Howell Farm Preserved
Monmouth County, Howell Township and the New Jersey State Agricultural Development Committee have purchased the development rights of Thompson Farm, 49 Howell Rd, through the State’s Farmland Preservation Program. The $1,158,268 transaction ensures that the 68-acre farm will be devoted to agricultural use.
“Preserving farmland and acquiring open space are two critical pieces of protecting our environment and retaining its natural character,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry. “It is no coincidence that Thompson farm is adjacent to Meade farm, which was the first farm preserved in Monmouth County 29 years ago. Mr. Thompson’s heirs are to be commended for honoring their father by protecting the land on which he toiled for many years.”
Posted: May 31st, 2016 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Howell, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: Deputy Freeholder Director Serena DiMaso, Deputy Mayor Rob Nicastro, Farmland Preservation, Freeholder Lillian Burry, Howell Township, Monmouth County News, Thompson Farm | 1 Comment »