Monthly Archives: April 2015

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the Long Branch Housing Authority will receive $146,815 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help homeless veterans find a permanent home.

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced an additional $2,473,024.95 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) to repair Superstorm Sandy damage to Blower Building Two.

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 15th Information Session will be held Tuesday, April 21st, in Manasquan, Monmouth County, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program.

TRENTON, NJ  – April 15, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today took action on several projects...

Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Ken Kobylowski today alerted consumers buying or renewing homeowners insurance that they will receive a one-page summary of their policy that clearly explains its terms, coverages and exclusions, starting in June.

First Lady Mary Pat Christie today announced over $120,000 in New Jersey Heroes grants to eighteen organizations previously selected as New Jersey Heroes. The grants, which must be used within twelve months from the date of the award, will help the recipients to further enhance the mission of their respective organizations through new programs and services

U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker today announced the awarding of a $1,140,923.87 Sandy relief grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Middlesex County Utilities Authority. This grant will help repair the Sayreville Sewerage Pump station, which sustained substantial damage from Sandy, in order to prevent waste from entering the river

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today announced $744,095 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Housing Counseling Program to 11 agencies throughout New Jersey.

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced two grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Program to help provide individuals and families with advice and information on housing issues. The goal is to improve financial literacy, expand homeownership opportunities, prevent foreclosure, and improve access to affordable housing. Through this program, the Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy has been awarded a $13,071 grant, and the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development in Perth Amboy has been awarded a $12,323 grant

The investment brokerage firm Gebroe-Hammer Associates recently arranged the $11.2 million sale of 80 units at Shore Hill Apartments in Mount Arlington, N.J., located in western Morris County. The brokerage team of Stephen Tragash, senior vice president, and Joseph Brecher, managing director, exclusively represented the seller, the original developer who owned the property for approximately 40 years, and procured the buyer

The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) is pleased to announce that George Vallone of Hoboken Brownstone Company was installed as President of the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) on March 24th at the 66th annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On April 7th, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop honored Vallone with a replica installation at City Hall earlier today that will be seen on local cable TV.

Following the announcement that the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court has ruled the attempt to use the municipal housing trust funds in the State’s General Fund unlawful. The funds that have been protected from seizure will be available for their intended purpose, to help build homes for lower-income families, people with disabilities, and seniors on a fixed income. Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Sharon Barker issued the following statement

Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini is being honored by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA) for her strong leadership in helping prevent and treat substance use and mental disorders in youth and adults throughout New Jersey. NJAMHAA will present Angelini with the “State Legislative Champion for Improving Treatment Award” on April 15, 2015 at its Compassion Awards Reception in Woodbridge, NJ.

The Morris County Freeholders, for the third consecutive year, have adopted a budget with a zero percent increase in county taxes, while maintaining critical services for county residents.

The unanimous NJ Supreme Court decision regarding the Council on Affordable Housing, has left the non-profit community, special needs and other housing developers wondering what the ruling means for our work and what the next steps might be.

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that, during the first quarter of 2015, it has issued Notices of Violation to 31 contractors, seeking $397,776.60 in consumer restitution and civil penalties. “The arrival of Spring signals the traditional start of New Jersey’s home improvement season and we are urging consumers to thoroughly review potential contractors before hiring someone to do work on their homes,” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said.

In the spirit of the Easter season, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and her son today joined Assemblywoman Donna Simon and the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) to serve Easter meals to individuals and families in need in Somerset County.

The Morris County Improvement Authority (MCIA) has voted unanimously to accept the resignations of its longtime counsel, Stephen Pearlman, and energy consultant Gabel Associates, who both officially notified the Authority tonight that they will resign effective June 1.

With most of the families in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program now in the construction phase, the Christie Administration today announced the State’s Housing Recovery Centers will consolidate in an effort to better meet the ongoing construction needs of participants in the RREM Program and the State’s other housing recovery programs.

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) today announced that it has received $1.4 million to support New Jersey’s foreclosure prevention counseling efforts through the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program (NFMC). The much-needed funding will enable NJHMFA and its housing counseling partners to provide more foreclosure counseling to area homeowners in danger of foreclosure.