Monthly Archives: April 2015

News ItemRobbinsville Fire Dept. Awarded $111K Grant

The Robbinsville Township Fire Department was awarded a grant in the amount of $111,585 from the Department of Homeland Security through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, announced Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) today.

Congressman Norcross Announces New Federal Partnership for Camden Revitalization

Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that Camden City has been selected from a pool of over 125 national applicants as one of our country’s eight new Promise Zones.

NEW JERSEY LT. GOVERNOR KIM GUADAGNO ATTENDS SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS BUILDING DEDICATION AND RIBBON...

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, in conjunction with Siemens Real Estate (SRE) will unveil an expanded state-of-the-art production facility and reconfigured workspace at a special building dedication and ribbon-cutting event. The site expansion and renovation, which began in September 2013, was undertaken to increase manufacturing capacity and accommodate an increasing employee base.

Christie Administration Marks Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Project Assisted with Federal Sandy Recovery...

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today joined local officials and representatives of RPM Development Group to celebrate the grand opening of 60 Nevada, a 75-unit affordable housing development, and the groundbreaking of its 87-unit mixed-use, mixed-income counterpart, 999 Broad.

YIDA Takes Final Action to Restore Tax Delinquent Morris Street Apartment House and Return...

The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency gave final approval today to a plan that returns a tax delinquent and condemned apartment house on Morris Street to taxpaying status, providing housing for 18 tenants in the future.

Christie Administration Marks Grand Opening of Sawtelle Emmans Home in Roxbury Township

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta recently joined representatives of the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Our House, Inc. (OHI), and Youth Consultation Service (YCS) Inc. to celebrate the grand opening of Sawtelle Emmans Home, an affordable permanent supportive rental housing project in the Roxbury Township, Morris County.

First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors The Center for Great Expectations Founder Peg Wright...

First Lady Mary Pat Christie congratulates Peg Wright, Founder of The Center of Great Expectations on being named a New Jersey Hero. Trenton, NJ– First Lady Mary Pat Christie today recognized Peg Wright, founder and CEO of The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) as a New Jersey Hero for her commitment and advocacy on behalf of pregnant women and adolescents experiencing abuse, addiction and homelessness. Ms. Wright is the 3rd New Jersey Hero of 2015 and the 34th Garden State resident overall to be designated a New Jersey Hero by Mrs. Christie since 2010.

Governor Christie Takes Action on Recommendations to Stem Homelessness in New Jersey

Acting on recommendations from The Interagency Council on Homelessness, Governor Chris Christie today announced the formation of a Working Group to further explore ways in which to reduce and prevent homelessness in New Jersey. Specifically, the Working Group will consider implementation of the proposals put forth by the Interagency Council, including Housing First policies, Rapid Re-Housing, and improved coordination among state agencies and social service providers that deliver key services to homeless individuals and families and those at risk of homelessness.

Menendez Statement on Two Year Anniversary of Rana Plaza Building Collapse

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez commended actions announced today by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to strengthen the Distressed Asset Stabilization Program (DASP) in order to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes, and assist communities suffering with high concentrations of foreclosures and distressed mortgages. New Jersey remains at the top of the nation in terms of homes in foreclosure, and the changes come in response to feedback from Senators Menendez and Booker and other stakeholders.

Menendez Commends HUD Actions to Help Struggling Homeowners and Communities

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez commended actions announced today by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to strengthen the Distressed Asset Stabilization Program (DASP) in order to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes, and assist communities suffering with high concentrations of foreclosures and distressed mortgages.

Christie Administration Announces RREM Information Session in Monmouth County to Assist Homeowners Hard Hit...

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 16th Information Session will be held Wednesday, April 29st, in Sea Bright, Monmouth County, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM)

Newly Renovated DeNeal’s Café & Grill Opens at 40 and 50 Union Avenue Medical/Professional...

DeNeal’s Café & Grill at 40 and 50 Union Avenue Medical/Professional Office Campus recently marked its grand opening on the ground floor of the eight-story, 52,000-square-foot 50 Union Ave., office tower. The café, which is just steps from the adjacent four-story, 20,000-square-foot 40 Union Ave. building, is owned and operated by Alesia Williams, a 17-year food service industry veteran.

Public Information Sessions Scheduled for the Sussex Turnpike Project

The Morris County Freeholders have approved a long-awaited $4.7 million Sussex Turnpike intersection improvement project designed to enhance safety and traffic flow on the busy road that runs through Randolph, and serves as a commuter route to and from Morristown, the County College of Morris and Route 10 in Roxbury

Multi-Family goes out with a Boom in March with almost $100 Million in Investment...

Known for coming in like a lion, March went out with a boom with almost $100 million in multi-family transactions arranged by Gebroe-Hammer Associates. The 13 trades involved a total 816 units located within the Northern and Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia corridor, extending from Sussex to Bucks County.

Pallone Announces Additional $3.862 Million for Woodbridge Buyouts and Demolitions

This grant comes in addition to $5.575 million already allocated to the buyout and demolition of properties in Woodbridge.

RUMANA: GOP READY TO TALK PROPERTY TAX REFORM ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

Assembly Republican Whip Scott Rumana, R-Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic, responded today to Democrat Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald’s statement this weekend in the Star-Ledger that Republicans weren’t interested in participating in a bipartisan panel on property taxes

O’SCANLON: TRENTON DEMS WAY OFF-BASE THAT GOP HAS NO INTEREST IN PROPERTY TAX REFORM

Assembly Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth, issued the following statement following Sunday’s news report Assembly Republicans have no interest in participating in a bipartisan panel on property tax reform

Sens. Menendez, Booker Announce Over $895K for Homeless Veterans in NJ

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced $895,821 in federal funding to help homeless veterans in New Jersey find supportive services and a place to call home. The grant is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program

MAST CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY

MAST Construction Services, Inc. (www.mastconstruction.com), an award-winning, Little Falls, NJ-based project and construction management services and owner's representative firm, today announced a major milestone: the company will celebrate its 15th year in business this June.

Expectations High for Spring Selling Season

The market is gearing back up for the traditionally busy spring season and statewide data for the first quarter of the year shows that a healthy and energetic housing market is likely over the next few months for both buyers and sellers, with many pending sales and new listings in the pipeline

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Lautenberg Announces Millions in New Funding for Housing in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced millions of dollars in new funding for New Jersey’s public housing authorities to rehabilitate and modernize public housing units in New Jersey. The capital improvement money was included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law by President Obama.

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Norcross Announces $200K+ for Affordable Housing in Camden

U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced that Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society will receive $207,500 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) NeighborWorks America program to help provide affordable housing in Camden.