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A Big Win for Bordentown City: NJDOT Announces it Will Repair — Not Replace — Farnsworth Ave. Bridge
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City was delivered a big win this week, as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced that it has halted its plans to demolish a centerpiece of the community.
Singleton Partnering with Malamut Law, Philadelphia Union for Used Sports Equipment Drive
MOORESTOWN, NJ — State Senator Troy Singleton is partnering with Malamut Law and the Philadelphia Union to collect unwanted kids' sports equipment for an area non-profit.
Those Who Fought and Died for U.S. Honored During Mount Laurel Memorial Day Tribute
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel community came together on Thursday night to honor those who fought and died for the United States at the Township's annual Memorial Day Tribute.
Burlington County Historic Prison Museum marks completion of major restoration project
MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County’s expansive and diverse history was celebrated Wednesday during a ceremony marking the completion of a major restoration project at the Burlington County Historic Prison Museum.
Bordentown City Could Get State Aid Boost Under Singleton Economic Development Bill
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City could see a boost from state aid under legislation sponsored by State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), which would promote economic development and business opportunities in less-populated municipalities.
Lawmaker wants to allow state officials to cap prices on medical marijuana
State officials have stressed that they agree with medical marijuana patients who say the price of cannabis in New Jersey remains too expensive — but the officials say their hands are tied by the law, which gives them no control over prices set by dispensaries.
Help ease N.J. housing crisis and we’ll give you more money for your town, Dems tell mayors
Towns in New Jersey that embrace affordable housing would be given higher priority for state grants under legislation that cleared the state Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee this week.
End crazy zoning rules that block out even granny
Editorial
In the face of an affordable housing crisis, municipal laws forbid you from letting your granny live in your backyard. That’s right, you can’t even build a stand-alone unit on your own property – maybe attached to the house or garage – so that she has an affordable place to live.
Burlington County Special Services School District Gets $1.4M State Grant to Support Transition School
WESTAMPTON, NJ – State Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Commissioners applauded the New Jersey Department of Education’s decision to award $1.4 million to the Burlington County Special Services School District to expand a program for young adults with disabilities.