Municipalities Awarded

March 11 2016

Bruno Associates Secures $58,661 for Saddle Brook’s PSE&G Direct Installment Program

Bruno Associates Secures $58,661 for Saddle Brook’s PSE&G Direct Installment Program

Funded by PSE&G

Bruno Associates aided in securing a total of $58, 661 for Saddle Brook through the PSE&G Direct Installment Program. The DPW Building will be awarded $28, 916.93, the Saddle Brook Fire Department Hook & Ladder #1 will be awarded $12,385.80 and the Saddle Brook Fire Department Engine Company #2 will be awarded $17,359. These funds will go towards installing energy-saving equipment to help in reducing their energy consumption and costs, making their facility more energy efficient.

For more information about PSE&G’s Direct Install Program, please visit https://www.pseg.com/business/small_large_business/save_energy/gov_efficiency.jsp

February 17 2016

Bruno Associates Secures $24,924 for the Borough of Rutherford’s Food, Tire and Public Space Bonus Recycling Grant Program

Bruno Associates Secures $24,924 for the Borough of Rutherford’s Food, Tire and Public Space Bonus Recycling Grant Program

Funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)

June 8, 2015– Bruno Associates requested funding from NJDEP’s Food, Tire and Public Space Bonus Recycling Grant Program and was awarded $24,924 for the Borough of Rutherford. The Borough of Rutherford plans to implement a total of 79 recycling containers, 57 of which will go directly towards Memorial Park alone because it has 225,000 visitors each year. These containers will be installed at Memorial Park, Tamblyn Field, Walls Field, Van Winkle Park, Sunset Park, Mountainside Park, Rutherford Waterfront Park and the Lincoln Woods. The Borough of Rutherford anticipates with these added recycling containers, in total they will generate 127.4 tons of recycled material annually.

For more information about the NJDEP and its grant programs, please visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/

February 8 2016

Bruno Associates Secures $23,705 for Secaucus’ Bonus Recycling Program

Bruno Associates Secures $23,705 for Secaucus’ Bonus Recycling Program

Funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)

February 5, 2016– Bruno Associates requested funding from the NJDEP Bonus Recycling Grant Program and was awarded $23,705 for the Town of Secaucus. This awarded grant was designated as a matching grant to the Town of Secaucus’ Food Waste Recycling Grant awarded at the end of 2015, which was to help recycle all the food waste in the school systems. Now Secaucus can be resourceful and compost food waste in a sustainable and efficient way.

For more information about the NJDEP and its grant programs, please visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/

February 1 2016

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

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/

February 1 2016

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

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 40^th 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 40^th Street Playground which is Irvington’s 3^rd 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/

February 1 2016

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

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/

January 29 2016

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

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/

January 22 2016

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

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

January 22 2016

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

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

January 22 2016

Bruno Associates Secures $650,000 for Meadowlands Parkway Bridge repairs

Bruno Associates Secures $650,000 for Meadowlands Parkway Bridge repairs

Funded by The New Jersey Department of Transportation

August 10, 2015– Bruno Associates aided the Town of Secaucus to secure a grant of $650,000 for necessary repairs to be made on the Meadowlands Parkway Bridge. The New Jersey Department of Transportation awarded Secaucus this grant from the TTF, specifically through the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund grant program (LAIF). The LAIF allows for the advancement of transportation projects, repairs and renovations without any effect on local property taxes. These are critical and will benefit all residents of Secaucus, as well as individuals who are using these methods of transportation to pass through Secaucus everyday.

To learn more about the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund program, please visit http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/descrfunding.shtm