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Stillwater board urges governor to restore $3 million for New Jersey School of Conservation
Summary
The Stillwater Township Board of Education adopted a resolution asking Gov. Mikie Sherrill to restore $3,000,000 in operating funds for the New Jersey School of Conservation, citing a reported $1.7 million contribution to the local Sussex County economy and potential layoffs of 30 staff if funding is not restored.
The Stillwater Township Board of Education on June 22 adopted a resolution calling on Governor Mikie Sherrill to "immediately restore the New Jersey School of Conservation's budget request of Three million ($3,000,000.00) Dollars." The resolution says the closure of the facility would harm Sussex County businesses and local educational partnerships.
The resolution text cites a $1.7 million contribution to the local economy over the past three years, lists partnerships with local organizations and schools, and warns of as many as 30 layoffs if state funding is not reinstated. The board directed the secretary to forward a certified copy of the resolution to Governor Sherrill, area legislators, and the New Jersey School of Conservation.
