Hopewell Valley and Boro need $330,000 to save St. Michaels

D&R Greenway Land trust needs as of Thursday, $330,000 to save St. Michaels, over 330 acres of farm and woodlands which was the former St. Michaels Orphanage, bordering Hopewell Boro in Hopewell Township. It is amazing to see how the residents; individuals, families and businesses have all come together to donate towards the saving of this piece of land. This land will have a multitude of uses including farming, bird hatitat and recreational opportunities. http://www.drgreenway.org/images/StMike%27Flyer.pdf

The D&R Greenway Land Trust has been heading up this project. A large donatin has come from the Willard T.C. Johnson Foundation of $1 million if the remaing money needed is raised. The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Associaiton has goined in and made major contributions. There is to be a local "Barn Dance" and one of the local merchants is holding a "wine tasting", an elementary school girl has collected $1,000 now her goal is $1,500. http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17794537&BRD=1091&PAG=461&dept_id=425744&rfi=6

Why all the hub bub you ask? Because some people do want to live in area free of Town Centers and Shopping Centers. They like the tranquility of an area, fresh open space, quality of life. There is a home and an area for everyone. Some folks like the city life, some the suburbs, and some the country. I am sure the D&R Greenway Trust and the residents of Hopewell will reach their goal and the benefit will be to everyone, not only Hopewell, but all of New Jersey and beyond.