Monthly Archives: September 2015

Morris County Improvement Authority To Hold Special Public Sesssion on Status of Solar Projects

The Morris County Improvement Authority will hold a public session on Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Morristown to discuss preliminary findings on the viability of construction of various unbuilt solar sites from the MCIA's Renewable Energy Program Series 2011 solar projects

Christie Administration Awards More Than $44 Million in Third Round of Essential Services Grants...

The Christie Administration today announced the award of more than $44 million in the third funding round of the Essential Services Grants (ESG) Program. These competitive grants have met a vital need at a crucial time for Sandy-impacted local governments. The program was designed to ensure the continuation of critical services until lost ratables were recovered, without resorting to unsustainable property tax increases

SENATE COMMITTEE OKS SIMON BILLS INCREASING PROTECTIONS FOR ENERGY CONSUMERS

A package of legislation sponsored by Assembly Republican Donna Simon to help consumers make educated choices for gas and electric providers was passed today by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. Three Simon bills ensure utility customers receive comprehensive details on the cost of power, available suppliers in the marketplace, and the terms of contracts with providers.

Pick the Right Projects to Boost Resale Value

When it’s time to finally take the dive and list a home for sale, many sellers will rush to update, reconstruct, and replace the lackluster parts of their home. But are they picking the right projects? In order to get the maximum return on investment on any pre-sale construction job, consult the 2015 Cost v. Value Report, put out by Remodeling magazine each year, which compares job cost changes to Realtors’ perceptions of what the projects bring to a selling price when the property is resold.

Christie Administration Announces Housing Recovery Information Session in Monmouth County to Assist Homeowners Hard...

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 26th Housing Recovery Information Session will be held Thursday, September 24th, in Manasquan, Monmouth County, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program and LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program

Pallone Commends HUD Decision Not to Force NJ Residents to Pay Back Disaster Recovery...

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) commended the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) decision not to require the State of New Jersey to recoup duplication of disaster recovery benefits up to $20,000 from residents. For those who receive more than $20,000, HUD will require the State of New Jersey to prove that the additional Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds are duplicative of other federal funds and, if so, the state must then decide if they wish to pursue repayment.

Christie Administration Announces Housing Recovery Information Session in Monmouth County to Assist Homeowners Hard...

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 26th Housing Recovery Information Session will be held Thursday, September 24th, in Manasquan, Monmouth County, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program and LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program.

NJCDC Commemorates 9/11 with Day of Service and Remembrance

Paterson, NJ - September 16, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- In memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11, NJCDC organized a Day...

Christie Administration Marks Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Project in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic...

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) today joined local and state officials and representatives of Conifer Moorestown Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, Inc. (MEND) to celebrate the grand opening of Rittenberg Manor, a 100-unit affordable senior housing development in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County. Five units will be set aside for homeless individuals, 62 and over.

Menendez, Booker Announce Over $3.3M for Morristown Airport

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced Morristown Municipal Airport will receive a $ 3,314,685 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to restore a dilapidated runway and improve one of the runway safety areas

Menendez, Booker Announce Nearly $5.5M to Combat Veteran Homelessness in NJ

US Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced $5,478,156 in federal funding to help homeless veterans in New Jersey find supportive services and a place to call home. This grant is part of the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Tuesday, Sept. 15th Marks Deadline for Sandy Claims Review Process

Victims of Superstorm Sandy who may have been underpaid on their flood insurance claims have until Tuesday, September 15th, to request a review from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), said Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), who led efforts to push FEMA to conduct the reviews. The Sandy Claims Review Process is open to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders who submitted a Sandy-related flood claim.

CCM Foundation Golf Outing to Support Services for Military Veterans

In less than a month, the County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation will host its annual golf outing fundraiser at a new venue and will add a new beneficiary. The picturesque Rockaway River Country Club in Denville will host the event on Monday, September 28.

Christie Administration Announces Housing Recovery Information Session In Atlantic County To Assist Homeowners Hard...

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 25th Housing Recovery Information Session will be held Wednesday, September 16th, in Brigantine, Atlantic County, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program and LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program

Menendez, Booker Announce $240K in Federal Grants to Protect Firefighters in Harrison, Clinton

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today announced the awarding of a combined $238,573 federal Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) to improve safety and operations in Clinton and Harrison. The AFG program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Menendez, Booker, Sires, Payne, PANYNJ Announce $256M in PATH Sandy Relief Grants

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, along with U.S. Congressmen Albio Sires (NJ-08) and Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), today joined Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Executive Director Patrick Foye to announce $255,529,424 in federal grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to repair damage sustained by the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rail system during Superstorm Sandy

Payne Announces $250K in Drug-Free Communities Grants to Orange, Rahway

Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) today announced the awarding of $250,000 in Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program continuation grants to community coalitions in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District. Administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the DFC Program provides grants to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use

Payne, Menendez, Booker, Sires, PANYNJ Announce $256M in PATH Sandy Relief Grants

Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), along with U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and U.S. Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08), today joined Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Executive Director Patrick Foye to announce $255,529,424 in federal grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to repair damage sustained by the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rail system during Superstorm Sandy.

NJCDC Gives Away Book Bags Filled with School Supplies to 105 Preschoolers Thanks to...

NJCDC understands the importance of early childhood education. 90% of a child’s brain develops before the age of five, and NJCDC wanted to make sure that the three- and four year-olds attending their award winning preschool, Paterson Family Center (PFC), got their academic careers off to a strong start. Thanks to a generous donation from Valley National Bank, headquarted in Wayne, NJCDC gave away 105 book bags filled with school supplies to all 105 preschoolers attending PFC

Christie Administration Marks Groundbreaking of Affordable Housing Project in Bergen County Financed with Federal...

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today joined local officials and representatives of Domus Corporation and The Housing Development Corporation of Bergen County to celebrate the groundbreaking of Northvale Senior Residence, a 30-unit affordable senior housing development.

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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.