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SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP
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GYPSY MOTH SPRAYING SCHEDULE

As conditions permit, the State and contracted vendor for gypsy moth control will contact the Municipality regarding spray dates. As we are informed of this information, we will broadcast this information to you via our new community-wide phone alert system.

BOY SCOUT CAR SHOW - MAY 10, 2008

The 2008 Boy Scout Car Show, sponsored by Southampton's BS Troop 31 will be held from 11 am till 3 pm at the Southampton Municipal Complex, Rt. 206 and Retreat Road on Saturday, May 10 (rain date, May 17). Click here for more info and Registration as exhibitor.

SOUTHAMPTON TWP. CLEANUP DAY - MAY 10

Southampton Township will hold its Annual Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Dumpsters will be placed at the Public Works Garage on Buddtown Road from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a yard, road Cleanup Day and not for demolished buildings. Please - NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS for dumpsters (see below for disposal of hazardous waste on May 10).

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF - MAY 10

There will be a household (non-business) hazardous waste drop off at the Municipal Garage Parking Lot on Buddtown Road on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon.

128th MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - MONDAY, MAY 26th

Join your Southampton neighbors on May 26th for one of the oldest and most traditional Memorial Day parades in the United States. Southampton has never canceled a Memorial Day parade and this year's parade will prove to be faithful to the rich tradition of past parades. Click here for details.

GYPSY MOTH HOTLINE - REVISED MAP POSTED

In an attempt to keep residents informed regarding the Gypsy Moth crisis in Southampton, we have created a special hotline section consisting of links to critical data concerning the current defoliation of South Jersey.

Mayor Young sends urgent letter to Gov. Corzine concerning crisis

A NEWLY REVISED (Feb., 2008) map of the proposed N.J.D.O.A. 2008 spray areas for Southampton Township has been posted on the hotline page as well as a notice from the Dept. of Agriculture concerning the DENIAL OF PERMISSION TO USE DIMILIN!

GYPSY MOTH HOTLINE

"WAG YOUR TAIL" DOG SHOW - SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Tha Annual "Wag your Tail" Dog Show, sponsored by the Southampton Historical Society, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the Municipal Building on Route 206 and Retreat Road.
Click here for complete details, registration information and categories

VINCENTOWN TRIATHLON/DUATHLON TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2008

Under the sponsorship of the Vincent Fire Company, the popular Vincentown Triathlon will be held on Saturday, July 12, beginning at the Mill Pond on Race Street, Vincentown. Details will soon be announced and a link to the Triathlon website will be posted on the Vincent Fire Company website: www.vincentfire.org or you can go directly to the "DQ Triathlon/Duathlon at Vincentown" website, www.dqtridu.com/vince.htm, and register on line now.

DANGEROUS SITUATION

If you witness anyone tampering with catch basin lids -- trying to remove them or otherwise adjusting them -- please call the State Police at 609-859-2282.

AGENDAS FOR MEETINGS OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE, ZONING BOARD & PLANNING BOARD

We are now posting the agendas for Southampton Township Committee meetings, as well as for the Zoning Board and the Planning Board. You will find the link on the home page of the website (third tab on list of links):

Click here for AGENDA page

FLOOD ALERT HOT LINE

As a result of recent meetings with Federal, State and County Officials, we have created this hot line page to provide up-to-date information during storm events in order to keep residents posted on conditions along the Rancocas Creek. The website of the National Weather Service located at Mount Holly is the primary source of information on rainfall totals affecting conditions along the Rancocas.

Flood stage information is available on the site, as well as historic data on the floods of July, 2004 and April, 2007 for comparison purposes. During storm emergencies we will post important alert information as it becomes available to us.

TOWNSHIP POPULATION REACHES 11,028

According to the U.S. Census Bureau which updates population figures each year at this time, Southampton Township now has a population of 11,028. This represents and increase of 1.2% (97 people) from 2006, and approximately 6% (640 people) since the 2000 census.

DOG LICENSING

This is just a reminder that dog licenses are due after January 1st. Dog licenses have to be purchased every year because they expire on December 31st. The cost is $6.20 for spayed/neutered and $9.20 for non-spayed/non-neutered dogs. A late fee of $2.00 is charged starting April 1st. Proof of the rabies vaccination as well as proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered is needed when purchasing the license. Please note that it is a State requirement that the rabies vaccination must be good through November 1st of the year you purchase the license in order for the Township to be able to issue you a license.

You may purchase the license at the Township Clerk’s office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If these hours are inconvenient for you, you may obtain a license through the mail. Send a check made out to the Township of Southampton for the correct amount along with a copy of the rabies certificate and information indicating when your dog was spayed/neutered.

Send to: Township of Southampton, 5 Retreat Road, Southampton, NJ 08088 - Attn: Township Clerk

Remember, dog licensing is a State Law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.1 et seq.) regardless if your dog is kept in the house or not.

SOUTHAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMING EVENTS AND MEETING SCHEDULE



BLACK BEAR ALERT


The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife has issued an advisory concerning Black Bears in the region. Residents are asked to refrain from feeding bears, under any circumstances.

Click here for the full text of the advisory.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO SOUTHAMPTON MUNICIPAL COURT

We have posted driving directions to Southamton Towsnhip from various locations throughout the region.

Click here for driving directions to Southampton Municipal Court.

2008 RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Southampton's Recycling Day is Monday (see shaded areas)

TOWNSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE

Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings and begin at 8:00 p.m. * Astersisk indicates Workshop Meeting.
    • January 2, 2008
    • January 15, 2008
    • February 19, 2008
    • *March 4, 2008
    • March 18, 2008
    • April 15, 2008
    • *May 6, 2008
    • May 20, 2008
    • June 17, 2008
    • *July 1, 2008
    • July 15, 2008
    • August 19, 2008
    • *September 2, 2008
    • September 16, 2008
    • October 21, 2008
    • November 18, 2008
    • December 16, 2008

The annual reorganization meeting for 2008 will be held on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., followed immediately by the regular Township meeting at 8:00 p.m.

OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION IN SOUTHAMPTON REACHES 4,581 ACRES


Each year in March we create a summary of our progress in Open Space and Farmland Preservation in Southampton Township. There are two totals that enter into the 4,581 overall total acres preserved in Southampton, one of Burlington County's leading municipalities in preservation. In the category of "Farmland Preservation & Agriculture Retention & Development Program", since 1992 we have preserved 2,169.582 acres. In the category of "Open Space, Limited Practical Use Conservation Easements, etc." Southampton boasts of 2,411.761 acres preserved. These figures are provided by the Burlington County Office of Resource Conservation.

Click here for list and acreage of Southampton properties preserved.

As impressive as these figures are, Southampton's Environmental Commission has undertaken its own study of open space in the Township and has come up with a higher figure of 7,941 acres preserved. They have prepared a map which identifies these areas and have provided Burlington County with their research data in order to correct the current data on file with the county.

Click here for a map showing different categories of Southampton properties preserved.

NEWS FROM SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP ACADEMIC RESOURCE FOUNDATION (STAR)

The Southampton Township Academic Resource Foundation (STAR) held its Annual Donor Reception on October 3, 2006 and gave a report on its progress to date, with a summary of the 2006 grants it provided for our schools.

Click here for the 2006 STAR News summary

Since 1999,the STAR Foundation since has awarded and presented the Southampton Schools with a total of $131,869, which included 11 grants totaling $12,523 for 2006.

NEW WEB SITE FOR VINCENTOWN'S CENTRAL LODGE #44 - FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS

Vincentown's historic Masonic Lodge has created its own web site: www.central-lodge-44.com. Congratulations to the Lodge on its recent anniversary and on a job well done with the new web site. Simply click on the highlighted web address to link directly to the site. We have posted the link on the index page of Southampton's website for easy access.

"OPERATION DVD" FOR U.S. TROOPS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN

"Operation DVD" is a program sponsored by the American Veterans Association. The purpose of the program is to encourage residents to donate their new or used DVDs to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for entertainment during their relaxation periods. The following are the three drop-off locations in our area:

1. 3000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 103, Mount Laurel
2. The Burlington County store at the Moorestown Mall
3. The Burlington County Human Services Facility at 79 Woodlane Road, Westampton

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The State Police at the Red Lion Station, in collaboration with Providence House of Catholic Charities, are currently recruiting volunteers for a domestic violence response team. The team members will work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referral at the time of a domestic violence crisis. Providence House of Catholic Charities and the police department are committed to a multi-racial, multi-ethnic team to serve the community in the best manner possible. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on a currently existing team, and submit to background investigations, including fingerprinting. A 40-hour mandatory intensive training course, to be held over an eight-week period, during evening hours, is required and will be provided to successful applicants. An understanding of domestic violence issues is not necessary. Bilingual volunteers are also needed. Interested citizens should contact Detective Harry Keenan), at (609) 859-2282.

FREE RABIES SHOTS - 2007

The Burlington County Animal Shelter, Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ (609-265-5073) is offering free rabies shots for dogs and cats on Wednesdays from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Call the shelter to verify dates. If you have any questions, call 609-265-5073

MEDFORD-VINCENTOWN ROTARY CLUB WEB SITE

On the "LINKS" section of the Home/Index page of this web site (scroll down to the end) you will find a new link to the Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club web site. Congratulations to the Rotary for the good work they do in our area and for a fine web site. Click Here to be linked immediately to the site.

MAPS ADDED TO TOWNSHIP WEB PAGES

We have added two township maps to appropriate web pages for your convenience. An overall map of the township appears on the "Neighborhoods of Southampton" page. We've also posted a link on the index page in the introductory notes, along with a map outlining the Pinelands Protection area of the Township (74% of the total area of the township!). The maps are in Adobe pdf. format, for zooming and pinpointing specific areas. More map enhancements will soon be added. Here are direct links to each map:

Overall Map of Southampton Township

Map Showing Pinelands Protection Area

FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Free legal advice is available to Burlington County Senior Citizens at the Office On Aging, Human Services Facility (THIRD FLOOR), 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (July, November and December, on the SECOND Wednesday only). Attorneys are available from 9:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. to answer legal questions either in person or by telephone. Appointments are not necessary.

For more information contact the Senior Ciizen Lawyer Referral Program at 609-265-5199.

Click here for the 2006 monthly schedule

DOG LICENSING

This is just a reminder that dog licenses are due after January 1st. Dog licenses have to be purchased every year because they expire on December 31st. The cost is $6.20 for spayed/neutered and $9.20 for non-spayed/non-neutered dogs. A late fee of $2.00 is charged starting April 1st. Proof of the rabies vaccination as well as proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered is needed when purchasing the license. Please note that it is a State requirement that the rabies vaccination must be good through November 1st of the year you purchase the license in order for the Township to be able to issue you a license.

You may purchase the license at the Township Clerk's office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If these hours are inconvenient for you, you may obtain a license through the mail. Send a check made out to the Township of Southampton for the correct amount along with a copy of the rabies certificate and information indicating when your dog was payed/neutered.

Send to: Township Clerk, Township of Southampton, 5 Retreat Road, Southampton, NJ 08088.

Remember, dog licensing is a State Law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.1 et seq.) regardless if your dog is kept in the house or not.

SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ORDINANCES NOW ON LINE

The Southampton Township Revised General Ordinances are now available on-line. We have created a direct link to the host service, Coded Systems, Inc. Just click on the button on the Index page, or on the link below, and follow the directions to access the Ordinances of Southampton Township. As ordinances are updated or added, they will automatically be changed on the site. The system is best viewed with the Internet Explorer browser, but will possibly work with others. There is a choice to view the Code in Java or HTML. Java is preferred for best functionality, but for those who need HTML, it is there as an option. Once the Code is opened, click on the + or - signs next to chapters to access and read text or use Search and Expert Search tools to find specific areas. It is easy and self-explanatory to use, but if you have any problems, don't hesitate to contact the webmaster. To go directly to the Coded Systems site, click on the link below:
Southampton Towsnhip General Ordinances

RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING TRASH SERVICE

When and how is trash supposed to be disposed of in Southampton Township? What can and cannot be placed at curbside for regular pickup? Southampton's regulations are listed in our ordinances in Chapter 9, section 7. If you want to test our new web-based Ordinance Collection by navigating the system, why not go directly to General Ordinances and initiate a search for Chapter 9, section 7. If you have any difficulty, just head back to this spot and click below. We have created a shortcut to that section for your convenience.

Chapter 9-7 (1 through 11) TRASH SERVICE RULES & REGULATIONS

EMERGENCY HEATER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM



Homeowners whose household income is at or below a specified "upper" income limit may be eligible for grants of up to $5,000 to replace existing heating systems. If your heater is less than 68% effective, more than 15 years old, or red-tagged, you may be eligible for assistance. Southampton is a participating municipality. Funds are given on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum annual gross income, based on number in household is:
$38,550 (1), $44,050 (2), $49,550 (3), $55,050 (4),
$59,450 (5), $63,850 (6), $68,250 (7) and $72,650 (8).
The program is sponsored by the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Funding provided through the Community Development Block Grant Program. For information, call (609) 265-5072.

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE ON WEB SITE

Since June, 2001 we have been mailing a Community Newsletter to residents of Southampton Township to keep them informed about activities in the Township. Beginning with the December, 2004 issue, which will be in the mail during the week of January 3, we will also post a copy of the newsletter on the website in PDF format. Past editions of the newsletter have also been posted. To date, 9 Community Newsletters have been published.

Click here for the Community Newsletter home page.

CURRENT LIBRARY HOURS

Residents are invited to check the Vincentown Library web page for current hours of the Adult Library and the Children's Library, and for information on Childern's Story Hour.
Visit the Library Web Site at Vincentown Library Web Page

FREE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS

The Burlington County Health Department - Virtua-Community Nursing Services offere FREE childhood immunizations at Child Health Conferences (Ages 0 to 5 years) for eligible Burlington County residents (low to moderate income). The locations are: Bordentown City, Browns Mills, Mt. Holly, Riverside and Willingboro. For Information/Registration, call 267-1950. Note: For school age children, see your school nurse).

TRASH COLLECTION

If your trash collection day falls on a holiday, your trash will be picked up the next working day.
  • If your trash is normally picked up on a Monday and it is a holiday, it will be picked up on Tuesday along with Tuesday's normal trash collection.
  • If your trash is normally picked up on a Friday and it is a holiday, it will be picked up on Monday along with Monday's normal trash collection.
  • Public Works does not work on Election Day in November. Therefore, trash that is normally collected that Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday along with Wednesday's normal trash collection.
  • Public works does work the day after Thanksgiving (even though other Township offices are closed). Therefore, trash that is normally collected on Thursday will be collected on Friday along with Friday's normal trash collection.
  • Please note that New Year's Day, Veteran's Day and Christmas are celebrated on the date they actually fall on, which might differ from Monday or Friday, so the general rule applies: collection is the next working day along with that day's normal collection.

PRESSURE TREATED AND CREOSOTED LUMBER

Due to excessive costs associated with the disposal of certain chemically treated wood, pressure treated and creosoted lumber will no longer be accepted in resident trash or at the Public Works garage dumpster. If you must dispose of such items, call the Burlington County Hazardous Waste Office at 609-499-5200.

DEER ALERT

It's that time of year again when the deer start to roam around. Please be extra cautious when you drive, especially at night. However, if you do see a deer on the side of thye road, please call the Township Clerk's Office at 609-859-2736 with the location of the deer. Please note that the contractor who removes the deer is hired by the state and is not allowed to remove deer carcassas from any private property.

SPECIAL NOTICE: CUT TREES AND BRUSH

Southampton Township is not responsible for the removal of commercially cut trees and brush in the township. That is the responsibility of the owner of the property and the business, which has been paid to perform that service.

However, if the individual property owner has personally cut trees and brush on his/her own property or has collected branches and brush, they can put them at the curb for Towship Municipal employees to either shred or pick up.

REMINDERS FOR RESIDENTS: SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS; CARPET REPLACEMENT

Local ordinances require that public sidewalks be shoveled within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall. Residents are encouraged to comply with this directive for the benefit of the community.

Residents are further reminded that when a commercial carpet company installs carpet in residences and other facilities, it is the responsibility of the company to remove the old carpet from the premises. The old carpet should not be left at the curb for regular Township trash removal.

MUNICIPAL COURT UPDATES

Certain traffic tickets can be paid on-line. For information on this service, click below:

Paying for tickets on line

The Municipal Court is also looking for volunteers to serve as Mediators who will assist local citizens in resolving minor neighborhood disputes. Click below for information on this program:

How to become a volunteer Court Mediator

COORDINATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Ed Snow is Coordinator of Emergency Management for Southampton Townwhip. He was appointed at the September 6th, 2005 Township Meeting to replace Steve Pratt, who resigned due to new job responsibilities.

The Southampton Township Office of Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the New Jersey State Disaster Laws. The state law requires every municipality to have a state approved Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and to appoint a Coordinator. The local Emergency Management Coordinators, along with members of public safety organizations, volunteer and private entities, such as the Red Cross, know their responsibilities and how they are expected to conduct their job. The Office of Emergency Management is charged with coordinating the efforts of these agencies and organizations during a disaster or natural emergency. Some of the events in which the Office of Emergency Management takes a leadership role are Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Flash Floods, Thunderstorms, Forest Fires, Winter Storms, Hazardous Waste spills, and overall Disaster Preparedness. They also are involved in coordination with the Office of Homeland Security.

EXCELLENT WEB SITE: THE PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF HISTORIC SOUTHAMPTON

Historical Commission Chairman Todd Ditzman has prepared an excellent website for the commission. It is linked by button on the Index Page of the township web site. It provides a wealth of information on the principles of preservation as they are applied in our township. The most recent addition to the site is a page highligting the recent awards for preservation throughout the community. Awardees for past years are also listed and illustrated. Click on the URL below to preview the site now:

www.historicsouthamptonnj.org

SOUTHAMPTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE

Take a look at the upgraded STBA website for a new look, new information and improved navigational tools. The site lists most township businesses by category. There is a special "button" on our home page directing people to the STBA site. Click on directly through this site, or bookmark it for future reference at

www.STBA.org

"OPEN SPACE" PAGE NOW ON SITE

Because of Southampton Township's leadership role in Farmland and Open Space preservation, we have added a page summarizing the many preservation initiatives undertaken by the township. To add "color" to the page, we've included pictures of signs designating the various preserved areas. Click below to navigate this new page, which will be updated regularly.

Click here for "OPEN SPACE" link

SOUTHAMPTON DESIGNATED TREE CITY U.S.A. - YEAR 16!

Notification was received from the National Arbor Day Foundation that Southampton Township was named as a 2005 Tree City USA. This is the fifteenth year that the township has received this designation, thanks to its proven commitment to an effective, ongoing community forestry program -- one marked by renewal and improvement. Committeeman C. Edman Budd has been instrumental in the Tree City USA program. Arbor Day, 2004 is celebrated on Friday, April 30th. The annual seedling distribution and Arbor Day program was held at School #1 on Friday, April 30. For more information on Arbor Day and Tree City USA, CLICK HERE for their web site.

SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOLS WEBSITE

You are invited to visit the newly-created Southampton Schools Website. The site contains a wealth of information about our schools. In addition, visit the section of this community website which deals with our schools. We have produced pictures of each of the schools as well as the historic schools in the township. Both websites are worth visiting.

Official Southampton Schools Web Site

The Schools of Southampton Township: Past and Present

SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP ACADEMIC RESOURCES FOUNDATION WEB PAGE

We have added a button on our home page, just under the button for Southampton Township Schools, which will take you to the new page for the Southampton Township Academic Resources Foundation. This private and independently operated foundation comprised of Southampton Township community and business leaders provides funds for educational tools for the children of Southampton Township above and beyond the public funding mandated by law. Your donations are welcome. Click below for information on the Foundation and for a description of the projects they have funded to date.

Southampton Township Academic Resources Foundation

PROFILES OF TOWNSHIP SERVICE PERSONNEL

Since June of 2001, a Community Newsletter has been published for residents. In each issue, a Southampton Township service employee is highlighted. In the seven issues to date, we have introduced the community to the Director of Public Works, Treasurer, Municipal Court Administrator, Township Secretary, Tax Collector and Secretary to the Assessor, Planning Board and Zoning Board, and Technical Assistant to the Construction Official. We have now created a link on this website to the various profiles which have appeared in these Newsletters. Click below for a directory of links to each profile.

Profiles of Township Service Personnel

2000 CENSUS DATA ON SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP

The 2000 census data shows that Southampton Township grew by only 186 people since 1990, an increase of 1.8%. The current population is 10,388. The breakdown indicates that 10,086 residents are Caucasian, 134 Hispanic/Latino, 125 Black, 65 Asian, and 29 Native American. The total population of Burlington County (40 municipalities) now stands at 423,394.

RESULTS OF 2003 STOP-THE-JADE-RUN 5K RACE

Note: 2003 was the last year for the race, which was curtailed because of the work on the Race Street Dam and Bridge. We are not sure yet whether the race will resume in 2006. Keep watching!
The Annual Stop-The-Jade-Run 5K Race and the one mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Sally Stretch Keen Memorial Library was conducted on Saturday, March 1, 2003. The course winds through Vincentown and the surrounding farmland. It is open to individuals of all ages. Click below for a summary of the results of the 2003 race:

Stop The Jade Run - 2003 RACE RESULTS

Ever wonder about the origin of the name "Stop the Jade Run" -- that little creek that meanders along Vincentown-Pemberton Road and ends up in Rancocas Creek in the Village of Vincentown? Click below for the origins of this unique name for a creek:

Stop-the-Jade Run EXPLAINED

PLAYGROUND RIBBON CUTTING

Photo courtesy of Joe Laufer

Mayor Jim Young and Committeeman Joe Laufer, surrounded by Southampton children, officially open the new Township Playground on the Municipal Complex at Route 206 and Retreat Road on Saturday, Apirl 3, 2004. The Ribbon Cutting took place immediatly after the children participated in the annual Southampton Easter Egg Hunt.


Photo courtesy of Joe Laufer

Immediately after the official ribbon cutting, dozens of children took advantage of the many features of the new Township Playground. The playground was installed by Miracle Recreation, the company that manufactured the unit. Members of Southampton Public Works Department were responsible for the clearing and preparation of the pad on which the playground is located. It consists of a basic swing set with two toddler and two regular swings, two spring rockers, 3 slides, monkey bars, rock climb and chin-up bars. The unit is ADA certified and the style was selected to blend in with the rural atmosphere of Southampton Township.

Funding for the new playground came from a special recreational fund established by the Township Committee, whereby builders and developers are assessed fees based on the size of their development.

SPONSOR A VINCENTOWN VILLAGE VICTORIAN LAMP POST

Residents and businesses may sponsor the installation of a Victorian Lamp Post in the heart of historical Vincentown. We have 138 classic lamp posts throughout the village: 68 on Main Street and the remainder on Race, Mill, Pleasant and Church streets.
With this limited number, your ability to participate is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each light will have the name of the donor engraved on a 3 inch by 2 inch name plate. The cost of a lampost memorial is $1,000.00 and can be divided into payments of $250 per quarter per lampost. Anyone interested may call the municipal clerk at 859-2736 or Mayor Jim Young at 859-2061 (home) or 859-2090 (business). You will have the option to choose a preferred location, based on availability.