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Salem County working group narrows permanent animal-shelter options; Kearneys Point property tops list
Summary
A Salem County working group discussed short- and long-term options for a county animal shelter and identified a Kearneys Point property referred to in the meeting as "Sears Farm" as the leading candidate. The group agreed to gather purchase and improvement cost estimates and return to municipal partners before a final decision.
Salem County officials, volunteers and township representatives met in a public working session to review options for a permanent county animal shelter and said a Kearneys Point property commonly called "Sears Farm" appears to be the leading candidate.
Isabella Getz, a member of the shelter committee, told the meeting the Kearneys Point location "looks like the location in Kearneys Point is going to be the best option for us," noting the site has existing runs, space for cat rooms and room for livestock needs that would reduce immediate renovation demands.
The working group described a two-step approach: maintain temporary arrangements now while obtaining a purchase price and estimates for upgrades that would make the site a viable, long-term…
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