Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. applauded the bipartisan passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY24 that will bring nearly $22,000,000 in Community Project Funding to New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
This bipartisan appropriations bill covers six subcommittees for FY24:
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies
- Energy and Water Development and related agencies
- Interior, Environment, and related agencies
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies
The appropriations bill passed today will bring a total of $21,815,414 from Community Project Funding requested by Congressman Kean to NJ-07 and restores fiscal responsibility to Washington, saving taxpayers more than $200 billion over the next ten years by cutting wasteful government programs.
“I am proud that the House came together today to approve the funding for New Jersey I have been fighting for,” Kean said. “We are funding vital community projects that are going to make a very positive difference in people’s lives. I urge the US Senate to swiftly pass this legislation and get it on the President’s desk.”
Below are the NJ-07 projects funded in the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY24:
Stanhope Water Tower Installation
- Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Recipient: Borough of Stanhope
- Location: 77 Main Street, Stanhope, New Jersey 07874
- Amount: $3,300,000
- Justification: The funding will fill install a water tower for the Borough of Stanhope that will significantly enhance the municipal water supply and better safeguards residents. The proposed 300,000-gallon water tower will significantly improve water infrastructure for the Borough of Stanhope, which currently does not have an adequate independent municipal supply.
Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center in Hunterdon
- Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, & Related Agencies
- Recipient: Hunterdon County
- Location: 59 Petticoat Lane, Annandale, New Jersey 08801
- Amount: $3,192,000
- Justification: A rebuild of the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center will extend the services for the leading area provider of life saving training courses in fire suppression, hazardous materials training, basic life support, CPR, and Vehicle accident response training.
Security Improvements for Mount Arlington
- Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Recipient: Borough of Mount Arlington
- Location: 520 Altenbrand Avenue, Mount Arlington, New Jersey 07856
- Amount: $277,000
- Justification: The funding will fill an existing gap in critical public safety measures for the Borough to monitor public spaces or track vehicles in critical locations. The funding will be used for purchasing security cameras and automated license plate readers for Mount Alington’s public spaces, such as municipal buildings, facilities, parks, attractions, and points of entry.
City of Rahway Lead Service Line Replacements
- Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Recipient: City of Rahway
- Location: 1045 Westfield Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065
- Amount: $1,250,000
- Justification: The funding will be used to eliminate a portion of the lead service water lines within the City of Rahway. This funding will allow the second phase of the project to begin to provide clean safe water infrastructure for the residents of the City of Rahway.
Berkeley Heights Sewer and Stormwater Improvements
- Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Recipient: Berkeley Heights Township
- Location: 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922
- Amount: $2,000,000
- Justification: The funding will be used for upgrading the Berkeley Heights Sewer System to protect public health. These sewer upgrades are necessary to protect the well-being of Berkeley Heights residents and New Jerseyans who live along the Passaic River. The project will include improvements to stormwater piping throughout the Township and a new raw sewage pump to prevent stormwater and treated sewer effluent from ending up in the Passaic River and reduce non-point source pollution. Additionally, this project will rehabilitate the grit removal system.
Stormwater Management at Budd Lake in Mount Olive Township
- Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Recipient: Mount Olive Township
- Location: 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828
- Amount: $600,000
- Justification: The funding will be used for the installation of water pollution prevention features around Budd Lake. Budd Lake is the headwater of the South Branch Raritan River and is the largest glacial lake in New Jersey.
Abilities Incredible People Training Project by Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc.
- Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, & Related Agencies
- Recipient: Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc.
- Location: 264 Route 21 North, Washington, New Jersey 07882
- Amount: $127,000
- Justification: This funding will increase training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through classroom and distance learning. The project will provide distance learning focusing on soft skills and provide professional growth and pre-employment services. Moreover, it provides funds for training and support to instructors to enhance students’ success in coding, technology, and website development and testing.
Somerville YMCA Renovation – Universal Access to Pre-K in Somerset
- Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Recipient: Somerset County Young Men’s Christian Association
- Location: Somerville YMCA, 2 Green Street, Somerville, New Jersey 08876
- Amount: $3,794,414
- Justification: The funding will renovate the Somerville YMCA to build classrooms to NJ Department of Education preschool standards.
Linden Senior Bus Transportation Project
- Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Recipient: City of Linden
- Location: 201 North Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jersey 07036
- Amount: $1,000,000
- Justification: The funding will provide a new community senior bus that will assist the City of Linden’s senior and disabled population navigate the city and get to and from important points of interest, such as shopping centers, medical offices, and recreational facilities. The purchase of the new bus will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the city’s transportation program for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.
Camp Cromwell Facility Rehabilitation
- Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Recipient: Township of Bridgewater
- Location: 900 Vosseller Avenue, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
- Amount: $4,000,000
- Justification: The funding will fill restore and rehabilitate Camp Cromwell and make it safe for the enjoyment of the community. The project will repair the roads, paths, and vegetation. Additionally, new lights will be installed along the main causeways to ensure safe travels. Finally, buildings will be repaired, such as a small welcome center, dining hall facility, and recreation building.
Raritan Borough Municipal Building/Police Building Repurpose
- Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, & Related Agencies
- Recipient: Borough of Raritan
- Location: 22 First Street, Raritan, New Jersey 08869
- Amount: $2,275,000
- Justification: This funding will renovate the existing municipal building to be utilized solely by the Borough Police Department and Court System. The current building has reached it useable lifespan and as a shared building and requires renovations to meet current Department of Justice standards and police department standards. The improvements will include an overhaul of an existing elevator system, HVAC replacement, window replacement, ADA barrier free space, sally port, holding cells, evidence rooms and court facilities and community policing outreach space.
