WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) announced $2.737 million in Community Project Funding for New Jersey’s First Congressional District. This funding was secured through the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act of 2026 (H.R. 5371), which funds programs under Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction–VA through fiscal year 2026.

“This Thanksgiving, I’m reminded of how important it is to give back to the community I’m honored to serve. These investments reflect why voters sent me to Congress: to fight for working families and strengthen the health, safety, and quality of life in South Jersey,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “From delivering new fire trucks that will make our communities safer to expanding access to telehealth, these dollars will make a real difference for our families and first responders. I’ll keep fighting every day to deliver our fair share of federal resources to South Jersey.”

”The Borough Council and I are grateful to share that the Borough of Magnolia has been awarded $822,000 in federal funding to support the purchase of a new fire apparatus. We humbly thank Congressman Donald Norcross for securing this funding and for his continued support,” said Mayor BettyAnn Cowling-Carson. “This investment not only provides significant savings for taxpayers but also ensures that our volunteers can continue delivering reliable, professional emergency services for years to come.”

“Maryville is deeply grateful to Congressman Norcross for his ongoing commitment to expanding access to treatment across Southern New Jersey,” said Jared Levy, CEO of Maryville. “This federal support will allow us to strengthen the systems and resources needed to reach more individuals struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. This investment means improved access, stronger recovery outcomes, and healthier communities.”

“The Borough of Westville, the Westville Fire District #1, Board of Fire Commissioners along with the members of the Westville Fire Department extend their sincere gratitude to Congressman Donald Norcross for his continued support of the Borough of Westville and our dedicated career and volunteer firefighters,” said Mayor Fritz H. Sims, Jr. “This funding will allow the Westville Fire Department to continue to have the resources necessary to operate effectively, serve the Borough at the highest level, and remain fully equipped to provide extremely effective, reliable, and professional emergency response services for many years to come.” 

Community Funding Recipients and Project Descriptions:

• $822,000 to Borough of Magnolia
• This project will provide the Magnolia Fire Company with a new fire engine to replace aging equipment and ensure reliable emergency response for residents
• $1,015,000 to Maryville Southern New Jersey Telehealth 
• This project will expand Maryville’s telehealth programming across Southern New Jersey by upgrading its electronic medical record system and related hardware, cybersecurity tools, and IT support.
• $900,000 to Westville Fire District
• This project will fund a new rescue pumper for the Westville Fire District to strengthen emergency response in Westville, surrounding communities, and nearby highways such as I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike.

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