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Where Your 9-1-1 Fees Go
Atlantic City, NJ – On April 7, 2016, at the conclusion of the 2016 New Jersey NENA conference, the New Jersey Wireless Association (NJWA) made a presentation titled “Where Your 9-1-1 Fees Go”. The presentation described that of the $120 million collected each year, only 11% of the NJ Trust Fund is spent on eligible expenses under the Federal NET911 ACT of 2008. You can download a pdf version of that document here.
A USB drive containing the article and related documents was made available. You can download a .zip file containing those files here.
A Deep and Painful Loss in the NENA / 9-1-1 family with the passing of our friend and colleague Bonnie Hueg
Bonnie began her career in Public Safety Communications at the Plainfield Police Department as a dispatcher, where she eventually served a Communications Manager and as the city 9-1-1 Coordinator. In 1992 Bonnie progressed in her career, taking a position with the Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services, which was then part of the New Jersey State Police.
Bonnie became a familiar face around the state’s PSAP community. It seemed everyone knew her and she knew everyone. Her contributions to 9-1-1 training and PSAP compliance produced confidence in and advanced professionalism of the state’s 9-1-1 system.
As one of the charter members of New Jersey NENA, Bonnie served as chapter president, first and second vice-president, treasurer and chapter secretary. She was involved in the planning of the very first NJ-NENA conference in Woodbridge, NJ and served as the conference chair for many years, setting the foundation of successful state conferences that we enjoy today.
It is not an exaggeration to say Bonnie has been an invaluable member of the NJ-NENA family. The majority of past and present executive board members were recruited by or encouraged to join by Bonnie. The organization would not be as successful as it is, had it not been for her. She truly left her mark and she will be sorely missed.
Bonnie had been battling cancer and unfortunately lost her fight. May she rest in peace.
A link to her obituary on Asbury Park Press with visitation details.
In Memory of John V. Cusack
John V. Cusack age 64, passed away Monday, August 25th, 2014. John had been a resident of Sewell (Mantua Township) since 1987. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda J. (Powell) Cusack, 2 sons Liam Cusack (Stacy), Sean Cusack (Allison), granddaughter Riley, 2 brothers Michael Cusack and Paul Cusack (Eileen). Predeceased by sisters Regina, Claire, Miriam, and Mary Pat.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 6 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. Private funeral services and burial will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com