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Bruno Associates Secures $185,000 for Guttenberg Town’s Park Improvements

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Funded by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Summer 2015– Bruno Associates requested funding from the NDJEP Green Acres Program and was awarded $185,000 in grants for Guttenberg Town’s multi-park improvements. The Green Acres Program administers funds to local governments and nonprofit land trusts to obtain open space and develop parks throughout the state. These projects that are approved by the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) sets aside millions to provide funds for developing parks and recreational facilities, local land acquisition projects, preserving land and protecting the environment along with its wildlife. Guttenberg town seeks to use its awarded funds to improve and renovate both the Veteran’s Park and veteran’s Memorial Park. Renovations will consist of  adding light to extend evening hours, restoring the restrooms, and adding new water features. The Veteran’s Memorial Park with all its upgrades will enhance the experience with its beautiful view of the New York City skyline and Hudson River.

For more information on the Green Acres Program and the success of the funded projects, please visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres/

Bruno Associates Secures $900,000 for Irvington Township’s Park Upgrades

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Funded by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Summer 2015—Bruno Associates requested funding from the NDJEP Green Acres Program and was awarded $900,000 in grants for Irvington Township’s 40th Street Playground upgrades. The Green Acres Program administers funds to local governments and nonprofit land trusts to obtain open space and develop parks throughout the state. These projects that are approved by the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) sets aside millions to provide funds for developing parks and recreational facilities, local land acquisition projects, preserving land and protecting the environment along with its wildlife. Irvington Township plans to use its awarded funds for the 40th Street Playground which is Irvington’s 3rd largest park. The funds will not only update the existing playground and ball field, but will also repair and improve the park to meet the Americans with Disabilities requirements.

For more information on the Green Acres Program and the success of the funded projects, please visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres/

Bruno Associates Secures $362,500 for North Arlington Borough’s River Road Acquisition

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Bruno Associates Secures $362,500 for North Arlington Borough’s River Road Acquisition

Funded by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Summer 2015—Bruno Associates requested funding from the NJDEP Green Acres Program and was awarded $362,500 in grants for North Arlington Borough’s River Road acquisition. The Green Acres Program administers funds to local governments and nonprofit land trusts to obtain open space and develop parks throughout the state. These projects that are approved by the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) sets aside millions to provide funds for developing parks and recreational facilities, local land acquisition projects, preserving land and protecting the environment along with its wildlife. The Borough of North Arlington seeks to use its awarded funds for the River Road Acquisition project which will acquire land next to its Little League field. With this land it will allow for additional parking lots to be built, creating safer environments for people visiting the park and not needing to park on the busy intersection of River Road.

For more information on the Green Acres Program and the success of the funded projects, please visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres/

Bruno Associates Secures $150,000 for Clifton City’s Rutgers Place Culvert Repair Project

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Bruno Associates Secures $150,000 for Clifton City’s Rutgers Place Culvert Repair Project

Funded by the NJ Department of Transportation

December 22, 2015– Bruno Associates aided in securing $150,000 from the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) for the City of Clifton’s Rutgers Place Culvert Repair project. The administered award grant is provided through the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund program. The Rutgers Place Culvert Repair project will replace sidewalks, curbing, pavement and 78″ corrugated metal culvert with 78″ concrete culvert piping to assist the connecting storm sewers and inlets. Overall, this award will be used to improve the conditions of transportation in Clifton, making it easier for all the motorists and pedestrians.

For more information about the TTF, please visit http://www.state.nj.us/ttfa/

 

Bruno Associates Secures $400,000 for Sussex Borough Water System

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Bruno Associates Secures $400,000 for Sussex Borough Water System

Funded by Small Cities Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

December 6, 2015– Bruno Associates requested funding by the state Department of Community Affairs and was awarded $400,000 in grants for Sussex Borough’s dam repairs at Lake Rutherford Reservoir. The grant was from the Small CDBG and will repair the dam in Sussex Borough which provides the drinking water for the borough’s residents. For several years these water systems reparations have been delayed, but now with the awarded grant and the help of an environmental and water systems engineer, this process can finally begin.

To learn more about CDBG and the dam repairs at Lake Rutherford, please visit

http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/cdbg.html

Bruno Associates Secures $38,840 for West New York Public Schools Equipment

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Bruno Associates Secures $38,840 for West New York Public Schools Equipment

Funded by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

November 20, 2015– Bruno Associates requested funding from the State of New Jersey from the USDA and was awarded $38,840 for West New York Public Schools. The funding was received from the FY 2015 NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant and the award will go towards a walk-in cooler/freezer for a West NY public school, benefiting the nutrition of students and faculty. Any grant funds remaining after the installation of the new equipment will be disbursed to the School Food Authority.

For more information about the US Department of Agriculture, please visit http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome

 

Bruno Associates Secures $20,000 for Recreational Opportunities for Individuals in Rutherford Borough

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Funded by the Department of Community Affairs

October 13, 2015—Bruno Associates requested funding from the Department of Community Affairs in awarding $20,000 in grants to Rutherford Borough. The grants were awarded for the Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities (ROID) program to ensure accommodations are accessible for individuals with disabilities involved in municipal recreation programs. The grant for ROID will facilitate that local governments are meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and it also supports athletic, performing arts and many variances of leisurely activities. With the grant awarded to Rutherford Borough, they will create a recreation program for individuals with and without disabilities which includes various weekly activities such as: bowling, dances, going to the movies, playing sports, going to the park and any other activities to help sustain the program.

To learn more about ROID activities in Rutherford Borough, please visit http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/rec/resource_directory.html#9

Bruno Associates Secures $20,000 for Recreational Opportunities for Individuals in North Bergen Township

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Funded by the Department of Community Affairs

October 13, 2015—Bruno Associates requested funding from the Department of Community Affairs in awarding $20,000 in grants to North Bergen Township. The grants were awarded for the Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities (ROID) program to ensure accommodations are accessible for individuals with disabilities involved in municipal recreation programs. The grant for ROID will facilitate that local governments are meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and it also supports athletic, performing arts and many variances of leisurely activities. With the grant awarded to North Bergen Township, the municipality will be using the award to provide recreation and socialization activities to individuals, both with and without disabilities, which includes dancing, dining, arts and crafts and more recreational activities.

To learn more about ROID activities in North Bergen Township, please visit http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/rec/resource_directory.html#9

Bruno Associates Secures $101,383 for the Hudson County Consolidation Plan

Bruno Associates Secures $101,383 for the Hudson County Consolidation Plan

Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

September 1, 2015– Bruno Associates aided in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans in approving the Hudson County Consolidation Plan for the 2015 fiscal year. This plan includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant program, which focuses on projects that will renovate neighborhoods, broaden economic opportunities for low-to-moderate income individuals by providing facilities and services that address the needs of the undeserved population. The first awarded project by Hudson County is for the Secaucus Senior Center renovations with an award of $75,500. The second project was awarded to the Secaucus Youth Alliance totaling $25,883. The Youth Alliance award will be distributed appropriately to both the Exceptional People of Secaucus Program and the May 2015 Reprogramming of FY 2011 funds to the Exceptional People of Secaucus Program.

For more information about the HUD and Community Development Block Grant, please visit http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/communitydevelopment/programs

 

Bruno Associates Secures $3.4M to Distribute for Passaic County Park Improvements

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Bruno Associates Secures $3.4M to Distribute for Passaic County Park Improvements

Funded by the Passaic County Board of Freeholders

August 14, 2015– Bruno Associates assisted Passaic County in securing a grant totaling $3.4M to be distributed for improvements on parks, playgrounds and memorials. The freeholders approved this award on the recommendation of the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust committee. Fourteen municipalities are receiving aid from this funding cycle. The largest award will put $650,000 towards improving the Third Veterans Memorial Park in Passaic. $150,00 will go to the City of Paterson for renovations for the Veterans Council, making it ADA compliant. In addition to the Paterson Veterans Council, the City will be awarded $99,766 to construct a Civil War monument. In addition to the improvements being made to spaces honoring our veterans, grants from Passaic County will go towards public parks, Little League fields, the Morris Canal Greenway and other recreational and community building projects.

To learn more about the improvements being made and the Passaic County Board of Freeholders, please visit http://www.passaiccountynj.org/index.aspx?NID=95

 

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