We saw an immense increase in participation traveling out to Black Run Preserve," Veasy said. "Throughout COVID, we learned people appreciate open space. Mayor Jaclyn Veasy said the acquisition will provide township residents with a much-needed passive recreation space located on the north end of the township. The property had been on the township environmental commission's list of high priority properties for the township to preserve. The township began talks with owners of the nonprofit Garden State Beagle Club around one year ago, but COVID-19 sidelined negotiations for several months. It has also received a $750,000 grant toward the purchase through a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres program, and said it will continue to seek Green Acres funding to help offset the cost. The township will bond $5.2 million for the purchase. The Evesham Township council on Wednesday approved for the introduction of an ordinance financing the purchase of the 165-acre Garden State Beagle Club, located at 477 Elmwood Road. Watch Video: AG Garland pledges commitment to the rule of lawĮVESHAM - More than 160 acres of open space along Elmwood Road will remain undeveloped.
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