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1. New affordable housing for seniors opens in New Brunswick
(N.J./State)

... example of a true public-private partnership between local and state governments and private developers to create affordable homes for our senior citizens," state Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa, ...

2. Peter Lijoi named to direct N.J. Urban Enterprise Zone
(N.J./State)

... Lori Grifa announced on Tuesday. Lijoi served as president and commissioner of the Union County Board of Taxation, hearing and deciding property tax appeals under appointment by both Republican and Democratic ...

3. Christie skipping League of Municipalities convention next week in Atlantic City
(N.J./State)

... compare services and look for the best bargains on behalf of their property taxpayers. Also on Wednesday, Anzaldi, state Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, state Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa, ...

4. U.S. stimulus results in $27 light bulbs in New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... the $75 carbon-monoxide detectors after the audit, according to Lori Grifa, the Community Affairs Department's commissioner. In May, the department hired an accounting firm to review invoices from the ...

5. Former Highland Park church reopens as site of 11 affordable apartments for low-income veterans
(N.J./State)

... Lori Grifa said during the opening ceremony. "This project will help some of our veterans move into safe, affordable housing befitting their service." Grifa is also the HMFA chairwoman. The developer, ...

6. New Jersey death toll from fires lowest since 2004
(N.J./State)

... the best decisions about fire prevention," state Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa said. "For the last six years, our Division of Fire Safety has done great work in providing the public with pertinent ...

7. New Jersey cities and towns awarded $18M in state aid
(N.J./State)

... is sending with the transitional aid MOUs is simple: municipalities facing fiscal challenges cannot depend on getting this aid year after year after year," Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa said. ...

8. More New Jersey households eligible for lead paint removal aid
(Health/Healthquest)

... Lori Grifa announced on Monday. The rule revisions are part of the DCA's comprehensive effort to keep children safe from lead poisoning. The Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program provides low-interest, ...

9. Christie, Mayor Langford make agreement to ease property taxes in Atlantic City
(N.J./State)

... tax increase. At a Local Finance Board meeting Tuesday, Langford signed a Memorandum of Agreement with DCA Commissioner Lori Grifa. The memorandum declares the city has made "substantial progress" ...

10. N.J. foreclosure help on the way
(Money/Economy)

... New Jersey households make their mortgage payments, but ensure that the assistance will lead to sustainable homeownership," state Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa, the HMFA chairwoman, said. "Through ...

11. N.J. towns earn national recognition for effort to restore business districts
(Money/Economy)

... Affairs announced Monday. "This prestigious national recognition demonstrates the commitment these communities have to strengthening their downtown districts,'' Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa ...

12. Christie wants N.J. affordable housing bill approved by end of June
(N.J./State)

... legislation that would change the way affordable housing is provided before it recesses for the summer, an action presently set for June 28. Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa made the first public ...

13. PSE&G, Becton Dickinson, Lakeland Bank and Thomson Reuters contribute $1M toward Paterson’s urban renewal
(Money/Economy)

PSE&G, Becton Dickinson, Lakeland Bank and Thomson Reuters will contribute a combined $1 million toward redevelopment efforts in Paterson, New Jersey Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa announced ...

14. N.J. receives federal aid for foreclosure prevention counseling
(Money/Economy)

The state Housing Mortgage Finance Agency has been awarded a $966,407 federal grant to support foreclosure prevention efforts statewide, Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa announced Thursday. The ...

15. Christie wants N.J. cities and towns to decide their affordable housing needs
(N.J./State)

... housing needs that many people in the state have," Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa said. "Unfortunately, the Council on Affordable Housing has often times been more burden than benefit to the ...

16. Bills seeking N.J. "millionaire's tax,'' and dedicating $637 million for seniors, disabled scheduled for approval
(N.J./State)

... Committee. The panel will continue its consideration of former Sussex County Freeholder Hal Wirths to be Labor commissioner and will also interview Acting Commissioner of Community Affairs Lori Grifa. ...

17. BettyLou DeCroce named deputy commissioner of N.J. DCA
(N.J./State)

... of Community Affairs," Acting Commissioner Grifa said. "Her local perspective and commitment to shared services will help the DCA as we work with municipalities around the state to curb property tax increases ...

18. N.J. offers outdoor grilling safety tips
(Life/Style)

State Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa Monday urged outdoor grilling enthusiasts to take a few minutes to review grill safety tips before firing up. "For many households, the return of warm ...

19. Christie's Red Tape Review panel recommends elimination or change of 16 ways state government operates
(N.J./State)

... Lori Grifa, Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin, and Jeff Chiesa, Christie's chief counsel. "New Jerseyans have been waiting for too long for us to find ways to reduce the mountains of regulation ...

20. Christie’s 2.5 percent cap on government spending debated
(N.J./State)

Assemblyman Louis Greenwald and Community Affairs chief Lori Grifa discuss proposal BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM SECOND UPDATE The state Community Affairs commissioner and the Democratic ...