Tag: PSE&G
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Florence officials approve short-term lease agreement with PSEG
The Florence Township Council recently approved an ordinance for a short-term lease agreement with Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) as part of a project to upgrade the Bustleton substation in Burlington Township. The unanimous decision from the township council came at a meeting on April 17 when the project was introduced to the public at…
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PSE&G will install new electrical poles starting in May
EAST BRUNSWICK–In an effort to improve the reliability of its systems, PSE&G will be replacing numerous electrical poles in East Brunswick. PSE&G Senior Public Affairs Manager Frank Lucchesi said that over the past year-and-a-half PSE&G has been making a significant investment in infrastructure throughout its entire service territory. “We are replacing and upgrading a lot…
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PILOTs help economic development in Woodbridge, mayor says
WOODBRIDGE – With the Township of Woodbridge soon receiving more than $30 million per year in revenue from Payment in Lieu of Tax agreements (PILOTs), Mayor John McCormac said it makes sense to continue the agreements. “It works,” he said as he delivered the Woodbridge State of the Township address before the Woodbridge Metro Chamber…
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Activities planned for annual Franklin Day Festival on Sept. 22
The 5th Annual Franklin Day Festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 22 in Colonial Park, Lot C, Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset. The festival will include live music, more than 150 vendors, more than 20 food trucks, dance performances, a classic car show, a pickleball demonstration, shopping, free paddle boats and miniature…
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Improved PSEG substations ready to handle summer weather
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A 69kV substation of PSE&G that went into service six months ago will be relied on during the next several months when summer weather arrives. PSE&G prepared for the 2018 summer electric demand with $3 billion in infrastructure investments last year in order to maintain reliability, according to information provided by the…
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PSE&G begins natural gas meter inspection in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) will be inspecting natural gas meters in South Brunswick to ensure the continued safety and reliability of gas services. “Customer safety is our number one priority,” Joe Forline, vice president of gas operations for PSE&G, said in a prepared statement from the company. “It’s important…
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PSE&G inspections of natural gas meters begin
Public Service Electric & Gas Company employees are inspecting natural gas meters throughout Middlesex County to ensure the continued safety and reliability of gas services. “Customer safety is our number one priority,” Joe Forline, vice president of gas operations for PSE&G, said in a prepared statement. “It’s important for us to conduct safety inspections like…
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Two South Brunswick officers escape injury during ‘unprecented’ Winter Storm Quinn
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Two township police officers averted potentially life-altering situations during Winter Storm Quinn. One officer narrowly escaped serious injury when a tree crashed through his windshield on March 7, and another officer became trapped when electrical wires fell on both sides of her patrol car. “We were very lucky today,” Police Chief…
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Woodbridge expects increase in development, ratables throughout 2018
WOODBRIDGE — The economic development activity in the township last year saw outstanding progress with the likes of Dave & Buster’s at the Woodbridge Center Mall, and 2018 looks to be even better, Mayor John E. McCormac said during his State of the Township address. “Our signature commercial project this year is the huge investment…