Shady Side Farm in Olive Township received a $168,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to protect 123 acres of farmland.
The winners are recognized at a virtual ceremony earlier this year.
âThe biennial awards ceremony is an opportunity to thank our Historic Preservation and History Awards recipients for enhancing the countyâs quality of life,â said Freeholder Brian G. Gallagher, the Cultural & Heritage Commission liaison. âSomerset County is fortunate to have so many people and organizations that understand the long-term benefits of preserving our past.â
Following are the recipients:
Education And Leadership
The Friends advocate, educate and raise funds to support historic preservation in the borough.
Together with the Bernardsville Historic Preservation Advisory Council, they present exhibits; discuss local historic preservation efforts, historic properties and architects; and publish a free walking tour of historic downtown Bernardsville.