Senator Vince Polistina

09/13/2026

Questions about Anchor, the combined PAS-1 application, utility assistance or in need of NJMVC services?

Make sure to check out the article and details about our upcoming constituent services events!

Sept 22nd - Brigantine - Property Tax Relief programs and utility assistance

Sept 30th - Egg Harbor Twp - NJMVC Mobile Services

As always, if you have any questions, call the legislative office at 609-677-8266

State Sen. Vince Polistina and Assemblyman Don Guardian will host events in Brigantine and Egg Harbor Township to help Atlantic County residents with tax relief, utility assistance and MVC services. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

09/11/2026

Honored to join the communities of Longport and Brigantine today as we remembered the lives lost on September 11th and honored the courage and sacrifice of our first responders, military members, and all those who answered the call.

Twenty-five years later, we remember, we honor, and we will never forget.

"No day shall erase you from the memory of time" 🇺🇸

09/11/2026

On September 11th, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent men, women and children whose lives were taken from us and the countless families forever changed by the attacks on our nation.

We also remember the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, firefighters, police officers, military members and ordinary Americans who ran toward danger to help others.

Twenty-five years later, we must never forget the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the incredible unity and strength Americans showed in the days that followed.

Today, let us pause to remember those we lost, honor those who served, and keep their families and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

**We remember. We honor. We will never forget.**
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09/09/2026

Do you still have questions about 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐑, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐉? Haven’t received an application or need help completing one?

Stop by our upcoming 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 at the 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 265 42𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 22, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 9 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐧. Our staff will be available to answer your questions and assist you with filing for available property tax relief programs.

U̲t̲i̲l̲i̲t̲y̲ ̲A̲s̲s̲i̲s̲t̲a̲n̲c̲e̲: Representatives from NJ SHARES will also be on hand to answer questions and help determine eligibility for available utility assistance programs.

As always, if you have questions about property tax relief, utility assistance, or any other state-related matter, please contact our legislative office at 609-677-8266.

SHARES Nation
NJ Division of Taxation

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the hardworking men and women across our great nation who show up every day to serve our communities, support local businesses, and provide for their families.

Their hard work is what makes communities like Atlantic County strong and such special places to call home. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday spent with family and friends.

09/03/2026

Appointments are now open!! Make sure to book online now at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/

Mark your calendars!!

Wednesday, September 30th, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be bringing their mobile unit back to our Egg Harbor Township legislative office to service many of your MVC related needs, including REAL IDs!

Appointments will open for scheduling this Thursday, September 3 at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/

Make sure to be the first to book and, as always, Assemblyman Don Guardian and I have our staff available to answer any questions you might have at 609-677-8266

09/03/2026

ANCHOR FILERS - If you need to make changes to your current filing, remember you have until September 15th to do so!

To update or make any of these changes, visit:
https://propertytaxreliefapp.nj.gov/

And as always, any questions related to your property tax relief program applications (Anchor or PAS-1) or if you need assistance in filing, please call our legislative office at 609-677-8266 or stop in at either office location when convenient for you!

3123 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City
3100 Hingston Avenue, Suite 101, Egg Harbor Twp

09/01/2026

Mark your calendars!!

Wednesday, September 30th, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be bringing their mobile unit back to our Egg Harbor Township legislative office to service many of your MVC related needs, including REAL IDs!

Appointments will open for scheduling this Thursday, September 3 at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/

Make sure to be the first to book and, as always, Assemblyman Don Guardian and I have our staff available to answer any questions you might have at 609-677-8266

08/31/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday August 28, 2026

Historic Partnership/Effort Brings Atlantic City PAL Youth to
Egg Harbor Township PAL Future Force STEM & Trades
Discovery Center

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ - August 28, 2026 - The Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County (PAL) marked a historic milestone this week, celebrating the first STEM camp experience hosted at its Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery Center for youth members of the Atlantic City Police Athletic League (AC PAL). Ten AC PAL youth participated in the week-long summer camp experience, joining EHT PAL campers for hands-on activities designed to introduce young people to science, technology, engineering, robotics and the skilled trades.
On Thursday, PAL welcomed community leaders, law enforcement representatives and funding partners to the PAL Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery Center to meet the participating youth, see the program in action and celebrate the partnerships that made this opportunity possible. Guests included New Jersey Senator Vince Polistina; Lt. Will Santiago of the Atlantic City Police Department;
Darrell Barron, Partnership Director for O.C.E.A.N., Inc.; Julie Bellezza Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator from OceanFirst; Egg Harbor Township Police Chief of Police, Fred Spano; PAL staff; and youth participating in PAL's Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery Center summer camp. The camp experience was made possible through a combination of state and community support, including grant
funding awarded in 2026 with support from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Senator Polistina, as well as funding and support from the OceanFirst Foundation and O.C.E.A.N., Inc. “With the many challenges facing our young people today, it is encouraging to see the positive impact organizations like the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County are having by providing mentorship, guidance and opportunities for success,” said Senator Vince Polistina. “PAL is a great example of what can be accomplished when the public and private sectors
work together. Along with Assemblyman Don Guardian, I was proud to advocate for state funding to expand these programs, and with additional support from O.C.E.A.N., Inc. and OceanFirst Bank, we are seeing that investment make a real difference in the lives of these young people.” For PAL Founder and Executive Director Hector Tavarez, bringing Atlantic City PAL youth to the Future Force
STEM & Trades Discovery Center for an extended summer camp experience represents an important milestone in the organization's continued growth.
“This is exactly what we envisioned when we created the Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery Center, a place where young people from throughout South Jersey can come together, explore new opportunities and discover talents and interests they may not have known they had,” said Hector Tavarez, Founder and Executive Director of the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County. “For the first time, we were able to welcome a group of Atlantic City PAL youth for an extended STEM camp experience, and that is something we are extremely
proud of. These young people didn't just visit our facility; they became part of our PAL family, worked alongside our members and experienced firsthand what Future Force is all about.” Tavarez said the program also demonstrates what can happen when government, nonprofit organizations, businesses and law enforcement work together around a common goal. “Opportunities like this don't happen because of one organization,” Tavarez continued. “Governor Murphy, Senator Polistina, O.C.E.A.N., Inc., the OceanFirst Foundation, the Atlantic City Police
Department, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department and our PAL staff all played a part in making this possible. Their investment is ultimately an investment in our children. Our goal is to continue building these partnerships so that where a child lives or what resources are available in their community never determines whether they have the opportunity to explore STEM, the trades and the careers of the future.”
The partnership is about more than providing young people with summer activities. Future Force is designed to give students opportunities to discover interests and abilities that can develop into future educational and career
pathways. “It’s really been great seeing organizations come together to give kids the opportunity to experience STEM in a fun, hands-on way,” said Darrell Barron, Partnership Director for O.C.E.A.N., Inc. “Sometimes, all it takes is one experience to spark an interest in something they may have never considered before. O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is proud to support opportunities that help young people learn, grow and see what is possible for their future. I’m really happy we could be a part of making this
opportunity possible.” Throughout the program, visiting youth had the opportunity to learn alongside PAL members in an environment built around exploration, creativity, problem-solving and hands-on discovery. The Future Force STEM & Trades
Discovery Center introduces students to areas including robotics, engineering, technology, skilled trades and other career-connected learning experiences.
Egg Harbor Township Police Chief Fred Spano said programs such as Future Force demonstrate how PAL's mission has grown beyond traditional recreational and athletic programming. “The Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County offers such a unique
technology program opportunity for youth with their Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery Center,” said Chief Fred Spano of the Egg Harbor Township Police Department. “Many believe PAL is only associated with athletic programming; EHT PAL has a program whereby children start developing skills, knowledge and abilities that will carry over into their future careers, whether it be in one of the many trades or engineering fields. Witnessing children from communities lacking technology programs have an opportunity to participate in EHT PAL's STEM programs levels the
playing field, enabling children from disadvantaged communities to better themselves at an early age and hopefully achieve success in their future education and career endeavors that otherwise might not be attainable without exposure to the Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery Center.” The collaboration also reflects one of PAL's core missions: bringing youth, law enforcement and community partners together in a positive environment where relationships can be built through shared experiences. For PAL, hosting the AC PAL youth is not simply the conclusion of a successful summer program. It represents the beginning of what the organization hopes will become a growing regional effort to provide young people throughout
Atlantic County with access to high-quality STEM and trades discovery programs.
About the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County
Since 1989, the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County has served as a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening relationships among youth, law enforcement and the community. PAL provides safe, supervised educational, social, recreational and athletic opportunities designed to help young people build confidence, develop new skills and reach their full potential.
Established in 2026, the Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery Center at PAL provides hands-on opportunities for students to explore STEM, robotics, engineering, technology and the skilled trades while discovering potential
pathways to future education and careers.

www.EHTPAL.ORG
MEDIA CONTACT
Hector Tavarez, Executive Director and Founder, Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County: 609-839-5860

08/28/2026

It's always great to have the opportunity to check in on some of the amazing programs and opportunities being offered to our Atlantic County youth at the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township & Atlantic County.

The EHTPAL is a great example of what can be accomplished when the public and private sectors work together. Along with Assemblyman Don Guardian, I was proud to advocate for state funding to expand these programs, and with additional support from Ocean, Inc. and OceanFirst Bank, we saw firsthand how those investments can make a real difference in the lives of these young people.

Great work to all involved!