It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Caldwell Parsonage gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Caldwell, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Mallard Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Stephanie's Italian Restaurant or visit West Caldwell Historical Society, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Caldwell, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Caldwell, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
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UNION, NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- It's only October, and students and teachers at a school in Union, New Jersey are facing a big challenge.Students and teachers were temporarily moved to other schools in the area after mold was found in Hannah Caldwell Elementary School.The school district has determined remote learning is not an option, because educators believe in-person learning is best for the students.But parents and students are struggling while adjusting to the change.Mold was found on ceiling tiles, vents, and s...
UNION, NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- It's only October, and students and teachers at a school in Union, New Jersey are facing a big challenge.
Students and teachers were temporarily moved to other schools in the area after mold was found in Hannah Caldwell Elementary School.
The school district has determined remote learning is not an option, because educators believe in-person learning is best for the students.
But parents and students are struggling while adjusting to the change.
Mold was found on ceiling tiles, vents, and shades.
Teachers packed up their materials to take to temporary locations where classes will be held.
"We want to get our kids back in school learning.. and I think we're going to be able to do that," Dr. Gerry Benaquista Superintendent of Union Public Schools said.
Ashish Anil said his child is in Kindergarten and his pregnant wife teaches at the school.
Anil said the mold issue was put before the school board four years ago.
"I don't know why there was no action taken for four years when there were numerous emails and photos regarding this issue," Anil said.
Benaquista said he recently brought in a new buildings operations manager and new leadership.
"Part of that is to check on things and do the daily maintenance that we need to do," Benaquista said.
The district decided last week to immediately shut down the school because of the mold.
Students have been out since Friday.
The district decided against remote learning.
The plan is to have buses at the school take the students to their assigned locations every day beginning Wednesday morning.
"We're excited that they're not going to implement virtual learning and they coordinated to get the kids to other schools within the district, so I'm very happy about that," a parent said.
"I think it's a good idea, I prefer the in-person learning," another parent said.
The district is waiting for remediation experts to assess how widespread the problem actually is in the building and how long it will take to clean it up. They also said there will be no classes in the building until they get the all-clear.
"We are dealing with this right now, but in the end, we're going to make sure this building is 100 percent."
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Rutgers women’s basketball fans got their first look at the team‘s talented pair of freshmen in Sunday’s 101-48 exhibition win over Caldwell University at Jersey Mike’s Arena.Freshman ...
Rutgers women’s basketball fans got their first look at the team‘s talented pair of freshmen in Sunday’s 101-48 exhibition win over Caldwell University at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
Freshman Kiyomi McMiller, a five-star recruit ranked No. 22 in her recruiting class by espnW, finished with 21 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals in her debut.
Fellow freshman Zachara Perkins, the daughter of former WNBA star and New Jersey native DeMya Walker-Wheatfall, recorded 17 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
“[The freshmen] showed up. I think what we saw today is what we‘ve been seeing in practice,” Rutgers coach Coquese Washington said. “They have a high energy level. They are playing at a fast pace. They have a lot of passion and connection with each other, so I think we saw out there today what we’ve been seeing in practice. I think they are only going to get better with more experience.”
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In just nine minutes played in the first half, McMiller recorded 11 points and two steals.
On one possession, she dribbled between the legs before taking a step back at the top of the arc for a fade away 3-pointer. On another, she crashed the boards and scored on a reverse putback.
In the second half, she hit a floater up the middle of the lane and then pulled up for a long-range 3 on Rutgers next trip down court.
The Maryland native spent the last two seasons of her high school career at Life Center Academy in Burlington, N.J. She averaged 30.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, four assists and 2.8 steals as a senior.
Perkins also had some impressive plays on offense and smothered Caldwell on defense. She averaged 18.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.1 blocks at Summer Creek High School in Houston, Texas through her junior season.
“This is the first we‘ve played against somebody else besides our practice team. They showed well of themselves in terms of what we want to work on and what we’ve been practicing,” Washington said.
New Jersey native Destiny Adams led Rutgers with a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds. She also had five steals. Newcomer JoJo Lacey, a Boston College transfer, finished with 13 points.
The Scarlet Knights open regular season play against Manhattan on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. — the first of four consecutive home games at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
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UNION TOWNSHIP (Union) — Less than two months into the school year, students in this New Jersey town are dealing with the consequences of growing mold.Hannah Caldwell Elementary School is closed for cleaning after mold was found, according to district Superintendent Gerry Benaquista.School officials don't know how long the closure will last. And while it's closed, the district is busing the young students to other local schools. Benaquista said in a letter to parents that remote learning was not an option.Benaquist...
UNION TOWNSHIP (Union) — Less than two months into the school year, students in this New Jersey town are dealing with the consequences of growing mold.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School is closed for cleaning after mold was found, according to district Superintendent Gerry Benaquista.
School officials don't know how long the closure will last. And while it's closed, the district is busing the young students to other local schools. Benaquista said in a letter to parents that remote learning was not an option.
Benaquista said the district would hold a meeting to answer questions from parents.
"I urge you not to be swayed by rumors or speculation," he said.
Around 780 students in pre-K through fourth grade and 46 teachers, according to the most recent National Center for Education Statistics data, which is from the 2022-23 school year. Nearly 240 of those students are preschoolers.
Indoor mold has more of an effect on young children than adults, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Long-term exposure can cause coughing, wheezing, asthma attacks, and pneumonia. It can even impair cognitive development.
Concerned parents said to ABC 7 Eyewitness News that these mold issues are not a recent development.
A man whose wife teachers at Hannah Caldwell said they showed the school board photos of the mold four years ago, according to the report.
New Jersey 101.5 has reached out to the superintendent for comment.
In Freehold, mold cleanup at Laura Donovan Elementary School delayed the start of the school year. Students are still being bussed to other facilities as work continues.
Last year, Irvington schools were forced to address several problems including mold after being ordered to take care of them by the state Department of Health.
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Here's how much affordable housing Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell will need to create – and some background on the controversy.Patch StaffCALDWELLS, NJ — State officials have released the affordable housing quotas that New Jersey towns will have to meet over the next 10 years, including Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell.A law passed last year gave the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) the authority to determine how many affordable housing units every municipality must cre...
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CALDWELLS, NJ — State officials have released the affordable housing quotas that New Jersey towns will have to meet over the next 10 years, including Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell.
A law passed last year gave the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) the authority to determine how many affordable housing units every municipality must create and maintain.
Last week, the DCA released its highly anticipated list for 2025-2035. The calculations include numbers for “present need” (existing housing units deemed substandard/deficient and in need of repair), and “prospective need” (the number of new units that will be needed based on population trends).
Here are the totals for Caldwell:
Here are the totals for North Caldwell:
Here are the totals for West Caldwell:
Municipalities have to come up with a plan to meet their quotas and get it approved by state officials by next summer – unless they plan to challenge the numbers. Read More: New Affordable Housing Mandate Released By NJ (See Your Town's Share)
Some towns have already gotten a jump on the process, with one New Jersey mayor declaring that a recent settlement isn’t perfect, but “doesn’t bleed out forever and doesn’t cost us lawyers.” Read More: NJ Town Reaches Settlement, Will Build 1,500 Affordable Housing Units
CONFLICT BREWS IN NEW JERSEY
Towns and cities don’t have to create the housing themselves, but must ensure that the threshold is met – often by requiring affordable housing units as part of local real estate development projects.
This has caused some bad blood between the state and some municipalities, including Millburn, which has joined a lawsuit with several other New Jersey towns seeking to overturn the law. The town is on the hook for 555 prospective units, as per the DCA’s numbers.
The mayor of another town involved in the lawsuit, Montvale – which will need to add 348 affordable units over the next decade – said that the quota opens the door to massive development in the borough.
“Montvale's obligation is 348 units, which means if we were to follow and allow to build at 20 percent inclusionary affordable housing, we will have to build 1,740 units,” Mike Ghassali wrote last week, bashing the DCA’s numbers.
“The state has handed us housing requirements that defy reality and will force local governments to stretch their resources to the breaking point, all while diverting attention from other critical community needs,” Ghassali insisted.
Other towns that have signed on for the lawsuit include Denville, Florham Park, Hillsdale, Mannington, Montville, Old Tappan, Totowa, Allendale, Westwood, Hanover, Wyckoff, Wharton, Mendham, Oradell, Closter, West Amwell, Township of Washington, Norwood, and Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn (NJ-13) said the current method of calculating affordable housing quotas is a "logistical nightmare."
"There isn’t enough land in New Jersey to meet these development goals," the state lawmaker argued. "The state's electrical and water infrastructure cannot afford to absorb additional development. Our roads and bridges are in constant disrepair, and public transportation is insufficient or nearly non-existent in most of the state. The high-density development proposed will cause irreparable and irreversible harm to the environment."
On the flip side of the coin, some elected officials have supported the law, arguing that it’s time for “ultra-wealthy communities” to create their “fair share” of affordable housing. Read More: NJ Advocates Defend State's Affordable Housing Rules Amid Lawsuit
“This is a statewide issue that is driving up costs for everyone living in our state, not just in the suburbs or cities but across the board,” Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said last month.
“Most New Jerseyans understand the need for more housing because most New Jerseyans want to reduce costs, prevent homelessness and raise our standard of living,” Baraka said. “But we can’t do this by fighting each other. When we waste time fighting amongst ourselves, housing continues to go unbuilt and we all lose.”
Newark – the state’s largest city – has 4,630 affordable housing units that need to be rehabbed, the highest total in New Jersey. See Related: ‘Affordable’ Isn’t Affordable: Newark’s Plan To Create More Housing
Some advocates, including the Fair Share Housing Center, called the legal effort to derail the new law a “smokescreen,” and said it will likely be thrown out of court.
“This lawsuit is nothing new — it’s supported by many of the same ultra-wealthy communities who have fought affordable housing for decades, every step of the way,” the nonprofit charged.
According to a statement from the group, the methodology is fair: Towns that have more jobs, fewer environmental constraints, more proximity to transportation corridors and less existing affordability have larger obligations. Meanwhile, towns that have fewer jobs, more environmental constraints, less proximity to transportation and more affordability have lower obligations.
And letting real estate developers run rampant in the suburbs is far from the only way to meet a quota, the nonprofit says:
“New Jersey law gives towns a wide variety of tools to create affordable housing in the way they prefer. Municipalities can choose from a range of options — including 100% affordable housing, mixed income housing, preservation of existing affordable homes that otherwise would no longer be affordable, and accessory dwelling units that a property owner can place on their property. The recently-enacted law and associated bills give towns additional tools like new bonuses, financing options, and credits to meet their obligation.”
Currently, the state needs to rehab 65,410 affordable homes or apartments to meet its housing needs. Looking ahead, an additional 84,698 units will need to be built across New Jersey over the next decade, officials say.
These numbers still fall short of what the National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates is needed for extremely low-income households, which is 214,475 rental homes.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NEW JERSEY
When Gov. Phil Murphy signed the new law last year, he gave some background about what led to its creation. He wrote:
“Affordable housing has been a central public policy challenge in New Jersey for nearly half a century. Forty-nine years ago, in a case brought by two local branches of the NAACP, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in a landmark ruling that every municipality must ‘make realistically possible an appropriate variety and choice of housing.’ The court went on to say that towns cannot stand in the way of opportunities for low- and moderate-income housing. This principle became known as the Mount Laurel doctrine. To this day, it is studied by law students and lawyers all across the nation.”
There have also been negative impacts from the Mount Laurel doctrine, some pundits point out.
Community activists have complained that real estate developers have been able to use the doctrine to file "Builders Remedy" lawsuits in order to build large, multi-family developments that may be in conflict with municipalities' master plans – setting up conflicts between local leaders and angry residents.
The New Jersey Legislature later adopted the Fair Housing Act in 1984 and created the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) — a bipartisan agency of members representing different interest groups — in order to prevent courts from becoming the forum for resolving these land use issues.
“For decades, all three branches of government have wrestled with how to apply the principles of Mount Laurel in practice,” Murphy wrote last year. “At times, our state Legislature has tried to address this issue. At other times, the process for determining affordable housing obligations was left to an executive branch agency. But more recently, over the last 10 years, this process has mainly played out in the courts, through litigation.”
The time for that is over, Murphy said.
With the signing of last year’s bill, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is now running the numbers. Towns will have the freedom to come up with plans to meet those quotas. Municipalities can earn bonus credits for constructing affordable housing where it is needed most, such as transit hubs, or for providing housing for vulnerable populations like senior citizens.
The new process replaces the role previously played by the COAH, which has been “defunct” for over a decade and was formally abolished under the bill, the governor’s office said.
The law also bans regional contribution agreements — in which towns pay neighboring municipalities to bolster their affordable housing stock instead.
DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn Suárez said the new law gives New Jersey a unique opportunity to develop “missing middle” housing: options like townhouses, duplexes and other types of multi-family units.
These types of housing can “bridge the gap” between single-family homes and large apartment complexes, offering the diverse housing choices that New Jersey families need, Suárez said.
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Published October 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Approximately 25 residents attended Monday night’s Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education meeting with questions and concerns regarding the proposed referendum questions that will be presented to the voters on March 11, 2025. The board has framed two questions for voters to weigh in on.
The first question addresses infrastructure, HVAC, classroom spaces and security across the district. As explained by Greg Somjen, a principal in the firm of Parette Somjen Architects, with the anticipated state aid of 34 cents on the dollar and district debt that is retiring in March 2025, taxpayers will not see an increase with the proposed plans. To offset any impact to the taxpayers, $3.3 million from the district’s capital reserve fund will supplement the cost of the project for Question One.
Although one resident stated that she would not be supportive of the security vestibules planned for the buildings, she was supportive of the infrastructure and other projects included in the plan. Her rationale for objecting to the security vestibules was that any bad actor could just as easily go to another entrance and gain access to the building. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christoper Conklin stated that all entrances are subject to a key card to gain entry, and the doors were not left open for anyone to enter.
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Most of the attendees' questions concerned the proposed new fieldhouse. The plan is to replace the 80-year-old, single-story 3,000-square-foot structure with a two-story, 16,000-square-foot facility that would be ADA compliant, with HVAC, two locker rooms for both boys and girls sports each, multiple restrooms, a conference room, flex space on the second floor that can host professional development for staff, testing for students, storage and will meet the federal Title IX requirements for equity for male and female athletes.
The expected price tag for the proposed field house is $15.4 million. The board is planning to transfer $2 million from its capital reserve to offset the impact to the taxpayers. The plan notes a tax impact of $140 annually on the average assessed home in both communities. However, the additional $2 million from the capital reserves fund would decrease the tax impact to $129 annually on the average assessed home.
Resident Rich Genitempo noted that there was no discussion about the retiring debt in 2025 being returned to the taxpayers, only the opportunity to utilize the amount currently paid to continue with a new project. Genitempo asked for clarity and disclosure as to how much the average assessed homes are in both Caldwell and West Caldwell and noted that homeowners whose value is above the average assessed value will be paying more for the next 20 years throughout the life of the bond. He also referenced the tax impact on the residents of Caldwell due to the previous administration’s borrowing of $42 million and the fact that both principal and interest are now being apportioned to the taxpayers of that community.
Another resident who lives next door to the current fieldhouse raised issues regarding potential water runoff and whether a traffic study has been conducted. Somjen responded that the plan for the new facility would not affect the water detention basin and that a traffic study has not been commissioned.
Other residents commented on the need for greater academic supports versus the cost of the new fieldhouse. Somjen confirmed that there are two budgets that the district utilizes, a capital fund and an operating fund. When a district bonds money for a capital project, it does not provide the opportunity for usage of those monies to be used for curriculum and support, as they are drawn from the operating budget.
Somjen presented at the Back To School Nights and confirmed that prior to the final presentation option for the field house, seven or eight other options were considered. Some included a larger footprint to allow for a second-floor basketball court, but that was rejected by the board as too costly. His assessment of the feedback from the Back To School Nights was that about 50% of the parents were supportive, 50% not and many parents were not aware of the first question at all.
Resident Liz Hart asked for specifics regarding the financing. It was confirmed that bond counsel would seek figures for a fixed rate for 20 years versus a variable rate. Somjen noted that the State Department of Education requires a 5% contingency cost built into the budget, however the board is planning for a 10% contingency figure. If those monies were not spent, they would remain in the district’s capital reserve fund. The total cost includes hard costs such as construction figures as well as soft costs such as architects, attorney, and permit fees. Somjen explained that the cost of borrowing for a public entity is currently under 4% and therefore “still attractive.”
Another resident wanted confirmation on who would manage the field house and allocate spaces for the various sports to provide equity among the student athletes. Conklin responded that athletic director Dan Romano and high school principal Jim Devlin would be in charge of ensuring equity among the sports and players. Currently, the larger of the locker rooms would hold 80 lockers while the second, smaller locker room would hold 40 lockers. There would be one large locker room and one smaller locker room for each of the boys and the girls’ sports.
Somjen added that 70% of the students at the high school are involved in sports. However, parents disputed that figure, noting that some students play multiple sports and therefore, that number was inflated. Somjen also stated that currently the drawings are schematic only and only if the referendum passes will more detailed drawings be worked on, since they are costly and there was no need to spend those funds until the voters have spoken.
Resident Glen Roselle, whose children went through the school district and played sports, urged the board to go back to planning and present a one floor option, for just what the athletes really need. He noted he cannot support this project as it is premised on wants not needs. Roselle also questioned the limited parking for the proposal. Another resident commented on Roselle’s concerns, questioning if the board had calculated any additional soft costs for the two-story facility such as additional custodial care, electric, and gas.
Agenda items included approval of $16,800 for Zander Consulting, LLC to provide referendum consulting from Oct. 1 through March 11, 2025.
Donations were received in the amount of $3,845 from the CGB Hoopsters Club/CB Shooters Club to be applied to the purchase of 50% of a basketball shooting matchine for JCHS Athletes. The Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex donated tables for the Grover Cleveland Middle School butterfly gardens with a value of $5,736 and the Rotary Club of the Caldwells donated $6,000 for benches in the middle school butterfly garden.
The next Board of Education conference meeting will be Oct. 21, and the next public meeting will be Nov 4, both at the JCHS cafeteria.
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