Amended law will put control of
Historic New Bridge Landing in local hands

Please voice your support!  

An amendment to the law regarding HNBL will go a long way towards our
goal of enhancing one of our most treasured landmarks.  We need you to
take 3 minutes to support this legislation! Read on to learn how.

What is this about?

Historic New Bridge Landing is situated along the Hackensack River at the
southern end of River Edge. The Steuben House, Campbell Christie House,
Demarest House, iron swing bridge, General Store and surrounding
parklands comprise the site.  General Washington crossed the bridge on
his historic strategic retreat in 1776. In addition, the site was the scene of
numerous encampments and battles during the Revolution. The bridge is
often referred to as the “Bridge that Saved a Nation.” It is also the site of a
prehistoric Native American settlement. In short, New Bridge is one of the
most important historic sites in New Jersey and we need your help to ensure
that this national treasure gets the attention and care that it deserves.

The Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission was established by state
statute in 1995 to have jurisdiction over the site and make decisions
affecting it. The Commission is made up of members from River Edge, New
Milford, Teaneck , Bergen County , NJDEP, the Blauvelt Demarest
Foundation and the Bergen County Historical Society.  The local members
of the Commission serve as volunteers.  They are a committed, dedicated
group of people who care deeply about the site and its monumental historic
significance.  

Under existing law, the Commission coordinates and implements
development policies and other activities relating to the preservation and
recreational use of property at New Bridge Landing.  The Commission has
jurisdiction over properties in the member municipalities that make up New
Bridge . Although the current legislation gives broad power to the
Commission, it does not effectively address administration of the site, which
now rests with government officials who operate the site remotely.

At the behest of the Commission and with support from Governor Corzine,
Senators Loretta Weinberg and Gerald Cardinale introduced bi-partisan
legislation that aims to transfer administrative control of New Bridge Landing
to those best suited for the task.  These officials understand that local
Commissioners are capable, “history-minded” individuals who possess a
thorough understanding and appreciation for the site and recognize its
enormous potential. But there are those in Trenton who want to maintain
the status quo and view this legislation as an encroachment on their “turf”.

What can I do?

Your elected officials need to hear from you to ensure safe passage of this
most important legislative amendment.  We ask you to act now and to voice
your support.  Below you will find a suggested letter and links to
representatives in your district. Follow these easy steps:

1. Copy the suggested letter below.
2. Open the link for your district from the list below.
3. Open the link that says “Contact your legislator(s)” on the right side.
4. Select your Senator and both Assembly representatives.
5. Fill out the short form and paste the suggested letter in the “message”
field.
6. Hit “submit email”.

That's it! This short process only takes 2-3 minutes.
Be sure to forward this email to your friends!
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Dear Elected Official:

Please support Senate Bill S1644.  This bill places administrative control of
Historic New Bridge Landing in the hands of local officials of the New Bridge
Landing Park Commission.

This bill will help ensure that this treasured state and national landmark
continues on its steady path towards revitalization and renewed public
interest.  Many creative and ambitious programs are currently underway at
New   Bridge and we ask you to lend your voice to the site’s continued
success.  

You can learn more about Historic New Bridge Landing and the proposed
legislation at www.newbridgelanding.org  

As a supportive constituent, I thank you for your review and consideration of
this most important request.    
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Find your district below:

District 36 - Carlstadt Borough, East Rutherford Borough, Garfield City,
Lyndhurst Township, Moonachie Borough, North Arlington Borough, Nutley
Township, Passaic City , Rutherford Borough, Wallington Borough, Wood
Ridge Borough

District 37 - Bergenfield Borough, Bogota Borough, Englewood City,
Englewood Cliffs Borough, Hackensack City, Leonia Borough, Maywood
Borough, Palisades Park Borough, Ridgefield Park, Rochelle Park
Township, Teaneck Township, Tenafly Borough

District 38 - Cliffside Park Borough, Edgewater Borough, Elmwood Park
Borough, Fair Lawn Borough, Fort Lee Borough, Hasbrouck Heights
Borough, Little Ferry Borough, Lodi Borough, Paramus Borough, Ridgefield
Borough, Saddle Brook Township, South Hackensack Township, Teterboro
Borough,

District 39 - Allendale Borough, Alpine Borough, Closter Borough, Cresskill
Borough, Demarest Borough, Dumont Borough, Emerson Borough,
Harrington Park Borough, Haworth Borough, Hillsdale Borough, Hohokus
Borough, Montvale Borough, New Milford Borough, Northvale Borough,
Norwood Borough, Old Tappan Borough, Oradell Borough, Park Ridge
Borough, Ramsey Borough, River Edge Borough, River Vale Township,
Rockleigh Borough, Saddle River Borough, Upper Saddle River Borough,
Waldwick Borough, Washington Township, Westwood Borough, Woodcliff
Lake Borough

District 40 - Cedar Grove Township, Franklin Lakes Borough, Little Falls
Township, Mahwah Township, Midland Park Borough, Oakland Borough,
Ridgewood, Ringwood Borough, Verona Township, Wanaque Borough,
Wayne Township, Wyckoff Township

(If you can't find your district, click here.)
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