Pallone Announces Funding for Repairs to Sandy Hook Bay Marina

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the Sandy Hook Bay Marina in Highlands, New Jersey will receive $692,890 in federal funds for repairs to an older section of the marina that was damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The funding is being provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. This allocation to the Sandy Hook Bay Marina is a portion of more than $16 million in BIG grants for boating infrastructure projects across the country.

“As we head into the summer season, we must ensure that our waters and our maritime facilities are safe for boaters to enjoy,” said Congressman Pallone. “And as we continue to rebuild from Superstorm Sandy, we have a unique opportunity to improve our public infrastructure so it is stronger and can withstand future storms. I am grateful that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognizes the importance of these ongoing efforts in New Jersey.”

This grant provides $692,890 in federal funding to the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Office of Maritime Resources to make repairs to the Sandy Hook Bay Marina that was damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The funding announced today will be used to rebuild and restore 15 transient slips using design standards that have been proven to withstand severe storms.

Mobile Governor's Cabinet in Highlands March 18, 9 am to 5 pm

On Monday, March 18th, the Christie Administration will host a Mobile Cabinet in Highlands to help residents rebuild and recover following Superstorm Sandy. All day long between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, residents affected by Sandy will have access to representatives from the Departments of Banking and Insurance, Community Affairs, Environmental Protection, the Business Action Center, SBA, and FEMA to answer their questions and help resolve any issues they have.

Location: PTAK Towers Community Room 215 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ, Street parking is available.

NJ Senate Hearing on Hurricane - Tues, 12/11

December 07, 2012

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will hold its fourth hearing regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday in Highlands.

While the first three hearings featured testimony from public officials, utility company representatives and first responders, this hearing will feature testimony solely from members of the public.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Genevieve M. Hawley Cafetorium at Henry Hudson Regional School, 1 Grand Tour, Highlands, New Jersey 07732

If you wish to testify, you can register by emailing OLSAideSBA@njleg.org. You can also send a fax to (609) 943-5995 or call SBA Committee staff at (609) 847-3835. Those with written testimony are asked to provide 20 copies on Tuesday.

Congressman Pallone Announces $665,000 for Highlands Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Funds to go towards updated fire truck

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the Borough of Highlands Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). Highlands Fire Department will receive $665,000 to purchase a new fire truck thanks, in part, to a request by Congressman Pallone.

The Highlands Fire Department is an all-volunteer fire department. Currently the fire department uses two trucks that are more than 25 years old. The funding will go towards the purchase of a newer and safer ladder truck.

“The need for this fire truck is clear, and thanks to this federal grant the volunteers of Highlands Fire Department will have an updated vehicle that will improve the safety of the firefighters and the residents of Highlands,” said Pallone.

The AFG program is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is part of a coordinated effort to improve the nation’s ability to respond to emergency situations. Congressman Pallone co-hosted a workshop on Monday, June 18 for local fire departments that provided information on the federal grants available to fire departments. 

Over the past year, more than one million dollars in grant money has been awarded to fire departments in the sixth Congressional district to improve community emergency services.

           

What Power Does An Alleged Felon Hold Over Monmouth County GOP Chairman Joe Oxley?

Monmouth County Republican Chair Joe Oxley has dumped the duly elected, loyal Republican committee and surrendered the ballot column to Art Gallagher's hand picked slate. In so doing he has removed loyal Republican Committee people from the same ballot column where this year's County and State Representatives will appear.

  

As the municipal chair of the Highlands County Committee I have been trying to get in touch with Mr. Oxley regarding suspected underhandedness that was brought to my attention.  Using phone calls and emails he finally responded that he would speak to me after Easter.  He did not.

 

My concern was that a sitting Councilman had indicated that he was going to run as an independent.  Mr. Oxley failed to get back to me and on April 13, 2012 he chose to remove the elected County Committee from the Republican line on the Primary Ballot and replace it with an entire slate submitted by Art Gallagher an alleged felon who may still have theft charges pending from the State of Delaware.  What power does Mr. Gallagher hold over Mr. Oxley?

 

I have been a loyal Republican for nearly 50 years and half of that time served as a Municipal County Committee member.  I am asking all Highlands Republicans to Stand Up for Highlands by voting for us in the June 5, 2012 Primary election. We can be found in column 5.

 

Thank you,

Carol Bucco

Chair of the Highlands Republican Party

 

Highlands Thanks Local PD, FD, EMS for Irene Response Sunday 9/11/11

Local officials in conjunction with Quick Check will host a "Welcome Back Highlands" celebration to thank Police, Fire, EMS and Volunteers for their hard work during Hurricaine Irene and welcome back local residents who had evacuated.


FREE REFRESHMENTS (INCLUDING PASTRIES AND COFFEE) WILL BE PROVIDED COMPLIMENTS OF QUICK CHEK - ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. FIRST RESPONDERS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES WILL ALSO BE TREATED AS GUESTS OF HONOR.

Where -Veteran’s Park, located near 20 Bay Ave Highlands NJ 07732 (Monmouth County)

When - Sunday, September 11th, 2011 at 4pm.

Why - Both the residents of Highlands, NJ and Quick Chek highly value the numerous contributions made to our community by our first responders and citizen volunteers during Hurricane Irene and wish to say thanks as well as bring the entire community together.


Press Contact: Councilman Connelly at 908-309-9598