Officials spend $3 million to rescue family farm from impending development: 'The land will continue to serve as a source of purpose'

Officials spend $3 million to rescue family farm from impending development: 'The land will continue to serve as a source of purpose'

A borough in New Jersey announced its purchase of a historic property, but as NJ.com reported, the reason they bought the farm was a surprising spot of uplifting news. On Feb. 18, the Borough of Tinton Falls issued a press release to announce the acquisition. In it, the Borough proclaimed that it was "proud to announce the purchase of approximately 13 acres" of land, a site known locally as Carney Farm. The Council introduced an ordinance to acq…