Tell Us What Is Important to YOU! Public Input Sought to Shape Region’s Future FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Miriam Salerno Phone: 848-932-2876 miriam.salerno@ejb.rutgers.edu February 25, 2013 - Come join the discussion about “Where are we now?” and “Where are we headed?” as Together North Jersey works to develop a regional plan to connect people, places, and potential. Together North Jersey, Hunterdon County, and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) invite members of the public to share their ideas at an upcoming workshop to be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Route 12 County Complex, Building One, 314 State Route 12, Flemington, NJ. This input will be used to develop the long-range plans that will shape the future of northern and central New Jersey. The workshop is part of a series being held throughout the region by Together North Jersey, a consortium of local, state, and regional partners working together on a Regional Plan for Sustainable Development. These workshops are an opportunity for the public to share ideas about planning for the future to build stronger communities and local and regional economies with better access to transportation, housing, jobs, and educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The NJTPA also will be on hand to discuss Plan 2040, its update to the long-range transportation plan for the region. The workshops will include the public, local government, community groups, private industry and business representatives, and other interested parties. The workshops will begin with an open house and presentations on the planning process. This will be followed by breakout sessions on regional goals and priorities. Want to find out more information or get involved? Please visit www.togethernorthjersey.com. Can’t make the workshop but still want to provide input? Please visit www.engagenorthjersey.com. For more information, please contact outreach coordinator Miriam Salerno (see above). Tell us what is IMPORTANT to YOU! Come join the discussion about "Where we are now" and "Where we are headed." Please join Together North Jersey, the NJTPA, and Hunterdon County for a public workshop to gather input for the plans that will shape the future of North Jersey. sponsored by: This workshop gives you the opportunity to share your ideas about planning for the future to build stronger communities and local and regional economies with better access to transportation, housing, jobs, educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Date: Monday, March 18, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Place: Route 12 County Complex, Building One 314 State Route 12 Flemington, NJ Questions about the workshop can be directed to: Miriam Salerno Outreach Coordinator TOGETHER NORTH JERSEY Parking: Free parking is available at the site Workshop Format: 6:30 – 7:00 – open house 7:00 – 8:30 – presentation and break-out groups 8:30 – 9:00 open house Light refreshments and child-friendly activities will be available Ph: 848-932-2876 Fax: 732-932-3714 Email: miriam.salerno@ejb.rutgers.edu www.togethernorthjersey.com Want to find out more information or get involved? Please visit www.togethernorthjersey.com. Can’t make the workshop but want to provide input? Please visit www.engagenorthjersey.com If you would like to participate in the meeting but require special arrangements such as language interpreters, audio assistance, transportation or child care, please contact Miriam Salerno at 848-932-2876 or via email at miriam.salerno@ejb.rutgers.edu at least five business days before the meeting. partícipe Díganos qué es IMPORTANTE para USTED! Venga y únase a la discusión sobre “ Donde estamos ahora “ y “Hacia donde nos dirigimos” Por favor, únase a Together North Jersey, la NJTPA y el Condado de Hunterdon en un taller público para compartir información de los planes que darán forma al futuro de North Jersey. patrocinado por: Este taller le ofrece la oportunidad de aportar sus ideas acerca de la planeación para construir el futuro de comunidades fuertes, economías locales y regionales más sólidas, con mejor acceso a transporte, educación, empleo, oportunidades educativas, culturales y recreativas. Fecha: Lunes, 18 de marzo 2013 Hora: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Lugar: Ruta 12 del Condado Complex, Building One 314 State Route 12 Flemington, NJ Preguntas sobre el taller puede formularlas a: Miriam Salerno Outreach Coordinator Parqueadero: Estacionamiento gratuito en el sitio Formato del Taller 6:30 – 7:00 Apertura 7:00 – 8:30 Presentación e Integración de grupos 8:30 – 9:00 Sesiones Informativas Habrá disponible Refrescos y actividades acogedoras para niños TOGETHER NORTH JERSEY Ph: 848-932-2876 Fax: 732-932-3714 Email: miriam.salerno@ejb.rutgers.edu www.togethernorthjersey.com ¿Quiere obtener más información o integrarse? Por Favor visite www.togethernorthjersey.com. No puede asistir al taller, pero quiere aportar ideas, Por favor visite, www.engagenorthjersey.com Si ha usted le gustaría participar en la reunión, pero requiere acomodaciones especiales, tales como intérpretes del lenguaje, asistencia de audio, transporte, asistencia o cuidado de niños, por favor póngase en contacto con Miriam Salerno al 848-932-2876 o por correo electrónico a miriam.salerno @ ejb.rutgers.edu, mínimo cinco días hábiles antes de la reunión