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Manville Residents Hope Buyouts Will Come Soon

MANVILLE, NJ (WCBS 880) - When floodwaters in New Jersey rise, Manville often finds itself submerged.

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That's why 280 homeowners have submitted applications to be bought out.

"I would say the higher the water was into your first floor, the better your chances are," said borough administrator Gary Garwacke.

He says the program hasn't been funded, but he's confident some money will be made available.

"It's actually 75 percent funding by the federal government, 25 percent by someone else - hopefully the state."

After Hurricane Floyd, 38 properties in Manville were bought out.

Those interested in a buyout should register on the borough's website.

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