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RIBLE/CASAGRANDE: NO RATE INCREASES UNTIL UTILITIES HAVE PLANS TO PROTECT SUBSTATIONS FROM FLOODING
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Seeking a solution to power outages caused by flooded electrical substations, Assembly Republicans Dave Rible and Caroline Casagrande have introduced a plan to require utilities to flood-proof their infrastructure before they increase rates.
KEAN INTRODUCES BILL TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC COMPANIES TO ADDRESS FLOODED SUBSTATIONS BEFORE RATE INCREASE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assemblyman Sean T. Kean (R-Monmouth and Ocean) introduced legislation yesterday that requires electric public utilities to implement flood mitigation plans for certain substations and prohibits a rate increase until that plan is implemented.
SCHEPISI-CIATTARELLI BILL GIVING TOWNS ACQUIRING FLOOD-PRONE LAND TAX-EXEMPT STATUS APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi, R-Bergen and Passaic, and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex, that would exempt flood-prone properties acquired by municipalities from county, school and fire district property taxes for the following tax year, was approved by the General Assembly on Monday.
RUMANA SPONSORED BILL GIVING TOWNS ACQUIRING FLOOD-PRONE LAND TAX-EXEMPT STATUS APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Assembly Republican Whip Scott Rumana, R-Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Morris, that would exempt flood-prone properties acquired by municipalities from county, school and fire district property taxes for the following tax year, was approved by the General Assembly on Monday.
FEMA Extends Deadline to Register For Hurricane Sandy Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Survivors of Hurricane Sandy now have until March 1, 2013, to register for disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Help Is Available For Building To a Higher Standard
TRENTON, N.J. WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- For many New Jersey homeowners, rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy will mean meeting a higher standard – literally.
Nine Charged in $10 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
NEWARK - January 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nine people involved in a long-running, large-scale mortgage fraud scheme that caused losses of approximately $10 million were charged in two complaints with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Ten Charged in Superseding Indictment in Timeshare Mortgage Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, NJ - January 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A federal grand jury for the District of New Jersey, sitting in Camden, has returned a 44-count superseding indictment against six individuals from southern New Jersey and four others for their alleged roles in a $3 million mail and wire fraud conspiracy involving timeshare mortgages, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced today
Morris County Improvement Authority to Hold Special Meetings With Schools and Local Officials
January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Morris County Improvement Authority (MCIA) is holding two informational meetings, one for school officials and another for local government officials, on
Wednesday, Jan. 16.
January 30 Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance and Return SBA Loan Applications
January 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey have until January 30, 2013 at midnight to register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and to return applications for low-interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.
FEMA offers Free Advice On ‘Building Stronger, Safer, Smarter’
TRENTON, N.J. - January 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Visit your area home improvement store to get free advice on how to repair or rebuild your home to minimize future disaster damage. Specialists from Federal Emergency Management Agency will offer their expertise on building techniques that can help protect your home, business or other property.
Improve Protection Of Home Or Business With SBA Loan
TRENTON, N.J. - January 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jerseyans may use low-interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration to better protect their home or business structures from future disasters.
County Participating in Stand Down Morristown
January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Morris County’s Department of Human Services will be one of many participants this week in Operation Stand Down Morristown, a two-day event supporting needy and homeless veterans and their families.
Free Expertise On ‘Building Stronger, Safer, Smarter’
TRENTON, N.J. - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Getting free advice on how to repair or rebuild your home to minimize future disaster damage is as easy as visiting your local home improvement store. Specialists from FEMA will offer their expertise on building techniques that can help protect your home, business or other property.
If Insurance Is Slow, Talk With FEMA
TRENTON, N.J. - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- If your house is not livable and you have insurance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency may be able to provide temporary housing or rent under certain circumstances
Help for Renters Who Lost Personal Property in Hurricane Sandy
TRENTON, N.J. - January 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Renters who need to repair or replace essential items lost in Hurricane Sandy can get help from the Small Business Administration.
McGUCKIN: LOCAL OFFICIALS, NOT TRENTON BUREAUCRATS, BETTER SUITED TO REBUILDING SHORE TOWNS
January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assemblyman Greg McGuckin said a proposal by an Assembly Democrat lawmaker to establish a state agency to oversee the rebuilding of Jersey Shore towns that were damaged by Super Storm Sandy may be well intended, but is unnecessary
Morris Helps Preserve 113 Acres in Harding Township
County of Morris, NJ - January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A $5.1 million grant from the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund has helped to preserve Primrose Farm Estates, a 113-acre property off Brook Drive in Harding Township
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Shuts Down Home Health Agency That Allegedly Placed...
NEWARK, NJ - January 09, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that Infinity Healthcare LLC, a Somers Point-based home health agency, has ceased operating and its owner is permanently enjoined from operating any similar business, following a Consumer Affairs investigation into its placement of health aides for in-home patient care.
New Jersey, FEMA Identify 769 Rental Units In Atlantic, Monmouth, Ocean Counties
TRENTON, N.J. - December 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The state of New Jersey and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have identified 769 homes and apartments currently available for rent in Atlantic, Monmouth and Ocean counties
