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Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) offers residents reduced electricity supply rates by purchasing electricity in bulk, including renewable energy, for several municipalities. Chester Township residents are invited to sign up. To learn all about this program, attend a public information session over Zoom on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read Mayor Drag's letter with further details about this opportunity. The letter will be mailed to residents shortly.
Mosquito spraying set for Wednesday morning in Montville Township
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Montville Township on Wednesday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17,...
What $400,000 can buy you in Morris County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Morris County, all of which featured homes under $400,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
See all homes sold in Morris County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Morris County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 142 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,694-square-foot home on Rivendell Road in Succasunna that sold for $700,000. Budd...
Former Morris County baseball star selected by St. Louis Cardinals in MLB Draft
Jack Findlay’s big-game mentality and ability to perform when the stakes are high landed the former Roxbury High School pitcher on the biggest stage. The Notre Dame junior and Roxbury resident was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the No. 6 pick of the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Air Quality Alert, Excessive Heat Warning in Morristown Area Until 8pm Wednesday July 17
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -- The brutal heat seemingly is not ready to move on and will continue this week. An Air Quality Alert is in effect until 11pm Monday evening. An excessive Heat Warning is now in effect until 8pm Wednesday evening. Heat indexes are expected to reach as high as 105 on Tuesday. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A heat wave is defined as at least three consecutive days with temperatures that reach 90 degrees or above. HOW SHOULD I PREPARE? Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Residents are advised to use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Officials are advising residents to check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. Officials also say heat stroke is an emergency. In cases of heat stroke, call 911. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year so far in North Jersey
If you thought the summer heat couldn't get any worse, you may unfortunately have been wrong. Heat index values could soar up to 104 degrees Tuesday, making it potentially the hottest day of the year so far, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Joe DeSilva. A heat advisory is in...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
A concerning alert about Amazon drivers in NJ neighborhoods
TOMS RIVER — If you’re someone who likes to order things online and then gets excited when the Amazon delivery truck arrives at your door, beware. Toms River police have issued an urgent warning about fake Amazon employees who are stealing packages from residents’ doorsteps. The thefts...
Governor Murphy, Attorney General Platkin Announce Grant Recipients for Community Crisis Response Teams
Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that organizations in Camden City, Newark, Paterson, and Trenton have been selected to receive grant funds to support the creation of local Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) Pilot Programs. Eligible municipalities and community-based organizations participated in a competitive grant process that made up to $2 million available per municipality. The Center for Family Services in Camden, the Newark Community Street Team, the Reimagining Justice Inc./Paterson Healing Collective’s Paterson Compassionate Care Collaborative Project, and Salvation and Social Justice in Trenton were selected to receive funds and establish CCRT pilots in their respective cities.
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
UPDATE: 2 N.J. Counties Have Mandatory Water Restrictions
UPDATE: 2 N.J. Counties Have Mandatory Water Restrictions. Here is an update for New Jersey residents, two counties are affected according to New Jersey American Water Company. NJ.com reports that the company has issued water restrictions for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. NJ.com reports "New Jersey American Water customers in Monmouth...
Two Atlantic Health System hospitals rank in top five in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
NEW JERSEY – Atlantic Health System announced Tuesday that two of its hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, have been ranked in the top five in New Jersey, by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. These rankings topped off dozens of...
When will I get my ANCHOR benefit? The latest on N.J. property tax savings.
Now that the next ANCHOR property tax benefit was funded in the new state budget, residents want to know when they can expect their money. The ANCHOR payments, which are for the 2021 tax year, will pay the same level as last year: up to $1,500 to homeowners and $450 for renters, with senior homeowners and renters getting an extra $250.
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to a report. The vehicle was found parked outside a Jewish school around 2 p.m., according to a report by The Lakewood Scoop. The child had been left inside for over two hours, according to the report.
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