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Mount Arlington officials say I‑80 sinkhole response ongoing; borough to notify businesses about planned EDA grant pilot
Summary
Mayor Stanzilis said borough representatives are on DOT calls twice weekly regarding the I‑80 sinkhole, Governor Murphy declared a state of emergency, and the Economic Development Authority is developing a small‑business grant pilot that will roll out regionally; the borough will notify local businesses when available.
Mayor Stanzilis updated the Borough Council on April 1 that Mount Arlington officials are participating in twice‑weekly Department of Transportation calls regarding the I‑80 sinkhole that disrupted travel and local businesses. The mayor said Governor Murphy visited the site and declared a state of emergency for the incident.
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is developing a small‑business grant pilot to provide relief to businesses affected by the closure; the program will begin in Wharton and be extended to surrounding towns, and borough officials said they will alert Mount Arlington businesses when the EDA opens applications. Roxbury Rotary Club hosted a recent Meet‑the‑Mayors event to coordinate local relief efforts and discuss how to connect affected businesses to available resources.
Borough Administrator and CFO Carolyn Rinaldi and other borough representatives continue to participate in DOT coordination calls twice weekly, the mayor said. The council encouraged residents to support local businesses while the sinkhole impacts persist. No grant amounts, eligibility criteria, or application dates were provided at the meeting.
