During Tuckerton borough’s Sept. 5 council meeting, a resolution was passed to support the borough’s partnering with Ocean County for the acquisition of 40.6 acres to utilize for open space. The property, known to many as the Gomez property, is located at 400 East Main St., adjacent to the borough hall and police department.

The county will own 31.6 acres of the land, which will be limited to passive recreation such as walking and biking trails for future use.