Tag: JCP&L
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Monroe Senior Center open for medical equipment charging as power restoration continues after Tropical Storm Isaias
MONROE – As power restoration continues after Tropical Storm Isaias, the Monroe Senior Center is open for residents who need to charge any type of medical equipment or a medical situation that requires electricity. JCP&L is reporting more than 14,000 outages in the township this morning, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain low, Department of Public Works continues to clear trees after tropical storm
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported four new positive COVID-19 cases over a five-day period from July 31 to Aug. 4, which brings the total number of cases to 1,145, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Aug. 4. The township has lost 82 residents to COVID-19, according to…
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JCP&L hopes to restore power in Spotswood by this afternoon, but warn it could take a few days
Mayor Ed Seely addressed Spotswood residents on Aug. 5 following Tropical Storm Isaias’s impact on Aug. 4: “Yesterday’s storm brought incredible damage and great havoc to our community. Entire sections of the borough are currently without power. If you are in a section without electricity, as I am, please know that I have reached out…
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Live COVID Q&A with South Brunswick Board of Ed canceled for tonight
South Brunswick Township has been notified of 10 new cases in town, bringing the total confirmed cases to 243 as of April 20. The latest cases involve residents ranging in age from 27-75 years old; two are male and eight are female. Board of Education Q&A session postponed: The South Brunswick Board of Education has…
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Crew responding to Monroe power outage
Advisory: JCP&L reports 1,047 customers in Monroe are out of power due to a tree taking down wires. A crew is on site responding to the emergency.
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Helmetta community comes together for ‘Pizza at the Pavilion’ after storm last week
HELMETTA – The community showed why its known as “a little town with a big heart” last week after wind gusts of over 70 mph and rain whipped through New Jersey. That ferocious storm caused 75 percent – 851 out of 1,156 – borough homes to lose power. Mayor Chris Slavicek invited the community through…
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JCP&L completes upgrades to more than 80 major circuits
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) completed upgrades on more than 80 major circuits in 2017 to help enhance service reliability to approximately 175,000 customers in about 150 communities in northern and central New Jersey. The $4.7 million program included installing 750 new pieces of high tech equipment to help pinpoint problem areas and restore…
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Monroe officials to hold meetings regarding energy aggregation program
Monroe officials will hold public meetings regarding the township’s new energy aggregation program. All residents will be switched from JCP&L or Tri Eagle Energy to South Jersey Energy by the end of the year. All township residents are invited at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road; and…
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Monroe secures historically low energy rates for residents
MONROE – Monroe officials locked in the municipal energy aggregation program’s lowest rate ever by approving a contract with a new provider. South Jersey Energy was approved during the Aug. 2 Township Council meeting. Heading into a third round, Monroe’s energy aggregation program has used the power of bulk purchasing to guarantee a lower fixed…
