Archive for January, 2008

NYT Article - Cost of Construction for State and Local Budgets

Posted by M Paradis

January 26, 2008

This article came out today in the NYT about rising building costs for both state and local budgets - Interesting article due to the issues we are facing on our municipal building renovation.
Building Costs Deal Blow to Local Budgets
By WILLIAM YARDLEY
Published: January 26, 2008
SEATTLE - State and local governments in many parts of the country [...]

Board of Health - Reorganization

Posted by M Paradis

January 18, 2008

The annual reorganization of the Board of Health was held last night.
The BOH (Board of health) is responsible for all the Borough food licenses and the dog/cat census and licenses among other things dealing with health related issues.
Three new oath of offices were taken -

Tara Scarponi
Heidi Garcia
Donna Quick

Councilwoman Kathy Bross was nomintated as the Chair and [...]

7 Town Group - History

Posted by M Paradis

January 17, 2008

Being a newly elected Mayor, I was aware of but not familiar with the history of the 7 Town Group. I asked Mayor Nick Corcodilis of Clinton Twp to give a brief history -
” The 7 Town Group formed during the NJ State Cross Acceptance process several years ago while we worked on our municipal [...]

7 Town Group

Posted by M Paradis

January 16, 2008

Last night was the first meeting of the 7 Town Group to attempt a formal rebuttal to the new 3rd round COAH rules proposed by the State of New Jersey.
The 7 Town group has had success in partnering for a common goal and working with both Hunterdon County and the State of NJ during the [...]

Planning Board - 2008 Reorganization

Posted by M Paradis

January 9, 2008

The annual Lebanon Borough Planning Board/Board of Adjustment reorganization was held last night at Borough Hall.
6 seperate oaths of office were taken to include our new Alt. II board member David Abeles.

Joe Hauck - Class II
Councilman Gary Quick - Class III
Henry Hopkins - Class IV
Dr. Chris Uchrin - Class IV
Matt Katzenback - Alt I
David Abeles [...]

Lebanon Borough - In The News

Posted by M Paradis

January 8, 2008

HUNTERDON REVIEW
A nice mention of Lebanon Borough in recognition of all volunteers -
Appreciating our local volunteers
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:26 PM EST
At this time of the year, when the towns of North Hunterdon are appointing their members for the year for boards, commissions and committees and other positions, we are reminded again of how necessary [...]

Lebanon Borough - In The News

Posted by M Paradis

January 8, 2008

News article from the Hunterdon Review -
Mark Paradis looks ahead to busy year
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:26 PM EST
LEBANON – Republican Mayor Mark Paradis outlined a number of objectives for the new year at last Wednesday’s Borough Council reorganization meeting, including releasing the draft drawings early this year for the renovation of the municipal building. [...]