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NEWS & VIEWS
 
POLITICS
 
Transition Team terms Highlands Council ‘a disaster’.  A Christie transition report calls for a reduction in COAH’s power. The RecordStar-Ledger
 
A NJ Senator introduces a Bill to replace COAH. Bill would abolish affordable housing council.
 
Opinion: Note to NJDEP nominee—Buckle up!  EP Blog
 
 
PROJECTS
 
Code official admits taking bribes for permits.  Star-Ledger
 
Corzine vetoes controversial sewer bill.  In one of his last acts, Gov. Corzine vetoed a controversial bill that would have made it easier for sewer lines to be extended and allow builders to construct housing in undeveloped areas. The Record
 
New Providence subdivision denied. Star-Ledger
 
 
 
Developer backs out of plan for Mt. Olive landfill site. A development plan that would have brought $10 million to Mount Olive Township is falling apart. Star-Ledger
 
Land deal Preserves Township’s character. Washington Township is nearing an agreement to preserve a huge tract along Schooley's Mountain Road in Morris County. Star-Ledger
 
 
ECONOMICS
 
5 Green Building Trends for this year. We all know 2009 was a tough year. Yet green building has been a rare bright spot, according to a new report. Engineers and architects may want to take note of the following emerging trends. ...Continue Reading
 
 
Green Building Again: Strong Forecasts for Green Business and Building in 2010: What's in store for green buildings and green business in 2010? Here are some predictions for the year's emerging trends.
 
 
Valley National Bank pays US Treasury back. Valley climbs out of TARP
 
 
LEGISLATION
 
A-4347 Greenwald, L.D. (D-6); Malone, J.R. (R-30)
Extends expiration date of certain permits pursuant to "Permit Extension Act of 2008."
 
A-1359 AcaSca2R (A-4608) Prieto, V. (D-32); Biondi, P.J. (R-16)
Revises "Landscape Irrigation Contractor Certification Act of 1991."
 
A-3835 Aca1R Watson Coleman, B. (D-15)
Mandates professional engineers to complete continuing professional competency requirements during each biennial licensure period.
 

 

Edited by BobHertzberg, CGB, CGP
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The Community Builders Association is a local professional trade organization, affiliated with the New Jersey Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, to promote and protectall segments of the residential building industry and its customers in Essex, Morris, Union, Somerset, Warren and Hunterdon counties. Our mission is to enhance its members’ ability to provide safe, affordable, quality housing to the citizens in New Jersey.  

 If you are not a member and would like to join, please contact Andrea Selinski at andreas@cbanj.org or
973-887-2888 x. 300

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