Trenton, N.J. - Acting Governor Richard J. Codey and New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Acting Commissioner Charles A. Richman today announced fiscal year 2006 Extraordinary Aid awards.

“This Administration is dedicated to investing in our communities by creating jobs, increasing economic development and strengthening our municipalities,” Governor Codey said. “Together, we are moving the state in the right direction by providing much-needed property tax relief and support services to hardworking New Jerseyans across the state.”

DCA’s Extraordinary Aid program addresses a municipality’s need for additional state aid in order to decrease the property tax rate.

“Our communities need our help and support in relieving the tax burden that is placed on our residents,” Commissioner Richman said. “This funding will relieve the property tax burden our communities are faced with, and provide the support our local governments need to invest in their communities. “Working with our local governments, we can provide the property tax relief and support services New Jerseyans deserve.”

To receive aid, an applicant must demonstrate that, despite its efforts to provide property tax savings, the municipality has experienced circumstances beyond its control that warrant the additional assistance.

DCA’s Extraordinary Aid Program is implemented through the Division of Local Government Services, which works with local governments throughout the state to ensure their fiscal integrity and to support their efforts to comply with state laws and regulations.

Fiscal Year 2006 Extraordinary Aid Awards

Municipality	Award
Bayonne City	$1,500,000
Bergenfield Borough	$400,000
Berlin Township	$350,000
Cherry Hill Township	$450,000
Dunellen Borough	$250,000
East Orange City	$800,000
Edgewater Borough	$500,000
Gloucester Township	$900,000
Guttenberg Town	$300,000
Hillside Township	$900,000
Irvington Township	$1,500,000
Keansburg Borough	$400,000
Kearny Town	$500,000
Lake Como Borough	$250,000
Lawnside Borough	$550,000
Millville City	$900,000
North Brunswick Township	$150,000
Orange Township	$1,500,000
Passaic City	$1,200,000
Perth Amboy City	$1,200,000
Piscataway Township	$750,000
Plainfield City	$500,000
Rahway City	$350,000
Ridgefield Borough	$375,000
Roselle Borough	$600,000
South Amboy City	$850,000
South Plainfield Borough	$200,000
Union Beach Borough	$50,000
Vineland City	$200,000
Weehawken Township	$900,000
Woodbridge Township	$1,000,000