Traffic congestion is already at nightmare levels and destined to get worse.
Our watersheds are threatened with encroachment on all sides which will burden future generations with the exorbitant cost of water purification and filtration. Unless more open space is secured now, the quality of life will further deteriorate. Similar trust funds have already been approved by the voters and established in 12 New Jersey counties and at least 32 municipalities. On August 13, the Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a resolution formally establishing this ad hoc committee, which is composed of representatives from the coalition, the county executive's office, and municipalities. These towns represent over 50 per cent of the county's total population.