Thursday’s meeting first of three on bond initiative . . .
On Thursday, Westfield Washington Township held the first in a series of informational meetings to help educate the public about Project Ever Green, an initiative with the goal of securing and preserving public greenspace and passive nature areas to ensure a positive quality of life for future generations in the township.
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Westfield Washington Township Trustee Danielle Carey Tolan scheduled the meetings in an effort to continue public education and transparency with the township’s strategic plan and bond process. The meetings are set up in an open house style. One of the upcoming meetings will include a Facebook Live component allowing information to be shared with people who are unable to attend the meetings in person.
“I am very happy with the tremendous amount of interest that has been shown for Project Ever Green,” Tolan said. “We are encouraged that people are showing up and engaging in conversation regardless of where they stand on the issue.”
These meetings were scheduled as a result of a group who opposed the initial parks bond initiative and filed a remonstrance. A legal notice was published on Dec. 17 announcing that the township will move forward with the petition in favor of the bond issue to purchase land for parks. Beginning Jan. 16, the Township and the opposition will collect signatures in support of or against the proposed bond issue.
The Trustee’s Office encourages township residents to participate in this process and the information fairs are being held to provide facts to help residents make an educated decision when signing a petition. Visit westfieldwashingtontwp.us for more information including informational meeting dates, times and locations once scheduled.
To learn more about Project Ever Green visit westfieldwashingtontwp.us and check out the township’s Facebook page.
About Westfield Washington Township
Founded in 1834, the Westfield Washington Township, trustee and elected board are responsible for township assistance, fire protection, cemetery maintenance, weed control and other duties as specified by the state legislature. In addition, Westfield Washington Township oversees Parks and Recreation and a variety of recreation activities, programs and events for all ages. Project Ever Green embraces a future that includes park space to ensure a positive quality of life for future generations.