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The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey recently hosted an open house reception to announce a federal grant award to fund programs for pregnant women and families with children. As a result of this award, the Partnership has expanded its office space at 50 Union Ave., a signature Irvington, N.J., office tower. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health occupies approximately 4,100 square feet at the newly renovated 40 and 50 Union Avenue Medical/Professional Office Campus.

“Property taxpayers shouldn’t be socked to make up the difference when big companies leave New Jersey over higher taxes and costs,” said Schepisi. “We have to put the breaks on these built in tax hikes to protect the residents and businesses that are staying to help us rebuild our economy.”

Assemblyman Dave Wolfe and Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose’s legislation to help ease the financial burden on the families of New Jersey military personnel serving overseas earned the approval of the General Assembly today. The bill, A-1183, authorizes a “Support the Troops” specialty license plate with the proceeds earmarked for the families of New Jersey military personnel who are serving overseas

Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, R-Morris and Somerset, has requested a regulation change to benefit our veterans and the greater community surrounding VFW and American Legion posts. For many years, these posts were provided access to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through county governments.

The Homeowners Consumer Center is urging homeowners in New York or New Jersey to call them anytime at 866-714-6466 if they received a less than adequate settlement from their homeowners insurance company for severe storm or fire damage to their home, with the only proviso the damage and settlement has to have occurred within the last two years.

Bergen County, NJ is among the most aggressively priced and highest-barrier-to-entry multi-family investment markets in the region, according to the brokerage professionals at Gebroe-Hammer Associates. In a recent two-week timeframe, the Livingston-based brokerage firm arranged three separate apartment building sales in the county, which accounts for approximately 10 percent of New Jersey’s overall population.

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Republican Robert Auth to help cleanup contaminated waterways with shellfish earned approval from the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. Auth’s bill, A-3944, would lift Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) ban on the cultivation of shellfish in inner harbor and coastal waters for restoration, research or educational purposes

Construction activities will commence on May 11, 2015 on Hudson Street between 14th Street and 15th Street. During construction, which is expected to last four to six months, the 1400 block of Hudson Street will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Mayor John G. Ducey is proud to announce that his next Mayor In Night event will be held on Monday, May 11 from 6pm until 8pm at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. Citizens will have the opportunity to meet Mayor Ducey, Township Department Heads and officials and discuss Township matters. Department and division heads from the Township will also be on hand to provide assistance to citizens. The event is open to all residents of Brick Township.

The bill, A-1286/S-2439 allows school districts to establish a special account using federal dollars to offset the loss of property taxes from federal property. At the same time, it prevents the state from reducing education aid because of the federal funds

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) was joined by Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Albio Sires (NJ-08) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) in urging Governor Christie to revise the outdated NJ Statewide Water Supply Master Plan (NJSWSP), the planning mechanism by which our state approaches management of its water needs. The last major reconsideration of the plan was adopted in 1996 under Governor Christine Todd Whitman

The Division on Civil Rights announced today that a Hudson County landlord has paid $8,000 to an African-American woman to resolve allegations that she unlawfully discriminated by telling the woman, who had contacted her about renting an apartment, that she would not rent to African-Americans or Hispanics.

Congress to enact a long term transportation infrastructure policy. With the Federal Highway Trust Fund slated to run out of money at the end of this month, Mayor Wahler appeared before the United States Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure

To mark Military Appreciation Month, First Lady Mary Pat Christie and the New Jersey Heroes Foundation have designated three deserving individuals as nominees for the May online New Jersey Hero poll. The three candidates – Ray Chimileski of Long Valley, Morris County; Tom Cunningham of Raritan, Somerset County and Jack McDonald of New Providence, Union County – are being recognized for their efforts to make a difference in the lives of military members and their families throughout the Garden State.

Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) located in New Jersey’s 6th District will receive grants totaling $4.69 million in Operating Subsidy awards. The funding, which is awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides assistance to PHAs to help with the operation and management costs associated with public housing developments. Housing Authorities throughout the 6th District, in both Middlesex and Monmouth counties, will receive funding.

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined his New Jersey colleagues, U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Albio Sires (NJ-08) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), in urging Governor Christie to revise the outdated NJ Statewide Water Supply Master Plan (NJSWSP), the planning mechanism by which New Jersey approaches management of its water needs. The last major reconsideration of the plan was adopted in 1996 under Governor Christine Todd Whitman.

The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, which provides drinking water to several municipalities and oversees the county programs for solid and hazardous waste disposal and recycling, celebrated environmental excellence during an award ceremony on April 30, 2015 at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) applauds the passage of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. When the bill passed today, it included two amendments sponsored by Rep. LaMalfa intended to roll back excessive regulations and protect California’s access to water supplies during the drought. Additionally, LaMalfa was successful in securing funds for a levee project in the North State and accelerate the completion of the Sites feasibility study. LaMalfa’s first amendment prevents the Army Corps of Engineers from ignoring regulatory exemptions for farming activities

Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) announced today’s House-passed Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act (H.R. 2028) included a $500,000 allocation for the Rahway River Basin Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study.

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.