SWEENEY, BURZICHELLI, TALIAFERRO ANNOUNCE $2M IN SMALL CITIES GRANTS FOR THIRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
June 22, 2021
West Deptford – Senate President Steve Sweeney, Deputy Speaker John J. Burzichelli and Assemblyman Adam J. Taliaferro announced today a collection of grant awards to municipalities in Salem and Cumberland counties from the Small Cities CDBG program in the Department of Community Affairs.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on the small business community. This funding will go a long way towards ensuring the continued success of these important organizations that are so vital to the overall quality of life for everyday New Jerseyans,” said Senator Sweeney. “I’m also pleased to see investments throughout the Third Legislative District to improve infrastructure and increase accessibility.”
Cumberland County was awarded $301,431 which will provide working capital funds to local established small businesses that have been severely impacted by COVID-19 as well as an additional $292,820 to complete septic system improvements as part of an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation project for low- to moderate-income qualified residents.
Upper Deerfield was awarded $400,000 which will provide funds to complete ADA improvements by removing architectural barriers at the Seabrook Recreation Complex. Deerfield Township was awarded $400,000 to remove mobility barriers that hinder access to the disabled and elderly, and to complete ADA improvements, at Carmel Park, the Municipal Building and the Senior Center. In addition, an emergency generator will be installed at the Senior Center.
“As we begin to return to some sense of normalcy, it’s important we are investing in our communities and working to improve the day to day lives of our residents,” said Assemblyman Burzichelli. “I have seen firsthand the impact these projects have on our neighborhoods and I am grateful they are receiving this support.”
Salem City was awarded $107,000 which will provide funds to help low-income residents in the community rehabilitate homes to maintain sustainable living conditions and remove burnt out dilapidated housing structures that pose a threat to the health and safety to residents.
Pittsgrove Township was awarded $107,000 to rehabilitate housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income residents throughout the town.
Penns Grove Borough was awarded $400,000 for stormwater system infrastructure improvements on East Pitman Street.
“For much of the last year we were laser focused on stopping the spread of COVID-19 and addressing the many challenges that came along with it,” said Assemblyman Taliaferro. “Now, as vaccination rates continue to rise and we begin returning to normal, we can return our full focus to improving the quality of life for the residents of our district, including shoring up our infrastructure so as to safeguard our water quality and to protect against flood risks.”
