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$4.1 Million Deal: Bergen County Set to Acquire Historic Lodi Armory from New Jersey

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$4.1 Million Deal: Bergen County Set to Acquire Historic Lodi Armory from New Jersey

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Lodi NJ, The future of the Lodi Armory is crystallizing as Bergen County moves to finalize a $4.1 million purchase of the state-owned property. This strategic acquisition will transition the 4-acre facility from the State of New Jersey’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to Bergen County control, securing a key administrative and storage hub for local government operations.

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Groundbreaking Success: Glen Rock PFAS Treatment Facility Kicks Off with $1 Million State Investment

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Pictured (left to right): Midland Park Councilmember Lorraine DeLuca, Ridgewood Water Director Richard Calbi, Midland Park Councilmember Nancy Peet, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos, Glen Rock Mayor Kristine Morieko, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, Assemblyman Chris Tully, Glen Rock Councilmember Maureen Rozanski, Glen Rock Councilmember Elizabeth Coll and Village Manager Keith Kazmark

State Boosts Clean Water Fight: $1 Million Lands in Glen Rock for Major PFAS Treatment Facility

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – The commitment to delivering pristine water in Bergen County hit a major milestone on Thursday. Ridgewood Water held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new Main PFAS Treatment Facility in Glen Rock, signaling the start of construction on a project that will significantly upgrade the local water infrastructure.

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New Jersey Democrat Legislature Set to Vote on Bill Threatening Public Records Access

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Trenton NJ, In a move stirring controversy and concern, the New Jersey Legislature is poised to vote on a bill that could severely restrict access to public records. The proposed legislation, which cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Friday afternoon, is scheduled for a vote in both chambers on Monday, sparking outcry from advocates and citizens alike.

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Financial Disaster Looms for New Jersey’s Small Businesses

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Ridgewood NJ, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Monmouth) is calling on Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature to put a hold on minimum wage increases scheduled to take place in the coming months as small businesses teeter on the brink of financial ruin due to COVID-19 and subsequent, continual restrictions:

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Proposal to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana Advances

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TRENTON NJ, A proposal to legalize and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and older advanced in the New Jersey Legislature Monday. The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved S2703, sponsored by Senator Nicholas Scutari, (7-2-4), and the Assembly Appropriations Committee approved A4497, sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, (6-1-2). The measures will now go to the full chambers for a vote. Gov. Phil Murphy has expressed strong support for legalizing and regulating marijuana for adult use.
The amended version of the legislation:

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