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TOP NEWS
> Cool Summer Programs Getting Under Way This Week
> Library Board President Stepping Down After 30+ Years
> Trenton awarded Jersey Sustainable Green Grant for emphasis on home energy improvements; see the video conference
> 140 Businesses Have Joined the UEZ - Recognizing the Benefits
> 2009 Gentleman's Ball Honors Outstanding High School Grads
> From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, read the latest data - and advice - on preventing the outbreak of flu ...
> Trenton Recovery and Reinvestment Information ... here is the portal to updates concerning federal stimulus funds
> Welcome to Trenton! Enjoy its museums and galleries and the capital city's special events highlighted by Trenton in Pictures ****************************************************** Sen. Menendez, Mayor, County Executive Announce Major Energy Savings Effort with Stimulus Funds
 Sen. Robert Menendez advocates reducing energy use - and costs - at a June 30 press conference with Mayor Douglas Palmer and Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes. See the news for details ... * * * * * * * * * Pools Re-Open, Summer Programs Back
 Cooper Pool on Saturday ... one of the five City pools opening before the 4th of July ... for free swims; part of the Cool Summer Programs. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ Trenton One of 14 Communities Honored with Green Grants for Sustainable Projects
 Louise Wilson, President of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Educational Foundation, presents City Director of Housing and Economic Development Jerry Harris with a $25,000 Green Grant in connection with work in East Trenton. See the news. Photo by Tom McGough * * * * * * * * Urban Enterprise Zone Offers Financial Benefits to Businesses
 More than 140 businesses now are members of the 2.5 square mile Urban Enterprise Zone downtown, with cost savings and grant benefits. See the news. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Correct Count Co-Chairs Named to Lead Outreach for 2010 Census
 New Correct Count Committee Co-Chairs Roberto Hernandez and Pamela Sims Jones are introduced by the Mayor and welcomed by Philadelphia Region U.S. Census Director Fernando Armstrong. The goal: an accurate 2010 census count. See the news. *** *** *** *** *** *** Gentleman's Ball Honors 22 Area Superstars Bound for College
 Photo by Bruce Stowers President and CEO Eugene Marsh of Construction Project Management Services celebrates 22 success stories at the annual Gentleman's Ball, sponsored by the Trenton Chapter of the Urban League Guild (of Union County). See the news ... * * * * * Mayor's Student Achievement Awards Bring Out the Best
 Stokes School 5th Grade Student Myles Irving, a Powerful Speaker Mayor Douglas Palmer congratulates Myles Irving on his strong presentation, emphasizing "Education is the master plan ... ." City Council Chamber was filled to the brim and overflowing into the Atrium at the 31st annual Mayor's awards for scholastic, citizenship, vocational-technical, performing arts, visual arts, and sports achievement. See Trenton in Pictures. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Building strong parents, resilient children, and effective families ... UIH Family Partners June 20th will honor the 2009 Platinum Dads/Men of Action at the Marriott. See the news. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Press "Conversation" Features New Homeowners at 22-Unit Canal Plaza
 Homeowners Phillip Jackson and Michelle Edwards and Michelle's daughter Abrionne Cannon speak at a "living room press conversation" celebrating the 22 new Canal Plaza homes by Tara Developers. HUD's Kathleen Naymola and NJHMFA Executive Director Marge Della Vecchia joined the new home- owners April 22nd for a ribbon cutting. ______________________________________________________ Trenton Police Department Promotes 12 Officers, Upgrading Crime Fighting See the Public Safety Reports page for ComStat information. Mayor Douglas Palmer and TPD Director Irving Bradley, Jr. officiated at the April 3rd promotion ceremony for two captains, five lieutenants, and five sergeants, nine of who were performing the duties of their new rank in an acting capacity. See the news. ______________________________________________________ Budget Development: State Board of Public Utilities (BPU) April 3 Approves Water Sale, Stipulation The BPU April 3rd approved the $80 million sale of the Trenton Water Works' pipes and tanks outside the city. The BPU order does, however, stipulate that it will be automatically stayed if the appeal by petitioners seeking to block the sale remains unresolved.
Discussions with the BPU and State Department of Community Affairs indicate that, with the water petition not withdrawn, the Fiscal 2009 tax increase required will be 29 cents per $100 of assessed value, compared with the 9-cent increase initially proposed by the Mayor. See the March 26 update for details. * * * * * * * * * * * * Trenton Downtown & Riverfront Revitalization Initiative Takes Shape, with a Dozen Partners Partners in state and regional collaborative signed a new agreement Feb. 9 to work on reclaiming the Trenton waterfront. The plan aims to return surface parking lots back to their original status ... as neighborhoods ... with access to the capital city riverfront. * * * * * * * * * Trenton Water Utility Pursues Decade-long Effort to Relieve City of Maintenance Expense See the Trenton Water Utility page for documents: the suburban infrastructure sale. ***** ***** ***** State Homeland Security Grant: Hybrid Command Vehicle and Training to Improve Response
 State Homeland Security Director Richard Canas (at podium) joins Mayor Palmer, Co. Executive Brian Hughes, and City Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Hank Gliottone and emergency management officials in announcing new funding. *** *** *** Trenton Receives U.S. EPA Help to Bring Environmental Health Information & Action Forward
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