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Did a Bergen County Mayor Try to Stop Affordable Housing and Block Diversity? The Fight for Fair Housing in Emerson

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Emerson NJ, a developer is leveling serious accusations against the governing body of Emerson, New Jersey, and its mayor, Danielle DiPaola, claiming they are actively working to obstruct a vital affordable housing project. The claims, made in a lawsuit filed in Bergen County Superior Court on November 7, suggest the resistance is an attempt to prevent “racially diverse minorities” from moving into the community.

Continue reading Legal Battle Erupts: Developer Sues Bergen County Town, Alleges Mayor Trying to Block “Affordable Housing” and “Diversity Efforts”

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photos courtesy of Senator Holly Schepisi, and Mayor Peter Calamari

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Twp. of Washington NJ, for years residents and businesses of the Pascack Valley have been plagued by ever increasing flood events. All of the surrounding communities have agreed to work together and retain Stevens Institute of Technology to conduct a flood study and provide solutions for our residents. Senator Holly Schepisi, said, “It was my pleasure to work with our mayors and secure $200,000 in this year’s state budget to fund the study. State and local government working together for the benefit of those we represent.”

Continue reading Stevens Institute of Technology to Conduct a Flood Study of the Pascack Valley

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