Tag: New Jersey Department Environmental Protection Agency
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Federal funds allocated to address PFAS contamination; Middlesex Water announces interim plan
Help – on the federal level – is on the way for those affected by Middlesex Water Company’s notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. On Dec. 17, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-6), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, announced the passage of key provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for drinking water infrastructure, including $15 billion for…
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Hopewell Township expects to announce official position on Mine Road Bridge
The Hopewell Township Committee, in the coming week, will announce an official position on Mercer County’s proposals for the future of Mine Road Bridge. Years ago, a downed tree had damaged the upper structure, resulting in the bridge being closed to traffic. Since 2015, the bridge deterioration resulted in the county determining that the bridge…
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DEP awards Clean Communities grants to counties and municipalities
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is awarding $19.4 million in annual Clean Communities grants to help municipalities and counties remove litter to beautify neighborhoods, improve water quality and enhance quality of life, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced. In total, the DEP is awarding $17.3 million to eligible municipalities and $2.1 million to…
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Bordentown Township officials to review additional options for proposed municipal complex
Bordentown Township officials announced that they will re-examine their proposal to build a new municipal complex on designated open space after residents raised multiple concerns at a public meeting. Bordentown Township Mayor Stephen Benowitz announced at a March 9 Township Committee meeting that officials have “stopped the process, completely” to divert approximately eight acres of…
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Bordentown City Farmers’ Market holds event to drive electric
In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, which took place this month, the Bordentown community held an event to encourage the green initiative for locals. As part of the national awareness program, the Bordentown City Farmers’ Market used its Sept. 22 gathering to welcome owners and advocates of electric-powered vehicles in the area to showcase…
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Hillsborough officials approve resolution to begin road paving work
Hillsborough Township Mayor Frank DelCore announced that road paving work is set to begin in June. The announcement came from the mayor following a unanimous decision from the township committee to pass a resolution that awarded a contract for the “2019 Capital Roadway Resurfacing” to Top Line Construction Corporation at a meeting on May 14.…
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Edison, Woodbridge receive Clean Communities grants
Edison and Woodbridge have been awarded Clean Communities grants from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The townships are two of the largest municipal recipients of funds this year for environmental cleanups and education projects. Edison received $166,404 and Woodbridge received $163,272. Edison Health Director Jay Elliot, who oversees the local Clean Communities program, explained…
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Funding fight continues for Margaret’s Creek cleanup
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — As cleanup at the Margaret’s Creek sector of the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site finally begins, a battle of who is eventually going to pay for the cleanup continues to ensue in the courts. In a decision last month, the Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled against…