![]() ![]() Student Contact Updates Acknowledgement (ALL STUDENTS) - student contact information MUST be updated in the parent portal under the "Contacts" tab with ANY AND ALL individuals you want contacted in the event of an emergency.Piwoski, Sarah - 4th Grade Special Education. ![]() Weller, Tara - Health & Physical Education.Mazziotta-Walter, Jennifer - Gifted & Talented Education.Demarest, Vickie - Gifted & Talented Education.Project partners: Holland Township, Hunterdon County Open Space Trust Fund, State of New Jersey Green Acres, Hunterdon Land Trust, Phillipsburg Riverview Organization, Victoria Foundation. Their efforts and those of all the individuals, families, organizations and government bodies who contributed to this project ensure that generations to come in Holland Township will enjoy clean water, scenic views, and a quiet walk in the woods. “I feel good knowing I am protecting the natural environment that was treasured by my family and ensuring it will be there for our kids and future generations.”Īs is often the case, the initative to protect the preserve’s first and largest section – a 95-acre parcel now owned by Holland Township – was spearheaded by a community organization, the Friends of the Holland Highlands, who tirelessly advocated for the project. “There are important water sources on the property which we don’t want to pollute or jeopardize,” said Robert Kolonia, Sr. Two generations of the Kolonia family – long time residents of Holland Township with an appreciation for the township’s rural character – preserved densely wooded parcels on either side of Andersen Road, where numerous freshwater “seeps” flow to the surface. His nieces and nephews have fond memories of swimming and fishing in the pond, picnicking on the hill and camping in the woods.They were pleased to honor his wishes by permanently protecting the land. Thomas Saeger loved the area and often brought busloads of children from his Newark neighborhood to enjoy the fresh air and country living. The largest of the four parcels was slated for a development of more than a dozen houses.įor the Saeger family, former owners of the southwest parcel, this was their Uncle Tom’s country getaway. ![]() Protecting this preserve was the work of many years and no less than four real estate transactions, involving two families, three nonprofit organizations and three government agencies. Parking is at the bend in Shire Road, about 200 yards east of the preserve. ![]()
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