Tag: New Jersey League of Municipalities
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Luxury apartment complexes, retail and restaurants expected to start opening in downtown Woodbridge; PILOTS continue to provide steady source of revenue for township
WOODBRIDGE – Six years ago, township officials made a commitment to invest in a transit village development for the business district in downtown Woodbridge in efforts to not let the district “wither away and die.” Fast-forward as township officials embark on a new year, the business district is far from dying with the hard-to-miss construction…
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Edison councilman plans to move forward ward system ordinance, which would allow residents to decide
EDISON – Residents of Edison may have a say on whether or not to change the township’s current form of government through a special ballot question in November. Councilman Richard Brescher said he plans on moving forward an ordinance he requested Township Attorney William Northgrave to draft over a year ago at the next regular…
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Edison Township Council may revisit ward system debate
EDISON – The debate over whether or not Edison Township should adopt a ward system of government may soon be back on the table after more than a decade. Councilman Richard Brescher has been advocating for the implementation of a ward system. “I believe it’s a good thing for Edison because I see what other…
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Economic growth is thriving in Old Bridge, officials report
OLD BRIDGE – With 127 grand opening ribbon cutting celebrations for businesses taking place in the past two-and-a-half years, officials say the economic development and redevelopment in Old Bridge is thriving. “The real number is 140 because some businesses for some reason don’t accept an offer to hold a grand opening,” said Steve Mamakas, executive…
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Metuchen closes dropoff recycling center due to changes in the global market place
METUCHEN — Due to the increasing costs of processing recycling because of changes in the global market place, Metuchen officials have decided to close the dropoff recycling center on Jersey Avenue. “We used to process recycling at no cost, and in prior years, we used to make money on recycling,” Borough Administrator Jay Muldoon said…
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Woodbridge plays host to New Jersey Senior Olympics in September
Woodbridge Township will once again serve as the host to the 2018 New Jersey Senior Olympics that will be held from Sept. 7-9. The Senior Olympics feature 21 sporting events where athletes age 50 and older compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. The games and competition will take place at sporting venues throughout Woodbridge,…
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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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North Brunswick juniors and seniors can enter scholarship essay contest
North Brunswick and the New Jersey League of Municipalities have teamed up to offer three $1,000 scholarships through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. The statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme “What My Municipal Government Does Best” and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the municipal…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township, school district team up for scholarship competition
Juniors and seniors in Hillsborough High School with an interest in a life of service in local government will have another shot at one of three $1,000 scholarships through the New Jersey League of Municipalities’ Louis Bay II, Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. During a recent township committee meeting, Mayor Gloria McCauley announced that the municipality…