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The board highlight of the year occurred on
October 19, when we celebrated Charlie
Tornetta’s 50 years of service on the MCPC Board.
Several past board members and former staff, as
well as Charlie’s family and friends, joined us in
honoring Charlie. All spoke highly of his service
and expressed gratitude for everything he has
done for the county these past 50 years. As part
of the informal ceremony, Charlie received a
resolution of appreciation from the board and
citations from the Pennsylvania House and Senate.
Charlie, who manages a large realty firm, was first
appointed to the planning commission board on
October 20, 1966. From 1968 through 1991 he
served as chair of the board, successfully leading
it through years of significant growth in the county.
Charlie has been an active supporter of the county
and Norristown, serving on various boards and
committees. We look forward to continuing to work
with Charlie on the MCPC Board!
Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Board
The
, generally
referred to as the farm board, is a 5-member board consisting of 2 active farmers, an
elected municipal official, a builder, and a member-at-large. They guide the county’s
farmland preservation efforts by prioritizing farmland applications and working with staff
and farmers to arrive at fair agriculture easement acquisition values. The farm board met
3 times in 2016 and also held a day-long tour of prospective farms for preservation.
Montgomery County Agricultural
Land Preservation Board
Jonathan E. Rinde, Esq., Chair
Brett Altman
Arthur C. Bustard
John Corkum
Stephen C. Quigley
Attending the celebration are (L-R) Robert E. Blue, Jr., MCPC Board member;
Kenneth B. Hughes, former MCPC Director; Marc D. Jonas, Esq., former MCPC Board
Chair; Dulcie F. Flaharty, MCPC Board Vice Chair; Feodor Pitcairn, former MCPC Board
Chair; Charles J. Tornetta, MCPC Board member; Steven Kline, MCPC Board Chair;
Jody L. Holton, MCPC Executive Director; Scott Zelov, former MCPC Board member; and
Jill Blumhardt, MCPC Board member
Cheers to 50Years,Mr.Tornetta!
J. Ladaan & Anne D. Moyer farm in Salford Township – permanently preserved in 2016
