Tag: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
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Milltown officials stress lead concerns are minimal
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Residents are encouraged to flush their faucets for at least one minute as Milltown officials continue to work on rectifying the outcome of the lead and copper samples that were taken from 20 homes during the summer as part of the voluntary New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Lead…
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Sayreville officials raise concerns over chromium-6
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — At the last meeting before the election, Republicans and Democrats in Sayreville sparred over whether the water in the borough needed more analysis and possible additional filtration. Republican Councilman Art Rittenhouse addressed the issue at the top of the Oct. 24 meeting, saying during the council election season, the…
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DEP warns drivers to be alert for deer during rutting season
With the arrival of the fall breeding season, the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding motorists to be alert for white-tailed deer, which may unexpectedly dart onto roads and cause accidents. Motorists are urged to be especially attentive and cautious during morning and evening commutes when visibility may be…
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Mosquito spraying planned for tonight in South River
SOUTH RIVER – The Middlesex County Mosquito Commission will be conducting spraying in South River tonight, Sept. 7, between the hours of 6:30 and midnight, weather conditions permitting. Neither the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency nor N.J. Department of Environmental Protection require relocating or taking special precautions during spraying; however, residents can take following precautions to reduce…
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Bear sightings continue in the Brunswicks
There were numerous sightings of two bear cubs and a larger bear in South Brunswick on Monday. Residents have been asked to avoid the Woodlot Park area on New Road though the bears are not posing a risk at this time, according to a statement prepared by the South Brunswick Police Department. Two bears were also…
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Blue Acres is a ‘win-win’ for open space, owners of flooded homes
Like many residents along the Delaware Bayshore, Natalie and Don Fisch of Downe Township worried about the future of their community after superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey’s coastline. They saw that street flooding was increasing during high tides, full moons and rainstorms, making it hard for residents to get in and out of…
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Drought warning issued for Middlesex County
As a result of continued dry weather, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a water supply drought watch for most of northern New Jersey. The DEP is urging residents in affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather…
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Updates to destroyed warehouse are limited one year later
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – One year after a massive nine-alarm fire destroyed one million square feet of warehouse space at the DCH Collision Center on Livingston Avenue in North Brunswick, information is limited as to the fire investigation, the future of the property and any potential lasting environmental and health hazards. The blaze started…
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Edison stocks minnows to combat mosquitos
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Some 1,000 fathead minnows — noted feeders on mosquito larvae — swam off in a pond located at 150 Meadow Brook Road in Edison, a natural habitat owned by the state. Although the area is serene, it’s primal for mosquito breeding. The area in Edison is just one…