Last night at the Union County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners awarded a total of $1,500,000.00 to the County’s twenty-one municipalities for the 2024 Union County Infrastructure and Municipal Aid grant program.
“We are so happy to continue supporting the growth and development of our communities through the Union County Infrastructure and Municipal Aid grant program,” said Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “These funds represent our commitment to investing in projects that enhance the quality of life for our residents, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will have.”
Representatives from all 21 municipalities in Union County submitted videos to accept the check and share what they will do with the funds. A variety of revitalization projects are expected to be undertaken with the funds – however, road improvements are on the top of the list.
“As Chair of the Fiscal Committee, I am proud of the diligent work put into allocating these funds effectively,” said Commissioner Rebecca Williams. “This grant program stands as a testament to our dedication to responsible fiscal management, ensuring that our municipalities have the resources they need to tackle vital infrastructure projects and strengthen local economies.”
The Infrastructure grant program is aimed at providing assistance that will stimulate the development of public projects of economic, social, transportation and governmental importance to local municipalities. The Infrastructure and Municipal Aid grant is a matching grant and will assist municipalities with projects being undertaken in the 2024 calendar year.
The program was created by Commissioner Christopher Hudak in 2015, developed by the County Commissioner’s Fiscal Committee and administered by the Department of Economic Development. This year’s Commissioner Fiscal Committee included: Commissioner Rebecca Williams as the Chair, Vice-Chairwoman Commissioner Lourdes Leon, Commissioner Sergio Granados and Commissioner Alexander Mirabella.
Funding for the grant is provided through the proceeds from the sale of Runnells Specialized Hospital in 2014.
| Municipality | List of Projects | Allocation |
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| Township of Berkeley Heights | Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements & Roadway Improvements | $60,000.00 |
| Township of Clark | Westfield Avenue Repaving | $42,500.00 |
| Township of Cranford | NJDOT FY2023 Beech Street Improvements Project | $90,000.00 |
| City of Elizabeth | Improvements to Lynch Memorial Playground | $150,000.00 |
| Borough of Fanwood | Robin Road/Pandick Court/Second Street Paving Program | $40,000.00 |
| Borough of Garwood | Municipal Building Improvements/Sidewalks/Community Enhancement | $38,000.00 |
| Township of Hillside | #1 Touchless Faucets at Public Facilities #2 ADA Entrances & Auto Sliding Doors at Town Hall | $18,450.00 |
| Borough of Kenilworth | Repairs to Municipal Building | $50,000.00 |
| City of Linden | Resurfacing & Drainage Improvements of Municipal Properties | $95,000.00 |
| Borough of Mountainside | Resurfacing of Bayberry Lane and Greenbrier Court | $40,000.00 |
| Borough of New Providence | Municipal Roadway Paving Project | $50,000.00 |
| City of Plainfield | Municipal Parking Lot Improvements | $135,000.00 |
| City of Rahway | 2024 Roadway Improvements | $101,050.00 |
| Borough of Roselle | Roselle IT Network Infrastructure Enhancement Project | $70,000.00 |
| Borough of Roselle Park | Improvements to Boy Scout Park | $65,000.00 |
| Township of Scotch Plains | Roadway Assistance Program 2024 | $100,000.00 |
| Township of Springfield | Municipal Pool Renovation | $65,000.00 |
| City of Summit | City Hall Operations Enhancement Project | $75,000.00 |
| Township of Union | 2024 Road Program – Stowe Street | $100,000.00 |
| Town of Westfield | Memorial Park Inclusive Playground | $100,000.00 |
| Township of Winfield | Municipal Complex Repairs: PD & Township Modem Replacement; Municipal Complex Grounds, Municipal Complex Restrooms | $15,000.00 |
Total Award Amount – $1,500,000.00To learn more about this grant or about any other program, please visit www.ucnj.org.