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DCA to Host Housing Resource Fair in Hudson County for Sandy-Impacted Residents
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today announced a free Housing Resource Fair will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016, at New Jersey City University in Jersey City to provide Sandy-impacted residents with information about available housing resources
Christie Administration Marks Grand Opening of Affordable Housing in Essex County Assisted with Sandy...
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today joined local officials and representatives of the Orange Housing Development Corporation, The Alpert Group, LLC, and the City of Orange Township to celebrate the official grand opening of Walter G. Alexander Village, Phase III. The third and final phase of the award-winning affordable apartment community includes 42 units, 5 of which are set aside for special needs and homeless families.
Township Council to Dedicate 640 River Road as the “Mary Topolsky Memorial Garden and...
The Teaneck Township Council will dedicate the property located at 640 River Road (across from Kipp Street) in Teaneck, NJ as the “Mary Topolsky Memorial Garden and Trail” on September 25, 2016, at 12:30pm
League Statement on Appeal of Appellate Court Housing Ruling
While the League opposed the request to appeal the Appellate Division’s July 11 ruling on the GAP period, we are not surprised by the Court’s decision to hear the appeal. In its order, the Court states that they will hear the appeal and stay the ruling
IT’S TIME JERSEY CITY STARTS PAYING ITS OWN WAY
Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-Somerset) issued a statement today defending state taxpayers against having to subsidize amenities for some municipalities they can’t afford themselves: “He’s at it again. Mayor Steve Fulop exploits taxpayers from across the state, and even his own constituents, by continually failing to be transparent regarding his Jersey City schools. This time it is his announcement about new school openings.
PETERSON BILL CREATING TASK FORCE TO TRACK STOLEN VALUABLES BECOMES LAW
New Jersey took an important step forward Wednesday to make the return of stolen jewelry and other property more likely. Assemblyman Erik Peterson is pleased to announce that his legislation creating a second-hand valuables transaction reporting task force (A-2224) was signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie
RUMANA COMMENDS CHRISTIE DECISION TO VETO MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
Assembly Republican Whip Scott T. Rumana (R–Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex) applauded Gov. Chris Christie’s veto of a measure that would have raised the minimum wage. “Not only would a $15 an hour minimum wage have reversed our economic progress, it would have disproportionately driven up the cost of living and killed job opportunities for lower- and middle-class families. A higher minimum wage would have meant higher costs for food, gas, and home goods.
Rep. Norcross Announces Millions Awarded to Local Agencies to Prevent Veteran Homelessness
Norcross: “This funding will ensure our veterans get the treatment they’ve earned and deserve.” Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $300 million in grants to help very low-income veteran families prevent homelessness.
Rep. Pascrell Announces $15 Million to Support Veterans’ Families
U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $15 million in grants to help very low-income Veteran Families prevent homelessness among low-income veteran families
August 26, 2016 Governor Christie Announces Additional Assistance For Municipalities Hard-Hit By Superstorm Sandy
Governor Chris Christie today announced the Non-Federal Cost Share (“Match”) Program is now allowing local government entities in the nine New Jersey counties most impacted by Superstorm Sandy to apply for reimbursement of the funds they used to share in the cost of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance for emergency activities undertaken during the storm’s immediate aftermath.
BRAMNICK CALLS ON DEMOCRATS TO SUBMIT FUNDING PROPOSAL FAIR FOR ALL TOWNS
Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Union) released the following statement today challenging Democrats to submit a proposal to make school funding more fair
March 23, 2016 Brick Council Passes Amendment to Assist Residents Elevating Their Homes
The Brick Township Council passed an amendment Tuesday which removes as many unnecessary barriers as possible for people elevating their homes. The amendment to Chapter 245 – Permitted Yard Encroachments, allows for access to staircases with an entry stoop or platform not to exceed a total 100 square feet in area and no further than 5 feet into a required rear yard setback area
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Files Action Against Ocean County Couple and Their...
Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs have filed an action against an Ocean County couple and their home improvement companies for allegedly defrauding dozens of homeowners – including 26 homeowners who allegedly lost $923,742 in federal relief funds they paid to have their homes repaired or rebuilt
CIATTARELLI SAYS JERSEY CITY’S NEW SPENDING PROPOSAL FURTHER DEMONSTRATES NEED FOR SCHOOL FUNDING REFORM
Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli issued a statement today on how Jersey City’s announcement last week to create millions of dollars to buy open space is further proof of the need for a better way to fund New Jersey schools that is fair to all taxpayers
Cooling Centers Open This Weekend
The Richard Rodda Community Center (Recreation Department) located at 250 Colonial Court has been designated as a cooling center for the Township. The Rodda Center will be open until 11:30PM this evening, and 8:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday and Sunday
Christie Administration Announces Housing Recovery Information Session in Atlantic County to Help Homeowners and...
The Christie Administration today announced the 37th Housing Recovery Information Session will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at the All Wars Memorial Building in Atlantic City to assist storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program and the LMI Homeowner Rebuilding Program, as well as for rental property owners participating in the Landlord Rental Repair Program (LRRP).
MPD makes arrest for theft of MFD truck, recovers stolen property
Midland police arrested 29-year-old Estaban Pando at around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday after receiving a tip through Midland Crime Stoppers regarding his involvement in the theft of Midland Fire Department’s Station 6 squad truck early Tuesday morning. It is believed that Pando and another unknown suspect stole the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 from outside the station before abandoning it in east Midland. The truck sustained significant damage and had equipment taken from it.
Brick Council Passes Amendment to Assist Residents Elevating Their Homes
The Brick Township Council passed an amendment Tuesday which removes as many unnecessary barriers as possible for people elevating their homes. The amendment to Chapter 245 – Permitted Yard Encroachments, allows for access to staircases with an entry stoop or platform not to exceed a total 100 square feet in area and no further than 5 feet into a required rear yard setback area
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Files Action Against Burlington County Home Improvement Contracting...
The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has filed an action against the Marlton-based Daruwe Corp., d/b/a Majestic Home Remodeling, and its owner Wisam Emachah, alleging that they, among other things, took deposits for home improvement work that was never begun or completed, misled consumers into believing they needed new roofs, performed substandard work, and failed to provide the represented “lifetime guarantee.”
Consumers Stand to Win Big With ‘Know Before You Owe’ Rule
Since the October 2015 implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ‘Know Before You Owe’ mortgage initiative, Realtors® have raised red flags over challenges in gaining access to what’s known as the mortgage “closing disclosure” form, or CD. The CD is delivered to homebuyers in advance of their closing and contains important financial information related to their purchase.