Today is the deadline for comments for the proposed new Green Acres Rules.

Dear Mayor:

On September 14, the League submitted its comments expressing concerns over a number of the proposed provisions, including proposed changes in purpose or use provisions; additional hearing and notice requirements; retroactive application of the new rules; public hearings prior to acquisition applications; advance notification and audit system, and diversion of parkland.

The proposed changes will unnecessarily infringe on local prerogatives and flexibility to manage open space. In addition, the hearing and notice requirements will increase costs to local government without any public benefit.

Our comments reflect the many concerns brought to us by the League's membership.

The League's letter can be viewed online at: http://www.njslom.org/ml091405a.html

Also, the following comments can be read online:

The Monmouth County Park System: http://www.njslom.org/green_acres_monmouth.html

Winslow Township:
http://www.njslom.org/green_acres_winslow.html

East Windsor Township:
http://www.njslom.org/green_acres_east_windsor.html

Please do not hesitate to contact the League if you have any questions on this matter.

Thank you.