Friends of the Drew Forest 5/21/24 Friends of the Drew Forest 5/21/24

Day 1 of Drew Forest Trial: Opening Arguments Heard in Forest Preservation Dispute

The trial involving Drew University Forest and whether or not the Forest should have been included as vacant land in Madison’s 2020 affordable housing plan, commenced on Monday May 20th at the Morristown Court House, presided by Judge Stephan Hansbury. The trial will be focused on the preservation and potential sale of forest property located on Drew University’s campus.

Friends of the Drew Forest 11/21/23 Friends of the Drew Forest 11/21/23

County approves $5M grant to preserve Drew University forest. But will school agree?

The Morris County Commissioners on Monday approved a $5 million grant recommendation by the county Open Space Trust Fund Committee to help fund a purchase of Drew Forest in Madison.

Friends of the Drew Forest 11/20/23 Friends of the Drew Forest 11/20/23

County Commissioners grant Madison $5 million for Drew Forest preservation

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners voted Monday to grant Madison $5 million toward a potential future acquisition of the Drew Forest - a significant amount yet half of what the borough had been asking for.

Friends of the Drew Forest 11/16/23 Friends of the Drew Forest 11/16/23

It's a Nail Biter: Join us on Mon., Nov. 20, 7pm in Morristown

Will the County Commissioners approve $10 million to conserve the Forest (Madison's request)? Or $5 million (Open Space Committee recommendation)? Something in between? We're on pins and needles.

Friends of the Drew Forest 11/10/23 Friends of the Drew Forest 11/10/23

Morris County urged to double $5M grant to save Drew University forest from development

The Morris County Commissioners heard passionate pleas at their meeting Wednesday night to approve a $5 million grant to help protect 51 acres of woodlands on the Drew University campus. But, they were told, the funding needs to be doubled if preservationists are to have a shot at saving Drew Forest.

Friends of the Drew Forest 11/9/23 Friends of the Drew Forest 11/9/23

Morris panel recommends $5M for Drew Forest, but activists tell commissioners that’s not enough

Half a loaf is not better than none. Not when a 53-acre forest is at stake.

Friends of the Drew Forest 11/9/23 Friends of the Drew Forest 11/9/23

Drew Forest advocates push for 'full' county funding as committee recommends $5 million grant

Madison is poised to receive a substantial Morris County grant award to help purhase the threatened Drew Forest preserve from Drew University, but advocates say a larger sum would push the deal across the finish line.