“STOP THE POLES” TOWN MEETING

The Stop the Poles Town Meeting will be held at the Elmer Grange
on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

This will be a great opportunity for local residents to hear first-hand about the controversial Atlantic City Electric Orchard Substation and high tension poles and wires off Bridgeton Road in Upper Pittsgrove. There will be a presentation followed by a question and answer period.

Stop the Poles started with frustrated neighbors that wanted to stop Atlantic City Electric from destroying the landscape in this scenic, rural, farming community. The group believes that the poles and substation de-value nearby properties, are a safety hazard along the roadway, cause health concerns and have a negative economic impact on farmers, local businesses and agri-tourism.

Stop the Poles goals include moving the new electrical service on Bridgeton Road underground, along with all future electrical service, taxes to be re-assessed for properties with view of sub-station and re-assessment for the Orchard Sub-Station property so residents may benefit from reduced taxes.

Stop the Poles is a committee of residents concerned about preserving our country environment. For more information about Stop the Poles call 358-8320 or visit www.StopThePoles.com

The Upper Pittsgrove Democrat Club of Salem County, New Jersey meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss issues important to our community. For more information about the Stop the Poles Town Meeting or our monthly meetings, call 358-1431 or visit www.UpperPittsgrove.com

Citizens of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

The Elmer Grange
is located at 535 Daretown Rd. (Salem Route 635); Elmer (Upper Pittsgrove) NJ,
just South of the intersection of Route 77 and US Route 40 (Pole Tavern Circle).


This is a non-partisan Town Meeting presented by:

THE UPPER PITTSGROVE DEMOCRAT CLUB
PO Box 664  Elmer NJ 08318  www.UpperPittsgrove.com

The mission of the Upper Pittsgrove Democrat Club is to promote integrity and fairness in government, to help preserve our rural way of life and to foster fellowship in our community.

THE UPPER PITTSGROVE VETERANS MONUMENT PROJECT

Upper Pittsgrove Township Committeeman Michael Seery of Daretown donated two
hogs (custom butchered and wrapped for the freezer) for a raffle to benefit
THE UPPER PITTSGROVE VETERANS MONUMENT PROJECT.
$5450 was raised for the monument!

Custom butchering was donated by Lou Cassaday of Monroeville.
The drawing was held at the American Legion, Post 133, Woodbury, NJ,
on Saturday, March 8^th.

Congratulations to the winners!
Bob Matthews of Wildwood Crest, NJ &
K. Sketter of Pittman, NJ

To make a donation to the project Contact Michael Seery (856-358-6394). 
Thank you for your support!

2008 ELECTION INFORMATION

Mark your calendar with these important dates and remember to VOTE! 

GENERAL ELECTION REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2008

GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 4, 2008

If you are not currently registered, contact the Salem County Board of Elections (856-935-7510) for a Voter Registration Form, or pick one up at your local Post Office.

The Upper Pittsgrove Democrat Club of Salem County, New Jersey meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss issues important to our community. For more information about our monthly meetings, call 856-358-6394 or e-mail: info@upperpittsgrove.com.

Salem County Adopt a Road Program
If you are interested in helping the club clean up our two sections of roads, please contact our Adopt a Road coordinator at the number below.  Come, bring the family and contribute to the beautification of our community. This is a great opportunity to “do” something and to make others aware of our concern for our roadsides.

The 2 adopted roads, 1-mile stretches of Pine Tavern & Daretown Roads, will be picked up during the same time. Meet at Upper Pittsgrove School or Daretown School to participate. Anyone interested in helping keep our township clean is invited to help. The project usually takes 1 1/2-2 hours.

The Democrat Club has adopted two sites:
1. Route 648, Pine Tavern Road (near the school)
2. Route 619, Daretown Road (through Daretown)

For more information and the next scheduled trash pick up 
call 856-358-6394.