Open Space Preservation Board

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In 1989, Mercer County established an Open Space Preservation Board whose primary responsibility is to make recommendations regarding the overall administration of the county open space program. The board’s duties include preparation of a county open space plan, recommendation of open space areas for acquisition and development of a funding assistance program. The Open Space Preservation Board consists of eleven members who serve five year terms. The board consists of: the County Executive, a Commissioner, representatives from the Park Commission, Mercer County Planning Board, Cultural & Heritage Commission, State Green Acres and the County Agricultural Development Board and one citizen representative from each of the four geographic regions of the county. The Mercer County Planning Department administers the open space program and provides staff support to the Board.

Open Space Board members:

Dan Benson, County Executive
Vacant, Commissioner Representative
Mike Long, Park Commission Representative
Michael Shine, Planning Board Representative
Vacant, Cultural and Heritage Representative
Vacant, State Green Acres Representative (NON-VOTING)
Vacant, Agricultural Board Representative
Haig Kasabach, Chairman, Assunpink Region Citizen Representative
Alan Hershey, Vice-Chairman, Piedmont Region Citizen Representative
Timothy London, Urban Citizen Representative
Wendy Mager, Millstone Citizen Representative

Staff Support:

Maria G. Connolly, County Executive Designee, Director of Planning
Cindy Taylor, Secretary, Land Preservation Coordinator
Dilworth and Paxson, LLP, Counsel

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Annual Notice: Schedule of Meetings

Pursuant to Chapter 231, P. L. 1975, please be advised that the regular meeting of the Mercer County Open Space Preservation Board shall be held at 5 p.m. on Zoom according to the following schedule: