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Drew Forest Case Pauses, Ruling to Come at a Later Date
The legal battle regarding the realistic development potential (RDP) of the Drew Forest has come to a temporary pause. With all evidence submitted and all testimony heard, the public now waits on Superior Court Judge Stephan C. Hansbury to apply his knowledge of Affordable Housing laws and make a ruling, according to Judy Kroll, the co-chair of the Friends of the Drew Forest.
Day 1 of Drew Forest Trial: Opening Arguments Heard in Forest Preservation Dispute
The trial involving Drew University Forest and whether or not the Forest should have been included as vacant land in Madison’s 2020 affordable housing plan, commenced on Monday May 20th at the Morristown Court House, presided by Judge Stephan Hansbury. The trial will be focused on the preservation and potential sale of forest property located on Drew University’s campus.
Madison applies for another $5 million for Drew Forest purchase
The Borough Council applied for another $5 million grant for open space funding from Morris County to purchase the Drew Forest during the Monday, May 13 meeting.
EDITORIAL: Good news for Drew Forest
Earth Day brought some good news to the 51-acre Drew Forest at Drew University in Madison this year.
Sherrill presents big check for Drew Forest preservation, total funds hit $9.12 million
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, D-11, presented a ceremonial big check for about $4.1 million to the borough, representing the federal funds she’s secured for the preservation of the Drew Forest during a press conference on Glenwild Road in front of the forest Monday, April 22.
On Earth Day tour, Sherrill highlights millions to preserve Drew Forest, Lake Hopatcong
Standing at the top ledge of a geological "kettle" carved by massive glaciers centuries ago, a bipartisan group of elected officials led by U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill vowed to keep developers from chopping down the trees there.
University, Madison report progress in 53-acre Drew Forest preservation effort
With millions of dollars in new federal and state funding on the way, officials from both Madison and Drew University hope to complete the long-awaited sale and preservation of the university's 53-acre Drew Forest before the end of the year.
Madison One Step Closer to Receiving Federal Funding to Preserve the Drew Forest
With the recent passing of the House Appropriations Legislation, we are one step closer to receiving $4,116,279.00 in federal grant funding through Community Project Funding thanks to the joint efforts of Congresswoman Sherrill and Senator Booker.
Rare owl spotted in Drew Forest
The barred owl, a threatened species in New Jersey ecosystems, was recently photographed by Drew University senior Daniel Magda in the university woods.
Sing along: our best wishes for a very happy Forest holiday!
Over the River and Through the Woods - All for the Forest We Need to Save
County approves $5M grant to preserve Drew University forest. But will school agree?
The Morris County Commissioners on Monday approved a $5 million grant recommendation by the county Open Space Trust Fund Committee to help fund a purchase of Drew Forest in Madison.
Morris commissioners give Madison $5M for Drew Forest, and get funding recommendations for trails in Morristown, Madison
Like the song says, you can’t always get what you want. But did Madison get what it needs from the Morris County Commissioners on Monday?
County Commissioners grant Madison $5 million for Drew Forest preservation
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners voted Monday to grant Madison $5 million toward a potential future acquisition of the Drew Forest - a significant amount yet half of what the borough had been asking for.
Morris County urged to double $5M grant to save Drew University forest from development
The Morris County Commissioners heard passionate pleas at their meeting Wednesday night to approve a $5 million grant to help protect 51 acres of woodlands on the Drew University campus. But, they were told, the funding needs to be doubled if preservationists are to have a shot at saving Drew Forest.
Morris panel recommends $5M for Drew Forest, but activists tell commissioners that’s not enough
Half a loaf is not better than none. Not when a 53-acre forest is at stake.
Drew Forest advocates push for 'full' county funding as committee recommends $5 million grant
Madison is poised to receive a substantial Morris County grant award to help purhase the threatened Drew Forest preserve from Drew University, but advocates say a larger sum would push the deal across the finish line.
Drew Forest supporters pack meeting, urge county to support $10M preservation plan
Speakers at Thursday's meeting included Parsippany resident Ken Dolsky, a well-known environmental advocate and vice president of the New Jersey Forest Watch. Drew Forest, he said, was a habitat for many species "under the threat of extinction."
Drew students, Drew Forest advocates push for land sale grant as county vote approaches
"I'm here to represent the voice of the College of Liberal Arts at Drew. There are lots of Drew students here, from freshmen to seniors, saying that we're here in support of the grant for preserving the forest that we way it is," she said. "We, the student body, we want to have our voices heard." - Drew student, Luiza Vaskys Lima
Madison to consider 'soft billing' for ambulance rides; hears from Drew University president at council meeting
“The support that exists for the forest could put you on the map both with donors and prospective students. You’re ‘The University in the Forest.’ Own it.” - Claire Whitcomb
Friends of Drew Forest stump for land sale grant at county meeting
MADISON - Members of the Friends of the Drew Forest advocacy group packed a Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee meeting to show their support for the preservation of the threatened forest preserve at Drew University on Wednesday, Sept. 6.