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There's a push in NJ to build affordable housing in backyards. Here's what towns are doing

Doreen Rearden loved seeing her teenage daughters bond with her aging father after he moved into a converted bedroom in their Montclair home. But both he and her family were looking for more privacy and separation. That’s when Doreen and her husband, Joe, first began thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit in their backyard.

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Singleton Hosting Upcoming FAFSA Workshops to Help Bordentown Families with Application

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Are you a parent or guardian of a Bordentown Regional High School student who needs help with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process? Two events can help answer your questions.

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'Bring Health Home' Resource Fair to Focus on Health Care, Secure Housing

More than 30 organizations will participate in the fair

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Two years after first legal cannabis sales, New Jerseyans still seek home cultivation

For the last two years, people have been able to stroll into New Jersey dispensaries to buy weed. But growing your own cannabis plant remains a third-degree felony.

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Business Assistance Event Coming to BurlCo!

I am proud to partner with the New Jersey Business Action Center to host a Small Business Assistance event on Friday May 31st from 8-11am at RCBC in Mount Laurel where business owners (or prospective entrepreneurs) can learn more about how to start or grow a business and obtain access to programs. Free breakfast will be provided, but seats are limited so attendees must RSVP here.

Senator Singleton, Volunteers to Clean-Up Willingboro’s Mill Creek Park in Honor of Earth Day

(MOORESTOWN) – In honor of Earth Day, State Senator Troy Singleton is partnering with Willingboro Township to host a park clean-up for his April “Serve with Senator Singleton” event. The event will take place at Mill Creek Park, 300 Beverly Rancocas Road, Willingboro on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Upcoming FAFSA Workshop Will Help Parents Understand Process, Complete Application

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Are you a parent or guardian of a Lenape High School senior who needs help with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process? An upcoming event can help answer your questions. 

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Mount Laurel Township Hosts Its Third Annual Greek Independence Day Celebration

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Speaking, singing, flag raising and eating filled the Mount Laurel Community Center on Saturday as the municipality hosted its Third Annual Greek Independence Day.

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Governor Murphy Signs New Affordable Housing Law that Will Help Older New Jerseyans

AARP New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy and the NJ Legislature for expanding access to affordable housing to help older New Jersey residents stay in their homes and communities.

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N.J. has a new affordable housing law, but it will take years for it to make a difference

A new affordable housing law in N.J. abolishes COAH and directs the Dept. of Community Affairs to help make affordable housing a reality.

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