Electrical failure sparks residential fire in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Firefighters quickly extinguished a residential fire on Weeping Willow Court in the East Dover section of Toms River on Friday afternoon, officials reported. Crews from East Dover Fire…

New Jersey News·Toms River News

New Jersey Natural Gas to Slap Customers with Whopping 15.7% Rate Hike This Winter

TRENTON, N.J. — Monthly heating bills for New Jersey Natural Gas customers are rising by 15.7% under a settlement finalized Thursday by the state Board of Public Utilities, scaling back an earlier…

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News

New Jersey Allocates $30 Million for Electric School Buses

TRENTON, N.J. — Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced on Wednesday the state’s first round of funding for electric school buses, allocating $15 million in grants to help local districts purchase…

Government News·New Jersey News

N.J. expands electric vehicle charging access with new utility requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced on Wednesday the adoption of new minimum filing requirements (MFRs) for the state’s investor-owned electric distribution companies (EDCs) to expand…

New Jersey News

New Jersey Solar Energy Plan Expanded to Include Panels Over Farmland

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved new regulations on Wednesday to initiate its Dual-Use Agrivoltaics Pilot Program, a state-led initiative to integrate solar energy production on…

Gardening·New Jersey News·Tech and Gaming

Toms River School District Caught Up in Political Campaign

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent Michael Citta is being called out for using school resources to promote a political candidate and for attempting to suppress discussions about the…

New Jersey News·School and Education News·Toms River News

New coalition of municipalities opposes New Jersey’s offshore wind projects

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A coalition of more than 40 municipalities and organizations across New Jersey has formed to oppose the state’s large-scale offshore wind energy projects, citing concerns over rising…

New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Farm Dreams on Hold for Now, As Blade Shortage Plagues Murphy’s Plan

If you thought getting dinner reservations in NYC was hard, imagine trying to source giant wind turbine blades! That’s the dilemma currently unfolding in New Jersey’s ambitious offshore wind energy project. Governor…

Government News·New Jersey News

New Jersey Takes First Step Toward Banning More Gas Powered Landscaping Equipment

Gas powered leaf blowers, lawnmowers, edgers, and other tools are on the chopping block in New Jersey, but one bill introduced this week seeks to get the state going in that direction…

Community News·Gardening·New Jersey News

New Jersey’s Wind Farm Future Hits More Road Blocks with Supply Chain and Safety Issues

The Leading Light Wind offshore wind project, planned for development off the coast of Long Beach Island, NJ, has hit a snag. The project, managed by Invenergy and energyRe, has faced difficulties…

Local Politics·New Jersey News

New Jersey Residents Struggle with Record Breaking Energy Bills As Murphy Continues to Promise Zero Emission Wonderland

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are grappling with steep increases in their energy bills following a series of rate hikes approved by the state’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The board…

Atlantic County News·Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

American Water Raises Rates for New Jersey Customers

CAMDEN, N.J. – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved new water and wastewater rates for New Jersey American Water, following a settlement with the N.J. Division of Rate…

New Jersey News

Governor Murphy Unveils New Solar Energy Website to Aid Municipalities and Developers

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced the launch of a new website aimed at helping municipalities and developers navigate solar energy projects on landfills and other unusable land. The…

Local Politics·New Jersey News

New Jersey’s offshore wind future on unstable ground after latest delay request

New Jersey’s latest clean-energy endeavor, an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island led by Leading Light Wind, has hit a significant roadblock. The ambitious project, which aims to help the state…

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

New Jersey’s Electric Bills Have Doubled As Gov Continues Support of Flailing Wind Power Agenda

If you thought summer in New Jersey was just about beach trips and backyard barbecues, think again. This year, it’s also about the jaw-dropping energy bills that have residents shaking their heads…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

Grand Ol’ Man of the Ocean County GOP Passes at 88

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre expressed their deep condolences following the passing of John C. Parker, the Chairman of the Ocean County…

New Jersey News

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Electrical Fire at Toms River Apartment Complex Displaces Residents

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An electrical issue at the Silver Ridge Apartments in Toms River led to the evacuation of residents from ten apartments Tuesday evening after a smoking transformer posed significant…

Toms River News

How Kamala’s 3 Million Home Plan and $25k Payments Could Impact New Jersey

Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled a sweeping housing plan aimed at addressing America’s affordability crisis, promising the construction of 3 million new affordable homes and offering $25,000 in down payment assistance…

New Jersey News·The Buzz

Monmouth County Squatter Charged for Claiming False Ownership of Homes

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 39-year-old man from Neptune Township is facing numerous criminal charges for allegedly falsely claiming ownership of two vacant homes where he was found residing in recent months, according…

In the News

Opposition to New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Hosts Hearing as Contract Awards Near

MANASQUAN, N.J. — A grassroots group of Monmouth County residents is organizing a community meeting on Monday to oppose a proposed offshore wind transmission project that they claim poses significant risks to…

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Electrical failure sparks residential fire in Toms River

New Jersey Natural Gas to Slap Customers with Whopping 15.7% Rate Hike This Winter

New Jersey Allocates $30 Million for Electric School Buses

N.J. expands electric vehicle charging access with new utility requirements

New Jersey Solar Energy Plan Expanded to Include Panels Over Farmland

Toms River School District Caught Up in Political Campaign

New coalition of municipalities opposes New Jersey’s offshore wind projects

New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Farm Dreams on Hold for Now, As Blade Shortage Plagues Murphy’s Plan

New Jersey Takes First Step Toward Banning More Gas Powered Landscaping Equipment

New Jersey’s Wind Farm Future Hits More Road Blocks with Supply Chain and Safety Issues

New Jersey Residents Struggle with Record Breaking Energy Bills As Murphy Continues to Promise Zero Emission Wonderland

American Water Raises Rates for New Jersey Customers

Governor Murphy Unveils New Solar Energy Website to Aid Municipalities and Developers

New Jersey’s offshore wind future on unstable ground after latest delay request

New Jersey’s Electric Bills Have Doubled As Gov Continues Support of Flailing Wind Power Agenda

Grand Ol’ Man of the Ocean County GOP Passes at 88

Electrical Fire at Toms River Apartment Complex Displaces Residents

How Kamala’s 3 Million Home Plan and $25k Payments Could Impact New Jersey

Monmouth County Squatter Charged for Claiming False Ownership of Homes

Opposition to New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Hosts Hearing as Contract Awards Near

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