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The Roosevelt City section of Manchester sits in the Pine Barrens and is bordered on one side by Warren Grove, which was the site of a very large forest fire in 2007. (Google Maps)
MANCHESTER, NJ Wildfires in the Pine Barrens are a perpetual concern, especially in the spring. For homeowners in areas surrounded by large swaths of forest, the concern can be heightened.
Manchester Township residents in the Roosevelt City section can breathe a sigh of relief, however, as a joint project by federal, state and county officials has created a 200-foot-wide, 5-mile-long fire break that now protects 4,000 residents and 1,700 homes, officials said.
Curry creates engagement letter for attorney
Last updated 2/27/2021 at 4:57pm
CLOVIS The Curry County Commission agreed in November to pair with the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority on hiring Colorado attorney Peter Nichols to help set up a land trust.
Little has transpired since then, and the commission decid. For access to this article please sign in or subscribe.
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