2008
June 13, 2008 - Robert Jackson of Cape May County joins the Pinelands Commission as a new gubernatorial representative June 02, 2008 - Pinelands Commission announces lineup for its second annual “Pinelands Speaker Series” Free educational programs offered to the public at the Richard J. Sullivan Center May 30, 2008 - Pinelands Commission approves $867,666 expenditure to preserve 450 acres in Atlantic, Burlington, Gloucester and Ocean counties Money to be disbursed from the Pinelands Conservation Fund May 9, 2008 - State unveils new brochure highlighting the treasures of the Pinelands National Reserve of southern New Jersey April 11, 2008 - Pinelands Commission advances proposal to increase fees for reviewing development applications March 12, 2008 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects Officers March 10, 2008 - New Pinelands National Reserve road signs posted along roadways throughout the reserve February 28, 2008 - New Jersey Pinelands Commission, New Jersey Forest Fire Service to launch new wildfire safety project in Barnegat and Stafford townships February 04, 2008 - Comments on the passage of Franklin E. Parker, who served as the first Chairman of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission January 11, 2008 - Pinelands communities are outperforming the economy in the non-Pinelands area of southern New Jersey January 11, 2008 - Commission approves ordinance that establishes redevelopment plan for historic complex in Hamilton Township
2007
November 12, 2007 - Pinelands Commission authorizes agreement to extend public sanitary sewer service to the Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and eliminate failing wastewater treatment plant onsite
November 12, 2007 - Pinelands Commission approves ordinance that significantly reduces residential zoning capacity in Jackson Township October 31, 2007 - Pinelands Commission to discuss link between septic systems and clean water during series of special meetings October 18, 2007 - Pinelands Commission, Wharton State Forest and local students test water quality, learn about Pinelands resource protection during World Water Monitoring Day event October 12, 2007 - Daniel M. Kennedy joins New Jersey Pinelands Commission as Burlington County’s new representative September 28, 2007 - Pinelands Commission approves nearly $4 million expenditure to preserve more than 3,200 acres in Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean counties September 14, 2007 - Pinelands Commission signs off on five amendments to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan May 31, 2007 - Pinelands Commission’s Executive Director signs off on agreement to end direct discharge of treated wastewater into Pinelands stream April 26, 2007 - Pinelands Commission to offer free educational programs during new “Pinelands Speaker Series” at the Richard J. Sullivan Center
April 13, 2007 - Commission Approves Agreement to End Discharge of Treated Wastewater into Pinelands Stream Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Amongst The New Jersey Pinelands Commission, The Buena Borough Municipal Utilities Authority And The Township Of Buena Vista
April 04, 2007 - Federal judge signs order permanently barring construction of proposed solid waste transfer facility in the Pinelands March 06, 2007 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects Officers, Buena Vista Township Mayor once again chosen to lead mayors’ group February 02, 2007 - Pinelands Commission awarded $82,500 grant from the William Penn Foundation; Funds will be used to mplement Natural Resource Protection Plan in southern Medford and Evesham January 08, 2007 - 15 new presentations highlight 18th annual Pinelands Short Course
2006
September 13, 2006 - Conference and Banquet to Highlight Regional Planning and Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Pinelands Protection August 31, 2006 - Southern Pinelands Natural Heritage Trail receives $200,000 grant July 14, 2006 - Pinelands Commission approves agreement allowing closure of landfills and redevelopment at Stafford Business Park Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Executive Director’s Report on Stafford Business Park MOA July 14, 2006 - Pinelands Commission endorses natural resource protection plan for southern Medford and Evesham townships Southern Evesham-Medford Conservation Planning Project June 09, 2006 - Pinelands Commission certifies changes to Berkeley Township’s master plan June 09, 2006 - Pinelands Commission approves Hammonton’s plans to demolish its existing municipal building and build a new municipal complex May 09, 2006 - Pinelands Commission’s Executive Director schedules public hearing on proposed agreement regarding redevelopment of the Stafford Business Park March 13, 2006 - Pinelands Municipal Council Elects Officers January 17, 2006 - Nine new presentations highlight 17th annual Pinelands Short Course 2005
December 15, 2005 - Longtime member of the Pinelands Commission steps down December 15, 2005 - Pinelands Commission releases annual report charting economic health of Pinelands communities November 14, 2005 - Pinelands Commission agrees to hire U.S. Geological Survey to study infiltration at wastewater facility in Hammonton October 27, 2005 - New Southern Pinelands Natural Heritage Trail receives official designation as State Scenic Byway October 18, 2005 - Students test water quality in Pinelands as part of global water monitoring day September 09, 2005 - Pinelands Commission moving forward with proposed changes to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan
July 08, 2005 - Pinelands Commission deems proposed sand mine in Woodland Township to be an abandoned use of land June 28, 2005 - Pinelands Commission and New Jersey Department of Education give school districts a list of guidelines to help ensure proper planning of school construction projects
January 10, 2005 - 16th Annual Pinelands Short Course Set for Saturday, March 5th -2005 event offering ten exciting new topics - Click here to view the Pinelands Short Course brochure. 2004
June 21, 2004 - Housing Task Force Kickoff Meeting
2003
April 15, 2003 - Pinelands Commission to Sponsor Free Landscaping Workshop - Will feature demonstrations on how to landscape with native Pinelands plants
April 10, 2003 - Land Preservation Grants Awarded in Pinelands -The Nature Conservancy, Pinelands Commission and NJDEP award grants
January 24, 2003 - Pinelands Commission Releases Economic Data - Annual report tracks economic health of Pinelands communities
2002
May 10, 2002 - Pinelands Commission Approves Alternate Design Septic System Rules - Pilot program to require lower-polluting technologies will take effect in August
May 9, 2002 - Pinelands Forum to Bring Key New Jersey Leaders Together - May 14 Panel to address critical issues and opportunities
April 11, 2002 - Pinelands Growth Panel Discussion Set for April 24 -
February 14, 2002 - Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Grant to Aid Pinelands Growth Communities -Pinelands Commission to Promote Smart Growth Through New Program
