NJ Commercial Developers Encouraged to Go Green

Lance Miller, director of policy and planning for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, outlined the board’s plan to reduce energy consumption in the state by 20 percent by 2020. This will theoretically be achieved by legislating better building and appliance standards, relying less on coal-based power imported from nearby states, and using more renewable energy sources, such as wind power.

John Crandall, senior vice president of development with the Mack-Cali Realty Corp., offered another assessment. He presented sobering statistics on just how un-green New Jersey’s commercial real estate landscape really is. 

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Real Estate News 12-03-07

Article Covers:  Builders honored in Southern NJ, NJ Forclosure Rates, and NJ Income vs Housing Costs

Southern NJ Builders Honored: Two South Jersey based homebuilders were honored by new buyers for their commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. Bruce Paparone, Inc. of Stratford and D’Anastasio Corporation of Pennsauken garnered the Commitment to Excellence awards from the Builders League of South Jersey at the association’s annual Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence Awards gala, recently.

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Gloucester County Real Estate Market Update

Residential real estate sales in Gloucester County averages to 255 homes sold per month over the last 12 full months.  As of this morning there are currently 2,356 properties on the market giving Gloucester County a 9 month inventory.   So far this month there has been 259 new listings coming on the market,  76 properties pended, and 103 homes sold with an average of 81 days on the market.

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Lumberton News and Upcoming Events

The Lumberton news and upcoming events this month includes the leaf collection schedule, scheduled township events, the 2008 bulk trash and recycling dates.

Upcoming Events

America Recycles Day 
Sunday November 11th, Open House 10am -3pm at the Robert C. Shinn, Jr. Recycling Center 130 Hancock Lane  Westampton .This event will include; computer recycling, confidential file shredding, swap tables, and tours of the recycling plant.  This is Free to the public, rain or shine.  For more information call 609-499-1001

Senior Holiday Party
This event will be held on Sunday December 2nd from 1pm-4pm at the Lumberton Middle School Cafeteria. There will be entertainment, door prizes, food and fun for all. Call the Lumberton Recreation Department at 609-267-3217 ext. 104 to reserve your spot. Volunteers are needed for this event.

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BURLCO Native American Heritage Celebration Sat., Nov. 17

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Burlington County will host a free program featuring Native dancing, music, storytelling, demonstrations, and photo exhibit at the Mount Holly Library Saturday, Nov. 17 from noon to 4 p.m.

Sponsored by the Burlington County Freeholders and the Division of Cultural Affairs and Tourism, the second annual celebration will also include a lecture on tribal history and contemporary culture by Chief Mark Gould, Tribal Chairman of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribe.

The program offers a unique opportunity for the public to learn more about the traditions, accomplishments and rich ancestry of Native Americans.

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Willingboro Housing Market Update

As of today there are 450 homes for sale in Willingboro. On average, 29 homes per month have been sold over the last 12 months giving Willingboro a 15 month inventory of homes for sale.  The number of days on market averages to 81.

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First Night 2008 Celebrations

First Night seeks to foster the public’s appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse and high quality New Year’s Eve program, which provides a shared cultural experience, accessible and affordable to all. The price of admission varies in each community, ranging from $5 to $15 per person. Many offer discounts for children and for those buying in advance.

This year’s celebrations will be hosted in Haddonfield, Camden County and Mt. Holly, Burlington County.

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Mt. Holly, NJ November Events

Schedule of events for November in Mount Holly, NJ provided by the township.

Monday, November 5, Historic Preservation Meeting, 7pm

Tuesday, November 6, Election Day, NO Municipal Services

Wednesday, November 7, Fire Commissioners Meeting, 7:30pm

Thursday, November 8, MHMUA Meeting, 7:30pm

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Mount Holly Housing Market Update

Residential real estate and housing market update for Mount Holly, NJ.

As of today there are 104 properties on the market with an average of 9 properties per month sold over the past 12 months.  That gives Mt. Holly an 11 month inventory of homes for sale.

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Mount Laurel News and Events

This update includes Mount Laurel Township’s fall and winter leaf collection schedule, upcoming township meetings, senior services, and public works announcement.

Notice from Mount Laurel Tax Collector’s Office:

Fouth quarter taxes are due Nov. 1, 2007. If taxes are not paid by the 10th, interest will be charge back to the due date. Any taxes that are unpaid by 11/11/07 are subject to Tax Sale. All 2007 Taxes must be paid prior to 12/31/07.

Leaf Collection Schedule – Fall/Winter 2007

West of Church Street
Oct. 22 – Oct. 26, and again the week of Dec. 3 – 7

East of Hartford Rd. & North of Rt. 38
Oct. 29 – Nov. 2 and again the week of Dec. 10 – Dec 14

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