SENATE STATE GOVERNMENT, WAGERING, TOURISM &
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
STATEMENT TO
SENATE, No. 1644
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DATED: FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic
Preservation Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 1644.
This bill authorizes the State Treasurer, on behalf of the
Department of Children and Families, to sell and convey property
located at 1600 Brooks Boulevard in the Township of Hillsborough,
Somerset County. The property contains 4.3± acres of land and
improvements. The property is to be sold to the Borough of
Manville for the appraised value of $870,000. If the property is not
sold to the borough, then the property is to be sold through an
Internet auction, with a minimum bid price of $870,000.
The property is considered surplus to the needs of the State.
The State House Commission will set the terms and conditions of
the sale and conveyance.
The property is the former site of the Hillsborough Social
Services Office of the Department of Children and Families. The
property is next to the Manville High School.
This bill was prefiled for introduction in the 2024-2025 session
pending technical review. As reported, the bill includes the changes
required by technical review, which has been performed.