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New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference

Ted Ritter

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Ted Ritter

External Affairs Manager, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority 

Ted Ritter is the External Affairs Manager for the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. He represents the NJTPA at official meetings, conferences, and special events; develops creative videos and presentations; and manages innovative, award-winning public engagement initiatives. Prior to joining the NJTPA, Ted worked as a radio news anchor, writer, and reporter. He holds a Master’s Degree in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Niagara University. 

Ted Ritter

Sessions

(S-9) The Morris Canal & Morris Canal Greenway in the 21st Century

Time:
Thursday, 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Location:
Audience: AIA, AICP, AR, H, M/C, NP
Long before railroads became a viable transportation option, the completion of the Morris Canal gave New Jersey its first interstate transportation system. Iron-making settlements in the New Jersey Highlands grew into industrial towns, and with the delivery of Pennsylvania anthracite coal, coastal towns developed into major industrial cities.
Today, the Canal Society of New Jersey is working with communities, organizations, and agencies such as the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority to create a Morris Canal Greenway that preserves the canal’s
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Presenters:
Margaret M. Hickey, AIA
Principal Historic Preservation Specialist, Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects,
Joe Macasek
President, Canal Society of New Jersey,
Ted Ritter
External Affairs Manager, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority,

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