August 26, 2008

Dear Friend of Skylands,

As a dedicated advocate of the New Jersey Botanical Garden and the public it serves, we share an interest in preserving the Garden and its historic buildings.

We wish to bring to your attention that there will be a Public Hearing at the Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton, on September 8, 2008 at 3 p.m. (CLICK HERE to download an Acrobat PDF of the public notice or click here to read a text version.)

The purpose of this hearing is to extend the lease of the current caterer, known as Mansion Caterers, Inc., from a 20- to a 30-year lease.

As a dedicated organization of members and volunteers with a 32-year history of supporting and enhancing the Botanical Garden, we'd like to urge all Friends of the Garden to attend this hearing. Your personal support in speaking on our behalf is important and would be greatly appreciated. Please note that you are requested to bring a written copy of your remarks to have them included in the public record.

Sincerely,

NJBG/Skylands Association
Executive Board