this time. (M12)

8. No. (M21)

9. No. (M24)

10. No (M7)

11. No (M11)

12. No, although the Borough is hoping for legislation that would clarify ambiguities regarding

the use of the funds for costs associated with demolition and removal of structures on

property being acquired for open space purposed through other programs, such as the

Morris County Flood Mitigation Program, when those costs are not otherwise covered.

(M16)

13. At the present time, there are no plans to change our local open space trust fund. (M8)

14. Increasing the tax collected by .5 of a cent, is being discussed presently, with the Finance

Committee and the Chatham Borough Council. (M4)

15. Trust fund was increased in 2013 to provide for a recreation capital project. (M35)

16. No changes anticipated. (M32)

17. No. Possibly reducing tax rate. (M30)



18. To the contrary, the Township plans to continue its open space acquisitions and has

recently completed a review of all undeveloped and sub-dividable property to identify those

properties that would meet the criteria for acquisition as open space set forth in the Harding

Township Master Plan. The Township believes that any reduction in ratables resulting from

the acquisition of property for open space is more than offset by increased tax revenues

resulting from higher property values and the reduction in the cost of providing municipal

services to new construction. (M13)

19. Not at this time. (M39)

20. In 2013, we decreased the tax rate from 2 cents to 1.8 cents. No other changes are

anticipated with the trust fund, either in the funding amounts or in the projects that the trust

funds. (M18)

21. Not at this time.

22. No. (M5)

23. No, due to future acquisitions and stewardship plans. Use of funding will go towards

acquisition of potential open space parcels, which we review and investigate on a regular

basis. Funding will also go towards active and passive recreation capital programs and

historic preservation/stabilization. (M36)

24. No (M33)

25. No (M38)

26. Possibly to merge Recreation Trust Fund with the Open Space Trust Fund. (M14)

27. Evaluating an increase to the percentage of trust fund collections that can be allocated to

the ongoing maintenance of preserved properties. (M2)

28. No immediate changes are contemplated. (M20)

29. No, not at this present time. (M17)



2. Farmland Preservation Program (FP)

2.1.1. Does your municipality know of any farms which should be preserved in your

municipality?

(Redacted)

2.3.1 Has this program benefited your community? If yes, please discuss how?

1. The Rowe Sheep Farm, located right along the main corridor which is part of the Eight

Year Farmland Preservation Program (exp. 11/16) is one of the elements that make up

what Mendham is -........ A unique Municipality located in the County of Morris. Hidden

Pond Farm is also another interesting property that enhances the special qualities that

make up Mendham. This Farm attracts many people throughout the region. (M19)

2. Farmland preservation has saved a number of farms and family businesses. A more rural

viewscape and lifestyle has also been retained. At the same time the preservation of

farmland and open space prevented runaway development at a time when the township

acquired significant debt for new middle and high schools, library, municipal building and

sewer project. (M27)

3. I believe we have at least one preserved farm which now operates as a successful agri-

tourism business. (M6)

4. Less burden on schools. (M7)

5. In the past, the Township purchased farmland property for preservation. (M8)

6. The few farms we had were too small to qualify. Some of the "farms" are only nominally

so for tax purposes. (M30)

7. Eight large properties have been preserved as farmland, helping to maintain the rural

character of Harding Township. (M13)

8. Legacy of preserved farms. (M35)

9. Yes - Several farms were preserved including Sun High Orchard, Knothe Farm and Miller

Farm. (M32)

10. Certain farms have been preserved, maintaining the bucolic nature of the community.

State law has some components which may be detrimental to local conditions. (M2)

11. The community has benefited from the preservation of several farms during the years the

program has been in place. The preservation of these farms has contributed significantly

to the Township's goal of preserving the rural character of the community. (M20)

12. Land has been preserved from development. (M38)

13. The one major farm, Hillview Farms, is presently under the Farmland Preservation

Program which has resulted in the Township’s ability to maintain a long time farm in our

community. (M17)



2.4. How different would your community be without the program?

1. As stated above, it makes Mendham be Mendham. (M19)

2. Most of the farms would have been developed if not for the farmland preservation program.

Some may have potentially been acquired as open space. (M27)

3. I can only guess that the property would have been developed with homes. (M6)

4. More homes, tax burden on schools. (M7)

5. Unknown (16)

6. The property may have been developed for purposes other than open space, potentially

including a development with greater impervious surface coverage. Based upon Denville's

history with flooding, limiting new impervious coverage will assist in our ongoing flood

mitigation efforts. (M8)

7. No difference (30)

8. Without the farmland preservation program, Harding Township would not have been able

to preserve more than 283 acres of farmland located less than 30 miles from mid-town

Manhattan. Had these farms been subdivided, more than 44 additional homes could have

been built changing the rural character of Harding Township. (M13)

9. Preserved farms in Highlands Preservation Area. Impact without program would be

minimal. (M35)

10. All 3 properties and associated farm stands add positively to the community's image.

(M32)

11. Possibly would see increased development of farm properties but can't be certain whether

existing owners would have pursued development. (M2)

12. The Township would be more densely developed with residential homes, lessening open

space and creating a more suburban appearance. (M20)

13. Fewer farms, more houses. (M38)

14. If the particular farm noted in 2.3.1 was not in the preservation program, it could potentially

become vulnerable to developers. (M17)

2.11. Other Comments:

1. Limited at this time, with room for improvement as agri-tourism. Several farmers have still

been reluctant to participate in the program for a number of reasons which may or may

not be valid. (Price insufficient, want to sell for development, government regulations and

oversight, indecisive). They may enter the program at a later date based on changing

financial conditions, etc. As these properties are also within the Preservation Area of the

Highlands the owners have limited ability to develop their land. This situation has also

prevented farmland preservation, as the owners feel their land values have dropped

without adequate compensation. (M27)

2. 2.8 - (Wightman Farm) (M13)

3. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morris County Park Commission. (M24)



4. While not a farmland preserved farm, Conklin Farms U-Pick in Montville Township offers

painted pumpkins, haunted rides, apples for sale (no apple picking on site), etc. during the

fall season. We think this category is "Not Applicable" to Montville Township. There are

no farms in Montville Township for farmland preservation as any remaining farms do not

appear to be interested in farmland preservation. (M22)

2.12. How can the Morris County Preservation Trust Fund be modified to enhance this

program area in your municipality?

1. Please continue program availability. Mt. Olive has more available farmland than many

other communities in the county. The township would prefer to see farms remain in private

ownership and on the tax rolls. Continued program outreach may lead to additional future

successes. (M27)

2. Address lots of less than 10 acres but are farmed and sub-dividable. (M7)

3. The tracts available in Denville for Farmland Preservation are rather limited; however, the

knowledge that a prospective funding source is available to assist in the purchase of the

Diocese property or other farmland tracts in the future is extremely beneficial. (M8)

4. Greater flexibility in the definition of what qualifies a property as a farm. (M32)

5. Allow Farmland Preservation funds for smaller farms. (M24)

6. At this time, the Township has no recommendations for further modifications. (M17)

7. Perhaps offer Administrators/Open Space Volunteers/Land Use Coordinators/workshop

sessions so that they can be the front-line representatives to assist the Farmland owners

with information and direction on how best they might utilize the program. (M19)



3. Flood Mitigation Program (FMP)

3.2. If your municipality has participated in the Flood Mitigation Program, how has your

community benefited? (e.g., increased public safety, lower OEM and DPW costs,

lower infrastructure costs, etc.)

1. Able to remove high-risk structures not eligible for FEMA purchase. Keep residents and

first responders out of harm’s way. Each home purchased reduced public

response/recovery cost by $5K - $8K per event. (M31)

2. Still in the initial stages of obtaining properties. (M33)

3. The Borough has not participated in the Flood Mitigation Program. (M29)

4. While some areas have limited localized flooding, the town has no areas of sustained or

significant reoccurring damage. Several storms over the last few years caused significant

storm damage, some covered by FEMA, some not. (M27)

5. No, the Township has not to date participated in the Flood Mitigation Program. (M12)

6. Not participated yet but we definitely believe this program can help. (M10)

7. 1) Will reduce the need to expose first responders to the dangers associated with

emergencies involving residents in flood prone areas. 2) Will reduce disposal costs of flood

damaged property. 3) Will allow for the elimination of utility infrastructure in areas returned

to natural open space. 4) Will remove residents, who may not have been able to afford to

move, from harm’s way. (M16)

8. The Township of Denville utilized the FMP to assist in the acquisition of 11 homes

damaged/destroyed during Hurricane Irene. The Township has acquired all 11 homes that

were classified as either RL (Repetitive Loss) or SRL (Severe Repetitive Loss) by FEMA

claim records. (M8)

9. We only have a few properties in this program but were very grateful that property owners

were provided with this buy-out option. (M30)

10. The Town has received funds to purchase a dwelling and a garage that was determined

to be unsafe for the occupants to inhabit. The dwelling and garage will be demolished and

the land will become open space. (M1)

11. Have not participated. (M35)

12. We are awaiting confirmation of a grant which would lower our infrastructure costs. (M36)

13. Montville Township, Town of Boonton and Parsippany Township have been grouped

together to create the Lower Rockaway River (LRR). The LRR submitted a grant through

Morris County for an NJDEP De-snagging and Shoal Dredging Grant. (See 3.12 for

additional comments.) (M22)

14. Long Hill Township has received grants for 14 properties which allow for acquisition of

said properties by the Township. This would lead to a reduction in infrastructure costs

while providing additional open space for the township. (M17)



3.3.1. Does your municipality have areas which flood frequently? If yes, please indicate

locations/neighborhoods:

1. Too many to list - 1,200 homes impacted by Irene. Over 200 repetitive loss and 7,100

severe repetitive loss properties. (M31)

2. Harrison Road (M33)

3. At the intersection of Allen Street, Dell Avenue along the NJ Transit Rail line in the area

of Maple and Main Streets McMullen Street (M29)

4. The Route 10 Corridor in the vicinity of Whippany Road. (M12)

5. Areas directly abutting Passaic River and Whippany River including Dixon Lane, Stimis

Lane, River Road, Brentwood Road, Callahan Ave., Melanie Lane, Balsam Aven.,

Peachtree Ave., East Harvest Ave., and Phyldan Road. (M10)

6. Whippany River Floodplain: Martin Luther King Boulevard; Coal/Center Streets; Abbett

Avenue. (M25)

7. 1) Ernstville Section 2) Midwood Section 3) Pequannock Avenue/President Street Area 4)

Lincoln Blvd. Area (M16)

8. Various neighborhoods throughout the municipality that are adjacent to the Rockaway

River and Den Brook. (M8)

9. Since the installation of the levee in Lake Hiawatha, there were a few repetitive loss

properties. Of course, there was severe flooding during Irene but we believe that this was

an extraordinary situation. (M30)

10. Blackwell Street (M35)

11. Western Avenue Tracy Court & Bromleigh Way Richlyn Court Lake Valley Road

12. Main Street in Ledgewood Norman Lane and Righter Road in Succasunna; brook

overflows - Meadowview Dr. and Delmar Court area in Succasunna (M36)

13. 1. Hatfield Creek Basin (vicinity of Rennes Street and Cambray Road; Pine Brook

neighborhood) 2. River Road from Church Lane to Changebridge Road (M22)

14. E. Blackwell St, Richards Ave., Portions of intersecting streets. (M9)

15. Overlook Road, 2 homes remaining. (M2)

16. South Branch near Schooley’s Mountain Road (M38)

17. Oakdale Road (M7)

18. As indicated in the map developed in conjunction with the County of Morris, Planning and

Development Department, Flood Mitigation Area. (M17)



3.6. What other specific uses would your community like to see for this flood acquisition

funding?

1. Revolving loan fund for home elevations. (M31)

2. Some kind of incentive to entice communities to participate. The loss of tax revenue may

cause some communities to hesitate signing on. (M33)

3. Storm water infrastructure assistance: storm water system inventory and mapping. (M29)

4. The current program developed by Morris County is exemplary and should continue as

designed at this time. (M27)

5. The purchase of properties in the vicinity of Troy Hills Road and Route 10; and the clean-

up of the Whippany River. (M12)

6. Acquire home/properties. (M10)

7. Reconstruction and repair of recreational facilities damaged as part of flood events. Civil

infrastructure and flood control improvements to minimize damage from future flood

events. (M25)

8. The Borough is already participating in the FMP. The acquisition of as many flood prone

properties in identified neighborhoods in order to completely return those neighborhoods

to Open Space would be ideal. (M16)

9. As demolition, legal, administrative and post-preservation improvements can be extremely

expensive; assistance from the FMP would be welcomed in Denville. (M8)

10. I'm sure the town would like to have any costs covered. Personally, I'm not sure this is

consistent with the intent of the OSTF. Would you consider funding de-snagging projects?

This would be preventative measure that could have a major impact on future flooding.

(M30)

11. None (M35)

12. Possible infrastructure improvements such as a canal walk area and path (M36)

13. De-snagging and dredging of Hatfield Creek (M22)

14. Proactive efforts to reduce the possibility of flooding. i.e. River clearing of debris; run off

prevention from slopes (M2)

15. Please stay the course and insure the continued funding of this trust for future acquisition.

(M17)


1. 3.11 - Negative impact: Acquisition has been effective for "Fleetway" homes subject to

frequent, severe flooding. Some homes experience as many as 7 flooding events in a

single year. We cannot purchase 1,200 homes in the 100 year flood plain. There is no

effective source of funding to assist homeowners with elevations. (M31)

2. Two homes have experienced flooding in the Borough, however overall there are streets

(as indicated above) and areas that flood as result of both new and existing conditions.

(M29)



3. In 2011, the Township applied for Blue Acres Flood Mitigation Funds through the NJDEP's

Green Acres Program for the acquisition of several flood prone properties on Route 10

eastbound following tropical storm Irene. (M12)

4. The Borough believes that the Biggert-Waters Act will ultimately have a negative impact

on our particular community. It is likely that many homeowners in Lincoln Park do not have

the wherewithal to elevate their homes or to make other improvements that would mitigate

flooding damage. As premiums rise, the value of these homes, which has already been

severely diminished, will fall even further. More and more property owners will find

themselves financially underwater with their homes. Some will simply walk away, leading

banks and/or the Borough to foreclose on the property. Those who don't will appeal their

taxes and the Borough's already falling tax base will decline even further. (M16)

5. We support the intent of the Biggert-Waters Ave, but the unintended consequences have

been identified. Tax dollars should not be utilized to subsidize repetitive loss properties.

On the other hand, many of these owners in Morris County could not have afforded to stay

in their homes if the insurance increases were effective immediately. (M30)

6. The FMP provides funding for acquisition and related costs such as: appraisals, surveys,

title work and environmental analysis. Flood mitigation costs that are not covered include:

demolition, legal, administrative, post-preservation improvements, and maintenance.

Receiving complaints about increased flood insurance costs; it is more difficult to sell a

home in a flood plain. (M24)

7. If flood insurance rates increase for people in flood prone areas, those areas will feel an

economic impact through decreased property values. To add to 3.2, Montville Township

purchased "Market Place" in an effort to discourage development and maintain a buffer

area to an already existing MUA preserved property. (M22)



1. Provide a revolving loan fund to assist with home elevations. (M31)

2. Extremely well run now. (M33)

3. Provide financial assistance with storm water infrastructure on both private and public

lands. (M29)

4. Mount Olive does not anticipate use of the fund in this area at this time. (M27)

5. Provide funding for dredging of open waters and sediment control improvements. (M25)

6. The FMP is an excellent program. The inclusion of demolition as an allowable cost seems

to make sense and would be a tremendous help. (M16)

7. The Township participates in the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Program.

Denville is one of only two active CRS rated communities in Morris County with a current

rating of '9,' which provides local residents a 5% discount on their flood insurance

premiums. The Township is seeking to lower its CRS rating, which will in turn increase the

discounts offered to our residents required to obtain flood insurance by 5% for each point

reduction in our rating (i.e. - a CRS rating of 8 would provide a 10% discount, etc.).



Reducing the number of RL and SRL homes in our community assists in reducing our

CRS rating. (M8)

8. Allow for elevations so that we can maintain our tax base. Provide grants for preparation

of NFIP CRS Program documents and assist communities to improve their ratings (M30)

9. Allowable expenses might include mitigation projects submitted to FEMA. (M35)

10. Suggest increased funding for the program (M24)

11. Stream and channel maintenance program funds for de-snagging/sediment removal to

alleviate flood-prone areas. (M36)

12. The focus should be on areas that flood more frequently than other areas. (M22)

13. We believe the Preservation Trust Fund can enhance this program by reimbursing the

following costs to Township’s that have experienced flooding in Hurricane IRENE and

SANDY: -Costs of Demolition, -Permits Fees, -Insurance increase to residence (Flood

insurance), -First responders (OEM, Fire, Police) supply and equipment (boats, fuel, etc.)

(M10)

14. Please continue to fund at higher levels if possible while assessing the possibility of

contributing more to soft costs. (M17)



4. Historic Preservation Program (HP)

4.1. If your municipality has not participated in the County Historic preservation

program, please list reasons:

1. Mt. Olive has received a number of grants in this program, for municipal preservation and

for several church projects. (M27)

2. Metrics to support application(s) are not available or only guesses so ascertaining the

viability of a proposal is difficult. (M6)

3. Have not wanted to put the burden of the regulations on tax payers. (M7)

4. $5,000 cap on preservation planning and construction documents was determined to be

insufficient for identified project. Municipality had not budgeted for matching funds at the

time of application. (M25)

5. Any structures that may be of historic value are privately owned. (M16)

6. The Program requires the site be owned by the Municipality. Chatham Borough does NOT

own any sites, and cannot afford to acquire any sites. (M4)

7. Harding Township has participated in the Morris County Preservation Program in

preserving Glen Alpin House. (M13)

8. We have participated. (M3)

9. We have actively participated. (M35)

10. Not Applicable (M39)

11. The Individual sites have participated directly, not the municipality, which does not own

any historic sites in need of preservation trust funds. (M24)

12. Please review the responses from Miriam Morris of Roxbury's Historical Advisory

Committee. She has completed a survey under separate cover. (M36)

13. We do not have a designated historic zone. A few years ago, the Township considered

creating historic preservation and sent notices to owners of homes with potential historic

significance about participation. Every homeowner came to an invited meeting and said

they did not want a historic designation. (M5)

14. Have not defined projects that would be eligible. (M9)

15. The Society is presently filing for 501 (C)3 status. (M14)

16. Hasn't need to (M26)

17. Not interested in HP. Do not want restrictions. Do not want to set up a board to oversee

as it is difficult to get volunteers. (M37)

18. Though the municipality has not applied for funds, the HPC has worked with other local

organizations to assist with their applications because the Trust provides construction

funds which we consider a greater need. Trust funds have been used to stabilize the Old

Stone Church ruins and by the Middle Valley Community Center for the Chapel. The

Washington Township Historic Society plans to apply for gravestone restoration once a

conditions assessment is complete. (M38)



19. Lack of historic sites (M23)

4.3.1. Has historic preservation benefited your community? If yes, please give examples:

1. Were able to take on historic train station in disrepair and turn it into a town museum

enhancing the local business district. (M31)

2. Preservation of an historic property slated for demolition and made into a strip mall. (M33)

3. Help Fund our Historic Designation Plan. (M19)

4. Preservation of Boroughs Historical Museum (recently added to NJ Historic Register)

(M15)

5. The Borough is currently benefiting from its first grant from the MCHPTF, a 2013

preservation planning grant that is funding an evaluation of the Borough's public library by

a preservation architect (the library is housed in the National Register-listed Jackson

House). When the architect has finished her report, she will consult with the Library Board

about structural issues that may need to be addressed. A future construction grant from

the MCHPTF would be vital to the Borough in helping us make needed repairs and

renovations to our historic public library. (M34)

6. Residents are pleased with the projects. On completion of the old Baptist Church, a local

museum is planned. The church will be available for events and programs. The Seward

House has received National register status and will begin restoration. The Stephens

Homestead has also received National register status. The Methodist Church has

preserved important stained glass windows and received National register status. The

planning grants have provided a framework for future grants. The building grants have

been a major opportunity for preservation opportunity. (M27)

7. Chester Borough has its own historic preservation regulations that keep the historic look

of our downtown. The regulations cover the Historic District along Main St. and some

adjoining neighborhoods. Many businesses are in historic buildings. Visitors and shoppers

are attracted to town because of the historic nature of the town. (M6)

8. Has helped to maintain the Little Red Schoolhouse (M11)

9. Preservation of the Cook House. (M10)

10. Morristown’s historic fabric and architecture is a key component of the downtown

character. Adaptive re-use projects, such as Vail Mansion redevelopment brought new

ratables to the Town. Other projects provide offices to local non-profits and are a vital part

of Morristown’s cultural heritage. (M25)

11. Grants for Architectural Research (M21)

12. The Township owns the Ayers-Knuth Historic Farmhouse, which is managed and

maintained by a group of local volunteers and historians. Funding from Morris County has

been utilized to perform improvements to the historic farmhouse. (M8)

13. Chatham Borough's central business district is designated as a Historic District. (M4)

14. Tourism. Improved cultural programming in town. Greater name recognition for town.

(M30)

15. Tunis-Ellis house antique auctions. (Glen Alpin-open houses) (M13)



16. The Town purchased the Miller Kingsland property and structures which is historic and

being used by the Historic Society for meetings and open to the public to view. (M1)

17. Grants totaling approximately $500,000 have been secured to preserve the Butler Train

Station/Museum. (M3)

18. Grant funding has been made available by the County of Morris for the renovation of the

Old Millington School House. (M17)

19. By providing funding for a new roof at the Lake Drive School - Project pending. (M28)

20. The Borough has received funding for the - Hartley Dodge Memorial rehabilitation, -

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (James Library Building), - Presbyterian Church Webb

Chapel, - United Methodist Church (stained glass and front door), - acquisition of historic

Ehrens Fox fire truck. (M18)

21. Ford-Faesch House, greater awareness of local history to local residents, school children,

and throughout the County. (M35)

22. The Borough has been successful in utilizing the county Historic Preservation Program for

the purpose of restoring portions of the Morris Canal. We continue to pursue this funding

source as a means to continue with the restoration of this historic attribute in town. (M39)

23. We have been able to save some historic assets working with the Planning Board and

private owners. Recently, in 2012, one of our most distinguished assets, Glenallyn, was

the Mansion in May designer showcase which drew 27,000 visitors to Morris Township

from 20 states. We are trying to maintain the unique character of the Pruddentown,

Washington Valley and Normandy historic districts. (Fosterfields, Frelinghuysen

Arboretum, and Various Historic Districts) (M24)

24. Morris Canal Incline Plane Renovations, $200,000 King Store's Slate Roof, $80,000 –

Other projects pending (M36)

25. County Historic Preservation Program funding has allowed Montville Township to preserve

historical sites such as the Doremus House and the Montville Township Museum. The

Vreeland Out Kitchen was also restored and we were able to put the museum and out-

kitchen on the National and NJ Register of Historic Places with funds from the program.

(M22)

26. Bolsters the downtown district. (M9)

27. The local preservation of the "George Chamberlain" house a.k.a. Jefferson Township

Museum enables the promotion of local, county and state history. (M14)

28. The community has become more aware of the unique historic relevance of the property

restored with funds from the County HP Program (M2)

29. The County HP program has been a major supporter of the Ralston Cider Mill restoration

on Route 510. The restoration was accomplished with significant financial assistance from

the Historic Preservation program. (M20)

30. The Lotta Crabtree Mansion is listed on the National Historic Register. (M26)



4.6.1. Are there any historic sites or structures in your municipality which should be

preserved? If yes, please list:

(Redacted)


1. A large investment has been made in historic preservation by the County and

municipalities. Ongoing maintenance is a concern. On a County-wide basis, a relatively

small investment in a building supervisor and a small maintenance staff familiar with

historic buildings would be helpful and protect the investment made. (M31)

2. Mt. Olive Township Historical Society collaborates with Township administration to plan

and complete historic preservation projects. The Township consults with historic architects

Connolly and Hickey regarding grant opportunities, following preservation plans, and next

steps for township owned historic properties. (M27)

3. Madison appreciates the program and considers it a vital tool that has helped preserve

and maintain important historic sites in our community and county. (M18)

4. Allotment to Historic Preservation should be increased. (M35)

5. With the restoration of the Canal Lock, this will be the only operational lock in the State of

New Jersey. We would not have been able to accomplish this without the help of this

funding source. In addition, this will serve as an economic resource to the town, county,

and state because of its uniqueness. (M39)

6. In conjunction with the Morris County Tourism Bureau there have been signs installed to

direct visitors to the Morris Museum, Bickford Theatre, Mennen Arena and Frelinghuysen

Arboretum. The signage system could be expanded to include signs in other parts of the

township, pedestrian kiosks at more locations including the Municipal Building, and to

include more attractions such as Seaton Hackney Stables and the municipal pools and

parks. We have upgraded the historic preservation content on the municipal website to

provide web visitors with a current inventory of historic sites and helpful links including the

CRI link. (M24)

7. Our Historical Advisory committee has a 5-year stabilization/preservation/restoration plan.

A commitment of funding for preservation would be beneficial for working on multi-year

projects. (M36)

8. The Morris County Historic Preservation program is important to the county and pays

communities back in civic pride, increase in rate, public interest, local history, and

increases tourism, which drives increased business in gas stations, restaurants and other

businesses. The Morris County Historical Preservation Trust Fund program funds should

be increased and additional historical properties should benefit. Montville Township has a

historic Preservation Review commission defined by law which provides legal oversight

over listed historic properties within the township. Further, the Montville Township

Historical Preservation Review Commission is a CLG (Certified Local Government) which

means it operates as a local arm of SHPO (State historic Preservation Office). An active

Historical Society manages and maintains township owned historical sites. (M22)

9. Not really involved in historic preservation. They maintain and operate a small museum

and have embarked on a program of constructing historical markers. (M5)



10. No (M2)

11. There is one property located at 405 Howard Blvd. that contains the former police station.

It may be a candidate for preservation if funds can be used to renovate the structure.

(M26)

12. Having funds from the preservation trust is vital to local preservation movements which

might not fare as well when competing for grants over a wider area. We consider Ray

Chang and staff assists even when not applying for funding, such as their outreach after

Hurricane Sandy. (M38)



1. If greater sums of money were available so that a number of projects could get funding for

restoration in one award. This should reduce the overall costs of a project and get it to

utilization in a more timely manner. (M33)

2. Increase funding for pathways tours program, updating technology to help archive and

preserve photos and documents Publicizing / educating public awareness of local history

and historic places. (M15)

3. The MCPTF has been working well for Rockaway Borough, and we hope to make our first

application for a preservation construction grant in the next two years (please see 4.3.1

above). (M34)

4. An increase of funds for these programs would be greatly appreciated. Many historic

properties around the county have been lost to development or deterioration. Towns often

lack the ability and expertise to creatively acquire, restore and re-purpose the structures.

Limited funding opportunities, along with lack of vision and awareness of programs,

processes and procedures has contributed to further loss of historic structures. State funds

are very limited and are essentially a drop in the bucket compared to need. Competition

is so stiff that few find funding to be unrealistic, with the matching funding a large obstacle.

Morris County Historic Preservation Trust has been a bright light in a state with a low level

of historic funding. In a county with a rich historic legacy that contributes to its economy

and quality of life, the county fund has been the singular ray of hope in preserving historic

legacy. Preservation of historic properties is a regional need and adds to the quality of life

for county residents. Further loss of historic properties is unavoidable without programs

like this. (M27)

5. Allocation of funds to Municipalities to reimburse for maintenance of Cook House (M10)

6. Broaden scope of 100% funded project grants, particularly for preliminary work and

assessments for publicly owned buildings. Consider providing technical support instead

of cash grants. Increasing initial scope will help municipality’s make more informed

budgeting decisions about whether to proceed with scope of matched funds. Consider

providing subsidized loans that could be used to bring parcels into economically

productive use. (M25)

7. The Morris County Preservation Trust Fund should be made easier for private property

owners to receive grants /loans to encourage preservation. (M4)

8. Increase funding (M30)



9. Provide grants to local museums. (M23)

10. Continue with present funding levels. (M17)

11. Madison has limited open space to acquire, but our community does have a significant

number of historic buildings that would benefit from funding for historic preservation. While

Madison has limited open space to acquire, we support the acquisition of large tracts of

land throughout the county. Madison feels strongly that the funds should continue to be

directed towards acquisition of land as the first priority. However, should there be limited

meritorious land acquisition applications, more funding should be made available for

historic preservation as well as for the maintenance and infrastructure improvements to

open space. We also suggest finding ways to work with programs that can support federal

lands (i.e. Jockey Hollow and the Great Swamp). (M18)

12. Enable for funding for reconstruction of sites with an approved plan. (M35)

13. The Brundage House does not meet current criteria for funding. (M32)

14. More funds allocated for the purpose of Historic Preservation would be the only

enhancement to the program that we would suggest. (M39)

15. Perhaps the Trust Fund could be modified to include infrastructure projects such as the

way finding signs which direct visitors to our local historical sites and the collected fees

could go to further stabilization and renovation of the sites. (M24)

16. A benefit for Roxbury's Historical Advisory Committee would be to see a long-term

financial commitment to local historic projects. This commitment would aid in long term

planning of ongoing projects. An additional benefit would be to lift caps on the amount for

historic projects funding. (M36)

17. Funding should be provided for those sites owned privately but in which township has

legal oversight. Tax incentives for privately owned historic sites to encourage individuals

to preserve these sites. Cemeteries and gravestones restoration and preservation, which

add to the character of a town, and a visible reminder of our past, fall into a crack on the

register and should be funded. For all communities - the four treatments of the Secretary

of Interior Standards for Historic Preservation (Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation,

and Reconstruction) should all be funded under the program. However, they could be

prioritized, so restoration and preservation has a higher priority than reconstruction. Define

public accessibility requirements (and suggestions) for grant recipients and require non-

public sites to sign agreeing to these conditions. Develop a point system (like the state

historic preservation trust program uses) to assign points to the various applications to

make the selection process clear and easily defensible. (M22)

18. It would be beneficial to help societies with the paperwork required in formation, grant

writing, filings, 501(C)3 status, etc. (M14)

19. Provide grants for ongoing maintenance and operation of historic properties. (M2)

20. Do not know. (M37)

21. Possible low-interest loans for projects not grant-eligible. Funding for private property

owners. (M38)



5. Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA)

5.6.1. Does your municipality know of properties within your municipality or adjoining

jurisdictions which should be acquired to protect a water supply well, aquifer

recharge area, surface waters, or headwaters? If yes, please list.

(Redacted)


1. Existing state and federal regulations are sufficient to protect water supply. The excessive

reach of the Highlands Act over protects water supply. No additional resources should be

used for this purpose. (M31)

2. Protecting and preserving open space also protects water supply and therefore public

health (M15)

3. The MUA and Raritan Watershed have participated in several preservation and restoration

projects as whole owners or as funding partners of properties now held by non-profits such

as the Land Conservancy of New Jersey. This is a responsible method supportive of

watershed protection. Preservation Trust funds used for watershed preservation assists

all county residents by keeping water supplies clean, plentiful, and less expensive than

alternative treatments. Towns that may not use Preservation Trust funds in their towns still

benefit from preservation elsewhere. (M27)

4. The Borough is currently working on a wellhead protection ordinance to be presented to

Council in early 2014. (M28)

5. County funds helped Madison acquire a 49 acre parcel of property that borders one of

Madison's well head protection areas. (M18)

6. Morris Township is served by the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority

(M24)

7. In reference to 5.5, properties were purchased in the aquifer recharge area. (M22)



1. Water supply protection and flood storage capacity needs to be considered as equally

important. Opposite sides of the same coin that can be accomplished with the same

resources. (M31)

2. Public awareness programs and campaigns more funding (M15)

3. Making funds available for land surveys and appraisals would be helpful to small cash-

strapped towns such as Rockaway Borough. Defraying these costs would encourage

preservation of open space in sensitive areas near water resources (including our own

municipal wells, as well as streams that feed reservoirs serving as water supplies for other

towns). (M34)

4. Continue MUA participation and availability of funds. Mt. Olive is a major source of high

quality drinking water for the County. The South Branch Raritan River begins in Mt. Olive

and provides drinking water to over a million downstream residents and businesses. A

section of the Musconetcong Wild and Scenic River also forms the western border of the



County. A proactive MUA can continue to preserve watershed areas within the township.

Continuing partnership with non-profits and the township can continue to protect

wellheads, recharge areas, stream corridors, flood zones and other vulnerable properties.

(M27)

5. Modify the Morris County Preservation Trust Fund to allow funds to be used for Water

Systems: Improvements, Protection, and Future Planning. Consider even soft costs

allowances such as Planning Studies, Environmental Assessments, Appraisals, and Title

Searches. Allow contamination that threatens the water shed and wells to be remediated.

(M4)

6. Funding for installing groundwater recharge facilities in wellhead protection area. (M36)



6. Morris County Park Commission (MCPC)

6.3.1. Has your municipality partnered with the Morris County Park Commission on the

use of funds from their program to acquire open space in your municipality? If yes,

how has your municipality used these lands?

1. The Schiff Property which surrounds a good portion of Mendham was enhanced by the

acquisition of 107 acres of Open Space ... The Thomas Tract known as Valley Brook

Springs provided additional walking paths, of various levels. The County Trust grant

amount for this property was $5,000,000. We have also received $109,0001 for the

acquisition of a small passive park located on Main Street, known as Tranquility Garden.

(M19)

2. Weber-Trails to connect Silas and Weber by developing implementing a comprehensive

trails inventory plan (M15)

3. The Park Commission owns the Flanders Valley Golf Course. Additional

acquisition/project participation and trail project/ connections would be welcomed. (M27)

4. 49% of Township is in open space. (M7)

5. Patriot’s Path, used as open space. (M25)

6. The answer to this question is yes, but pending, as Long Hill Township has asked the

Morris County Park Commission to assess the possibility of purchasing two properties

along the Passaic River in the Millington section of the Township. (M17)

7. Open Space preservation, public access to parks and trails. (M35)

8. Acquisition of easements for the Clyde Potts Watershed associated with Patriots Path

(M32)

9. The Borough and the Park Commission have worked together in the past to acquire a

large tract of land on the western portion of town. Most recently the Park Commission and

Borough worked together to acquire a portion of the former railroad property to enhance

future use of Hugh Force Park and the historic canal. We also received a trail grant for

connecting to the Morris Greenway project at the North East end of town. (M39)

10. General Open Space Preservation and water supply protection. (M24)

11. Although not an acquisition, we partnered with MCPC to acquire an easement on MCMUA

property for trails. This easement provides connectivity of Roxbury's Horseshoe Lake Park

to the West Morris Greenway, and ultimately to Patriot's Path. The connection has opened

possibilities for connectivity to trails in neighboring towns, such as Randolph and Mine Hill.

(M36)

12. Morris County and Montville Township have jointly acquired lands in the vicinity of Pyramid

Mountain to preserve many acres of open space. (M22)

13. We partnered with the County Park (and Green Acres Program) in the purchase of the

Kirby Property at Loantaka. We entered into an agreement for the Park to maintain the

lands. We are presently in discussion with the Park to transfer ownership of another Twp.

property to them. (M5)

1 Actual grant was $110,000 as reported by County Staff.



14. Partner to enhance greenway county-wide. (M2)

15. The lands purchased in partnership with the Park Commission have utilized for natural

resource and watershed protection, and are planned for passive recreation in the future.

(M20)

6.6.1. Are there properties that your municipality feels should be acquired which are

contiguous to County Parks or that provide linkages between county and municipal

parks?

(Redacted)

6.7.1. Does your municipality have a Municipal Recreation/Bikeway trails committee

and/or plan? If yes, please share the plan and targeted routes.

1. NYS & W RR bike path - current County Project. Connect to Riverwalk and passive county

Morris Canal Greenway. (M31)

2. The Township has a Recreation Committee and an Open Space Committee to guide

recommendations for trail creation and programming. The Open Space Committee has an

unofficial trail plan. Turkey Brook Park is the central location and starting point for a

growing trail system. Goals are to connect north towards the lake and south to Flanders.

Numerous trails exist in Stephens State Park/Allamuchy State Park. In Flanders the

Township would like to explore possibilities to expand Columbia Trail through Cloverhill

and Marveland to the Golf Course and into Chester. (M27)

3. Links to the Chester Trails report is available at http://chestertrails.org/about Our

Environmental & Open Space Committee has created a Chester trails plan as part of a

grant received from ANJEC. They are partnering with the Chester Township

Environmental Commission in applying for a grant from Sustainable Jersey to create a

Complete Streets Plan for both municipalities. (M6)

4. Refer to the attached plan. (M12)

5. Morristown Bicycle Plan and Technical Addendum attached (M25)

6. On January 7, 2014, Mayor Andes created a trails advisory committee, the first in Denville

Municipal history. The committee is chaired by Councilwoman Stephanie Lyden and the

committee has been charged with developing a short-, medium- and long-range trail plan

for the Township. The Township has also historically sought grants to create bikeways in

our municipality and has commenced construction of a bike/hiking path at Muriel Hepner

Park. To be created in 2014 by the Trails Advisory Committee (M8)

7. Bridle Path Committee. (M13)

8. We have had a "trails" committee in the past, but now handled by our Woodlands

Committee and our DPW - No formal plan. (M28)

9. http://www.rosenet.org/uploads/7/madisonbikeplan.pdf 3/ (M18)

10. Randolph has 20 miles of trails. Three future projects are anticipated: 1) Heistein

extension through 11 90 acres 11 2) Millbrook Valley 3) Neighborhood Trail head and path

link to the new West Morris Trail at Selma Blvd. (M32)

11. We would be willing to create a plan and committee if necessary. (M39)

http://chestertrails.org/about

http://www.rosenet.org/uploads/7/madisonbikeplan.pdf%203/



12. See Copy of the Morris Township's Trails and Pathways Plan (M24)

13. We have an active planning and working Trails Committee which provides planning for

maintenance, awareness, and guidance on our trails. Our original Trails Plan is dated

2005, and will be updated in 2014. This plan shows the future plans for extending and

creating trails. In 2014, we plan to add the Ice Age Trail in Landing, and reconfigure trails

in Ledgewood Park. Extension plans of trails in Veterans Park will be explored. New trails

in Eyland Woods/Kiwanis Park area will be explored. (M36)

14. Circulation Plan element of the Master Plan is being updated at this writing. Pedestrian

and cycling trails are included. (M5)

6.9. How does your municipality believe the acquisition of open space by the Morris

County Park Commission has affected property values in your community and the

county?

1. Increase property values due to rural atmosphere; active and passive recreation

opportunities (M15)

2. There are no properties in Netcong at this point that could be consideration for acquisition.

(M29)

3. Flanders Valley Golf Course has a positive economic value to the community with

employment possibilities, customer patronage of local businesses near the park, etc.

Increased trail opportunities along Columbia Trail to the Chester connections of Patriots

Path could increase positive impacts. Realtors frequently advertise the Golf Course as a

nearby amenity when sales occur in Flanders. (M27)

4. I can only guess that the answer to this question is yes. Supporting that guess is a recent

survey conducted as part of the Chester Community Visioning Project that showed that

open space i.e. the rural feel to Chester, was one of the main reasons why residents

wanted to live in Chester. The rural feel was a main component of the future the residents

envisioned. More details are available at:

http://www.chestervisioning.org/community/documents-media/ (M6)

5. We have no tangible tool to make this analysis but perhaps appraisals could be used as

a way. (M12)

6. Increase the value of adjoining properties. (M7)

7. Although the Township doesn't have any hard data/statistics to link open space with

property values, Denville's property values have remained consistently high even during

the economic downtown of 2008 - 2011. Certainly, an attractive quality of our community

is the parks and open space easily accessible from virtually every neighborhood. (M8)

8. Increase value. (M23)

9. There is work to be done. (M17)

10. Don't believe it has an impact. (M28)

11. Yes. It has helped and will continue to help support property values and as such we are

very supportive of the park commission. (M18)

12. Positive impact. (M35)

http://www.chestervisioning.org/community/documents-media/



13. Roxbury's borders do not include a county park. (M36)

14. We feel that open spaces such as parks and recreation areas have a positive effect on

property values in our community and county. (M22)

15. Enhanced (M5)

16. Morris County Parks are an asset and increase values (M14)

17. It certainly hasn't hurt property values in Mount Arlington. The only County facility is Lee's

Marina, which is an asset to the community and supports lake recreation. (M26)

18. It can only have had a positive effect...and once again has assisted us in keeping

Mendham …Mendham. (M19)

19. The acquisition of open space by the Park Commission has positively impacted property

values by maintaining the rural/natural look of the community that so many of our residents

express as their primary reason for buying a home in the Township. The land preservation

has also limited the supply of housing (driving up demand) and reduced the number of

new developments requiring added municipal services (maintaining taxes). (M20)

20. Stabilized/ Improved property values by preservation of Open Space and prevision of

close to home recreational facilities. (M24)

21. Improved (M30)

22. Yes, it makes homeownership in the community more desirable. (M38)

23. We feel that having an adequate and well maintained county park system enhances the

value of properties not only in Wharton but County wide. (M39)

6.11.1. Should improvements be made to these parks to increase their usage? If yes, does

your municipality know the estimated cost of improvements?

1. No. Pequannock Township would like to participate in programs that bring residents to the

golf course. (M31)

2. $5,000 - $10,000 Trail blazing materials for bridges and for cleaning and maintaining trails

(M15)

3. Limited access to the golf course for trails access in perimeter areas would be welcomed.

At present there is no public access other than to golf customers, even off season. Trail

access or cross country skiing would be welcomed in appropriate seasons. (M27)

4. No (M25)

5. We support the MCPC in any improvements to their parks located in Parsippany. (M30)

6. No, not at the present time. (M17)

7. The key to good stewardship is to ensure that existing improvements and facilities are

maintained at a high level of excellence and do not suffer as a result of an over expanding

system. (M32)

8. We would welcome the involvement from the Morris County Park Commission in the

continued restoration and maintenance of the Morris Canal and Hugh Force Park. We



would also welcome them in the extension of the linear path system into Wharton utilizing

Iron Mountain that they also helped us to preserve. (M39)

9. Fosterfields Community Garden, Fifty Thousand Central Park, additional recreation fields,

1.5 million Loantaka Brook Reservation playground improvements, Fifty Thousand (M24)

10. (See 10 for additional comments) (M22)

11. No. (M5)

12. Improvements would be beneficial to the building on the site, to provide additional

amenities at the park such as food vendors, etc. (M26)

13. Schooley's Mountain Park should be re-opened for swimming, ice-skating, fishing, and

boat rentals. (M38)

6.12.1. Are there any issues with public safety in the current County Parks in your

municipality? If yes, please identify:

1. There is a stream bank erosion problem next to the Oakridge at Hanover Condominium

Development. The County owns property next to the development and advised the

Township at least two years ago that it had no plans to stabilize the riverbank. The

Township also contacted the County's Engineering/DPW Department without any

beneficial results. (M12)

2. Homicide along segment of Patriot’s Path between Martin Luther King and Cory Road.

This area requires security improvements such as cameras, lights and callboxes. (M25)

3. During hunting season, there is a concern for safety of casual visitors to County Parks &

on trails. (M30)

4. Better lighting on the Traction line from Convent Station to FDU. (M18)

5. A high level of vigilance is consistently required at Hedden County Park or it could rapidly

decline. Must be a high priority now, and in future years. (M32)

6. We utilize our own police for routine patrol of our parks. However, if we were to extend a

trail connecting Wharton to the rest of the Park Commission trails, we would need to have

supplemental coverage to cover that terrain. (M39)

7. Spray painting in Schooley's Mountain Park (M38)


1. We have an excellent relationship with the MCPC (M30)

2. Trails Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (M24)



1. Establish Quarterly meetings with Local Stakeholders. (M19)

2. Public safety and education (M15)

3. Cooperative planning and trail construction is welcomed if an expansion of the Columbia

Trail can be designated. (M27)



4. Offer opportunity for vacant municipal lands to be improved as parks in conjunction with

Morris County Parks. (M25)

5. Allocating a certain percentage of the Preservation Trust Fund for recreation facility

development would be very beneficial. As mentioned previously, the largest percentage

of the local open space trust fund is utilized for recreation facility development. (M8)

6. Would like to see more off-road (and on road) biking/hiking trails (along County Roads

and major arterials). There are many residents who would like to bike for pleasure or as a

form of transportation but won't because it is too dangerous. (M30)

7. The Trust Fund should have a separate Trail and Connectivity Program. (M23)

8. Please allow for more of the funding to be used to enhance and/or convert present and

future properties to be more attractive to community users (i.e. turf fields). (M17)

9. Provision of small trail development/enhancement grants would be beneficial. (M32)

10. Given our prior experience with the Park Commission we are satisfied with the current

operation. (M39)

11. Expand to allow funds to be used for capital improvements. (M24)

12. Including improvements and stewardship to our trails system in the trust fund would be

beneficial to our trails plan. (M36)

13. Funding for interconnected trail construction (M38)



7. Open Space Preservation Program (OSTF)

7.1. What are the purposes of acquiring open space in your municipality or by your

organization? Other Responses:

1. Acquire flood prone homes. Develop trails, create flood storage capacity (M31)

2. Historic Preservation, Farmland Preservation, Trail development (M27)

3. To conserve open space parcels and to expand our park land and recreation facilities.

(M12)

4. Establishment of community garden; enhance economic development and downtown

place-making opportunities. (M25)

5. Historic site preservation. (M35)

6. Trail connectivity (M11)

7. Preserving small farms Trail Development (M24)

8. Passive usage for trails. (M36)

9. Scenic vistas include Turkey Mountain. (M22)

10. Preservation of environmentally sensitive areas such as steep slopes, wetlands, forest.

(M5)

11. Flood Mitigation (M16)

12. Trail Connectivity (M32)

7.2.1. Has your municipality partnered with Morris County in the use of this fund to

acquire open space? If your municipality or organization has not applied to the

program, why?

1. The Borough, through flood related buyouts has experienced a larger loss of ratables. For

this reason, the Governing Body has not previously considered, and does not anticipate,

applying for funds to acquire additional open space which is not related to flood buyouts.

(M16)

2. No, economic program benefit has been realized to date. (M4)

3. The governing body is going to discuss the acquisition of this property for 20143 budget

year. (M1)

4. We do not qualify. (M3)

5. The municipality primarily used State Green Acres funding at the time it was purchasing

open space (M26)

6. Borough is pretty much built out. (M29)

7.3.1. How has this program benefited your community - economically?

1. Remove high risk homes from flood plain. Acquire property for Riverwalk Trail. Reduced

flood response/recovery costs. (M31)

2. Preserved 1.67 acres with the Historic Glenburn on it. (M33)



3. Mendham is a unique DESTINATION.... a way of Life ... (M19)

4. ANJEC. By presenting mini costs associated with developments and investments. Also

keeps local taxes lower. (M15)

5. Stabilized property values; increase in potential business growth (M34)

6. Open space has had a positive effect on the community with future growth possibilities for

recreation and preservation. Turkey Brook Park has become a local gathering place for

events, recreation and passive enjoyment. The park has also become a regional

destination which brings patrons to local businesses and supports fund raising efforts of

sports groups and non-profits. The park has hosted state playoff games for several sports,

which has attracted thousands of visitors. Other acquisitions have helped bolster areas

for other recreational opportunities. (M27)

7. Patriots' Path, the 911 Memorial Trail, the Liberty Water Gap Trail will traverse Chester's

open space, particularly through the Lucent Property and over Sewards Hill. Those routes

encompass Chester's historic Main Street, adding an educational benefit to hikers and

walkers. It would also bring patrons to restaurants, B&B's, shops, and cafes which line

Main St. and therefore increase property values, increase business growth, and support

a more vibrant (M6)

8. Decreased acquisition costs and added to our recreation and open space inventory. (M12)

9. Allowing us to purchase open space for trail connectivity (M11)

10. Yes. Acquiring land of preservation has helped curb development and preserve water

aquifers. (M10)

11. The Township has worked to acquire and preserve environmentally sensitive properties

as well as other properties which would enable us to create a 'green belt' within our

community. Although no specific calculations/measurements have been performed, the

Township's property values have remained consistently high even during the most recent

economic downturn. Green space in our community, which increases its allure as a

desirable place to live, is certainly a positive factor. (M8)

12. Increased property values. But also has reduced property tax base and potential for

increasing base. (M30)

13. The Township believes that the acquisition of property for open space increases property

values for its residents and reduces the cost of providing municipal services to new

construction. Farmland preservation results in the production of agricultural products

which enhance the economy of the community and the county. (M13)

14. No impact. (M3)

15. Preserve limited open areas. (M23)

16. Potential increase in property values.

17. OSTF was very helpful in our attempt to purchase, however the seller backed out of the

deal. (M28)

18. This program has increased property values, increased open space, protected our water

supply, and helped preserve natural resources in our community. (M18)



19. Wellhead protection slowed population growth and demand for services and eco-tourism

(M35)

20. Preserved and enhanced a superb quality of life and therefore benefited all residential

property values. (M32)

21. The focus on the Morris Canal has been growing over the last several years since we

have begun our restoration efforts. Our annual festival titled "Canal Day" has seen record

numbers of attendees as we focus on the historic relevance of the Morris Canal and how

it has impacted the Borough of Wharton. The increased awareness brings more people to

town which in turn is a positive experience for our businesses. The acquisition of Irondale

Mountain resulted in the preservation of approximately 130 acres of green space that

would have otherwise been developed. (M39)

22. Increased property values. Stabilized the tax rate. Decreased costs of Government.

Protects critical water supplies and steep slopes. (M24)

23. By providing venues for sports tournaments and a destination playground, local

businesses such as delis, restaurants, sporting goods stores, and hotels benefit from the

influx of patronage. Residential homes are desired and considered more valuable if

located next to preserved parkland. (M36)

24. In 2013, Money Magazine published the article, Best Places to Live, America's top 50

small towns, and ranked Montville Township #13 in their list of towns. They maintained

that not only are towns in their list thriving economically, these towns provide many of the

things families look for: plenty of green space, good schools, and a strong sense of

community. (M22)

25. We believe that Open Space preserves overall quality of life which in turn enhances

property values. (M5)

26. Increase tourists who use the County Park facilities who in turn patronize local businesses.

(M14)

27. We project costs for the schools may have decreased as reduction in development keeps

school enrollment increases in check. There may be a minimal increase in property values,

but only certain properties. (M2)

28. Yes. The program has helped preserve hundreds of acres of open space in the community

which has allowed the Township to remain an attractive destination for homebuyers. By

limited development, the program has also helped reduce the number of demands for

services. The Township completed a study a few years back (please see attached) which

documented by reducing these demands for services the purchase of open space has

actually reduced the tax burden on the Township over time. (M20)

29. Protected property values (M38)

30. No economic program benefit has been realized to date. (M4)

31. This program has increased property values as it has assisted in making Long Hill

Township a balance community between development and open space thus making it a

very desirable place to live and work. (M17)



7.3.2 How has this program benefited your community - socially?

1. Enhance recreation opportunities. (M31)

2. Extremely popular site in the region (i.e., Historic Glenburn). Restoration is not complete,

yet it is being used extensively. (M33)

3. All of the above (M19)

4. Encourage outdoor recreation within the municipal boundary; preserving quality of life for

residents of our town by helping keep quiet, semi-rural neighborhoods from being

developed into high-density housing and high traffic areas. (M34)

5. Turkey Brook Park provides major social interaction for sports activities, social events, a

carnival, etc. Residents use the park from dawn until dusk to walk, jog, exercise their dogs

at the dog park, bird watch, etc. The area provides opportunities to socialize or seek

solitude. The variety of amenities provide a range of opportunities and experiences for all

ages. (M27)

6. Extension of our park and construction of our Field House lends itself to community

engagement and quality of life. The purchase of the Lucent tract improves the quality of

life as residents have a safer place to bike, walk, run, etc. Purchase of Larison Woods

protects potential endangered species habitats and provides a locale for future trails. (M6)

7. Enjoyment of leisure and active recreational activities and leads to the improvement of our

park land and recreational facilities. (M12)

8. Quality of life for neighborhoods with less development and less traffic. (M10)

9. The open space and parks in our community are utilized with regularity for active and

passive recreational purposes, which contributes to the high quality enjoyment within our

municipality. (M8)

10. Quality of life. (M38)

11. Open space enhances the quality of life in Harding by preserving its rural character amidst

an urban and suburban area less than 30mi. from NYC, by preservation of vital ground

water resources, and areas of open space for recreation and bridle trails, by preserving

vital watershed areas adjacent to and near the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge and its

tributary rivers and brooks and by preserving scenic vistas. Last fall, Harding hosted a

celebration on the preserved Margetts Field to mark the end of the 20yr. Green Acre loan

that was used to purchase the property. Residents attended a day of music, food, pony

rides, etc. It helped increase support and membership in the Harding Land Trust. (M13)

12. This has assisted in the enhancement of community engagement as the open space we

are acquiring are being used for passive/active recreation. (M17)

13. The spaces we have preserved have become magnets for people to come together. (M18)

14. Quality of life, experience nature, social gatherings. (M35)

15. Yes to all. (M32)

16. See comments in 7.3.1 above. We have also experienced significant community feedback

as we continue to focus efforts on the canal and the community’s awareness of the canal.



We have events such as the Valentines Skate on the canal, Halla Wharton and more. Our

future goals are also to bring a Halloween or fall hay ride along the canal. (M39)

17. Connected neighborhoods through trail systems Physical fitness and wellness

opportunities (M24)

18. Preserved parkland developed for active and passive recreation in Roxbury hosts sport

teams, tournaments and events almost every weekend during the year, which is the most

evident at Horseshoe Lake Park. Yearly events such as Puptoberfest. Multiple Sclerosis

Walk-A-Thon, and Soccer Tournament bring in over 1,000 participants each. A future

example is Landing Road Park, whose plans include three softball/baseball fields fit for

tournaments and a destination playground. (M36)

19. Public Events, Park police presence (M14)

20. Large recreation field property has evolved into a hub of activity for sports as well as

community function. Quality of life improved with recreational facilities. (M2)

21. The preservation of open space in the community has allowed for the development of

numerous recreation facilities, including trails, ball-fields, and historic restoration (i.e.

Ralston Cider Mill). All of these projects have enhanced the quality of life for our residents.

(M20)

22. Quality of life (M30)

23. Quality of life (M23)

24. Increased neighborhood cohesion around acquisition of open space on Hillcrest Avenue

and the Early Street Community Garden. (M25)

7.5. If your municipality has never applied or has not recently applied for OSTF funds,

please check the reasons why your municipality has not applied for open space

funding: Other responses:

1. Some properties would be good to preserve, but current owners would like to keep their

property private. (M6)

2. Please see answer to 7.2.1 (M16)

3. Unwilling sellers (M30)

4. Lack of Capital Funds. (M1)

5. Awaiting the appropriate opportunity to acquire the Randolph Mountain site- requires a

willing seller Block 199, Lot 9 - 24.5 acres (M36)

6. Most major acquisitions have been completed, but a number of smaller connection pieces

of trail connections remain. A rolling or more frequent application opportunity would be

helpful. The Township has limited employee resources at this time to take on any major

projects, but this may change as the economy continues to improve. We continue to

collaborate with non-profits to support their acquisitions for resource protection. Trail

connections and trail development is a major focus to increase enjoyment of acquired

lands. Historic preservation is currently our major funding opportunity at this time and for

the next decade. (M27)



7.6. Based on the above, what changes to the program can be implemented to benefit

the needs of your municipality?

1. Accept applications more than once per year and/or permit reimbursement of costs

already incurred. (M31)

2. Increase application opportunities by adding application rounds or rolling application.

Increase historic funding resources. Be flexible on assigned percentages where possible

by current statute to address changing needs over time. (M27)

3. The application process would need to be open to homeowners. (M6)

4. Streamline the bureaucratic process with all the paperwork. (M12)

5. Allow for open space funds to help offset cost of improving recreation facilities, i.e.

synthetic turf. (M10)

6. Provide funds for active recreation (M7)

7. Funding for capital improvements of existing, underutilized facilities, particularly in the

downtown. (M25)

8. The utilization of a percentage of funds to assist in capital recreational facility development

projects would be extremely beneficial in Denville and, I suspect, throughout the County.

Approximately 60% of Denville's local open space tax is dedicated to recreational facility

development projects. (M8)

9. Change the program to allow funds to be used to develop Open Space for trails,

educational sites; but NOT athletic fields. (M4)

10. Rolling or bi-annual application process. (M30)

11. Land acquisition is Harding Township's top priority; however if the program were to be

modified in the future we would also be interested in stewardship funding for extraordinary

expenses on existing properties. (M13)

12. Current program does not afford any opportunities to small parcels of land which is all

Butler has available. (M3)

13. Please consider increasing funding which would help develop and enhance open space

to be used for recreation, (turf fields) as well as maintenance costs. (M17)

14. Funding for Borough owned open space for maintenance, upgrades, playgrounds and turf

fields. (M28)

15. While Madison has limited open space to acquire, we support the acquisition of large tracts

of land throughout the county. Madison feels strongly that the funds should continue to be

directed towards acquisition of land as the first priority. However, should there be limited

meritorious land acquisition applications, more funding should be made available for

historic preservation as well as for the maintenance and infrastructure improvements to

open space. (M18)

16. We feel that the Historic Preservation of our lock project along with the canal restoration

have been a huge improvement to not only our community but to the entire county.

Continued funding of the Historic and Open Space projects is recommended. (M39)

17. Need Rolling Application period to allow more flexibility on closing dates. (M24)



18. Allowing funding to continue to be used for acquisition of open space, along with

stewardship of acquired parcels. Funding towards development for future recreational

facilities, plus maintenance and improvement of existing recreational structures would

invite residents and neighbors to enjoy these beautiful preserved parcels. In addition,

changing the timing sequence to accept applications in January and announcing funding

in March would allow for implementation in a given year. (M36)

19. The County open space program and been very beneficial to Montville Township. Please

see item 10 for additional comments. (M22)

20. Grant funding that could be used for capital improvement post acquisition. (M2)

21. A broadening of the grant program objectives to allow funds to be requested for property

maintenance (trail stewardship, building maintenance/demolition, facility improvements)

or development of new amenities complimentary to the open space (i.e. trail development,

field development, environmental projects). This would be a great incentive for

municipalities to continue to properly oversee and improve land preserved with County

Open Space funds. (M20)

22. Providing funds to make improvements on already acquired lands would provide for better

use of existing preserved land. (M26)

23. Funds for trail construction, maintenance and access enhancement (parking at trailheads,

signage) (M38)

7.7.1 Does your municipality have post-preservation plans to improve any properties

funded through this program that would require additional funding? Please identify.

1. Development of trails and passive recreation opportunities. (M31)

2. Historic preservation of Glenburn (M33)

3. Where possible, we in Mendham do many improvements in-house. (M19)

4. Trail development and maintenance plan community garden (M15)

5. Walking/hiking trails and creation of impervious parking lot for Broad St. River Park (M34)

6. Historic preservation and restoration, trail building, recreational development (M27)

7. Trail development and invasive vegetation programs have been discussed with the

Governing Body, particularly on the Lucent Property. (M6)

8. Potential development of walking trails and general maintenance of property (M10)

9. Funding for park on Hillcrest Avenue and Early Street Community Garden. (M25)

10. Trail completion (M21)

11. As an example, the Township recently closed on the 5-acre Valva Tract. As mentioned

during the grant process, the Township intends on utilizing a small portion of the acquired

property to construct a small neighborhood playground. (M8)

12. An Open Space Study for Wahula Woods (M4)

13. McDermott Property (adjacent to Smith Field). Craftsman Farms. In addition to

restoration/preservation of existing historic structures, the Foundation is interested



renovating noncontributing historic structures and building new structures for

administrative functions, expanded educational uses & a center for Arts & Crafts. (M30)

14. We can generally support the relatively low annual maintenance requirements of the

properties we preserve. However, we would welcome funding for larger projects that are

outside of the normal annual requirements, such as storm damage, tree and stump

removal, herbicide, restoration of habitat etc. (M13)

15. Increased funding for recreation, including maintenance and purchasing of turf for fields,

etc. (M17)

16. Additional funding would help us further improve the purchases that have been made,

including trail installation and other programs that would improve access to the sites.

(M18)

17. Beaver Brook II trail and parking Egbert's Lake trail (M35)

18. Trails are the only long term improvement (M32)

19. The continued improvement and restoration of the Morris Canal will require several years

of financial commitment to accomplish completion. (M39)

20. Open Space Capital Improvement Fund Recreational Faculties such as athletic fields,

playgrounds, courts, picnic areas, also, trail system and bike paths. (M24)

21. Landing Road Park - Orben Drive 'Ice Age Trail' (M36)

22. Not at this time. (M22)

23. Possible construction of walkways (M5)

24. Trail Systems and Recreation fields (M14)

25. Construction of a baseball field; construction of a pavilion with permanent bathrooms and

cooking facilities. (M2)

26. Trail and trailhead development, ball field improvements, construction of supporting

amenities (i.e. restrooms, parking area expansion, concession/storage facilities, picnic

facilities, etc.), restoration of natural resources (i.e. historic gardens at the Pitney Farm

property). (M20)

27. Existing preserved property was preserved via donations the municipality, and/or State

Green Acres Funding. Post-preservation plans are in place for some of those properties.

(M26)

28. Construction of a trail on block 16 Lots 22.01 and 24 (M38)

29. Creating an improved trail system (M11)


1. This would provide additional recreation opportunities to adults and entire families (M15)

2. Most major acquisitions have been completed, but a number of smaller connection pieces

or trail connections remain. A rolling or more frequent application opportunity would be

helpful. The Township has limited employee resources at this time to take on any major

projects, but this may change as the economy continues to improve. We continue to



collaborate with non-profits to support their acquisitions for resource protection. Trail

connections and trail development is a major focus to increase public enjoyment of

acquired lands. Historic preservation is currently our major funding opportunity at this time

and for the next decade. (M27)

3. Trail development/maintenance and invasive vegetation removal and maintenance

projects are multi-year programs. Funding to support at least the start-up phases of these

programs would help kick start them. (M6)

4. Other properties owned by Township but not purchased with MCOSTF that require

improvements: Craftsman Farms, Baldwin and in future, perhaps Forge Pond. Forge Pond

would probably require remediation. From a historic preservation perspective, it would be

great to restore the dam. (M30)

5. See prior comment on trail grants (M32)

6. County should allow funds to be used for capital improvements on Open Space

purchases. (M24)

7. Partnership with Roxbury's Open Space Fund will allow for improved planning of future

parks. (M36)

8. This would not only help our community, but it would also be a great selling point to all the

municipalities in Morris County as it would be a program in which every Town could

participate. (M20)

9. The municipality has been working on its beach property to provide additional amenities.

Some costs for these improvements are too high for the Borough to complete on its own.

Additional Funding for this project would be beneficial. (M26)



1. Open for discussion. (M19)

2. Providing additional funding as well as recreational tools for the public. (M15)

3. It would be very helpful to Rockaway Borough if funds could be made available for land

surveys and appraisals. Lack of locally available funds for these costs has deterred further

participation by the Borough in open space programs. There are still parcels of sensitive

land in the Borough that should be preserved to help protect the County's water supply.

(M34)

4. See answer to 7.6 (M10)

5. Provide funds for active recreation (M7)

6. To including funding for park and plaza improvements, with an emphasis or set-aside for

urban/downtown projects such as bike lanes, improvements to hardscape plazas,

infrastructure to connect open space to transit facilities, flood prevention and sustainability

improvements, upkeep of open waters including ponds and lakes. Include priority funding

for low-income/distressed census tracts. (M25)

7. As mentioned above, the availability of funds to develop the active and/or passive

recreational properties within our municipality would be very beneficial. (M8)



8. The Morris County Preservation Trust Fund, in the area of Open Space, would provide

greater opportunity and benefit to Chatham Borough, if funds were allowed to be used to

develop open space for trails, and other educational purposes. (M4)

9. Provide funding for improvements. (M30)

10. Increased funding for recreation, including maintenance and purchasing of turf for fields,

etc. (M17)

11. We firmly believe that the priority should be county wide preservation of open space. (M18)

12. See prior comment on trail grants (M32)

13. See 7.9 (M24)

14. Modification for the MCPTF to allow receipt of applications for development and

stewardship of acquired parcels, similar to the current format with acquisitions. (M36)

15. Please see item 10 for additional comments. (M22)

16. Allow for grants to improve acquired property. (M14)

17. Allow for use of funds for ongoing maintenance costs as well as post acquisition

improvements. (M2)

18. Implement the expanded funding options outlined above into the existing grant program.

(M20)

19. Mount Arlington has several municipally-owned properties that would benefit from funds

for recreational improvements. (M26)

20. Purchase of development rights rather than acquisition in fee simple would allow more

land to be preserved for the same cost. (M38)



8. Morris County Preservation Trust Fund – Potential Future Uses

8.1. The following are several examples of potential future modifications to the Morris

County Preservation Trust Fund. Please indicate if your municipality would be in

favor of such changes as indicated: Other/Please List:

1. Allow funding for invasive plant removal and maintenance thereafter. (M6)

2. Mine shaft remediation (M21)

3. Jones Woods Dam, Bradwahl Dam, and Western Avenue Reservoir (M24)

4. Park (Large and Pocket) Development (M36)

5. Construction of complimentary facilities (M20)

6. Recreational facilities (M26)

7. Place-making projects. Revenue generating recreational projects (M25)



9. Economic Impact

9.1.1 Are there any businesses that rely either directly or indirectly on the lands or

properties preserved through the Trust Fund in your municipality? (e.g., vendors,

bike rentals, restaurants, concessions, bed & breakfasts, gas stations, etc.) If yes,

please explain and list:

1. Mendham benefits as a whole. Restaurants, Bike Shop, .Businesses that do business with

large corporate concerns that are looking for that small town feel. (M19)

2. Many local businesses derive income from Turkey Brook Park and other open space.

Visitors to the park often patronize area restaurants, stores and hotels. In turn, many of

these businesses sponsor events in the park that will attract customers. Toll Brothers and

other development companies heavily advertise proximity to the park in sales brochures,

and sell adjoining lots at a premium. (M27)

3. Open space lands attract hikers, dog walkers, bike riders, etc. which are likely to visit our

downtown restaurants and shops. (M6)

4. Small local food retailers grow specialty ingredients at the Community Garden. Pioneer

Plaza at HQ Plaza Complex (procedure through Green Acres) could become a retail plaza

if with adequate improvements. (M25)

5. Union Hill Farms is a municipally-owned farmland preservation trust property that is leased

out on an annual basis to a local farmer, who also maintains a popular farm stand on site

as well as participating in our local farmers' market. (M8)

6. Parsippany Soccer Club - Over 500 travel teams converge upon Parsippany & other

surrounding towns for the Pride Tournament every Columbus Day Weekend. Restaurants

are filled, hotel rooms are booked (not sure how many). Craftsman Farms is internationally

renowned. Watnong Gardens is also well-known with busloads of visitors. (M30)

7. The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is located in our downtown and as such is an

important economic engine to our commercial district. As such, the maintenance and

infrastructure improvements to this building are important to our local economy. (M18)

8. Eco tourism local businesses benefit from people coming to enjoy open space resources.

(M35)

9. The former Stony Brook Day Camp site acquired by Randolph in the early 1990's is leased

as a summer day camp operation - unknown if County open space funds played a role in

the acquisition. (M32)

10. The increase in tourism surrounding the attention of the Morris Canal brings people from

outside our boundaries, which in turn benefits the businesses with the additional volume

of activity. (M39)

11. Yes; Ramsey Outdoors, Sports Authority, all delis and restaurants, gas stations,

convenience stores such as CVS and Walgreens ALL benefit from the influx of patronage,

thanks to the events held at our parks and recreation facilities. (M36)

12. Tree farm and petting zoo. (M2)

13. Lee's County Park/Marina is an integral piece of the economic viability of Lake Hopatcong;

however it was not preserved through the trust fund. (M26)



14. Long Valley Green Market, Andrea's and the LV Brew Pub all feature local produce. Cycle

Craft caters to riders of the Columbia Trail. (M38)

15. Yes, primarily restaurants. (M17)

9.2.1 Are there any future acquisitions that would be beneficial to your or Morris County’s

local economy? If yes, please explain and list:

(Redacted)

9.3.1. Are there any regular revenue-generating events held on land or at properties

preserved through the Trust Fund in your municipality? If yes, please explain and

list:

1. Glenburn rentals - the funds raised are used to improve and maintain the site. (M33)

2. Not at this time but it is anticipated that Tranquility Garden will hold events with the Local

School Groups. We do have a Local PBA Fishing Event each year. (M19)

3. Turkey Brook Park hosts an annual carnival in July, sports tournaments, 5-K runs and

even state league play-offs. Non-profits schedule walk-a-thons and other events in the

park. The Township has installed extra electrical capacity and parking to support these

activities. Revenue supports the recreation department staffing and is used for park

maintenance. (M27)

4. Our Field House is rented on a regular basis for parties and events. The rental fees are

used to maintain the Field House. (M6)

5. The Town current holds a weekly farmers market, but does so in a parking lot. If a plaza

was improved, it could provide a better venue. (M25)

6. Ayers-Knuth Historic Home performs regular fund raisers and the Union Hill Farm

produces products that are sold locally. (M8)

7. Parsippany Pride Tournament utilizes every field in town and generates $280,000 for the

Soccer Club. Last year we had over 500 teams participate from New Jersey, New York,

Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Canada. Several fund raisers are held in the parks. Most

notably, Relay for Life. Craftsman Farms holds many events. (M30)

8. Sports camps and field rentals. (M18)

9. Emmans Road Park Hosts the Kick-Off Classic yearly. Horseshoe Lake holds many yearly

events, some of which are: Puptoberfest, MS Walk, St. Therese Carnival, British Car

Show, Street Rod Show, Lacrosse Festival. Horseshoe Lake is also home to Imagination

Station, a Morris County destination playground according to 'NJ Family' magazine. In

2013, Horseshoe Lake was voted 13th best park by Roxbury's residents in Coke's "Take

It to the Park" Challenge. (M36)

10. Soccer and lacrosse tournaments generate revenue from field use fees. (M2)

11. Plans for the Pitney Farm property include activities which could generate revenue, such

as event hosting, facility rental, etc. (M20)



9.4.1. Do any of the lands or properties preserved through the Trust Fund in your

municipality attract visitors from outside of the county? If yes, please provide an

estimated number of visitors each generates.

1. Glenburn rentals from adjoining counties. (M33)

2. Mendham has been voted #1 Community to Live In 2013. (M19)

3. Unable to estimate at this time. (M15)

4. Turkey Brook Park attracts about 1,000 (estimated) visitors daily, with many more in warm

weather, weekends and special events. On a weekend several thousand attend daily,

many from out-of-town visiting teams easily accessible, many visitors come from other

towns. The carnival attracts 10,000+ visitors. (M27)

5. 1,000-2,000 to the Field House events (M6)

6. The National Parks in Morristown attract tourism, but these were not funded through the

County. (M25)

7. Ayers-Knuth Historic Farm has annual events to attract history buffs from other

municipalities and from outside the County. (M8)

8. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms attracted 11,000 visitors in 2013. Visitor

surveys show that 24.4% (2,690) are from Morris County, 41.6% (4570) reside outside of

Morris County but in another part of NJ and 34% (3740) are from out-of-state. (M30)

9. Over the course of a year, we have tens of thousands of visitors, including bike riders,

horseback riders, walkers, runners, hikers, and sightseeing cars that drive through

Harding to enjoy the beautiful landscapes made possible by land preservation efforts.

10. Potentially - To be determined. (M13)

11. Trail system attracts visitors from outside of Randolph on a regular basis. Portions of the

system traverse land acquired via trust fund participation. (M32)

12. Canal Day, See description above. (M39)

13. Morris County Parks Commission's Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Frelinghuysen

Arboretum, Historic Speedwell, Traction Line Recreation Trail, ... attracts thousands.

(M24)

14. Kick-Off Classic- 5,000 -St. Therese Carnival- 5,000 - Puptoberfest- 3,000 -Lacrosse

Festival- 2,000- MS Walk - 1 ,400 -British Car Show- 1,000 - Street Rod Show- 1 ,000

(M36)

15. We estimate this number to be in the thousands - at least 10,000. (M22)

16. Tournaments-unknown, Petting Zoo/ Tree Farm-unknown (M2)

17. The Ralston Cider Mill attracts hundreds of visitors a year. (M20)

18. 500 (M17)



10. Additional Comments

In closing, please share with us any topics we may have missed, input your

municipality would like to provide, or items your municipality thinks should be

considered in this Analysis and Strategy Report.

1. This has been a very well done request for information and I for one have been happy to

be a part of the discussion. (M19)

2. More funding and awareness programs are needed to help encourage New Jersey

residents, especially children, as to the importance of our history. Too often this is a

forgotten area of a community where not enough funding is available for preserving,

maintaining and education of residents. (M15)

3. Rockaway Borough is benefiting from the MCPTF's open space and historic preservation

programs, and we hope that funds will continue to be available from these two programs

in the future. The Borough recently received a grant from the Historic Preservation Trust

for preservation planning for our historic library; and we look forward to applying for further

funding for the construction document phase in 2014; and for help from the Trust for

construction funding in 2015. Additionally, the Borough has several historic sites that will

need preservation work in the future and for which the town will need funding help. (Two

of these sites are already eligible; and an application to the State nominating the Borough's

downtown as an eligible historic district is also being considered.) With help from the Open

Space Trust Fund, the Borough acquired a beautiful tract of wooded riverfront land along

the Rockaway River in 2010. Preservation of this tract has not only helped the Borough

avoid the problems associated with high density development, but has also benefited

towns downstream by preventing increased flooding that would have resulted if this

sensitive area had been developed. There are more sensitive parcels of land in the

Borough that should be preserved, in the interest of protecting both our own water supply

(municipal wells), and the water supply of downstream municipalities. The Borough would

be encouraged to apply for open space funds from the MCPTF if some incidental costs

(such as appraisal and survey fees) could be defrayed with grant funds. In short, these

two MCPTF programs (open space and historic preservation) are most vital to Rockaway

Borough's interests, and they benefit residents of the County as a whole as well. Many of

the proposed new uses of preservation funds sound attractive. But diminishing the funds

available for open space and historic preservation needs --or diverting those funds to new

uses, such as demolition of homes in flood zones-- is not likely to be helpful to residents

of Rockaway Borough. And projects such as community gardens or athletic field

improvements (for example, installation of artificial turf or ballpark lighting) are likely to be

viewed by Borough residents as niceties that are more appropriately funded by the

individual municipalities, or by the local community groups that want them, than by

taxpayers County-wide. (M34)

4. Storm water management is a critical issue in Netcong. Any financial assistance the Trust

can provide to help mitigate flooding issues around storm water management would be

very useful. This would include inventory and mapping of inlets, pipes and outlets as well

as capital improvements. (M29)

5. Mount Olive Township has been a major recipient of Preservation Trust funds since

inception, especially in open space and historic preservation. Watershed and farmland



preservation has also been funded. The Trust has helped the town provide recreation

opportunities to local residents in town as well as to many county residents. The funds

raised by this fund have directly returned to the communities in many ways. Some towns

have not acquired open space, but heavily gained farmland or flood mitigation. Others

benefited by preservation of county parks or watershed lands without having the local

expense of maintenance, staffing, or development. Every town has benefited in some way.

While there is pressure to broaden the uses of the fund, there are dangers of watering

down the benefits of the fund so much that funds will be lacking for major purposes. A

diluted fund runs the risk of losing support of the very people who championed the creation

of the fund. Broadening the fund for some uses would require a referendum. Flexibility

within the fund by temporarily reassigning percentages may assist in addressing areas

with more immediate pressures. Questions 8.1 and 8.2 are so broadly worded it can be

misinterpreted. Any new activities should be minimal if at all and be minor percentages of

the fund. Although matching funds are not required for acquisition projects, the application

process has led towns to be more thoughtful in their planning process and long term goals.

Once acquisition takes place, the towns have a vested interest in the success of the

program as they have control of maintenance, development, and recreational uses. This

gives towns the ability to respond to local needs. A suggested change is to have "rolling"

or 2x annual application. This would be helpful to towns as well as sellers who need to

meet timetables for closing or personal financial issues such as taxes, estate issues, or

other financing issues. The Morris County Preservation Trust has been helpful in many

ways and plays a continuing role in maintaining quality of life in Morris County. Land

preservation has saved the costs of expensive infrastructure improvements at a time when

towns could not afford the payments. The public has had daily use of property for their

enjoyment, recreation, and water supply in a cost effective manner that continues into the

future. (M27)

6. East Hanover believes funds should be allocated toward the development of active and

recreation open space, particularly in parks to help facilitate projects such as upgrading

fields, playgrounds, senior citizens recreation activities (Bocce courts, shuffle board

courts). This includes synthetic turf for fields. Additionally, funds should be allocated for

maintenance of all the above and the soft costs for the potential upgrade of the facilities.

An example would be to hire a consultant for the development of a plan (similar to this

exercise with Brandstetter Carroll). (M10)

7. Additional suggestions include: 1. Set-aside / priority funding for “innovative open space

projects” that don’t meet current descriptions. 2. Incentivize public entrepreneurship by

offering funding as revolving loans for revenue generating facilities. 3. Incentivize

public/private partnerships by offering matching funds for facilities funded in-part by private

sector. 4. For mobility improvements (i.e. bike lanes) incentivize resource leveraging by

offering matching funds to NJDOT. 5. Permit funds to be used in a way that will enhance

mass transit facilities (train stations, bus stops, etc.) 6. Offer seed-funding for qualified

“friends” groups (citizen/non-profit) that commit to stewardship of facilities. (M25)

8. Mine collapse remediation is a huge concern. We would like legislation along with funds

to be used for this purpose. (M21)

9. The Township of Denville is very appreciative of the collaborative relationship we have

maintained for more than a decade with the County of Morris in preserving and protecting



open space and enhancing the overall quality of life within our municipality and throughout

the County. Although many of the 'easy' acquisitions have been made in the last 15 to 20

years, there is still a lot of work to be done and benefit that will be yielded from these

efforts in the areas of preserving of open space, historic preservation, farmland

preservation, flood mitigation and economic development. The Township looks forward to

continue to work together with the County to achieve these objectives. (M8)

10. Morris County Tourism may have a multiplier to use to estimate tourism dollars generated

by certain attractions. (M30)

11. Harding has been grateful for the past support of the Morris County Preservation Trust

Fund to help preserve properties in our town. Our primary focus continues to be land

acquisition. As previously mentioned, the Harding Open Space Trust Committee has

completed an analysis of all of the remaining building lots and subdividable lots in town

and has a number of potential projects that meet our open space criteria and would be

candidates for preservation. We would not be able to do this without the support of the

County. We favor retaining the program in its existing format. If the program is changed,

a secondary desire, (but not to take away from our primary focus), would be to have

stewardship dollars to fund extraordinary maintenance items outside of our regular annual

maintenance. Harding does not favor artificial enhancements to open space. (M13)

12. With the improvement of the economy and acknowledgment of stabilized property values

in Morris County, we recommend restoring the Open Space Tax to its 2007 level of $4.5

cents per $100.00 of assessed property value. This restoration would allow for increased

funding for flood mitigation projects for affected neighborhoods, increased funding for

municipalities and the Morris County Park Commission to acquire open space while

property costs are at all-time lows, and would allow the creation of a new funding allocation

for the use of OSTF monies for capital improvements in county and municipal parks. Open

space provides critically important opportunities for outdoor recreation, health and

wellness activities. It protects water supplies, preserves soils, vegetation, and native

habitats throughout the county. Open space also limits suburban sprawl, preserves forest

cover and protects farmland landscapes throughout the county, positively impacting agri-

tourism and economic development. (M24)

13. In Roxbury, future acquisitions are still important and parcels are reviewed on a monthly

basis during Open Space Advisory Committee meetings. Our future park, Landing Road

Park, will require funding for three baseball/softball fields, a walking path, concession

stand and destination playground. This park will be capable of hosting Tournaments which

will attract visitors from around Morris County and the northern part of New Jersey.

Stewardship of our existing parks, such as replacement of aging playground structures in

many of our pocket parks, would allow neighborhoods to host yearly events, increasing

socialization of neighborhoods. Shore Hills Park and Kiwanis Park structures are in need

of revitalization. Increasing miles of trails in our passive parks, such as Veterans Park and

Ledgewood Park/Morris Canal Park would invite county residents to hike and bike to

explore new terrain. The Morris County Parks Commission would benefit from increased

miles to connect to regional trails. These parks, along with the future Ice Age Trail at Orben

Drive, boast beautiful scenic vistas from their ridges. These parks are also in need of

improved parking areas. We would like to thank you for this opportunity to express our

needs in Roxbury. We also would like to express our appreciation of all past funding



opportunities to improve the Township of Roxbury by adding acres of open space to our

amenities. (M36)

14. Montville Township has implemented one of the most aggressive open space programs

in the State of New Jersey. The Township, through Morris County’s Preservation Trust

Fund, has been successful in preserving hundreds of acres of land as open space. While

the Township continues to identify and pursue opportunities for open space purchase, it

recognizes the opportunities for land purchase are becoming gradually less. The

Township could benefit from the expanded use of Morris County Trust Funds. For

example, the Township could benefit from utilizing trust funds to better access open space

lands through parking areas and walking trails. (M22)

15. Promotion of the use of preserved land, whether parks or simply trails, is a greater need.

Funding for both promotion and access enhancements would help greatly. (M38)



NON-PROFIT OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES

1. Non-Profit Information

1.2. What is your organization’s role in relation to these Morris County programs?


1. Due diligence and negotiations leading purchase of properties. Contributed Green Acres

funds. (L5)

2. POWWW applied for and received matching funding to purchase open space in Denville

and Boonton Township. These funds were used specifically to expand the acreage in

Jonathan Woods. This is a 600 acre park administered by MCPC. (L7)

3. We are a grantee of funding to purchase land for preservation. (L4)

4. The Trust for Public Land assists Morris County and other conservation partners to acquire

land for parks and preservation by overseeing all due diligence and by bringing together

multiple sources of public and private funding, including Morris County Open Space Trust

Fund dollars. (L9)

5. The Harding Land Trust seeks to preserve and conserve open spaces within Harding

Township. The Land Trust works in conjunction with these programs in order to promote

the protection of environmentally sensitive areas including: wetlands, uplands, meadows,

woodlands, and farmlands. (L2)

6. Direct acquisition by The Land Conservancy of New Jersey for open space preservation

and as a partner for the preservation of open space, farmland, historic sites, watershed

properties, flood mitigation sites, and park properties. (L3)

7. As part of our mission, the Canal Society takes an active role in preserving the remains of

the historic Morris Canal in Morris County (National and New Jersey Register of Historic

Places). In partnership with the State and local communities, we have sought funding to

preserve the remains of the Canal and to place land containing remains of the canal into

public ownership as part of the Morris Canal Greenway project. (L1)

8. We have a land trust of 49 properties totaling 1,563 acres in the Passaic River Watershed,

including our headquarters at Historic Willow Hall at 330 Speedwell Avenue in Morristown.

We own or share ownership of several properties in Morris County, most of which were

acquired with the assistance of the Morris County Preservation Trust. (L6)

9. Schiff received several substantial grants from the Morris County Preservation Trust to

acquire and preserve hundreds of acres in Mendham Township, Mendham Borough, and

Chester Township in order to expand Schiff Nature Preserve. (L8)


1. Organization received a matching grant from the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust

Fund. (H25)

2. Group that sought restoration funding for a historic railroad station (H17)

3. The Ayres property was purchased with the County Open Space Trust Fund component

and the municipal Open Space funding. The application was prepared with the grass root



group, The Committee to Preserve the Knuth Farm. The Ayres/Knuth Farm Foundation

applied and received a series of HP grants. (H1)

4. The Club acts as a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization and it is the united

action of its members to promote improvement of community, civic and cultural activities

and to preserve the historic Dr. Lewis Condict house. (H27)

5. The Museum has received a Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Grant to assist with

the restoration of Steam Locomotive USA #4039. (H26)

6. We administered a grant from the MCHPTF on behalf of the Zion Lutheran and Long

Valley Presbyterian Churches for the stabilization of the 1774 Union Church on Fairview

Ave. next to our museum at 6 Fairview Ave. in Long Valley. Part of our mission is historic

preservation and the MCHPTF is an invaluable resource in achieving our goals. (H24)

7. Recipient of grant monies for building preservation. (H22)

8. The County of Morris awarded the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) a grant in the

amount of $23,512 through the FY2013 Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund

to support a Preservation Plan for the theater. (H21)

9. The HSRT takes the lead as stewards in the preservation and restoration of the Ford-

Faesch Ironmaster's House, a site awarded grants from the County Preservation Trust

program. The HSRT also takes a very active role in other Rockaway Twp. sites benefiting

from the program. (H7)

10. Recipient of restoration grants (H20)

11. Preserving our historic Webb Memorial Chapel for future generations (H19)

12. 501C Historic site, both national and state and applied and received grants for restoration

of building built in 1835. (H5)

13. Owner / caretaker of a historic building (H4)

14. Our church has sought and received non-construction Grant funding from the Historic

Preservation part of the program to produce a Historic Site Master Plan several years ago.

Since that time we have proceeded with several construction restoration projects detailed

in the Master Plan. (H18)

15. Grant recipient (H16)

16. The Mount Tabor Historical Society has received historic preservation grants - both

planning and construction grants. (H15)

17. We have been very fortunate to receive two grants; the first in 2007 to prepare and write

a preservation plan for the Willis Wing, ($22,500) and the second in 2011 to assist with

patching of the limestone at the 1917 and 1933 sections of the building and spot painting

of the steel windows ($251,950). (H13)

18. The MCHS has received grant funding from the MCHPT for the preservation of Acorn Hall,

a historically significant building in Morristown. (H11)

19. To promote historic preservation and manage/maintain historic properties. Montville Twp.

also has a historic preservation commission which by ordinance acts as a local arm of

SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) providing oversight over local historic



properties. Further they are a CLG (i.e., Certified Local Government) (only 2 in county).

These groups work together. (H10)

20. MVCC was the recipient of a grant in 2004 for repair work on the bell tower, foundation,

porch and rear wall of the building. (H9)

21. We are a historic church seeking county funding for development of a historic preservation

plan, followed by additional grants for preservation of the church. (H8)

22. The facility in which our theatre is housed is on the National, State and County of Morris

Registers of Historic Places. (H6)

23. 1. We are driving the force in partnership with the Township of Mine Hill to saving,

preserving, and restoring the Bridget Smith House Museum. 2. FHS of Mine Hill is

responsible for accumulating and displaying artifacts, maps, period photographs, and

documents relating to the history of Mine Hill and surrounding areas, including the

extensive mining history of the region. These endeavors also include oral history,

genealogy, local archeology, and presentations to the local school and the public. 3. We

have acted as historic consultants to the MUA upon survey to utilize the abandoned Scrub

Oaks Mine as a reservoir for potable water in drought conditions. 4. We were a major

consultant to the county park commission in the acquisition of the 240-acre Canfield

Avenue Tract purchased with county and state open space funds. (H3)

24. We are a non-profit organization whose mission is historic preservation, education, and

patriotism. We also own, maintain and offer public programs at the 1760 Schuyler-

Hamilton House. (H14)

25. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms has received funding for Log House

Stabilization in 2003; the Craftsman Farms Master Plan in 2007 and the Fire Protection

Project in 2010 and 2012. (H23)

26. We have been the recipient of many MC historic preservation grants to restore our 100

year old buildings (H2)

1.3. How has your organization’s role changed or evolved?


1. Land acquisition due diligence and negotiations now outsourced to The Land

Conservancy of NJ. (L5)

2. POWW has more recently become involved with stewardship and maintenance of the

park. We will continue to seek expansion of the park with purchase of critical properties

adjacent to the park. (L7)

3. The history of our organization is rooted in large scale land preservation in Morris County

which resulted in The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Pyramid Mountain Nat.

Historic Area, Schooley’s Mountain Park and many other open space and farmland

preservation projects which are owned by other entities. Our role has evolved to acquire,

hold and steward important properties in Morris County for natural resource protection and

public enjoyment. (L4)

4. The Trust for Public Land has completed more than 30 conservation transactions in Morris

County over the last 20 years. The inception of the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund



has greatly increased the potential for TPL to advance the County's open space goals and

our ability to secure matching funds from other non-county sources for this work. (L9)

5. The Harding Land Trust was organized in 1990 in order to protect Harding's natural

resources and scenic open spaces. The Land Trust has not diverted from its original role

within the community. However, the organization has evolved in order to best steward the

land and manage the community's open spaces. For instance, recently the organization

has invested in Wildlife Habitat Improvement Projects as well as nature trail development.

(L2)

6. The Land Conservancy is a member supported land trust organization. Our mission states:

"The Land Conservancy of New Jersey preserves land and water resources, conserves

open space, and inspires and empowers individuals and communities to protect land and

the environment." We have been an accredited land trust since July 2009. (L3)

7. Over the last several years we have grown from a society of history enthusiasts into an

organization that takes an active role in preserving and interpreting local history both in

Morris Country and state-wide. The Canal Society also became a charitable conservancy

in order to be eligible for acquisition funds available at the state and county levels. The

organization did this to be a full partner in the development & preservation of the Morris

Canal Greenway. (L1)

8. We began as a watershed organization concentrating on advocacy and education to

protect sensitive land and water supplies. We started our land trust in 1996 to augment

our mission. Most of the properties we obtain are wetlands, floodplains and riparian

buffers. We have partnered with volunteers, civic groups, Boy Scouts, municipalities and

corporations to steward and improve access and usability of these properties for passive

recreation. In some cases we have turned properties over to municipalities after obtaining

them. (L6)

9. Schiff has grown larger in area because of these acquisitions. Schiff has increased its

public programs, added additional trails and means to access natural areas, and

implemented a comprehensive land stewardship program. (L8)


1. Scope of work for which the grant was awarded has been completed. Morris County now

holds a 30 year easement on the areas of the property which were restored with that grant.

(H25)

2. Group that seeks to save another historic building in Pequannock Township. Also, now

have a site to display historic materials on Pequannock Township that didn't exist before.

(H17)

3. The Ayres/Knuth Farm Foundation, Inc. has a lease on ten acres of the historic Ayres

[Knuth] Farm from the Township of Denville. Union Hill Farms also has a lease of the

farming component. The municipality maintains the recreation component. The fourth

component is the wetlands and woods. (H1)

4. The organization's role has been the same since 1937 when the organization acquired the

Dr. Lewis Condict house. (H27)



5. Our organization's role has remained consistent, namely, preserving New Jersey's

Railroad History (H26)

6. While our Society has always been involved with historic preservation we have become

more knowledgeable in techniques and possibilities for future preservation due to our

involvement with the professionals associated with the Trust Fund. (H24)

7. We are a vibrant church that has over the years increasingly focused on community

service. (H22)

8. This is the first time we have received a grant through this program. Receiving this funding

has enabled MPAC to make a full assessment of needs pertaining to the historic

preservation of the inside of the theater, which was built in 1937 as part of the Walter

Reade cinema chain and designed by Thomas Lamb, the foremost US theater architect

in the first half of the 20th century. (H21)

9. While the HSRT has always sought to preserve and restore the Ford-Faesch since its

inception, sporadic funding limited our capability to a project-by-project basis. As a result

in good part of the Historic Preservation program, the HSRT has been able to develop

long-term plans for the house along with corresponding structural/restoration construction

projects. We have expanded beyond Ford-Faesch in assisting other Twp. sites

administered by other organizations as well as sites not yet in the program. (ex. Split Rock

Furnace) (H7)

10. Not changed -- we are a church with various programs involving our members and the

community (H19)

11. Not changed. (H5)

12. Some of the exterior building restoration has helped provide inspiration for interior

improvements and restoration privately funded by the congregation. (H18)

13. We've progressed from creating a preservation plan, to complete construction drawings

and are now ready to apply for construction funding. (H16)

14. Our busy library, especially our North Jersey History and Genealogy Center continues to

be an important historic resource for not just the two communities we primarily serve, but

also to all Morris County and NJ residents and beyond the borders of the United States.

(H13)

15. As a result of the funding the MCHS has received, it has been able to preserve Acorn Hall,

thereby allowing the MCHS to take a more active leadership role in preservation advocacy

and awareness in the local community. Preservation advocacy has been a mission of the

MCHS since it was founded in 1946. (H11)

16. Become more active in historic preservation by offering classes on the subject and as a

reference and consultant. Further, have administered the grants which I wrote for the

township. And have maintained and managed the historic sites, in fact, paying for upkeep

of these properties. Tourism has been extended as more events for the public have been

held at these sites to make the public aware and educate them as to the history of the

area. (H10)

17. The goals of MVCC to maintain the building have not changed and it continues to maintain

the building with preservation of the architecture in mind. MVCC's role to the public has



changed. Public programming has two objectives; community educational activities for

promoting better health awareness and second, the introduction of performing arts

programs as a vehicle for aspiring artists. (H9)

18. N/A (H4)

19. We strive to continue to ensure the facilities future by respecting the importance of its past.

By purchasing a building that was in a dire state of disrepair we have restored the

historically significant aspects of the theatre and as a professional theatre for young

people and we have utilized our progress as an educational tool for the next generation.

(H6)

20. In 1993, our initial focus was the acquisition and stabilization of the Bridget Smith House,

and amassing the data required for placing it on the National and State Registries of

Historic Places. Our by-laws also charge us to preserve the history of the Township of

Mine Hill. In the interim, our activities have evolved to encompass the roles mentioned in

Question 1.2. (H3)

21. Our mission has not changed since DAR inception. (H14)

22. Stabilizing the Log House (the Stickley family home and the Stickley Museum today)

addressed key restoration needs. The project supported a careful approach to

preservation and ensured the continuing safety of the building and its readiness for

visitors. After stabilization, the funding of the site's Master Plan served to lay the

foundation for the future and the recent Fire Protection Project will protect the Log House

in for years to come. (H23)

23. Our role as a spiritual place and sanctuary for all has not changed but the improvement in

our buildings has enabled us to host more guests with a more extensive menu of

programs. (H2)

1.5.1. Does your organization provide consulting services to municipalities? If yes, in

what capacity?


1. Trail design, construction, maintenance and mapping. (L5)

2. Not in Morris County. We provide open space and farmland preservation acquisition

services to Bedminster Township in Somerset County, and to the Tewksbury Land Trust

in Hunterdon County. (L4)

3. TPL's Conservation Finance Program helps municipalities and other government

agencies develop new funding programs to advance their open space and park

development goals. (L9)

4. The Harding Land Trust is not contracted for these services. The Land Trust works with

Harding Township to offer best practice solutions as a guideline for the management of

open space properties where Harding Township and Harding land Trust both hold a

shared interest in a given property. (L2)

5. As a partner assisting in land acquisition and by providing funding to preserve land (L3)



6. The Canal Society has supplied the vision and expertise to help municipal leaders and

preservation groups develop historic assets in their communities. Although our area of

expertise is transportation history, that story is fundamental, and gives us common ground

with history-minded people across the county. The Canal Society provides consultation

but does not receive payment for the service. (L1)

7. GIS mapping work, Environmental Resource Inventories, Open Space Plans, park

development, ordinance development (such as riparian buffers and well head protection

areas), and winter road de-icing seminars to reduce salt damage to the ecology and

intrusion into water supplies. (L6)

8. However, the staff at Schiff was actively involved in providing pro-bono assistance to

Mendham Township and Mendham Borough with various land preservation projects. (L8)


1. Advisory Body to Town Council and Planning Board and Zoning Board (H17)

2. We have collaborated, not consulted. We have had discussions with the town of

Morristown and other communities regarding community issues, e.g. Superstorm Sandy.

(H22)

3. Rockaway Twp. administers another site in the Historic Preservation program; the

Hibernia M.E. Church. The HSRT works with both the township and the architect to identify

historic aspects of the church' structure and its history. The HSRT is also involved in the

same capacity with on-going projects in town such as Picatinny Arsenal and the Mount

Hope Miners' Church (MCPC) (H7)

4. See the answer to Question 1.2 above. Additionally, the FHS of Mine Hill has provided

information regarding the abandoned mines that pose a potential risk of subsidence within

the township to the Mine Hill Mining Review Board. (H3)

1.5.2. How has this collaboration benefited the community?


1. Trail design, construction, maintenance and mapping.

2. We work with municipalities (and land trusts) to implement their open space plans &

preserve priority properties. In partnership with a nonprofit, the municipality increases the

pace and success of their land preservation program. In many cases, private landowners

prefer to initially discuss private real estate matters with nonprofit representatives rather

than municipal officials. It is a typically an effective partnership allowing both parties to

achieve mutual goals. (L4)

3. TPL's Conservation Finance team has played an integral role in establishing renewed

bond funding in 2007 and 2009 for the NJ Green Acres Program, resulting in more

matching funds for Morris County communities. (L9)

4. The Land Trust has the capacity to offer a broader range of skills and resources in order

to best ascertain the needs of open space management. This collaborative public/private

based partnership has worked well to benefit the community. Together the Land Trust and

Harding Township have worked toward efficient land management plans, as well as



strategies to effectively engage community involvement in open space education and

activities. (L2)

5. Through direct preservation of open space and by leveraging limited local dollars (L3)

6. These collaborations have resulted in the completion of open space and historic

preservation projects that have added to the quality of life in the community. The story of

New Jersey's canals is a common thread the runs through many communities. In several

cases the Canal Society has helped towns develop and interpret historic assets that they

already owned into education and recreation resources. (L1)

7. Reduces the need for municipalities to invest in GIS capability themselves, provides

expertise to communities that do not have in-house environmental capabilities, provides

entry to NJDEP and other regional, state and national resources, provides funding

capabilities not available to municipalities, preserved sensitive lands and protected water

supplies. (L6)

8. It has resulted in the preservation of additional lands in these towns. (L8)


1. Yes (H17)

2. More focused and leveraged programs and services. (H22)

3. The Rockaway Twp. Community benefits with an increased awareness of not only the

history of the site(s) but of the interconnection of the sites. The partnerships benefit from

a synergy of its combined members as well as an increase of tourism to the sites. (H7)

4. It has enabled the township to purchase the Canfield Avenue Tract and, with our guidance,

provide for the safety of visitors to that future recreational area. We have helped preserve

the Bridget Smith House, the only unaltered mine worker's dwelling in the state, as a

museum. By providing data that placed the Bridget Smith House on the Women's Heritage

Trail, we elevated the status of this the only museum in Mine Hill. (H3)

1.6. What positive economic or social impacts has your organization seen in the

communities resulting from the acquisition of open space and historic

preservation?


1. Trails are the most popular residential amenity according to annual surveys of the Nat'l.

Home Builders Association. (L5)

2. We have seen increased use of the property by the public, as they have become more

aware of the park. These passive recreation uses include hiking, biking, horseback riding

and birding. Although we don’t have any hard data, conversations with a local realtor

indicated that landowners adjacent to the park may see an increase in the value of their

property. (L7)

3. More "livable" communities--more attractive, healthy, walkable. Preservation of special

landmarks and gathering places that enhance community character. Increases

cooperative projects among municipalities, such as trail connections. More farm markets



& close to home fresh food options. From the many Cost of Community Services studies

that have occurred, the economic health of the municipality is also improved. (L4)

4. Our organization has seen multiple positive economic and social impacts resulting from

the acquisition of open space, including preventing inappropriate development that would

have increased costly municipal services, protecting drinking water supply areas, and

expanding existing parkland for public recreation. A 2009 TPL economic analysis of New

Jersey's open space investments concluded that every $1 invested in land protection in

the state resulted in $10 of economic return on investment. (L9)

5. The Land Trust's open space preservation centered on the protection of stream corridors,

watersheds, and headwaters aids in promoting the integrity of local water supply.

Moreover, the land Trust's open space inventory permits a greater ecological

infrastructural barrier against storm surges. Social impacts include more robust community

engagement in nature walks, and environmental education. (L2)

6. Increased opportunities for outdoor recreation, increased protection of water supply lands

leading to security of local water resources, increased protected land for agricultural

retention, halted the fragmentation of natural lands and landscapes, direct acquisition of

land for flood protection and retention of flood waters greatly improving local public safety.

(L3)

7. Years ago, seeking out the remains of Morris County’s historic past was an adventure.

The locations of iron mines, furnaces, canal and railroad rights of way were little-known

and in danger of being obliterated by development. Today, thanks to open space and

historic preservation, hundreds of historic locations have been preserved to be enjoyed

and studied by future generations. (L1)

8. More places for healthy outdoor recreation, better protection and use of sensitive lands,

preservation of historic sites for education of current and future generations, better

education of communities and individuals about natural resources, especially water

resources. Prevention of development or removal of existing development in floodplains

prevents future damage and avoids putting first responders at risk. (L6)

9. Schiff Nature Preserve has become a fixture in the local community. Real estate agents

commonly point to Schiff as one of the positive community attributes in Mendham and one

of the reasons why people live there and the reason why property values are so high. (L8)


1. The historic preservation funds have helped restore historic structures which attract

tourism and therefore dollars to communities. (H25)

2. Led to eco-tourism. Improved historic streetscape. Improved nearby business sites

(sidewalk and road improvements). Will lead to new sewering of area. (H17)

3. The positive economic and social impact that our organization has seen in the community

resulting from the historic preservation is that the Dr. Lewis Condict house is able to be

preserved for generations to come. The house is open to the public and a part of the

Historic Morristown walking tour in which visitors are able to experience a piece of history

and learn of Dr. Lewis Condict and his contributions to Morristown. Preservation of the

house also gives the organization a space to service the community with various civic and

cultural activities. (H27)



4. The Museum has hosted tours by youth groups, giving them a chance to develop an

appreciation for transportation heritage. (H26)

5. The downtown Long Valley area has come alive with new visitors. The Morris County Park

system has converted the old rail bed, which ran through the valley, to the Columbia Trail.

This runs from Flanders to High Bridge in Hunterdon County and attracts many cyclists

and families to bike and hike. The stabilization of the old Union Church Ruins draws many

folks who stop to read the signage and enjoy the history. Many descendants of the

pioneers who are buried around the ruins visit the site on their vacations. (H24)

6. We continue to use the church for public events, e.g. First Night and concerts. In addition

we now host an under-served Hispanic community who use our facilities for worship on

Sundays and Tuesdays. (H22)

7. The Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has been Morristown’s Community Theatre

since 1937, making a significant impact on both the community's social and economic

impact as it grew its programs and presentations throughout its 75 year history. In fact,

MPAC was one of only four institutions selected for the Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno's

statewide Arts Means Business tour, highlighting our economic impact to the area, which

has now reached $14 million annually. Its location is central to the cultural life of

Morristown. (H21)

8. The HSRT has observed an increase of sites made more accessible by the Historic

Preservation program. As a result, not only has an increase in tourism to these sites been

seen, but also an increase of the diversity of people. Not only students and history

aficionados, but other groups with interest as well. In addition, organizations are beginning

to partner up in programs/tours of their accessible sites- Pathways to History event; Morris

County Park Commission tours to other organizations' sites. This practice is also being

seen from groups outside Morris County such as the Society for Industrial Archeology.

(SIA) (H7)

9. Appreciation of our collective heritage in the community. Not on our project, but on open

space, community cooperation and involvement of multiple groups, e.g., Scouts and West

Point cadets working on the Madison Rec. Center path. We provided the lunch. (H19)

10. Historic preservation has enabled to preserve and maintain historic sites for future

generations to enjoy and cherish. (H5)

11. Positive and appreciative feedback from current and returning local residents regarding

deep appreciation of putting efforts and funds into preserving such a 'beautiful old

building'. Increased usage of the building as a center for outreach and social

(organizational) gatherings. (H4)

12. Our church was an integral part of the original development of Morristown. All efforts to

preserve the buildings are also efforts to preserve the historic character and charm of the

town. Some of the exterior building restoration has helped provide inspiration for interior

improvements and restoration privately funded by the congregation. I believe new

construction has a positive economic ripple effect within the local community. (H18)

13. Our building is well loved in this area. Recent grants from the Trust have been publicized

and help to generate additional gifts from individual supporters. (H16)



14. Through the Mount Tabor Historic Preservation Master Plan, the community has become

more aware and educated about the historic heritage of the neighborhood and the

importance of preserving the unique character which contributes to our sense of

community. Our local house museum has an increased audience, and has benefited from

a Preservation Plan and construction documents. With the completion of phase 1

construction the museum will be structurally safer and have ADA parking and entry ramp

for visitors. (H15)

15. I believe more people are aware of both open space and historic preservation in

Morristown and Morris Township and appreciate all the efforts being made to preserve our

historic buildings/sites and are enthusiastic about preserving open space. From an

economic point of view we know from our latest survey that people use the library and

then go elsewhere in the area to restaurants, banks, parks and retail shops. We all benefit

from increased foot traffic. (H13)

16. Our goal is to promote the recreational and cultural/historical assets in the county. When

they are expanded or improved or saved our county has more to offer visitors. And when

people visit Morris County there is an economic benefit to all residents. (H12)

17. Historic Preservation helps create a sense of pride in the community. People like to learn

about, so they can better appreciate, the roots of the community, especially ones where

they have set roots, are raising a family, and are anticipating to stay. Creating a sense of

awareness is foundational to creating a sense of stewardship. This sense of stewardship

and civic pride is what helps spread the word and create economic impacts through

visitation of a particular site, museum, or resource. (H11)

18. Saved historic properties, made community aware of the historical properties, added to

value of community and increased community pride, increases tourism, brings business

to local businesses, provides a sense of place, and gives students at school actual sites

to view in historical contexts. Further, the program has educated the public and allowed

us to restore other properties which increases property values and increases tax ratables.

(H10)

19. The grant provided needed funding to help maintain the building. Had these monies not

been available, then the lack of funds would have resulted in demolition of historic

elements that are unique to the Morris County landscape. In particular the bell tower, which

is a landmark within our township, probably would have been demolished for safety

reasons. (H9)

20. The efforts of The Growing Stage have been recognized by the local business community

as key component in the revitalization of our downtown and an impetus for others the

reinvest in their own businesses. Our annual audience of 15,000 young people and their

families are not merely entertained, but educated in the importance of preserving those

pieces of our past that reflect a sense of community. (H6)

21. Our 2.9-square-mile town has been spared over-development and acquired more

recreational opportunities with little negative impact to the community. Our educational

outreach programs have raised the public awareness of the overall historical importance

of the Township of Mine Hill. (H3)

22. Open Space and historic preservation are key to not overdeveloping a community (which

has its own detriments) and keeping its historic fabric alive for future generations. Tourists



and residents both benefit from this retention by having historic programs and sites

available. (H14)

23. The site that is now the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms was threatened by

development in 1989. The property was acquired through Open Space funds. Today the

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is a National Historic Landmark welcoming an

average of 11,000 visitors annually from all over the world. Museum programs directly

serve Morris County residents of all ages and bring tourist dollars to the area. The site

also provides local residents with a beautiful town park—a green oasis that is easy access

off of a major area road. (H23)

24. The preservation and restoration of our buildings has enabled us to offer more extensive

and varied programs to the community at large. The expansion of our program offerings

has led to a wider audience and more exposure for our ministries. Our grounds are always

open to any who might want to benefit from their beauty. (H2)

25. Educational programs offered benefit students of all ages. (H20)

1.6.1. Does your organization have any ideas as to how this could be improved?


1. Emphasize trail access to public open space and connectivity between open spaces. (L5)

2. Continue active acquisition of properties. Complete trails and make connections between

properties owned by NJCF and others. Encourage neighbors and outdoor enthusiasts to

adopt and care for properties. Engage in comprehensive studies that document positive

impacts in Morris County. Gather examples from grantees. Continue/increase connection

between people and nature. (L4)

3. Maintaining or increasing funding for the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund will be a

critical tool for improving the quality of life for County residents as the economy rebounds

in the coming years and the pace of real estate development increases. Investing in land

protection before land values drastically increase is a wise investment. (L9)

4. Development of a program that would concurrently assist the needs of land acquisition

and stewardship within the same application. (L2)

5. Increased attention in land stewardship, increased partnership opportunities for flood

mitigation and protection, ongoing strong commitment to land acquisition (L3)

6. As a state-wide historical society, we have seen how county-level support for historic

preservation can make a difference. Although preservation and open space projects are

in most cases undertaken in the local communities, active support for the Canal Greenway

and historic preservation in general on the county level make a big difference. This kind

of support costs comparatively little and unites fragmented efforts to develop heritage

tourism. (L1)

7. Expand the Blue Acres and Flood Mitigation programs to include non-profit organizations

as full partners with the county and municipalities as the PRC is doing with Little Falls and

Passaic County. Resolve the federal policies between FEMA and HUD to prevent

recycling repetitively flooded properties over and over and avoid excessive flood insurance

payouts. (L6)



8. Continued availability of funds at the state and county level to preserve land, as well as to

restore land and develop passive recreational facilities.

9. We could improve the public awareness of the park and the recreational opportunities by

having more events where the public is invited. These could include theme hikes on

birding, wildflowers, history, etc. We have discussed getting the local schools involved

with organized trips for the students. Advertisements in local papers, social media and

resources such as NY/NJ Trail Conference publications would be helpful to achieve this.

(L7)


1. WTLT has been pleased with the way the historic preservation program has been

administered. (H25)

2. Having been involved for many years I feel that each year the impact on the community

has been evolving positively. (H27)

3. Always interested in new community service opportunities. (H22)

4. This can be improved as we move forward to preserving the theatre through the fruition of

the Preservation Plan. (H21)

5. An increase in awareness of the program's successes to the Morris County public; more

recognition of the program and the relevancy to the residents- long-term or transplanted.

An increase of available funds to the Historic Preservation program. (H7)

6. Cross organizational endeavors and projects among participants. We gave talks for the

Madison Historical Society and tours of our ancient burial grounds in cooperation with the

Museum of Early Trades. These were publicized in local media. (H19)

7. Best run program is State for the purpose intended. (H5)

8. We are hoping to leverage the preservation work we are doing on the building to stress

the need for general operating funds to our local individual donors. (H16)

9. Perhaps having signage at the site to make it visible to the public that funding for this

preservation is in large part funded by the Historic Trust. Your tax dollars at work in your

community. (H15)

10. Saving our historic assets would be greatly improved if more public money were made

available. We have installed a way-finding pilot program that directs visitors to the area's

attractions. There is research that proves that a good signage program improves the

overall visitor experience and results in repeat visits to an area. (H12)

11. The MCHPT needs to publicize, more widely, the work it is doing towards the preservation

of some of the county's most recognized sites. Newspaper articles need to be written and

photo opportunities need to be taken -the county population, at large, needs to be better

informed of where this portion of their taxes goes and how it sustains county history. (H11)

12. An emphasis on historic preservation and history. Require school local curriculum to

emphasize history (our local curriculum does). Local newspapers print articles on history.

(H10)



13. Preservation and restoration projects need NOT be limited to "so called professionals".

There are capable members within organizations that could donate their labor and skills

to accomplish this work. Material costs could be funded by grants. (H9)

14. Promotion and marketing of successful projects in vehicles that reach a broad base.

Signage for the towns that feature such projects so that the sense of pride found in the

accomplishment can be shared. (H6)

15. If the county could reduce the amount of matching funds needed for grants, especially on

construction grants. (H3)

16. Yes, continue with programs such as Historic Preservation Trust to provide assistance to

non-profits in this mission. Foster a coalition to work across all of the historic preservation

sites so that we can collaborate better and share resources. (H14)

17. We continue to strive to expand our presence in the community by advertising our events

and programs in flyers and the local papers. We are always searching for ways to engage

our neighbors and the community in our activities. (H2)

18. Keep up the positive press about all of these programs- we are so lucky to have these

programs in place. (H13)

19. Maintain existing funds for these positive county programs of open space and historic

preservation (H17)

20. We would benefit from better signage and parking in the area. (H24)

1.7.1. Does your organization have a list of potential acquisitions or projects in the

various programs of the Trust Fund? If yes, please list:

(Redacted)

1.7.2. Does your organization know the total cost of these properties? If so, please list:

(Redacted)

1.8.1. Does your organization currently have active projects in these programs? If so,

please list municipality, Morris County program, and project name:


1. But expect to file application for lot #4,5 above before deadline in May 2014. (L7)

2. Following is the current outstanding grant: Washington Township, Open Space Trust

Fund, Drakestown Preserve Addition, Biggiani. We have relationships with landowners

some which have spanned more than 20 years. When the seller is ready NJCF will obtain

a purchase contract and apply to the Trust for funding. (L4)

3. Municipality: Harding Township, County Program: Morris County Preservation Trust,

Project Name: Frelinghuysen Fields – 3 (L2)

4. Confidential (L3)

5. We have two projects that we have not been able to complete - one in Mt. Olive and one

in Roxbury Township. In both cases, the sellers have backed away from the deals that we



were able to offer. We have recently discussed partnering in the acquisition of a small, but

important, property in Ledgewood. However this project is not ready to move forward, (L1)

6. Not at this time. (L8)

7. "River Road Lots" - Chatham Township – OSTF, "Speciale Tract" - Pequannock Twp. -

OSTF (L6)


1. Active in that the MCHPTF holds a 30 year easement on portions of the Obadiah

LaTourette Grist and Saw Mill in the Long Valley section of Washington Township. (H25)

2. Hanover Township, Historic Preservation, Steam Locomotive #4039. (H26)

3. Washington Township, Morris County Preservation Trust Fund, Union Church Cemetery

(H24)

4. Completing major preservation on Tower and Church to stop water penetration at the top

of the walls. (H22)

5. Rockaway Township- Ford-Faesch Ironmaster's House Assist with MCPC with Mt. Hope

Miners' Church, (H7)

6. Morristown MCHPT Phase 1: Exterior Restoration of the Chapel (H18)

7. Madison, Morris County Historic Preservation Trust, Preservation of the Historic James

Library Building a.k.a. Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. (H16)

8. Parsippany, Historic Preservation Trust Fund; Richardson History House Construction

Phase 1 Roof/Structural. (H15)

9. We are finishing up our 2011 grant for assistance with patching of the limestone at the

1917 and 1933 sections of the building and spot painting of the steel windows ($251,950).

(H13)

10. Morristown, MCHPT, Paint Test Morristown, MCHPT, Interior Storm Windows. (H11)

11. All projects are currently completed. We will be applying for a Morris Canal grant in 2014.

(H10)

12. Development of a historic preservation plan. (HPP)

13. Bridget Smith House Interior. (H3)

14. Morristown, Morris Historic Preservation Trust, Interior Preservation (H14)

15. Municipality: Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund,

Project Name: Fire Protection (H23)

16. Our convent is in Mendham and we are currently using the funds from our 2012 MC HP

grant to complete the restoration of the convent roof. We wish to apply for future grants to

update the heating system in the retreat house and to restore our cemetery walls and

structures. The convent, retreat house and cemetery are all included as historic structures

in the state and federal designations. (H2)



2. Historic Preservation Program (HP)

2.1. If your organization has not participated in the County Historic Preservation

program, please list reasons:


1. Possible future application of funding to protect and stabilize ruins related to early mining

and farming in the Ford Rd area of Jonathan Woods. (L7)

2. The Trust for Public Land focuses on open space acquisition. (L9)


1. Our signage program could be considered a county infrastructure program, but is currently

not eligible for funds from the HPP. (H12)

2. We have participated. (H11)

3. A lack of funds to meet the requirements of a new grant. Having to acquire funds above

the 20% match for a small organization such as ours is a challenge. Our maintenance

work requires current funds to be used for things outside the criteria of a grant. An example

would be heating related equipment or work on our path access. (H9)

2.3.1. Has historic preservation benefited Morris County? If yes, please give examples:


1. Increased tourism. (L9)

2. The Land Trust worked with the County Historic Preservation program in order to help

protect the Glen Alpin Conservancy. (L2)

3. Morris County's inventory of cultural resources extends into all of our local communities

and is at tremendous risk of loss and damage due to neglect and lack of public funding

support. Implementation of Morris County's Historic Preservation program has resulted in

a dramatic decline in the loss of structures and sites greatly ensuring our history remains

intact, our resources still stand, and educational and social benefits from their integrity

remains secure and enhanced. (L3)

4. We believe that Morris County has the potential to be more than just another piece of real

estate. Its historic and open space assets make it standout as an upscale location to live

and do business. (L1)

5. PRC preserved Willow Hall, circa 1848, and 6.5 acre park, which was on Morris County's

list of most endangered properties for approximately 10 years. (L6)


1. MCHPTF funds enabled the W.T. Land Trust to restore sections of a contributing structure

in the German Valley Historic District. (H25)

2. Restoration of Historic Railroad Station in Pompton Plains. (H17)

3. A good percentage of the Museum's visitors travel from other counties in New Jersey as

well as New York City and downstate New York, some of whom spend additional locally

for meals and services. (H26)



4. There has been an increase in visitors to our area since the Union Church Ruins have

been stabilized. The quality of life in Morris County is much richer as we have preserved

our heritage for future generations. I love driving by the Cooper Mill in Chester. Morris

County is a special place to live with our open space, historic structures and parks. I've

lived here all my life and it just keeps getting better. (H24)

5. Ensures long term structural integrity of an historic building in the downtown historic district

and ensures long term use by community. (H22)

6. Prior to its rebirth in 1994, the building fell into major disrepair and was slated for

demolition. However, a group of volunteers who saw the potential for a major performing

arts center in Morristown and began the structure's first renovation, resulting in its first

season celebrated by a gala opening night performance featuring the Kirov Orchestra on

September 29, 1994. Today, two capital campaigns later, over 200,000 patrons are served

each year through artistic presentations and arts education programs both at the theater

and throughout the community. (H21)

7. The diversity of sites awarded by the Trust (Ralston Cider Mill, Morris Museum, Ayres

Knuth Farm House, Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, Henry Doremus etc.) all

illustrate an impressive cross-section of Morris County history, each with its own unique

story to tell, and one that might not be told without the Historic Preservation program. (H7)

8. Preservation of the Ralston Cider Mill, which is an excellent example of an operative cider

mill / distillery with its original equipment restored, open to the public for research and

education. This mill is a contributor to the County’s major historic sites. (H20)

9. The various projects provide tangible links to our past and the contributions of those who

preceded us. Museums like Early Trades show us the changes in daily living and

occupations. Houses with exhibits show family life. (H19)

10. Morris County is full of historic heritage which must be maintained for future generations.

If not, we will become mostly blacktop and malls. (H5)

11. As mentioned above, at a minimum: increased sense of pride from current and historic

members of community / Morris County. (H4)

12. As stated earlier: Our church was an integral part of the original development of

Morristown. All efforts to preserve the buildings are also efforts to preserve the historic

character and charm of the town. I have no doubt that the historic part of Morristown's

character plays an integral part in the area maintaining its attraction and high property

value. (H18)

13. Our Tourism Bureau is a model for the state and its main focus is on the History of Morris

County historic sites and architecture. (H16)

14. Yes, it has increased heritage tourism, created more awareness, preserved numerous

historically significant buildings. The Mount Tabor section of Parsippany is in the process

of getting the entire neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Historic District. Parsippany has benefited from the preservation of several significant

houses and buildings within the municipality. Craftsman Farms is a shining example. The

Richardson History House is a stunning example of an original 1873 camp meeting

cottage interior. (H15)



15. All of our citizens benefit by preserving our historic buildings/sites. As more projects get

the needed funding to make preservation plans and repairs our citizens both young and

old get a better understanding of our shared history, what the quality of life was, what

hardships were faced and triumphs celebrated. This in turn gives us the resilience needed

to forge ahead with our own lives. We are able to embrace our rich cultural heritage and

be a model for other NJ counties to follow in their own preservation plans. (H13)

16. One primary example would be the fundraising program of Morristown Medical Center

which selects a local area Gilded Age or later mansion for its Mansion in May. This

program drew 27,000 visitors to Morris County in 2012. Our historic assets, in such close

proximity, make visits to the area interesting and efficient for a heritage traveler. (H12)

17. Historic preservation has saved numerous historical sites - either by funding or by

requiring a commitment to accepted preservation standards. Both these components have

allowed preservation to be done, and done correctly. This guarantees the health and

accuracy of historic resources for future generations. (H11)

18. Saved historic properties, made community aware of the historical properties, added to

value of community and increased community pride, provided a sense of place, and given

students at school actual sites to view in historical contexts. Further, the program has

educated the public and allowed us to restore sites. Additionally the program has educated

others to fix their homes and find value in historical properties thereby increasing property

value and tax ratables. (H10)

19. The loss of historically significant buildings leads to a mundane landscape. There is

nothing more spiritless or mind numbing than viewing street after street of plastic

"maintenance free" structures, devoid of details and character. There is nothing unique

about these structures so that an observer could literally be anywhere in the US with no

reference to the local history or vernacular architecture. Preserved historic structures give

an area a distinct character and enhance tourism for visitors. It is a subliminal visual for

some and a purposeful joy for others. (H9)

20. Regarding Question 2.2, there is considerable concern about the 30-year easement and

the ability of the church to maintain its religious functions without interference. This

concern derives from the belief that accepting county monies will obligate the church to

the county in a manner that could be detrimental to the church organization in the future.

(H8)

21. Absolutely. The culture of the communities throughout our County is based on the rich

and vital past. Whether it is the American and Industrial Revolution, the canals, the lakes,

the celebrities that once lived or vacationed here in our County - our area is filled with

significant contributions that should and need to be celebrated. (H6)

22. Women's Heritage Trail; Pathway of History; Local history presented to school children;

Preservation of historic sites for future generations; Provides a venue for remembering

county and local cultural icons. (H3)

23. It is important to preserve our history and historic sites and keep it available and open to

the public. It is still part of Morristown's master plan to retain our very historic roots and

key role in the founding of our country. (H14)



24. Historic preservation brings tourism to Morris County. Tourism dollars benefit the Morris

County economy. Our visitors dine, shop, and stay in the area. Historic preservation

supports the development of existing resources. As school curricula becomes increasingly

focused on national history, historic preservation supports and protects Morris County's

cultural heritage for future generations. (H23)

25. Historic preservation in Morris County has helped educate many people to the important

role the county has played in the history of our nation. The opportunity to see so many

buildings and locales preserved has benefited all and especially those interested in history

and architecture. It is to the county's credit that preservation has made so many sites

available to the public. Our own preservation projects have allowed the Sisters to expand

our public offerings. (H2)

26. Morris County has benefited from Historic Preservation through community education,

family activities, tourism dollars, preservation for the future generations, employment of

professionals, skilled and unskilled labor. (H1)

27. Preservation of the Historic Dr. Lewis Condict House for generations to come while also

preserving the history of Dr. Lewis Condict who was a formidable resident, doctor, and

politician of Morris County. The preservation of the house gives The Woman's Club of

Morristown a space to continue to promote improvement of the community through civic

and cultural activities, such as Operation Holiday. (H27)

2.6.1. Are there any historic sites or structures in your jurisdiction which should be

preserved? If yes, please list:

(Redacted)



1. The Land Conservancy in our planning and acquisition work recognizes the importance of

local historic preservation to the knowledge of our community's history and education. The

Land Conservancy does not own historic sites and does not have direct experience with

managing and maintaining historic buildings and structures. Through our close working

relationship with the local communities and their historic commissions and societies we

are aware of the ongoing struggle to maintain historic sites. (L3)

2. We see the Morris County Preservation Trust as vital to our efforts to promote and

preserve local history and develop heritage tourism. We believe that the best way to make

history and open space sustainable is to make it relevant. (L1)

3. PRC has encountered major problems with heating, electrical and plumbing systems for

Willow Hall and the Ames Cottage on the same property. These and structural support

issues in the basement that were caused when these historic buildings were retrofitted for

"modern" systems years ago create an added burden when trying to maintain these

buildings. It's not just the building envelope that must be maintained to preserve these

historic structures as a viable resource for the future. (L6)




1. Our organization has found the Trust Fund folks to be encouraging and helpful in any of

our preservation efforts. They want us to succeed and go out of their way to help us to "do

it right". (H24)

2. It is very difficult to obtain funding from outside organizations or from our own members

for studies of preservation needs. The MCHPT Program was critically important in funding

our preservation study and the translation of the work needed into architectural drawings

and engineering specifications. (H22)

3. As a church, our mission is not tourism. Our congregation has a long existence {-1747)

and has preserved many historic records of church and town. We do get visitors searching

out their roots. The Chapel is a stop for them as is our documented ancient burial ground.

When asked we work with other local historic groups offering lectures and tours. We open

our facilities to community use as part of mission of service. (H19)

4. If it wasn't for this wonderful program and the people on the Preservation Board, who offer

wonderful leadership and suggestions, our building would still have leaking roofs and etc.

(H5)

5. Keep up the great work! It has been a pleasure working with Ray Chang, he has been

most helpful and does a thorough job administering the program. (H4)

6. In response to 2.4, we see a number of people coming to the library on a daily basis to

use the History Center, inquire about the library building and surrounding historic district,

ask if they can take photographs of the building and its architectural details; from there

they ask about other buildings in town. In response to 2.7- budgets are always getting

tighter and funding for the library is down for the fourth straight year. We are dedicated to

the preservation of our wonderful building and so appreciate the opportunity to apply for

and receive grants from the MC Preservation Trust. (H13)

7. The Morris County Historic Preservation program is important to the county and pays

communities back in civic pride, increase in rate, public interest, local history, and

increases tourism, which drives increased business in gas stations, restaurants and other

businesses. The Morris County Historical Preservation Trust Fund program funds should

be increased and additional historical properties should benefit. Montville Township has a

Historic Preservation Review Commission defined by law which provides legal oversight

over listed historic properties within the township. Further the Montville Twp. Historical

Preservation Review Commission is a CLG (Certified Local Government) which means it

operates as a local arm of SHPO. (H10)


program area for your organization?


1. Combining historic preservation program funding with Open space funds to preserve

historic landscapes (battle fields, and other lands with historic value) would advance both

open space goals and historic preservation goals. (L9)



2. The County Historic Preservation program's criteria aligns with the mission of the Harding

Land Trust through the protection of scenic, historic, open spaces. Our organization does

not suggest a need for any modifications. (L2)

3. The Morris County Preservation Trust requires that a site be listed with the State Historic

Preservation Office (SHPO) or be deemed eligible for listing. There is a second tier of

properties that are culturally significant but do not meet these requirements for SHPO

listing. Morris County should consider including these local culturally significant sites for

inclusion for protection within the County's program. (L3)

4. – County-level support for Historic Preservation. – Make funding available to interpret

historic sites. – Make funding available to cover the soft costs and the increases in financial

audit requirements needed to accomplish an open-space acquisition. These costs are

often beyond the budget of a small nonprofit organization. (L1)

5. Consider how building systems might be reviewed as a more important part of historic

preservation actions on significant historic buildings that are important to communities and

the county heritage. If the structures cannot be kept in habitable condition, more buildings

may become at risk if nonprofits, churches, civic organizations and local governments

cannot occupy and use them economically for public purposes. (L6)


1. The main problem the Washington Township Land Trust has at this time is raising enough

funds to be able to provide a match to a grant. Any funds we have raised recently have

been spent in the ongoing maintenance and operation of the organization and properties.

Short of grants not requiring any matches, there probably are not any modifications that

would help the WTL T at this time. (H25)

2. Shorten the time frame between application and funding, particularly involving smaller

fund requests. Raise the percentage for purchase contribution by the Preservation Board

of a historic site sought by a town/township to 60% or 75% if funds are available. (H17)

3. So far the program has been very helpful in the preservation of the Historic Dr. Lewis

Condict House and continuation of The Woman's Club of Morristown's service to the

community. (H27)

4. We think it is very well organized and administered. (H22)

5. Perhaps a review of what the funds are currently earmarked for within the Historic

Preservation program itself; to reconsider the merit of the reconstruction aspect of Historic

Preservation as it may relate to the overall preservation of a structure. (H7)

6. Include grants for paid management staff, allowing increase of hours of operation. (H20)

7. Coordinate with the Heritage Commission on the preservation and display of artifacts that

would help to illustrate the stories depicted. Another area is better road signage. See for

example the markings by Chatham Township of the extant historic farm houses, e.g.,

Budinot, Noe, etc. (H19)

8. During a time when so many other sources of GOS funding are drying up, a General

Operations Grant Program or even a Facilities Maintenance grant program for historic

sites would be greatly appreciated. Depending on our repair needs we spend 20-22k each

year on facilities maintenance. Our annual budget hovers around 300k. Last year we were



forced to reduce a fulltime position to part-time because of the increasing strains we've

been experiencing on our budget. In the same year we also raised over 180k in funds for

historic preservation, over half our budget. It seems like it would be a more holistic

approach to funding if we took care of the outside of the structure while assisting with

what's going on inside the building too. (H16)

9. One improvement would be to allow 501c4 organizations who are responsible for historic

public buildings to have access to the Historic Preservation program. In our community of

Mount Tabor (in Parsippany) our local homeowner's association owns and maintains 7

historically significant public buildings, and the community would greatly benefit if the

association could take advantage of historic preservation grants which would help guide

them to properly maintain and preserve these important buildings. They meet all the other

qualifications to take part in the historic preservation program, except they are 501c4

instead of 501c3- yet still a non-profit responsible for maintaining public historic buildings.

Another idea to consider: a bi-annual grant application cycle, or different timing for

construction grants. The difficulty is timing --with notice in late June, signatures, approvals,

bidding, and the process lands us ready to begin construction in December which can't be

done for exterior work- and puts us off schedule to begin work in the spring. It is not

impossible to overcome since the construction work has a two year window for completion,

but it is challenging. (H15)

10. We would strongly urge a broader definition of eligible projects for the Trust Fund which

might include our signage infrastructure plan for Morris County. (H12)

11. I think the MCHPT has been well-streamlined and refined over the years to a position

where it is generally very effective in achieving its goals. (H11)

12. • Funding should be provided for those sites owned privately but in which twp. has legal

oversight. • Tax incentives for privately owned historic sites to encourage these sites

preservation. • Cemetery restoration and preservation, which add to the character of a

town, and a visible reminder of our past, fall into a crack on the register should be funded.

The four treatments of the Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic Preservation

(Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction) should all be funded under

the program. However, they could be prioritized, so restoration and preservation has a

higher priority than reconstruction. Define public accessibility requirements (and

suggestions) for grant recipients and require non-public sites to sign agreeing to these

conditions. Develop a point system (like the state historic preservation trust program uses)

to assign points to the various applications to make the selection process clear and easily

defensible (not arbitrary and capricious). (H10)

13 1. Pay the 80% share of the grant funding at the time of expense to the project rather than

putting the burden of the grantee acquiring funds to cover the 80% cost of expenses until

reimbursed. 2. Dispense with the need for a building assessment for exact

repair/replacement work. Allow repair or replacement of historic fabric that meets the

approval of the County architect through documentation of intent and approach by capable

volunteers. (H9)

14. Eliminate the requirement of a 30-year easement. (H8)



15. If it is possible for this program, much like the Community Development program once did,

to include maintenance and support for projects that are not directly tied to the historical

significance of a project, but benefits the facility itself would be very helpful. (H6)

16. There should be a smaller matching-fund percentage required for smaller organizations

with limited capacities to provide matching funds for grants. (H3)

17. After reviewing some of the awarded grants in the past, I have occasionally wondered

what the criteria are for "historic". Perhaps there is a clearer definition somewhere that I

have not seen. (H14)

18. It works well as it now exists. (H2)



3. Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA)

3.2.1. Has your organization partnered with the Morris County MUA in acquiring any

properties? If yes, please assist in verifying the site(s) and location(s):


1. This information is available in the county's database. A recent partnership was on the

Dixons Pond acquisition project in Boonton Township and Rockaway Township. (L4)

2. MCMUA has contributed acquisition funds to a number of TPL projects including: Dixon's

Pond, Primrose Brook Farm, Beaver Brook and others. (L9)

3. Project: Primrose Farms; Municipality: Harding Township (L2)

4. Wilmerding and Marckwald tracts (L8)

5. Weber Tract (34 acres) (M15)

6. POWWW received $50,0002 from MCMUA for the original purchase of the 436 acres

which would become Jonathans Woods. (L7)

3.3.1. Has the Morris County Preservation Trust helped your organization preserve water

quality? If yes, please list project and municipality.

1. Yes, in Denville Township. The purchase of this land has afforded protection for the sole

source aquifer in the Beaver Brook watershed that lies underneath much of Jonathan

Woods. Benefits from protection would be preserving clean water and prevention of

flooding. (L5)

2. If yes, please list project and municipality. Washington Township, several parcels;

Rockaway Township, Boonton Township. One of our priority areas in Morris County is the

Highlands region, an area critical to the drinking water supply of millions of NJ residents.

Preserving drinking water supplies is one of the most important functions of open space

preservation funds. It is typically the most important reason why NJ residents continue to

support this funding in statewide polls and ballot initiatives. (L4)

3. Dixon's Pond in Boonton Township, Primrose in Harding Township, Beaver Brook in

Rockaway Township. (L9)

4. Project: Primrose Farms, Harding Township; Project: Frelinghuysen Fields, Harding

Township and Morris Township; Project: The Gatehouse, Harding Township and Morris

Township. (L2)

3.4.1. Does your organization know of properties within Morris County which should be

acquired to protect a water supply well, aquifer recharge area, surface waters, or

headwaters? If yes, please list.

(Redacted)

2 Actual grant was $750,000 as reported by MCMUA.





1. A current, up to date, detailed plan documenting the watershed lands - public water supply

wells and watershed lands- showing preserved land and lands servicing these public water

supplies - providing a prioritized tiered approach to conservation -would greatly enhance

acquisition efforts and pending development applications. (L3)


program area in your organization?


1. Consider folding MCMUA- funds into the process of the open space committee. Supply

the County Open Space Committee with maps (referred to above) so that they can assign

priority to projects with high water quality value. Ensure that MCMUA priorities are

represented. Be more proactive by sharing maps & priorities with municipalities and other

partners to encourage active preservation of these areas. (L4)

2. The Morris County Preservation Trust Fund can best be modified through the development

of a program that would concurrently assist the needs of land acquisition and land

revitalization within the same application. (L2)

3. Ensure ongoing commitment to acquisition of our watershed lands to ensure permanent

preservation of our public water supply lands. Support restoration efforts and land

management initiatives to improve the functioning and water recharge capacity of our

water supply lands and watershed lands. (L3)

4. Allow non-profits to partner with municipalities to purchase flood-prone properties along

the Passaic River and its tributaries. PRC has successfully done this with Little Falls in

Passaic County. (L6)

5. Matching stewardship grants would be helpful (L8)



4. Morris County Park Commission (MCPC)

4.3.1. Has your organization partnered with the Morris County Park Commission on the

use of funds from their program to acquire open space with your organization? If

yes, how has your organization used these lands?


1. We used these purchased lands as a preserve for endangered flora and fauna as well as

providing opportunities for non-motorized recreation. POWWW has built and maintained

a series of trails with trail markers, kiosks and gates to prevent access to motorized

vehicles. We installed deer enclosure fencing and have removed invasive species with the

help of several outside groups. (L7)

2. Provide access to the public. Lead hikes and programs to interpret the natural resources.

(L4)

3. TPL facilitated the transfer of the St. Marys Abbey property in Morris Township to MCPC.

(L9)

4.5.1. Are there properties that your organization feels should be acquired which are

contiguous to County Parks or that provide linkages between county and municipal

parks? If yes, please list:

(Redacted)

4.7. How does your organization believe the acquisition of open space by the Morris

County Park Commission has affected property values in Morris County?


1. A local realtor has indicated that property values may have increased for some properties

adjacent to Jonathan Woods. (L7)

2. Substantial research documents that property values increase substantially based on

presence of preserved land. University of Texas is a leader in researching this topic.

Typically, properties adjacent or nearby to preserved (not vacant) natural lands sell from

10-20% higher than other properties. Properties adjacent to active recreation lands do not

typically enjoy this increase. However, property value increases as the distance from an

active recreation park increases. Property values near a trail or rail trail increase as well.

(L4)

3. Acquiring open space has increased the quality of life in Morris County and likely helped

to maintain property values in the economic downturn. Protecting land and therefore water

quality reduces costs associated with providing water to residents. (L9)

4. The Land Trust believes that a positive correlation between open space and property

values may exist. (L2)

5. Open Space Preservation efforts on the part of the MCPC, its partners, and community

organizations has resulted in increased opportunity for outdoor recreation and expansion

of permanently protected natural resource areas. Studies have documented that this

yields higher property values for locally impacted properties. (L3)



6. The Morris County Park System is one of the major attractions for residents and

businesses to Morris County. Property values in Morris County are among the highest in

the state and decline less than other counties during economic or housing downturns due

partially to the County Park System and preserved historical sites. (L6)

7. Very positive impact, very professional. (L8)


1. The MCHS believes that the land obtained and held by the Park Commission has

increased property values in Morris County. The established park lands and trails are

generally a highly sought after perk of living in a particular area. (H11)

2. Positively (H15)

4.9. Is your organization aware of any issues with public safety in the current County

Parks? If yes, please identify:


1. Possibly. Recently several illegal campers have left campfires burning which could pose

a safety issue. (L7)



1. MCPC has been very supportive of POWWW with funding, guidance and information as

we attempted to acquire and maintain open space properties. It would have been

impossible without their help. (L7)

2. It is not meaningful to ask in general if improvements overall to the parks should increase

their usage. There needs to be a balance between recreation use and the protection of

natural resources and water quality. For example, an off-road vehicle park in Mahlon

Dickinson might increase its use, but would be an inappropriate use for that very special

natural area, home to a variety of native species. We applaud the County's well-run deer

management program for its safety & effectiveness in controlling deer. (L4)


1. The Ayres/Knuth Farm Foundation would partner with Morris County Parks or other

organizations as it has a history of joining forces with other entities and non-profits with a

common goal. (H1)


program area for your organization?


1. The MCPTF should be fully funded and consideration should be made to resume previous

higher level funding. There are still critical properties to preserve in Morris County. (L7)

2. The MCPC should identify acquisition boundaries around each of their sites. Federal parks

and refuges use this process. The boundaries should include natural features that protect

the park, such as headwaters of a contributing stream, continuation of a forested tract,



etc. Establishment of the boundaries would also presume that the MCPC would be willing

to manage lands within the acquisition boundary. When an applicant requests County

funding for a project within this acquisition area, it would receive priority. Similar to our

comments concerning the MCMUA funding, the county committee could administer these

funds. (L4)

3. In cases where Morris County Parks funding and Open Space Trust Fund grants are

combined on one acquisition, the county may want to consider assigning one attorney to

represent both programs in order to streamline the process and reduce operating costs.

(L9)



5. The Trust Fund should continue to support the long-term active acquisition of lands for

park expansion and new park sites. The Trust Fund should not be utilized for

reimbursement of past acquisition expenses. The Trust Fund has been utilized for park

improvement projects and should continue to do so with an increased attention to land

stewardship and outdoor recreation based on the natural resources (versus facility based

field improvement). (L3)

6. Make connectivity between county, municipal and non-profit properties be a significant

consideration in determining grant awards. Encourage programs between counties and

municipalities that border rivers, such as removal of tree snags and development of land

and water trails that interconnect municipalities on both sides. (L6)

7. Matching stewardship grants would be very helpful. (L8)


1. The MCHS affords a right-of-way on its property to the Morris County Park Commission.

Given that the land on which this right-of-way is held has been greatly impacted by recent

storms, it would be great if there were some funds that assisted with the replanting of

these lands so as to further guarantee health and longevity to both the right-of-way and

the land through which it passes. (H11)



5. Open Space Preservation Program (OSTF)

5.1. What are the purposes of acquiring open space by your organization? Other

responses:


1. Protect water resource lands for both drinking water and water quality for outdoor passive

recreation such as fishing and wildlife viewing. Preservation of wildlife and rare threatened

and endangered plants and animals, flood control, erosion control and soil health. Provide

appropriate passive access to natural lands for the public to enjoy. (L4)

2. Community agriculture (L9)

3. Open spaces help to ensure the ecological protection of wildlife diversity. In addition,

habitat diversity, and natural open spaces increase the means by which natural

infrastructure can assist in the ability to safeguard a community from strong storm surges.

(L2)

4. Watershed protection, flood mitigation, habitat protection for endangered and threatened

species, wetlands, farmland preservation and historic landscapes. (L3)

5. The development of Greenway along the route of the historic Morris Canal though eleven

Morris County communities. This is a part of state-wide Greenway project now active in

seven counties across the state. This project is being aided by the Morris Canal Greenway

Working Group organized by the North Jersey Transportation and Planning Authority. (L1)

6. Open space for Highlands Trail and Patriots Path. (L5)

7. Protect and preserve historic sites. (L6)

5.2.1. Has your municipality or organization partnered with Morris County in the use of

this fund to acquire open space? If your organization has not applied to the

program, why?


1. Our organization has requested the opportunity to partner with Morris County and our local

communities on open space initiatives focused on flood mitigation and flood storage

protection. It was our award-winning programming with Pequannock Township that served

as the model for Morris County's flood mitigation initiative. We would like to see Morris

County include non-profit organizations in this program so we may bring our expertise and

funding to the program. (L3)

5.3.1. How has this program benefited your organization - economically?


1. We would not have been able to find sufficient funding to purchase open space for

Jonathan Woods without this program. POWWW believes that the purchase of this open

space has provided economic benefits to Denville and surrounding areas, since many of

the out of town visitors would stop in town for food or supplies. (L7)

2. We are able to achieve our mission to preserve land and natural resources for the benefit

of the public. (L4)



3. The Morris County Open Space Trust Fund has helped our organization advance our

mission to acquire and protect land for the benefit of the public by providing capital funding

for the purchase of high priority open spaces throughout the county. Without the program,

our ability to protect land in Morris County would be significantly reduced and would take

us much longer to secure alternate sources of funding. (L9)

4. The Open Space Preservation Program has aided in the manner by which the Land Trust

has successfully been able to financially manage land transactions. The Land Trust's open

spaces provide for an enhanced quality of life and community engagement through natural

resource protection, agricultural production, and trail development. Moreover, an increase

in land preservation is correlated with increased residential property values. (L2)

5. See prior answers. (L3)

6. Allowed the Canal Society to develop incentives for partners to help preserve a Morris

Canal Greenway. Our partners are typically municipalities who agree to own and manage

the properties we preserve. This program allows the Canal Society to supply the funding

for the acquisition, bringing more acquisition funding into the town without competing with

other priorities of the town. It's been a successful partnership model. (L1)

7. Yes, our headquarters in historic Willow Hall in Morristown was made possible by the

program. Preserving this historic building and site has opened up opportunities for more

community engagement and education on subjects important to our mission, including

water resource protection and historic preservation. (L6)

8. The main reason for several successful projects, which provide a variety of economic

returns include, ecosystem services and avoided costs for services. Definite quality of life

contributions. (L8)

5.5. If your organization has never applied or has not recently applied for OSTF funds,

please check the reasons why your organization has not applied for open space

funding: Other:


1. Morris County Park Commission tried to help the Canal Society with a couple of properties

by negotiating with landowners and paying for appraisals. But even with their expert help,

we were unable to close some deals. Typically, the properties are small, and located in

more industrial, developed areas. Issues of encroachments by neighbors and

contamination have been present in most of our projects in Morris County. An all-volunteer

organization with limited volunteer help on this project has slowed our acquisition

progress. We need the Greenway to become more of a county goal and priority, as in

other counties. We need a county partner to help overcome and address the more

technical issues. The Morris County Park Commission has purchased lands with canal

remains, which we have appreciated, since these are along the Greenway. (L1)

5.6. Based on the above, what changes to the program can be implemented to benefit

the needs of your organization?




1. Allow grantees to be reimbursed for typical expenses incurred in real estate transactions,

such as a title policy, survey, and environmental assessment, along with the cost of

deliverables required by the program application such as an appraisal and engineers

report. More than one funding round. This benefits both the landowners and the economy

of the County because opportunities arise that don't fit the funding cycle. (L4)

2. The Trust for Public Land would like to see an increase in funding available through the

Morris County Open Space Trust Fund to continue our legacy of preserving land for

people. (L9)

3. The program has previously responded well to the needs of the Harding Land Trust. The

manner by which the program has operated in conjunction with the Land Trust has been

successful. The Land Trust believes that although great strides in preservation efforts

have been accomplished, many projects still exist. Further, the program's application

process is not a problem, and the maintenance of our open space inventory is manageable

and well kept. (L2)

4. Open up the flood mitigation to non-profit partnership and involvement. (L3)

5. Our difficulties have not been because of the program which has worked for the Canal

Society as it is. (L1)

6. Matching stewardship grants would be helpful. (L8)

5.7.1. Does your organization have post-preservation plans to improve any properties

funded through this program that would require additional funding? If yes, please

identify:


1. POWWW plans on improving hiking trails, with better marking, maps and kiosks. A parking

area is a critical need. A parking area has been identified but not yet built due to lack of

funds. More benches will be provided and a sign describing the park is planned. More

invasive removal and deer enclosures projects are planned in conjunction with local

volunteers, including Boy Scouts and students. (L7)

2. Trails, information kiosks, signage, trailhead parking. (L4)

3. As TPL acquires parklands that are then turned over to local municipalities, non-profits

and other public agencies, we occasionally assist the park owner to identify sources of

funding for park development, such as trails, or restoration projects on the property. (L9)

4. Stewardship of acquired land is an on-going long-term required cost. Procurement of

additional funding from Morris County to meet this end would be highly beneficial. In

addition, the Land Trust plans to increase the manner by which properties are maintained

for biological diversity and wildlife management. Funding from Morris County to invest in

wildlife habitat development would assist in promoting ecological diversity and potentially

agricultural development. (L2)

5. As an accredited land trust The Land Conservancy maintains a Management Plan for

each of our Preserves and Natural Areas. Additional ongoing funding is needed to restore



and manage these preserves to ensure proper functioning for their natural resource value

and watershed protection. (L3)

6. Interpretive signage, kiosks, development of trails/parks, where appropriate. (L1)

7. Structural repairs to Willow Hall and upgrading of its electrical and HVAC infrastructure,

perhaps using geothermal system. Changing bathroom to one that is ADA compliant to

make building more accessible Recreating portion of historical gardens that were on the

property Numerous properties which have no structures need improvements such as

trails, canoe and kayak launches and takeouts, parking areas and signage to improve

access and usability. (L6)

8. We maintain the Highlands Trail and monitor the lands it crosses. (L5)

9. Restoration underway at Mount Paul Preserve (L8)



1. We would also like to help restore the Pines after major damage from Hurricane Sandy.

Another goal would be to connect Jonathan Woods’s trails to Wildcat Ridge trails. Building

a parking area would also be a priority. (L7)

2. At a modest level only. NJCF would not be in favor of using all of the Trust fund dollars for

development and maintenance. We suspect the public would not be in favor of this either,

even if this survey question results in a high "yes" response. Morris County has a lot of

gaps to fill in its natural resource and outdoor recreation systems, including but not limited

to trail connections, vegetated waterway buffers, aquifer protection (45% of MC's aquifers

are protected by preserved lands. Should the County promote 100% protection, as an

example). (L4)

3. The Harding land Trust works to ensure that all of its land improvement and management

needs are met. However, a mechanism (such as a joint or post-acquisition fund program)

which would work in concurrence with the procurement of the funding for the acquisition

of the project would be most beneficial. (L2)

4. Do not use the program to build active recreation facilities such as playing fields. This

should come out of county and municipal capital budgets. There are other means to fund

creation and upgrading of playing fields (usage fees and Athletic Foundations) that might

be diminished if the county funded this. It would also be difficult for the county to maintain

other programs because of the great demand for such funds. (L6)


program area in your organization?


1. The MCPTF should be fully funded and consideration should be made to resume previous

higher level funding. There are still critical properties to preserve in Morris County. (L7)

2. Continue to support & promote acquisition of lands for their natural resource & outdoor

recreation values. Increase the number of funding rounds to at least twice a year, if not



adopt a rolling submission process. This is much more responsive to municipal and

landowners' needs. (L4)

3. The scarcity of stewardship/restoration funding for conserved properties has occasionally

prevented municipalities from participating in a conservation project in their town. If county

grants for acquisition included a small amount of funding for trails development or other

stewardship on the acquired property it may alleviate these concerns. (L9)



5. Allow non-profit organizations, with local Land Management Plans, to apply for funding for

land stewardship including restoration, management, and public access benefits for local

residents. The Land Conservancy of New Jersey does not support the use of the Morris

County Preservation Trust Fund for the maintenance of preserved lands. (L3)

6. We need the Trust Fund to continue funding acquisition. There are other sources of

funding for signage, etc., including private sponsorships, state recreational trails grants,

etc. A rolling application process would be helpful instead of a once a year opportunity.

When a landowner decides to sell, we'd like to be ready to move quickly. We have had to

tell landowners to wait a year, depressing their interest. (L1)

7. Provide a match or grant system to encourage passive recreation improvements such as

trails, boardwalks, canoe launches and takeouts, bird watching blinds, etc. on preserved

land. (L6)



6. Morris County Preservation Trust Fund – Potential Future Uses

6.1. The following are several examples of potential future modifications to the Morris

County Preservation Trust Fund. Please indicate if your organization would be in

favor of such changes as indicated: Other/Please List:


1. Equipment, personnel: Do not support. (L4)

2. Strongly support: Forest Stand Improvements, Invasive Species Control. (L2)

3. Canoe launches and takeouts - Strongly Support, Wildlife observation blinds-Somewhat

Support. (L6)


1. Historic preservation of old structures, not only those on historic register. (H5)



7. Economic Impact

7.1.1 Are there any businesses that rely either directly or indirectly on the lands or

properties preserved through the Trust Fund by your organization? (e.g., vendors,

bike rentals, restaurants, concessions, bed & breakfasts, gas stations, etc.) If yes,

please explain and list:


1. There are too many to list. For example, Alstede Farms, Ort Farms, bike shops and delis

and Bed and Breakfast(s) along the Columbia Trail. The County should conduct a

systematic study of the economic benefits. Did you try to drive through Chester on a sunny

fall day this year?! Traffic gridlock to farms. Chamber of Commerce and Morris County

office of Tourism are sources of data. Major retailers such as REI and Sports Authority

benefit. (L4)

2. Businesses indirectly rely on the Early Street community garden project we recently

completed in 2013 in Morristown. (L9)

3. There are numerous examples and we encourage the county to engage the Chamber of

Commerce, office of tourism and others to conduct a systematic study of the economic

benefits gained from land preservation due to Trust fund purchases. As an example, a

restaurant in Denville was supportive of the acquisition of land containing the canal by the

Park Commission. (L1)


1. Tourists who come to Long Valley to tour the LaTourette Mill also visit antiques shops and

restaurants in the town. (H25)

2. To help preserve the Dr. Lewis Condict house and override the cost of maintaining the

house, rooms are rented as offices and the auditorium is rented as a dance school. (H27)

3. While our organization did not preserve the rail bed or create the Columbia Trail we see

an economic benefit to the local shops, green market, restaurants and the local bike shop

located in Long Valley. (H24)

4. Restaurants, hotels, gas stations, parking garages and virtually every business within the

Morristown area benefits from the Mayo Performing Arts Center's success. Over 200,000

patrons visit the Center each year, and on performance nights the town is bustling with

theatre-goers. Restaurants are full, along with the parking garages, as folks enjoy the now

beautiful downtown area prior to the show. After performances, area bars are packed with

late night patrons. (H21)

5. "Love to Learn" - daycare service provided in lower level of adjacent building (not historical

but same property). (H4)

6. In 2012 over 1,100 people participated in our user survey, both on-line and in person. Out

of the 768 people who responded to the question about other activities before or after they

visit the Library, 44% and 53.8 %, respectively, say that they go shopping or get something

to eat and 57.2% run an errand. Clearly the library is indicated as one of the drivers of the

downtown economic activity considering these results. (H13)

7. Historic sites and museums, restaurants, hotels, gas stations, retail. (H12)



8. Acorn Hall is preserved by the trust. The MCHS manages Acorn Hall and is supported

through events, tours, lectures, and exhibits held on premises. The MCHS is a 501 (c) 3

non-profit organization. (H11)

9. The historical society uses the sites to further their mission in educating and making the

public aware of the history of the area. Donations and sales of books, photos, etc. are a

significant part of the income of the historical society. Other businesses that indirectly rely

on these sites are restaurants, gas stations, and other shops. When contractors work on

site they need these businesses and tourists also use them. (H10)

10. The museum is open year round and welcomes an average of 11,000 visitors annually.

These visitors use area restaurants, shops, gas station, and hotels (H23)

7.2.1. Are there any future acquisitions by your organization that would be beneficial to

Morris County’s economy? If yes, please explain and list:

(Redacted)

7.3.1. Are there any regular revenue-generating events held on land or at properties

preserved by your organization through the Trust Fund? If yes, please explain and

list:


1. Hunting is allowed on the State owned portion of the Baker property. Several properties

acquired by TPL, such as the Primrose property, are leased for farming. (L9)

2. Although in the past regular events have not been held on Harding Land Trust Property,

annual vents will begin on Frelinghuysen Fields and Primrose Farms in the summer of

2014. (L2)

3. Wharton Canal Day, Hugh Force Park, Wharton Waterloo: Although Waterloo Village is

located in Sussex County, the Canal Society with funding from the Trust recently

expanded the Village National & State Register listing to include an additional 600

adjacent acres in Morris County. Waterloo is once again hosting numerous revenue-

generating event. (L1)

4. Community Garden at South Branch Preserve – Mt. Olive Township. Individual garden

plots are leased and rental income supports the operation of the Garden and management

of the Preserve. (L3)


1. No fund raising events as such, but tours through the mill elicit voluntary donations and

WTL T merchandise is displayed and sold. (H25)

2. The Ayres/Knuth Farm Foundation annual fundraiser in December is as of 2013, the 15th

Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale. The Annual Fall Farm Festival, the Vintage Baseball

Game, Morris County Pathways to History Open House Tour at the farm. (H1)

3. Annual Rummage Sale (H27)

4. Note: The Museum does hold events, but at this time the restoration of the steam

locomotive is not complete, therefore it has not yet been used at any of these events. We

expect this to change upon the completion of the restoration. (H26)



5. We have not used the church or cemetery land for fund raising to date. (H24)

6. Although the funding from the Historic Preservation Trust fund is currently for a

Preservation Plan and not bricks and mortar, it is important to note that in the future we

do hope to apply for funding that will enable MPAC to work execute the Plan through

preservation work on the interior of the theater. Earned income from the presentations on

our stage is our largest source of earned revenue. (H21)

7. Not specifically, however the church is maintained (funded) by the congregation which

worships and runs the programs from the building. We do run 'capital campaigns' and

promote during worship, organize from the building to raise the churches portion of the

matching funds. (H4)

8. Grade school education programs throughout school year ~5000 participants. Lectures

connected to our exhibits ~6 events/year. Adult craft and history programs ~12

events/year. (H16)

9. Our largest fund-raiser each year is our Annual Historic House Tour. The Richardson

History House is featured each year as a shining example of camp meeting architecture,

and an example of a period interior of a camp meeting cottage. (H15)

10. We hold two Jazz in July Concerts every summer and the Friends of the Library Used

Book Sale 162 times per year- every Tuesday and the first and third Saturdays (except

July and August) from 10-2. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library who turn around

and give the Library funding for a variety of projects including re-gilding the old Morristown

Armory eagle in our Willis Wing tower and outreach programming. (H13)

11. Local historic sites charge admission, create membership and friends groups and special

programming to generate funds to maintain and preserve their buildings. We will often

recommend these sites to event planners, etc. to generate more funds. (H12)

12. The MCHS uses Acorn Hall for events, exhibits, lectures, and the like throughout the year.

Revenues gained through these events goes toward the management of both the MCHS

and Acorn Hall. (H11)

13. Yes we have events - Pathways of History - October Revolutionary Weekend - April Fourth

of July Reading of Declaration of Independence Random Tours and events (H10)

14. We currently host Girl Scout programs and public events that promote Morristown's

historic colonial era. Examples include scouting badge programs and other children's

programs, Alexander Hamilton and Betsy Schuyler Betrothal Party, Tavern Night, Quilt

Exhibit, Flag Exhibit, Fourth of July events with the Ford Mansion and WANJ, Morris

County Tourism events with other historic sites. (H14)

15. Yes, the museum and shop is open for tours and shopping Thursday to Sunday year

round. The museum also maintains a busy schedule of year round educational programs

for all ages. (H23)

16. We have regular programs and events that are open to the public. We draw audiences

from a large geographical area. The revenues generated are used for general

maintenance and upkeep of our property and buildings. (H2)

17. The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is housed in the Palace

Theatre. We are a not for profit professional theatre. (H6)



7.4.1. Do any of the lands or properties preserved through the Trust Fund by your

organization attract visitors from outside of the county? If yes, please provide an

estimated number of visitors each generates.


1. Don't know. We don't have trail counts. (L5)

2. There could possibly be hundreds to thousands of visitors per year entering through at

least five trailheads. It would be very difficult to obtain an accurate number unless a

detailed survey was made. Maps pockets are refilled frequently, indicating new visitors.

We recently had 2,000 maps printed and approximately half of those have been given out.

(L7)

3. We are a statewide land trust and expose a diverse and dispersed population to the lands

in Morris County. Our preserves are listed on our website and available for recreation use

by the public. (L4)

4. While TPL does not track visitation at sites that we have acquired, following are a few

Morris County-funded acquisitions that attract visitors from outside of the county: Schiff

Nature Preserve, Early Street Garden, Mosle Preserve. (L9)

5. Partnering Organizations Assisting in Attracting Visitors: National Audubon Society, NJ

Audubon, Great Swamp Watershed Association, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

Sites: Frelinghuysen Fields, Koven Field, Primrose Farms, The Gatehouse. Number of

annual visitors: 200-500 (L2)

6. Wharton Canal Day attracts several thousand visitors each year from all over New Jersey.

Waterloo also attracts several thousand visitors from New Jersey, nearby states and even

from other countries. Other Waterloo stakeholders are now bringing several thousand

school children to the Village from as far away as NYC. Through our annual program of

tours and lectures, the Canal Society brings visitors from all over North Jersey to visit

history sites in Boonton, Montville, Roxbury and Wharton. (L1)

7. Several of our properties have been noted as possible bird-watching sites on webpages

or blogs such as MoCoSoCoBirds. (Morris County Somerset County Birds) Impossible to

tell how many people visit as these are not monitored on a daily basis. (L6)


1. Several hundred visitors in years that mill or industrial organizations hold meetings in NJ.

Estimate for other years would be 20-30. (H25)

2. In conjunction with the Morris County Visitors Center's Historic Morristown walking tour

The Woman's Club of Morristown attracts about fifty to one-hundred people from outside

the county a year. (H27)

3. Note: Preserved equipment in the Museum's collection currently draws visitors from

outside Morris County. The steam locomotive should, when restored and at the Museum,

attract a significant number of visitors from outside the county. (H26)

4. We receive 300 to 400 people visiting the stabilized ruins of the Union Church every year.

Many have traveled here on their vacation for genealogical research. The number may be

higher. In good weather there is always someone investigating the site. (H24)



5. We see a large number of visitors to our various community events on our campus. The

quality of many of these events attract people from NJ as a whole and further a field. We

do not measure these. (H22)

6. No good data, a handful perhaps. (H19)

7. We have brochures in hotels that explain our history and many visit. Many visit our

surrounding cemetery with sites dating back to 1750. It is hard to estimate the number of

visitors, certainly over 100. (H5)

8. Yes - as we are a church is it difficult to say if these are more related to person contacts

(the most likely) or the building but there are cases where the property attracts the visitors.

(H4)

9. No specific records kept. A number of our school programs reach schools in other

counties. Adult programs and lectures attract visitors from other counties. Perhaps 2,000

visitors/year. (H16)

10. The Richardson History House attracts visitors both within and outside of Morris County

with approximately 550 visitors in 2013. Visitors to events and programs the Mount Tabor

Historical Society holds in the Bethel Pavilion and the Tabernacle, both historic buildings

included in the 2012 Historic Preservation Master Plan, total approximately 675. Additional

events in the Tabernacle (sponsored by other groups) total approximately 1,800. (H15)

11. The Library's North Jersey History and Genealogy Center, located on the lower level

attracts visitors from around the world who are researching the Morris County area, their

family genealogies and Thomas Nast. History Center staff have appeared in several

programs on the History Channel on various topics, most notably Thomas Nast and

Antoine le Blanc. (H13)

12. Nearly one million visitors came to Morris County to visit our attractions, restaurants and

hotels generating 1.2 billion in gross revenue for the county. I can provide more specifics

if necessary. (H12)

13. The greatest percentage of visitors to Acorn Hall are local, or within the northeast region.

We do, however, attract visitation from all over the world; it is a small percentage, however.

(H11)

14. Events in Montville Township generated in excess of 550 visitors at Henry Doremus House

and Vreeland Out Kitchen. The Montville Twp. Museum generates 650 - 750 visitors. We

get surrounding towns, other counties (Essex, Passaic, Bergen, Somerset and Sussex).

We also get out of state visitors and sometimes out of the country. We track all this by

utilizing sign in sheets. And we continuously seek to expand our audience. (H10)

15. Members of the congregation include residents from various parts of New Jersey and

Pennsylvania. No estimate can be provided at this time. The total membership of the

church is approximately 120 people, with another 80 people in our Latina Mission. (H8)

16. Our audiences come from throughout Northern New Jersey, Staten Island and the Pocono

region in Pennsylvania. We average 15,000 patrons per season. (H6)

17. Approximately 200 individuals visit the Bridget Smith House Museum annually. (H3)

18. Only if they are already in Morristown and interested in this area history. (H14)



19. Yes, our site attracts visitors from around the world. Annual average attendance is 11,000.

(H23)

20. Our events draw participants from other counties, states and countries. Some of the

educational programs that we host have a strong international presence. We estimate that

we annually host between one and two thousand visitors. Our facilities and grounds are

available to all 365 days a year and all visitors are welcome. (H2)

21. The Annual Fall Farm Festival attracts a thousand visitors as well as the Vintage Baseball

Game. About 200 visitors came to the Morris County Pathways to History Open House

Tour at the farmhouse last year. All events have visitors in and out of the County of Morris.

(H1)



8. Additional Comments

In closing, please share with us any topics we may have missed, input your

organization would like to provide, or items your organization thinks should be

considered in this Analysis and Strategy Report.


1. I'm not sure whether our participation was through the Open Space or Parks Recreation

program. (L5)

2. Morris County has spent millions of dollars on land preservation, but the only

measurement of benefit for these funds is number of acres and amount spent & leveraged

by the fund. There needs to be a comprehensive analysis of the benefits accomplished

and an identification of what needs to be done, i.e. Identify gaps. Is there a park or trail

within walking distance of every MC resident? Is every waterway flanked by a vegetated

buffer to absorb stormwater & contaminants? Are there natural lands that can serve as a

sponge to mitigate flooding? Are there gaps in cross-county trail systems? Is a local farm

market selling locally produced food within a 15-minute drive of every MC resident? Are

significant, important historic sites disappearing or losing their integrity that could be

enhanced or preserved (an example is the Morris Canal)? Is sufficient habitat preserved

to ensure a diversity of plants and animals can remain In MC? Are the special scenic areas

of MC preserved? Does each community have a gathering place, or central park, that

promotes social cohesion? (Many of the highly ranked livable communities identified

yearly in the NJ monthly magazine feature a park or special natural area.) Are landmarks,

sites or views that shape a community's identity preserved? We encourage MC to engage

in the economic studies this survey questioned. New Jersey Conservation Foundation

appreciates Morris County's great investment made in open space and farmland

preservation before and since the Trust's inception. We are strong supporters of the Morris

County park system. We welcome the opportunity to work with the County in maximizing

appropriate uses, showcasing important benefits, and measuring impacts of Morris

County's great preservation program. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this

study. (L4)

3. Morris County has been a leader, nation-wide, in supporting open space and farmland

preservation. Always a step ahead of the curve, Morris County has consistently promoted

outdoor recreation, agriculture, and open space preservation. In recent years that support

has been diminished and reduced county support for land acquisition has had a snowball

effect on local efforts to protect land for open space. Morris County must continue to

strongly support land for preservation, whether it be for open space, parkland, farmland,

historic sites, watersheds, or flood mitigation. In addition, it needs to support the innovative

work and financial support of its many partners, including the local non-profit community

and not support efforts to exclude non-profit organizations from these important initiatives.

In addition, land stewardship and effective and innovative land management are the next

frontier for meaningful open space efforts. Careful attention to land management and

support of efforts to maintain and improve our landscape will ensure the investment Morris

County has made in its land base will be sustained for future generations. (L3)

4. Our efforts to create a Greenway corridor along the route of the Morris Canal in conjunction

with similar efforts now being pursued in adjacent counties are aimed at developing



heritage tourism. We have seen how project like the High Line in Manhattan and the Walk

Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie NY have turned obscure industrial history site into

world class tourist destinations. In Passaic County, the Morris Canal Greenway project

has received numerous award including a Smart Growth Award from New Jersey Futures

and been awarded over $500,000 in grant funding to create the Greenway through

Paterson and Clifton. Although, the Greenway has a long way to go, these kinds of

accomplishments show what can be done. We hope that the Preservation trust will help

to make this kinds progress possible here in Morris County. (L1)


1. The Washington Township Land Trust would like to note that our satisfaction with the

MCHPTF results partially from the structure of the program but also in large part from the

excellent administration of the program and the communication from Ray Chang who has

always promptly answered any question we have ever had. (H25)

2. The Ayres/Knuth Farm Foundation, Inc. is a private, nonprofit incorporated in the State of

New Jersey and a US IRS status 501-3-c. It is unable to purchase the adjacent 10 acres

owned by the Diocese of Paterson for those reasons. The Township of Denville has Green

Acres constraints limiting its ability to add this property to the existing municipally owned

acreage. (H1)

3. There are multiple groups in Washington Township seeking to provide a better

environment and to preserve our heritage. Working together we have made a difference

and hopefully will continue to do so. Each group has their own focus but we all cooperate

and support each other. There is still much to be done on Farmland Preservation in our

Township even though there are many farms that have been preserved. We are fortunate

that all of our farmland has not been paved over yet but time is critical. Once gone it is

gone forever. (H24)

4. The MCHPT program has been important to us for the past number of years. Given the

difficulties raising funds for long-term projects of this nature we hope the MCHPT will

continue to offer these opportunities. (H22)

5. MPAC would like to note that it received funding for a planning grant. Some of the

questions related to projects that received funding for actual preservation work. We hope

that you have found our answers to be helpful, as we are truly grateful for the support that

will enable our organization to preserve the historic integrity of the inside of our historic

theater. Continued funding from the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund is

critical to our evolution as a theater within the Morristown Historic District. We welcome

any further questions for clarification. (H21)

6. Our focus and input is narrow. We do not take any specific position on areas marked N/A.

In general, we favor intelligent land use and things like trails, gardens, etc. all of which

benefit the quality of life in the County. (H19)

7. Morris County has by far, the best programs within our state. Not only the best programs,

but run by very knowledgeable individuals who all have a given expertise that translates

to allowing them to aid clients such as us. We couldn't have obtained the results we did,

without the individuals within the "Morris County Preservation Trust fund" Program. Thank

you! (H5)



8. Though stated earlier, our church was an integral part of the original development of

Morristown. The center square, often referred to as "the green" was originally church

owned property given to the town with the provision that it always remain open space. All

efforts to preserve the buildings and green are also efforts to preserve the unique historic

character and charm of the town. I have no doubt that emphasizing this historic character

of Morristown plays an integral part in the area maintaining its attraction to both business

and residents. (H18)

9. It seems in my experience with the historic preservation part of the Trust, there are always

more applicants, and more demand than there are resources to fund all qualified

applicants. This is a very effective program, and well respected in the industry. I strongly

hope that any changes to the Trust Fund as a whole will not in any way diminish the

capacity for historic preservation in Morris County. I certainly support other areas of the

Trust, but I don't think expansion should come at the cost of another successful program.

Using designated funds for additional or expanded uses within that fund can be desirable,

I am not opposed to that, as long as the additional uses are still within the spirit of the

fund's purpose, as are some of the examples listed. (H15)

10. I am very grateful that we were the recipients of a preservation plan grant in 2007. We had

expected to use the plan to identify multiple projects that we would accomplish over time,

and through a combination of funding sources; including our annual operating budget,

reserves, capital requests to both municipalities, the Library Foundation, the Friends of

the Library, preservation grants and a capital campaign to the public. This changed

dramatically on the morning of May 3, 2010 when a devastating explosion took place in a

manhole on Miller Road and the Willis Wing sustained nearly five million dollars in

damage. The preservation plan you funded was the key document we used to outline with

the insurance company what was there and what needed to be put back. Our architect,

Bob Russell, of HMR architects in Princeton NJ and his team quickly and efficiently put

drawings together and we repaired the mechanical systems, redid the buckled floor, and

removed traces of asbestos from the building. We painted the reference department with

the paint color identified in the plan, new carpeting, reference desks, improved electrical

and a small tiled area that serves as a cafe spot for visitors. I don't know what we would

have done without that preservation plan- it was a game-changer. In addition to funding

from the insurance company, our library Board spent approximately $220,000.00 on

improvements to the Willis Wing, including mill work, improved lighting, a gas detection

system, and new shelving to name just a few. While making these repairs and

improvements we applied for and were granted a grant for work on the exterior of the Willis

Wing that had nothing to do with the explosion damage. We are just finishing that project

now. Thank you. This year we are pro-actively replacing our 96 year-old sanitary line from

the inside out. Funding will come from the library reserves. Our next challenge coming up

will be made to the exterior stone walls of the 1987 wing of the library which we have

discovered were not constructed well and will need to be dis-assembled and then re-

assembled correctly. I do wish we could apply for a grant for that project! My thanks again

to all of you who work so hard to make sure the rich cultural heritage of Morris County is

preserved and continues to grow, our lives are better because of you. THANK YOU. (H13)

11. Thank you for your continued support in the MCHS's efforts to preserve and maintain

Acorn Hall for the enjoyment of the people of Morris County, NJ, and beyond. (H11)



12. Confused on questions 6.1 and 6.2. What does not applicable mean? On 6.2.1 do you

mean provide unused funds from say open space to other open space project or to another

group such as MUA? Some sections could be responded to by others who did not

participate in the funding for that particular aspect; for example, Parks. We did not

participate in their funding but we could have responded to questions on whether to

partner, trails, etc. The questions do not cover where projects may be in conflict with each

other. There are not many "bricks and mortar" historic preservation funds available. There

are few grants. I can count on one hand the opportunities for 'bricks and mortar' funding.

The National Trust grants are highly competitive and some grants require landmark

(meaning only one place where this happened like where the signing of Civil War peace

treaty occurred) status. Not many places fit under these requirements. In NJ there is the

Garden State Trust but it is questionable whether continued funding will be made available

for this grant; not to mention their match has become a bigger percentage which many

groups cannot possibly achieve. This funding is also very competitive. We have

participated in the state program which is a great program but not all sites are eligible. The

county program allows us to fund sites that would not be able to get funding under the

federal programs or state programs. The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund

is well respected in the state so to remove, alter or lessen the program would be a major

shame on us in the county. Morris County has significant sites which must be preserved

and are under threat of development and making of a buck. Citizens should have a quality

of life which provides beauty, recreation, education, park lands, open space, heritage and

clean environment while providing a healthy lifestyle and environment. Without knowing

our past we will continue to make the same mistakes; we learn from history and past

cultures. (H10)

13. The trustees of the Middle Valley Community Center recognize that the work funded by

the County has led to a much greater local appreciation of the unique architecture,

character and history of our hamlet. Restoring the building has restored the soul and spirit

of Middle Valley. We are very grateful for the County's support and critical participation in

our project. The trustees look forward to maintaining the building for full and active use by

the citizens of western Morris County. (H9)

14. In reference to Question 6.1 of this questionnaire, we would support the repair of historic

structures, but not the demolition of historic structures [i.e. dams]. In reference to Question

6.2 of this questionnaire, "Should the unused balance of funds be reallocated...” we would

support reallocation of funds to like projects within each separate trust fund program.

Genealogical and archeological projects should also be funded by grants from the Historic

Trust. (H3)

15. In closing, we would like to express our deepest thanks to the Morris County Historic

Preservation Trust for their enthusiastic support over the years. Without your help, we

would not have been able to preserve these unique historic buildings. (H2)

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