During a recent government meeting, Vice Mayor Sui provided an update on the upcoming annual comprehensive performance evaluation for housing and urban development, scheduled for September 27. The draft report for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will be available for public inspection from September 5 through September 25, both online and in person at City Hall.

A public hearing on the draft report is set for September 19 at 4 PM in the city chambers, where residents can voice their opinions. Written comments on the report will be accepted until September 25, with submissions directed to the Department of Community Development in Millen, New Jersey.

In addition to housing updates, the meeting highlighted concerns raised by local legislators regarding the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Senator Michael Testa criticized the BPU for failing to keep utility prices low amid an affordability crisis, stating that residents are facing exorbitant electric bills that are significantly higher than usual. This issue has sparked widespread outrage among residents, with many expressing their frustrations on social media and through news outlets.

Legislators are urging the BPU to address these rising costs, emphasizing the need for action to protect ratepayers from further financial strain.