Grant Program to Spur Economic Growth Approved by Hunterdon Freeholders

The county Freeholders have taken another step toward promoting economic development in Hunterdon.

The all-Republican Freeholder board has long been transparent about its support for business. In 2013, the group ordered the creation of the “CEDS” – an acronym for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. It is the county government’s blueprint for economic growth, and has been used to support the creation of a county Economic Development Division, later moving its director and offices into the county Chamber of Commerce headquarters on Main Street in Flemington; Freeholders’ endorsement of Jack Cust’s plans to redevelop the Union Hotel and surrounding properties; helping to streamline development regulations; and the creation of a new strategic open space and parks plan.

Under a plan approved by the Freeholders last week, Hunterdon municipalities can now apply for economic development grants.