Tag: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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South Brunswick is financially committed to the expansion and renovation of the public library
The South Brunswick Township Council is financially committed to the expansion and renovation of the South Brunswick Public Library. With a unanimous vote, the Council approved a bond ordinance at a meeting on Oct. 25, which authorizes $3.01 million in bonds for the expansion and renovation of the public library at 110 Kingston Lane. The…
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Keyport council members table agreement with senior complex operator
KEYPORT — Amid concerns about potential rent increases, a proposed ordinance that would, if adopted, extend a financial agreement between Keyport officials and the operator of a senior apartment complex has been tabled by the Borough Council. The legislation is intended to authorize a seven-year extension to an existing financial agreement between Keyport and Bethany…
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Additional state funds will address ‘unexpected costs’ for South Brunswick Public Library’s expansion project
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Half a million allocated in the 2023 state budget will go towards the South Brunswick Public Library’s expansion and renovation project and will address “inflation and unexpected site work.” “The funding was made possible with the assistance of New Jersey Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-16) after some discussions initiated by Bina Mehta [and…
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Federal funds help Princeton aid low and moderate income residents
Princeton will use $225,797 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address affordable housing and supporting households impacted by COVID-19 in 2021. The municipality is receiving the funds through the federal Community Development Block Grant program under HUD. The program provides grants to municipalities and counties to aid low and moderate…
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Burlington County launches program to provide mortgage and utility assistance to households impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The Burlington County Commissioners announced a new program to assist county homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Burlington County CARES Act program funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is designed to provide income-eligible residents with documented financial hardships up to six months of mortgage and/or utility assistance. “From the earliest days…
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Princeton residents asked to provide feedback on five-year consolidated plan for CDBG grant
A second hearing has been scheduled for Princeton’s participation in the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement program. The hearing on Sept. 29 is to discuss the draft five-year consolidated plan that has been prepared by the municipality, along with a first year annual action plan. The draft plan will describe specific activities, programs…
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Princeton will take part in federal grant program to provide support for low-income families
Princeton’s participation in the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement program was the focus of a public hearing on Aug. 17. The hearing is first of what will be a series of public hearings with Princeton residents on the topic. The program which is under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…
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Demolition of storm-damaged homes begins in Old Bridge
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Almost five years after superstorm Sandy, the sounds of backhoes and dump trucks fill the crisp morning air on Cliffwood Way in the Laurence Harbor section of the township as the area begins to turn a new leaf. Twelve storm-damaged homes — seven on Cliffwood Way, three…
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Efforts to end veteran homelessness a success
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Middlesex County has effectively ended veterans’ homelessness, an action that has been certified by three federal agencies. “We have obtained Functional Zero,” exclaimed Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald Rios as he announced the good news in front of the New Jersey Veterans Memorial in Roosevelt Park in Edison…
