Belleville Gets $400K From State For Flood Prevention, Land ‘Revitalization’

BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville will receive $400,000 in funding through the recently passed New Jersey budget to help the town prevent flooding and “revitalize” underused land, a state lawmaker announced Thursday.

According to Assemblywoman Carmen Morales (NJ-34), the funding includes $200,000 for flood mitigation. It also includes $200,000 for public building improvements, open space preservation and brownfield remediation.

Morales released the following statements about each earmark:

FLOODING – “Belleville residents have long faced flooding challenges, particularly in areas where outdated stormwater infrastructure has been overwhelmed by increasingly severe weather. The $200,000 investment will help the township pursue localized mitigation strategies that reduce flooding risk and prevent long-term damage to roads, homes, and small businesses.”

OPEN SPACE – “The second $200,000 allocation will support Belleville’s work to preserve open space, improve public buildings, and remediate brownfields, which were contaminated or previously industrial sites that require cleanup before redevelopment. These investments are key to unlocking new opportunities for housing, recreation, and economic development while addressing environmental justice concerns in historically underserved neighborhoods.”

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham said the funding is an “investment in our residents’ safety, quality of life and future.”

“From reducing the risk of flooding to revitalizing underused properties, these funds will have a tangible, lasting impact on our township,” Melham said.

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