U.S. House Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-NJ) office issued the following press release Monday:

Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined Mayor Mark Gyorfy and the Township Committee last week for two events highlighting how federal funding is making a difference in the Morris Township community by upgrading the Collinsville-Tucker Park and purchasing a new ladder fire truck to service the Township. 

“Throughout my time in office, I have had many discussions with residents in Morris Township about the critical need for reconstruction and improvements to Collinsville-Tucker Park. With this Community Project funding, combined with additional American Rescue Plan funds previously committed to this park, we are making this project a reality. Last week, I gathered with the Collinsville Civic & Improvement League, local students, community members, the Mayor and Township Committee, and Senator Bucco to celebrate this milestone,” said Rep. Sherrill. 

“Our first responders worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic serving our communities. That’s why when we were drafting the American Rescue Plan, I put in place provisions that would help local governments maintain vital public services, even in the wake of revenue stress from COVID. This new ladder truck will help keep families safe. I want to thank Mayor Gyorfy and the Township Committee for their advocacy for their residents and their partnership in helping me bring back our tax dollars to serve our community,” continued Sherrill. 

“Congresswoman Sherrill’s efforts to bring millions in federal tax dollars back to Morris Township has not only provided us with a once-in-a-generation moment to revitalize the Collinsville Playground but has also allowed us to invest in our long-term emergency response needs through the purchase of a new quint ladder truck. Thanks to the funding secured through the American Rescue Plan and FY2023 Appropriations, we’ve been able to make long-term community investments without putting a substantial financial burden on our taxpayers,” said Morris Township Mayor Mark Gyorfy. 

As part of the 14 Community Projects the Congresswoman submitted on behalf of NJ-11 through the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2023 bill, federal funding is coming to Collinsville-Tucker Park for the needed reconstruction and improvements. This project is also receiving local funding through the American Rescue Plan. Local residents, advocates from the Collinsville Civic & Improvement League, the Mayor and Township Committee, Senator Bucco, and third and fourth graders from Unity Charter School gathered for this exciting announcement. Watch a recording of the event here. 

Rep. Sherrill also received a tour of the new ladder fire truck Morris Township was able to purchase with the direct state and local aid the township received from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP was a critical piece of legislation that brought direct pandemic relief to New Jersey families, s

The Moberly Fire Department received a new fire truck this month, moberlymonitor.com reported.

The truck was on display at city hall Tuesday prior to the regular city council meeting, the report said.

Sporting a red, white and blue American flag motif, the Rosenbauer Commander fire truck came from Greenville, (NC), a fire official said, according to the report.

The department traded a 2007 Pierce Contender for the new one, according to the report.

The truck cost $575,000, but that doesn’t include equipping it, the fire official said.

Roy City Fire & Rescue Station 31 replaced its aging fleet with two ambulances recently, ksltv.com reported.

Roy City Fire & Rescue posted the following on Facebook Saturday:

“Last weekend we were excited to take delivery of our two new Chevrolet 5500 ambulances! They replaced our aging fleet, Ambulance 31 & Ambulance 32. Each ran their first call shortly after putting them in service. We’re very grateful for the support from our Roy City officials that made this happen. We’re excited to have these apparatus on the road and serving the citizens of Roy and surrounding communities.”

The Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division is hosting a “Push-In” Ceremony for its new ambulance at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Tiffin Fire Station No. 1, 53 South Monroe Street.

The history of a push-in ceremony dates back to the 17th century when hand-drawn equipment needed to be pushed into the station when returning from a run. In the 18th century, horses were commonly used to pull firefighting apparatus. Being difficult to control the horses while backing the equipment in, firefighters would often disconnect the horses and push the apparatus back into the stations.

The department invites the public as it celebrates the newest addition to its fleet.

Grand Haven Township voters in May will decide on a bond proposal to build a new, $12.6 million fire and rescue station, mlive.com reported.

Township officials say the new station, which would be built adjacent to the current one at 13250 168th Avenue, would have modernized infrastructure protecting the health and safety of firefighters and larger facilities to accommodate training and township growth, the report said.

The $12.6 million bond on the May 2 ballot would be paid off within 20 years and would require an average annual millage of 0.77 mills to pay off the debt. For a home with a value of $200,000 and a taxable value of $100,000, that’s about $77 more in taxes a year, according to the report.

The township plans to have more information on the proposal posted on its website in March. A rendering of the proposed fire and rescue station will also be made available later.