April 26, 2010
NEW JERSEY LEADERS TO REPORT ON HIGHER EDUCATION CONSTRUCTION
New Jersey's colleges and universities leaders will outline over $1 billion of capital construction projects on Tuesday, June 8, in Trenton at the "New Jersey Higher Education Construction --- Building for Tomorrows Leaders Conference."
The conference at the Trenton Marriott will open with registration at 8:00 a.m. followed by the program through an expected noon conclusion.
Alliance for Action President Philip K. Beachem said the investment made by New Jersey's colleges and universities will be a key factor in helping employ members of the building trades and suppliers, while also generating long term jobs and economic productivity. Speakers will include:
- Dr. Robert Altenkirch, President, NJ Institute of Technology.
- Anthony Calcado, Vice President of Facilities & Capital Planning, Rutgers University.
- Michael Harris, Associate Vice President for Administration & Finance Chief of Operations, Rowan University.
- Dr. Carlos Hernandez, President, NJ City University.
- Curt Heuring, Vice President of Facilities & Planning, The College of New Jersey.
- Michael McKay, Vice President Facilities, NJ City University.
- Donald Moore, Assistant Vice President for Operations, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
- Michael Reca, Associate Vice President for Facilities & Auxiliary Services, Rider University.
- Dr. Steven Rose, President, Passaic County Community College.
The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion on the role of public/private partnerships in higher education construction. To make a reservation, click here http://www.allianceforaction.com/jun810reg.htm.
COMMENT MEETINGS SET ON PROPOSED GLASSBORO-CAMDEN LINE
An extensive study focusing on identifying mass transit transportation needs and solutions for Southern New Jersey was completed by the Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO. The study concluded with a recommendation for light rail transit along the Conrail rail right-of-way from Glassboro to Camden.
John J. Matheussen, Authority CEO and PATCO President, announced three public comment meetings to access social, economic and environmental benefits and impacts of the proposed Glassboro-Camden line. The two-hour public comment meetings will be held in Camden and Glassboro, with an information session explaining the proposed project one hour before the public comment meeting.
Those who wish to speak are required to register at the location on the day of the meetings. For those who can't attend one of the meetings, comment forms are available on the project website, www.glassborocamdenline.com. Verbal comments also may be submitted through the project hotline, (856) 968-2252. Comments in writing maybe submitted to Victoria Malaszecki, Public Involvement Liaison, Envision Consultants Limited, PO Box 536, Mullica Hill, NJ 08061. Comments may also be emailed to publicinvolvement@glassborocamdenline.com. The deadline to submit comments is June 10, 2010. The public comment meeting schedule is:
Thursday, May 6, 2010
5:30pm - 6:30pm Information Session
6:30pm - 8:30 pm Presentation & Formal Comment Period
Camden County College
Camden Technology Center
200 N. Broadway
Camden, NJ 08012
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Day Session
1:30pm - 2:30pm Information Session
2:30pm - 4:30pm Presentation & Formal Comment Period
Rowan University
Henry Rowan Building (The Engineering Building)
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Evening Session
5:30pm - 6:30pm Information Session
6:30pm - 8:30pm Presentation & Formal Comment Period
Rowan University
Henry Rowan Building (The Engineering Building)
FOUR LOCAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS APPROVED
Local voters approved school construction projects in four out of seven districts in recent referendum results. This represented a total of nearly $38.2 million, approximately 55% of the proposed nearly $70 million dollars on the ballot. The major projects approved by the voters included:
- Union Township (Union County) for nearly $24 million to demolish and reconstruct a major portion of Central Five School.
- Lawnside (Camden County) for $7.3 million to construct an addition of two pre-kindergarten class rooms and elementary school renovations.
- Bloomfield (Essex County) nearly $3 million for improvements to the athletic field.
- Tewksbury Township (Hunterdon County) $4 million for renovations to Old Turnpike Middle School.
PUBLIC COMMENT OPEN ON HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
The 60-day public comment is now open for the New Jersey Water Supply Authority hydroelectric project in Clinton. The Spruce Run - Round Valley Project would be located on tributaries of the South Branch of the Raritan River in Clinton, Hunterdon County. The project would include a 90-foot high dam with a 550-foot long spillway on the Spruce River and a new power house on the Round River.
NJ DEP SCHEDULES HEARING ON TRANSMISSION PROJECT
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Land Use Regulation will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 28, to accept oral comments on the freshwater wetlands permit application of Public Service Electric & Gas. The hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Berkshire Valley Golf Course, 28 Cozy Lake Road, Jefferson.
The PSE&G application for the Susquehanna-Roseland transmission project received 5-0 approval in February from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR FOOD STORE AND HEALTH FACILITY IN DOWNTOWN NEW BRUNSWICK
Plans to bring a supermarket and fitness center to New Brunswick's downtown were announced by Mayor Jim Cahill. The 12-story, 625,000-square-foot, $114 million project would be on a 1.6 acre site next to the Ferren Mall on French Street.
The project also would include a 1,200-space parking garage and 80 loft-style residential units. It would be a partnership between the City, the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DevCo), the New Brunswick Parking Authority and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
The Wellness Plaza plan calls for a 45,000-square-foot grocery store, occupying most of the first floor. The first-floor would also include an aquatic center with a competition-sized swimming pool and two smaller therapeutic pools for exercise classes.
The Parking Authority would own all of the structure, except for the housing component, which would be owned by DevCo. The Parking Authority would issue general obligation bonds for much of its portion. The site is between New Brunswick's transit village zone and would provide walkway access to the nearby train station.
CHRISTIE CABINET MEMBERS TO MEET WITH ALLIANCE
Three leaders of Governor Chris Christie's Administration will share information and respond to questions at meetings scheduled by the Alliance for Action. The schedule:
- Thursday, May 6, New Jersey's new State Commissioner of Transportation, James S. Simpson, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 50 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison. Registration at 8:30 a.m. and the program at 9:00 a.m. To register Go Here.
- Thursday, May 13, Richard Bagger, Governor Christie's Chief of Staff. Hilton Garden Inn, 50 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison. Registration at 7:30 a.m. and program at 8:00 a.m. To register Go Here.
- Thursday, May 20, New Jersey Transit Executive Director James Weinstein. Registration at 9:30 a.m. and program at 10:00 a.m., Alliance for Action offices, Raritan Plaza II, Edison. Registration required but for Alliance members attendance is complimentary. To register Go Here.
HEAD OF ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IN NEW YORK TO MEET WITH ALLIANCE
Colonel John Boule, Commander of the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will feature a "Meet the Players" program sponsored by the New Jersey Alliance for Action on Wednesday, May 26.
The program will be at the NJ Carpenters Funds Conference Room, Raritan Plaza II, Fieldcrest Avenue, Edison. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. and the program at 10:00 a.m.
The meeting will provide a key networking opportunity to meet and speak with Colonel Boule. To register Go Here.
MIDDLESEX ALLIANCE TO FEATURE PERTH AMBOY, TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND NATURAL GAS
A program that covers a full range of issues from transportation capital spending to natural gas to Perth Amboy will feature a meeting of the Middlesex County Alliance for Action on Friday, May 14.
The session will be held at the NJ Carpenters Funds conference Room, Raritan Plaza II, Raritan Center, Edison. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the program at 9:00 a.m.
Speakers include:
- Mayor Wilda Diaz with a "Spotlight on Perth Amboy."
- Jason Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer, Liberty Natural Gas.
- Richard Hammer, P.E., Assistant Commissioner - Capital Program Management, State Department of Transportation.
To register Go Here.
NEW ALLIANCE BOARD MEMBERS, INCLUDE FORMER GOVERNOR FLORIO
- Former Governor James Florio was elected to the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Action. He is with the law firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, LLC.
- Also elected to the Alliance Board were Francisco Werner, Director of the Institute of Marine & Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University, and Ronald Piccolo, Principal, Hatch Mott MacDonald succeeding Gene DeStefano.
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
- Michael Della Rocca, President and Regional Managing Director, North America, of Halcrow Holding Limited, was elected to the Halcrow Board. He is a member of the Alliance for Action Board of Directors.
- Val Berzins was selected to fill the vacant Chief Financial Officer position of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. A 20-year-veteran of the Authority, Berzins will direct the financial operations of the Authority.
UPCOMING EVENTS
5/06/10 – Meet the Players with NJ DOT Commissioner James S. Simpson.
To register Go Here.
5/13/10 - Meet the Players with Richard Bagger, Governor Christie's Chief of Staff.
To register Go Here.
5/14/10 – Middlesex County Alliance for Action.
To register Go Here.
5/17/10 – Alliance for Action Golf Classic.
To register Go Here.
5/20/10 – Meet the Players with NJ Transit Executive Director James Weinstein.
To register Go Here.
5/26/10 – Meet the Players with Colonel John Boule, Commander of the NY District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
To register Go Here.
6/04/10 – Bergen County Alliance for Action.
To register Go Here.
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