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US coastal communities get $575M to guard against floods, other climate disasters
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. (AP) — The federal government is giving more than a half-billion dollars to coastal communities to help them use nature-based preventative measures to address climate-related flooding and other disasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Friday announced it is allocating $575 million to 19 resiliency projects in several states, with a particular emphasis on Native American, urban and traditionally underserved communities that experience repeated floods, wildfires and other weather-related disasters. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement that the effort was intended to “help make sure America’s coastal communities are more resilient to the effects of climate change,” The projects include more than $72 million for so-called “living shorelines” in New Jersey, using native plants, oyster reefs and other natural materials to restore and protect waterfronts. There also is money to replace sidewalks with permeable pavement, to top buildings with plants to help absorb heat, and to establish parks in flood-prone areas that can absorb floodwaters.
NJ resident’s dog finds a rabid animal, the 3rd in the county this year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — One Middlesex County township has its first rabid animal of the year, according to the County Office of Health Services. However, it is the third rabid animal reported within the county for 2024. Health officials said that on Saturday, July 20, a South Brunswick resident’s dog...
‘America’s Best Watering Hole’ is a New Jersey Hidden Gem
New Jersey has been receiving a lot of "bests" lately, but are we surprised?. This place, in particular, has a remarkable story that goes back a while. The bar itself is a relic of Prohibition. Real rum runners would throw back a cocktail when they weren't smuggling booze. Even to...
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
NJDEP investigating after lead material found on beach in Keyport
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are looking into how objects containing lead appeared on Keyport's bay shore.For months at low tide, residents said thousands of pieces of lead slag can be seen along the shoreline. Just recently, officials determined the objects contain lead.According to New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, objects resembling lead slag first became visible in June, and initial tests have confirmed that the objects contain lead.On July 17th, NY/NJ BayKeeper Greg Remaud discovered a significant quantity of material on the beach near the former Aeromarine industrial site where he said someone illegally...
Parts of Jersey Shore beach to be closed for testing of contamination
Environmental regulators on Friday said “out of an abundance of caution” the state will test and remove “slag-like material” on a Jersey Shore bay beach where one advocacy group and neighbors fear hazardous lead may be present. The removal of the material will start Monday, calling...
New Jersey begins process to close two youth detention centers
Efforts to reimagine two youth correctional facilities in New Jersey are just getting underway as Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a working group to determine their future design and purpose on Thursday.
‘Let’s Go Brenda’ shirts arrive at Jersey Shore businesses as Kamala Harris seeks presidency
Days after President Joe Biden announced that he would not be seeking reelection, two Jersey Shore businesses that offer “Let’s Go Brandon” merchandise say they haven’t seen a drop off in sales. The slogan that’s become a rallying cry for some Republicans opposed to Biden shifted...
NJ gets $72M to build flood-resilient projects
Federal Inflation Reduction Act sets aside $575 million nationwide on prevention work. Thanks to a new federal grant, New Jersey’s communities will have $72 million to help build flood-resilient structures. The grant, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, totals $575 million nationwide and will give New Jersey the third-largest piece of the pie compared to other states. Leaders gathered in Perth Amboy on Friday to deliver the news; Perth Amboy’s waterfront, which was devastated by Superstorm Sandy, was rebuilt with the help of federal dollars.
45-Story Apartment Building Planned for George Street Proposes 160 Affordable Units
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 45-story, 800-unit apartment building planned for a vacant lot behind the Abundant Life Family Worship Church on George Street is set to include 160 low- and moderate-income units. NB Plaza Owner Urban Renewal LLC, described as a partnership between developer Ifany LLC. and the church, has been designated as the redeveloper for the $350 million mixed-use project that falls into the city’s Lower George II Redevelopment Plan.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The agreement approved by a 7-0 vote of the Housing Authority at Wednesday night’s meeting amends a previous...
NJ Coast to Receive $72 Million for Natural Flood Resilience Projects
PERTH AMBOY - The city served as a backdrop on July 26 for an announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is earmarking $72 million to support statewide climate change preparedness. This project, Building a Climate Ready NJ, is designed to reduce flood risks for coastal communities along all New Jersey coastal counties by implementing natural flood barriers in communities. The $72 million investment will support hundreds of transformative projects in Middlesex County, city officials said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Projects are based in Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South River, Old Bridge, Carteret,...
Woodbridge Mayor’s Message, July 26, 2024
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, July 26. Bill & Andy will appear at Curtains at 7 pm tonight. At 7:30 pm tonight, at the Woodbridge Middle School Theater, the Woodbridge Community Players are also putting on the play “The Prom.” There’s a show at 7:30 pm on Saturday, and a 2 pm Sunday matinée.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Our Farmer’s Market continues from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday at Parker Press Park featuring a new farmer from Schieferstein Farm Market & Garden Center, and children’s musician “Bobby Beetcut” will be on stage...
Another large warehouse proposed for vacant land in N.J. town
A new distribution warehouse is scheduled to be proposed Thursday night for a large swath of vacant land in Middlesex County. Federal Business Centers, an Edison-based real estate developer, wants to develop land near North Disbrow Hill Road and Butcher Road in Monroe into a 176,085-square-foot warehouse and office space, according to the plans.
New Jersey’s Oldest All-Black School Building to Become a Museum Celebrating Black History
The oldest school building in New Jersey may soon become a museum to celebrate its Black history. Located in Newark, the 179-year-old State Street Public School is the only remaining location of the city’s former school for Black students, as well as the home of the first Black principal in the city’s school system. Although the school has been vacant for decades, officials still aim to turn the building into a place where people can gather to learn more about its Black history. “At some point in time you have to preserve what you can,” said Marian Bolden, who has led the efforts...
NYC Summer Streets kicks off in Queens, Staten Island with expanded hours
New York City's annual Summer Streets celebration is officially underway in Queens and Staten Island.Under the program, selected streets across the five boroughs are open in both directions for people to play, walk, bike and enjoy the outdoors during the summer. Eyewitness News is in Hunters Point as celebrations are underway along Vernon Boulevard on Saturday morning."Across this entire route, you'll have about 2-3 miles of car-free streets. People will be able to run, walk, jog, whatever it is, really enjoy and reclaim a lot of the street spaces for different uses," said Tomas Garita, NYC DOT's Executive Director of...
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