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Officials say Long Property conservation work stalled; covenant and appraisal planned
Summary
Solicitor Wendy McKenna and Manager Andrew Duncan told the board work on conserving the Long Property continues with the Natural Lands Trust/Heritage Conservancy but has been delayed; the township plans a covenant and a property appraisal to pursue 2026 grant funding.
During public comment, resident Mr. Hunter asked about progress on the Long Property. Solicitor Wendy McKenna said the township has been “working with the Natural Lands Trust/Heritage Conservancy and grants to pursue this property,” but that work had been delayed since September after a key conservancy staff member resigned. McKenna said she will reach out to the Conservancy to re-engage efforts.
Manager Andrew Duncan described next steps for the township: “we are currently working on a covenant agreement with the Conservancy for the Long Property, after that we get a property appraisal so we can move forward on grants for 2026 funding.” The board did not take a formal vote on the property at the meeting; the remarks indicate administrative follow-up and grant-seeking activity.
