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Over 100 New Jersey Leaders Come Out in Support of Economic Recovery and Tax Incentives Reform Legislation December 21, 2020, 11:56 am | in
Over 100 New Jersey Leaders Come Out in Support of Economic Recovery and Tax Incentives Reform Legislation
12/20/2020
TRENTON – Over 100 leaders in government, the private sector, and labor from across the state expressed their support for the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, which will be voted on in the Legislature on Monday:
GOVERNOR MURPHY AND LEGISLATORS
“We are proud to announce that we have reached an agreement on a comprehensive economic recovery package that will support small businesses, drive sustainable economic growth, and reform our tax incentives system. This plan will specifically target historically underserved communities that have also been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 with tailored programs to combat food deserts, spur brownfields redevelopment, and suppor
Cumberland County Schools announced the death of James McNeill Mac Williams, 88, who served the school system in various positions and for whom Mac Williams Middle School is named. Our hearts are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. James Mac Williams, said Alicia Chisolm, chairwoman of the Cumberland County Board of Education, and Marvin Connelly Jr., superintendent of Cumberland County Schools, in a news release. From his days as a classroom teacher to his tenure as an associate superintendent and Board of Education member in Cumberland County Schools, he remained a tremendous advocate for children, educators, and staff. Mr. Williams tireless work in education will forever be remembered by all who were positively impacted by his extraordinary leadership. We extend our heartfelt thoughts and condolences to his family and loved ones.
After the state changed the law in the spring, which increased the number of Code Blue nights, the M25 Initiative, who operated and funded Code Blue shelters across the country, stopped operating the shelters. However, local volunteers are running the operations, for now.
A change to the stateâs Code Blue alert law early this year has strained the services of agencies that shelter Cumberland Countyâs homeless during frigid nights.
The programs have managed to continue, though, due in part to the efforts of two women working with support from the community, little sleep and a deep faith in God.
Cumberland County holds groundbreaking for veterans burial pavilion
Updated Dec 19, 2020;
Posted Dec 19, 2020
Posing at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cumberland County veterans burial pavilion are, from left, Cumberland County commissioners George Castellini and Carol Musso, United Veterans Council semper marine dean and commander Ed Alicia, county department of veterans affairs director Diana Pitman, Matt Jordan of the veterans commission and former freeholder Joseph Sparacio.Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
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The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners last month broke ground for the construction of a veterans burial pavilion at Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery in Hopewell Township.
The cemetery was consecrated in 1999 and had its first burial in 2000 but, to date, lacks a public space for services.
County, Municipal, Private Sector, and Labor Leaders Applaud Economic Recovery and Tax Incentives Reform Legislation December 18, 2020, 8:32 pm | in
County, Municipal, Private Sector, and Labor Leaders Applaud Economic Recovery and Tax Incentives Reform Legislation
12/18/2020
TRENTON – Today, 40 leaders from across the state expressed their support for the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, which will be voted on in the Legislature on Monday. Today’s announcement builds upon 34 New Jersey leaders issuing support for the package yesterday, bringing the total to 77 supporters, including the Governor, Senate President, and Speaker:
COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS
“Governor Murphy, thank you for everything you have done, and continue to do, to provide help to the citizens and businesses of New Jersey during these trying times,”