Tag: FirstEnergy
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Collaboration yields grant funding for mental health training
FirstEnergy, the parent company of JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light), encourages collaboration between nonprofits and other community based organizations. A grant opportunity was brought forth to Hillsborough Township by the Regional External Affairs consultant, Carol Bianchi. “In working with the municipalities I represent, I strive to provide the excellent customer service that my areas…
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Helicopter flying over Monroe today is inspecting JCP&L transmission lines
GeoDigital International (GDI) will be continue inspections along FirstEnergy/JCP&L transmission rights-of-way today, Aug. 27. The pilot will be in communication with any local airports when in their airspace. The helicopter will be flying at a speed of about 25-35 mph above or alongside the lines and may circle around for a closer inspection. The helicopter…
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FirstEnergy donations support community organizations
A local organization that is dedicated to assisting veterans has received a $1,000 donation from the FirstEnergy Foundation. Freehold Chapter 74 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was presented with the $1,000 donation on Dec. 12 as part of the foundation’s Gifts of the Season campaign. The DAV was one of 132 nonprofit organizations in…
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Resident group revealed plan to challenge JCP&L project
Residents who formed a group to oppose the new electric proposal by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) unveiled a solution to this project – at a cost of $30 million. The group against the project, Residents Against Giant Electric (RAGE), held a press conference where its alternative plan was announced at the Middletown Public…
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JCP&L power line proposal has moved on to the courts
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer Monmouth County residents have spoken and now the controversial giant electrical proposal by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has entered the courtroom. The project, which JCP&L has entitled the Monmouth County Reliability Project (MCRP), is now in the stage of evidentiary hearings that have begun on April 4 and will continue…
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NJ energy company to relocate to building complex in Holmdel
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has signed a lease with Somerset Development to relocate its regional headquarters next year to the Bell Works complex at 101 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel. In a ceremony and press conference, JCP&L signed a 10-year lease agreement on Oct. 27 with Somerset…
