
Senator Patrick Diegnan
NEWS FROM THE 18TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
HONORED TO DELIVER FOR SOUTH PLAINFIELD
METUCHEN TO RECEIVE $5.25 MILLION FOR PROJECTS
Through the state's annual budget process, Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley secured $5.25 million for three projects in Metuchen. The funding will aid the borough in the construction of the Metuchen Emergency Services building ($2 million), design and development of the Metuchen Arts District ($3 million), and development of the Main Street Pocket Park on the site of the former Manasquan Bank drive-thru ($250,000). "This is the largest amount the borough has ever received from the state budget and is a direct result of the extraordinary relationships we have cultivated with officials across the state," Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch said. Read more.
LIONS CLUB ROARS WITH CHARITY RUN FOR CHILDREN
FUNDING ADDRESSES MILLTOWN'S WATER LINE ISSUES
NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BUREAU
Legislation establishing a New Jersey Transportation Research Bureau to study the mobility needs of individuals with physical, sensory, intellectual, and developmental disabilities is headed to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk to be signed into law. The bill’s advancement fittingly came on June 30, one day before the start of Disability Pride Month in New Jersey, which promotes the independence and inclusion of state residents with disabilities. Read more.
FUNDING FOR EAST BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
As part of the state's annual budget process, Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley have secured $5 million in funding for East Brunswick over the past three years, including $1 million from the fiscal year 2024 budget for expansion of the township's Community Arts Center. Read more.
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ENDORSES LD18 SLATE
The 18th Legislative District team received the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters' endorsement. The nonpartisan statewide nonprofit organization advocates for strong environmental policies and holds elected officials accountable to safeguard our state's health, beauty and economic future. Being recognized as dedicated, pro-environmental leaders who the NJLCV looks forward to continuing to work with to build a more equitable and sustainable clean energy future is a distinct honor. Senator Patrick Diegnan, Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak and Assemblyman Sterley Stanley look forward to building upon their record of championing environmental causes. Read more.
EDISON RECEIVES FUNDS FOR MUNICIPAL BROADBAND
FREE EYE AND VISION SCREENINGS AVAILABLE JULY 19
In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) and on behalf of legislators from the 18th District, Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak has scheduled no-cost eye and vision screenings on July 19 at the Minnie B. Veal Recreation Center in Edison from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please visit this link to pre-register, which is required. The NJDHS program aims to prevent vision loss and promote eye health through various services and resources. It offers education, screenings, referrals, and support to individuals at risk of or living with visual impairments, enhancing their independence and well-being.
DOWNTOWNS RECEIVE GRANTS FOR REVITALIZATION
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY CENTER TO BE RENOVATED
11TH ANNUAL SHERIFF’S CIVILIAN ACADEMY
CONTACT INFO
Email: SenDiegnan@njleg.org
Website: www.patrickjdiegnan.com
Location: 908 Oak Tree Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ, USA
Phone: (908) 757-1677
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076029854847
Twitter: @PatrickDiegnan
PAID FOR BY CTE PATRICK DIEGNAN, PO BOX 736, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080