A Message from Congresswoman Sherrill

Dear Friends, 

I am writing to share exciting news: I have secured federal funding to complete 15 Community Projects to improve quality of life in New Jersey’s 11th District!

Being responsive to the concerns of my constituents is a top priority for me and guides my work in Congress. Yet too often I hear frustration that our federal tax dollars do not make it back to help New Jerseyans with their most pressing needs. That’s why I fought hard to secure nearly $16 million in funding for projects that will bring our tax dollars back to NJ-11 and improve communities across our congressional district.

These projects will help make North Jersey a safer, more affordable place to live and raise a family. From bolstering efforts to combat auto thefts and mitigate flooding to updating community centers and preserving our open spaces, these 15 Community Projects address some of the most critical needs I hear about from local leaders and residents – all without raising local taxes.

Keep reading to learn more about some of the projects that may be coming to your community soon!

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Sincerely,

Rep. Mikie Sherrill

Member of Congress

“Sixteen million dollars to combat auto theft, pay for public-works projects and possibly save a forest will flow into North Jersey in the form of federal dollars for community projects shepherded into the 2024 federal budget by Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-Montclair.

The 15 projects that will receive funding this year in the 11th District benefit portions of Morris, Essex and Passaic counties, said Sherrill. Those projects range from $500,000 for the Nutley School District to install smoke detectors and fire alarms to more than $4 million to help fund the sale and preservation of Drew Forest in Madison.”

“A group of funding bills passed by Congress and signed by U.S. President Joseph Biden on Saturday avoided a partial shutdown of the federal government — and also provided Maplewood Township with $959,752 in funding to support new stormwater subsystems.

The subsystems will “will be able to convey larger volumes of runoff to address flood risks while providing additional water quality treatment.”

“Wayne Township could get close to $960,000 in federal appropriations to help protect residents from flooding, officials said.

At the most recent Township Council meeting, Mayor Chris Vergano said the $959,752 would support improvements to help the Mountain View pump station manage stormwater.

Vergano said this was the amount that the township applied for last year, and thanked Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for including it in her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests.”

“The Education, Careers and Lifelong Community (ECLC) of New Jersey, a non-profit which provides schooling to special needs children on Lum Avenue, has received an $850,000 grant for necessary structural repairs, Mayor Carolyn Dempsey announced at the Monday, March 11 council meeting.”

“The Union Hill two-room schoolhouse will be transformed into an active, utilized community center.

And GOP Mayor Tom Andes is crediting Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-11, who has secured $1 million for the project.

“The Township of Denville is very happy to have partnered with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, in securing a $1 million federal grant that will enable the township to renovate the Union Hill 2 Room Schoolhouse,” Andes said.

“This facility will truly be a Civic Center where the Denville Library and Denville Recreation Department can run a multitude of programs for our children, adults and seniors as well as be available to our many youth, sport and other civic organizations,” he said.”

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