Tag: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
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Shah denied dual role of CFO and business administrator in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE — The Township Council denied the appointment of longtime Chief Financial Officer Himanshu Shah to concurrently serve as the township’s business administrator. Mayor Owen Henry had sought the council’s approval to appoint Shah to business administrator at a meeting on Feb. 26. The vote was split with Council President Mary Sohor, Council Vice…
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Woodbridge hires five military veterans as police officers
WOODBRIDGE — Five new officers with extensive military backgrounds have joined the ranks of the Woodbridge Police Department. “The public safety mission of the Woodbridge Police Department is our most important priority,” Mayor John E. McCormac said. “As a result of our commitment to public safety, combined with the increased assignment of uniformed officers to…
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Grant will fund survey and studies at Dismal Swamp
EDISON — Encompassing portions of three municipalities, the Dismal Swamp provides a habitat for 175 species of birds, 25 species of mammals and 25 species of amphibians and reptiles. It is also home to numerous trees and plants, many designated as rare, threatened or endangered. That is why an award of a $200,000 grant from…
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Police offer kit to help protect seniors against scams
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Police Department is re-issuing the “Anti-Fraud Toolkit,” an online packet of information to keep people safe from scams and fraudulent activity. Designed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the kit provides residents with the information needed if confronted with a potential scam, according to a posting on the department’s Facebook page. It…
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Housing programs will be strengthened in 2017
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) took positive action to benefit low- and middle-income populations this month, including approval of programs that will strengthen the state’s 2017 housing opportunities for residents struggling with mortgage payments and others in need of affordable rentals. The board approved guidelines for Home Seeker, a new mortgage assistance program,…