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February 28, 2024

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - It is that time of year once again for us to spring ahead into the new season.  The temperatures start to climb, birds begin to chirp, leaves start to bloom and we turn our clocks forward. Moving into the spring season is always initiated by the tradition of turning our ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- An upcoming project happening in town. The Canoe Brook project requires drilling and blasting to break up bulk and trench rock. This process is regulated by the NJ Department of Labor (NJDOL). All personnel involved in blasting have valid DOL-issued licenses. Blasting ...

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WARREN, NJ -- NJ American Water has begun work to replace approx. 1,500 feet of aging 12-inch cast iron water main that was installed in the 1960's with new 16-inch ductile iron main along Mountain Blvd. (From Wilshire Road to Wildwood Terrace)  The project also includes replacing 2 fire hydrants, ...

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NEW JERSEY- New Jersey residents can apply for the New Jersey SHARES has introduced the Municipal Customer Assistance Program (MCAP), offering crucial support to households facing financial challenges. This initiative aims to provide grants for water, sewer, and electric bills to income-qualified ...

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NEW JERSEY- New Jersey residents can apply for the New Jersey SHARES has introduced the Municipal Customer Assistance Program (MCAP), offering crucial support to households facing financial challenges. This initiative aims to provide grants for water, sewer, and electric bills to income-qualified ...

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FAIR LAWN/GLEN ROCK, NJ - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than ...

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DENVILLE, NJ - Effective February 26, 2024, Gardner Field Playground is now re-opened after repairs. Families are welcome to enjoy the newly repaired park and field.  

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PARAMUS, NJ - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do in the ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do in ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they ...

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RAHWAY, NJ - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do in the ...

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NEPTUNE CITY/NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots ...

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SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ, NJ - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do in ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- New Jersey American Water will be in Springfield beginning on Monday, Feb. 26 to assess customers’ water service line materials. Water service lines connect the water main to the home or property and can be made of copper, plastic, galvanized steel, iron or lead. Residents ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do in the ...

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NEW JERSEY - Just like us, insects spend their winters in different locations. Unlike us, they spend their winters in different stages of development. Some may overwinter as adults, others in their immature stage as grubs, caterpillars, or nymphs, while others will be in the pupal stage like a ...

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MADISON, NJ - To keep the Madison sewer lines clean, the Department of Public Works Sewer Division routinely conducts Sewer Jetting on all lines throughout Madison, said officials. With high pressure water being forced through a series of sewer lines, some smaller than others, back pressure ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to insurance claims. Claim Closers, a Parkland-based claims adjusting company founded by Zach Friedman, offers practical and effective assistance during these challenging times.

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CAMDEN - New Jersey American Water is excited to announce that our statewide Lead Service Line Replacement program is coming to Camden! The program is aimed at replacing – at no additional cost – all utility-owned and customer-owned lead and galvanized steel service lines. We are kicking off the ...

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Whether you enjoy tomatoes sliced, sauced, or cooked in your favorite recipe, they taste best when grown and harvested from your garden or container. With more than 10,000 varieties available it can be difficult to select the best ones to grow in your garden. Start by looking for those varieties ...

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MADISON, NJ - To keep the Madison sewer lines clean, the Department of Public Works Sewer Division routinely conducts Sewer Jetting on all lines throughout Madison, said officials. With high pressure water being forced through a series of sewer lines, some smaller than others, back pressure ...

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STAFFORD - Stafford Mayor Robert Henken presented a Mayor's Briefing on February 16, 2024. Mayor Henken shares updates on a number of issues for Stafford Township residents: The new bathrooms that were installed at Nautilus Park,   The Neptune Basin Expansion Project   Township ...

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Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do in the garden. These ...

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Whether you enjoy tomatoes sliced, sauced, or cooked in your favorite recipe, they taste best when grown and harvested from your garden or container. With more than 10,000 varieties available it can be difficult to select the best ones to grow in your garden. Start by looking for those varieties ...

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Whether you enjoy tomatoes sliced, sauced, or cooked in your favorite recipe, they taste best when grown and harvested from your garden or container. With more than 10,000 varieties available it can be difficult to select the best ones to grow in your garden. Start by looking for those varieties ...

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WATCHUNG, NJ --It's snowing and the accumulation is more than anticipated. Hillcrest Road is closed due to adverse weather conditions, Watchung Police said at 3:30 am Saturday,

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WATCHUNG, NJ --It's snowing and the accumulation is more than anticipated. Hillcrest Road is closed due to adverse weather conditions, Watchung Police said at 3:30 am Saturday,

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