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GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHY ANNOUNCES NEW JERSEY’S AGREEMENT WITH ØRSTED TO MARSHAL THE OCEAN WIND PROJECT
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy introduced that the New Jersey Financial Growth Authority (NJEDA) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Ørsted Offshore North America for New Jersey’s first offshore wind challenge, Ocean Wind 1. Ørsted, the world’s largest developer of offshore wind, is partnering with PSEG on the Ocean Wind 1 challenge. The challenge’s 1,100 megawatts of energy are sufficient to energy 500,000 New Jersey properties.
The announcement, which was made in the course of the Governor’s keynote handle on the Enterprise Community for Offshore Wind’s Worldwide Partnering Discussion board (IPF) in Atlantic Metropolis, delivers on the promise of the NJ Wind Port as a key infrastructure asset that will probably be an financial driver in Salem County and all through the state. When the Ocean Wind 1 challenge was initially authorized by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in June of 2019, this approval was primarily based on the challenge using an current out-of-state port to marshal the challenge. Following the state’s groundbreaking funding in creating the primary purpose-built port for offshore wind in the USA, the challenge seized the chance to make the most of the New Jersey Wind Port, being the primary to formally be a part of the state’s effort to develop the nation-leading wind energy provide chain. This announcement is anticipated to create over 200 pre-assembly, load out, and stevedoring jobs in South Jersey, and tons of of oblique jobs.
“The New Jersey Wind Port is a historic and catalytic funding. As a state, we’ve dedicated greater than $500 million to construct the important infrastructure required to put in offshore wind tasks from our shores. This funding is enabling each clear power tasks and New Jersey’s long run financial progress,” stated New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. “Immediately’s announcement with Ørsted is proof that our technique to ascertain New Jersey as a nationwide chief in offshore wind is working, and brings us a step nearer to attaining our purpose of one hundred pc clear power by 2050.”
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GOVERNOR MURPHY AND ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL PLATKIN ANNOUNCE $10 MILLION INVESTMENT IN LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY TO COMBAT RISE IN AUTO THEFTS FUELING VIOLENT CRIME NEW JERSEY
Governor Phil Murphy and Appearing Lawyer Basic Matthew J. Platkin introduced a $10 million funding in automated license plate recognition (ALPR) know-how to scale back violent crime and motorized vehicle theft in New Jersey by way of the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) State Fiscal Restoration Fund.
The funds will probably be used to buy and broaden current high-speed, automated digicam methods to seize and retailer computer-readable pictures of license plates in a centralized database accessible to legislation enforcement. The know-how will probably be put in at each mounted areas all through New Jersey and mounted on cellular items. This tools supplies legislation enforcement businesses further instruments to deal with the rise in motorized vehicle thefts and a corresponding rise in violent crime seen in each suburban and concrete areas of New Jersey.
“The alarming uptick we’re seeing in automobile theft is unacceptable, and our administration is making investments to fight these occurrences statewide,” stated Governor Murphy. “To help legislation enforcement on this endeavor, an funding in ALPR know-how will present them with the instruments they should cut back these incidents and make our communities safer.”
“Due to Governor Murphy, we’re investing vital sources to present legislation enforcement officers the instruments they should fight the rise in auto thefts throughout the state,” stated Appearing Lawyer Basic Platkin. “As a result of stolen autos are more and more used within the fee of violent shootings, deploying these automated license plate readers will save lives.”
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MURPHY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEARLY $12.8 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Murphy Administration introduced that New Jersey has acquired a further $12.77 million in funding for the Low Earnings House Vitality Help Program (LIHEAP) program, which is run by the New Jersey Division of Group Affairs. That is the second time the non-supplemental LIHEAP program acquired further funding for the Federal Fiscal 12 months 2022.
“The Administration actually appreciates these further funds and can make the most of them to offer ongoing utility help to eligible households throughout the state,” stated Appearing Governor Sheila Oliver, who serves as DCA Commissioner. “We all know that New Jerseyans proceed to wrestle to pay their utilities and this funding will go a good distance in serving to much more folks within the coming months. Since eligibility necessities have been expanded to incorporate greater earnings ranges, we’re urging folks to use for help on our one-stop on-line portal, DCAid.”
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NEW JERSEY’S $95 BILLION PENSION FUND UNVEILS EMERGING MANAGERS PROGRAM TO DIVERSIFY PORTFOLIO, BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF INVESTMENT TALENT
The Murphy Administration formally unveiled a brand new Rising Managers initiative being launched by the Division of the Treasury’s Division of Funding to be able to additional diversify the non-public markets portfolio for the State of New Jersey’s roughly $95 billion pension fund, together with the primary proposed funding of as much as $250 million underneath the brand new program.
“I applaud Treasury and the Division of Funding for placing the wheels in movement and casting a wider web to draw a broader vary of numerous funding alternatives, together with funding managers from underserved communities,” stated Governor Phil Murphy. “We’re primarily placing collectively a farm group to construct up the following technology of expertise – rising managers who’ve the abilities, however not essentially the entry, to make it to the main leagues.”
“This platform will improve the pension fund’s publicity to a broader vary of fund managers, together with numerous fund managers,” stated State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio. “The Division of Funding has a fiduciary obligation to take a position pension fund belongings for the monetary advantage of the fund’s beneficiaries – New Jersey’s hardworking public workers. I applaud the Division of Funding for figuring out this distinctive alternative, exploring it, and performing upon it.”
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BeiGENE BREAKS GROUND ON NEW MANUFACTURING AND CLINICAL R&D CENTER AT THE PRINCETON WEST INNOVATION CAMPUS IN NEW JERSEY
BeiGene, Ltd., a worldwide biotechnology firm targeted on creating modern and inexpensive medicines to enhance remedy outcomes and entry for sufferers worldwide, introduced the groundbreaking of its flagship U.S. manufacturing and medical R&D heart on the Princeton West Innovation Campus in Hopewell, N.J.
“BeiGene’s plans for tons of of recent jobs in New Jersey communicate to our efforts to develop our state’s business-friendly surroundings and to our dedication to fostering innovation,” stated Governor Phil Murphy. “We’re proud to welcome BeiGene to the Princeton space and sit up for the corporate manufacturing modern most cancers medicines in its new state-of-the-art facility.”
“Our deliberate flagship U.S. R&D and manufacturing heart helps our dedication to struggle for all times for folks residing with most cancers all over the world, by way of state-of-the-art commercial-stage biologic pharmaceutical manufacturing, late-stage analysis and medical growth capabilities,” stated John Oyler, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of BeiGene. “The Princeton-Hopewell space is a wonderful location for BeiGene and the thriving life science group, with a deep expertise pool as we proceed to advance our pipeline of modern most cancers medicines and work to diversify our world provide chain.”
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Today, more than 100 elected officials at the county and local levels from across New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District announced their endorsement of Mikie Sherrill for Governor of New Jersey. These leaders, from across Essex, Morris, and Passaic Counties, collectively released the following statement in support of Mikie Sherrill:
“For Mikie Sherrill, there’s no challenge too big and no problem too small. That’s why we’re thrilled to support her run for Governor of New Jersey.
“We represent communities across New Jersey’s 11th District, and we’ve had the privilege of working alongside Mikie Sherrill since as early as 2017. We’ve seen firsthand how she’ll never back down from a challenge, and how she’s willing to work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, to get things done for New Jerseyans. In times of crisis, she’s a leader – she makes tough decisions and she delivers.
“After Trump was elected in 2016, New Jersey needed real leadership, and Mikie Sherrill stepped up. In the three election cycles since, Mikie Sherrill has paved the way for strong Democratic leadership focused on results in every corner of the district. She’s helped elect Democratic mayors and council members – even in areas once taken for granted by the Republican Party. She listens to neighbors and community members, takes their concerns to heart, and will never back down when it comes to serving our state.
“Take, for example, the Gateway Tunnel. Mikie ran her first campaign on a vow to build the Gateway Tunnel, and, after years of broken promises, we were skeptical. Yet, she did just that – leading the fight to fund the Gateway Tunnel and secure a federal cost-sharing agreement that will allow us to get the project done without raising state or local taxes on families. And Mikie didn’t stop there – she continues to be a fearless advocate when it comes to holding New Jersey Transit and Amtrak accountable for the ‘summers of hell’ we’ve experienced year after year. She knows what it’s like for parents not to know if they will be able to make it back in time to pick up their children from daycare, or to be able to coach their kids’ soccer team.
“That’s just one of the big issues Mikie has tackled during her time in Congress, but we also know that she cares deeply about making life easier for our residents and cutting through the bureaucratic red tape that frustrates all of us. Mikie and her team are always a phone call or a text away. When our residents come to us needing help, we often tell them to reach out to Mikie and her staff. From ensuring local veterans get all of their health care benefits, to helping our seniors navigate Medicare or Social Security, to making sure the IRS gives you back every dollar you’re owed, Mikie will stop at nothing to ensure that every New Jerseyan who needs help gets it.
“Time and again, we’ve seen Mikie – a lifelong public servant – step up to make life easier for New Jersey families. As Governor, we know she’ll do exactly that, and we’re excited to support her every step of the way.”
Sincerely,
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Essex County Clerk Christopher J. Durkin
Essex County Sheriff-elect Amir Jones
Essex County Register Juan Rivera, Jr.
Essex County Commissioner President Carlos M. Pomares
Essex County Commissioner Vice President Tyshammie L. Cooper
Essex County Commissioner At-Large Patricia Sebold
Essex County Commissioner At-Large Romaine Graham
Essex County Commissioner At-Large Brendan W. Gill
Essex County Commissioner At-Large Wayne L. Richardson
Essex County Commissioner District 1 Robert Mercado
Essex County Commissioner District 4 Leonard M. Luciano
Passaic County Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof
Passaic County Sheriff-elect Thomas Adamo
Passaic County Commissioner Orlando Cruz
Passaic County Commissioner Bruce James
Passaic County Commissioner Pasquale “Pat” Lepore
Passaic County Commissioner-elect Rodney De Vore
Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell
Bloomfield Councilwoman At-Large Monica Tabares
Bloomfield Councilwoman Third Ward Sarah Cruz
Glen Ridge Mayor Deborah Mans
Glen Ridge Councilor Ann Marie Morrow
Glen Ridge Councilor Rich Law
Glen Ridge Councilor Peter A. Hughes
Glen Ridge Councilor LoriJeane Moody
Glen Ridge Councilor David Lefkovitz
Glen Ridge Councilor Rebecca Meyer
Livingston Council Member Shawn Klein
Livingston Council Member Michael Vieira
Livingston Council Member Ketan Bhuptani
Maplewood Mayor Nancy Adams
Maplewood Deputy Mayor Jamaine Cripe
Maplewood Committeeperson Dean Dafis
Maplewood Committeeperson Victor De Luca
Maplewood Committeewoman-elect Malia Herman
Millburn Mayor Annette Romano
Millburn Committeeman Michael Cohen
Montclair Deputy Mayor Susan Shin Andersen
Montclair Third Ward Councilor Rahum Williams
Nutley Commissioner Thomas J. Evans
Roseland Mayor James R. Spango
Roseland Council President Christopher Bardi
Roseland Councilman John Biront
Roseland Councilwoman Eileen Fishman
Roseland Councilman Neal Goldstein
Roseland Councilman Marcelino “Moose” Trillo
Boonton Ward 2 Council Member Jacob Hettrich
Boonton Ward 2 Council Member Marie Devenezia
Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey
Chatham Borough Council President Jocelyn Mathiasen
Chatham Borough Council Member Justin Strickland
Chatham Borough Council Member Karen Koronkiewicz
Chatham Borough Council Member Brian Hargrove
Chatham Borough Council Member Irene Treloar
Chatham Borough Council Member Katherine Hay
Chatham Township Mayor Stacey Ewald
Chatham Township Deputy Mayor Michael Choi
Chatham Township Committeeperson Jen Rowland
Chatham Township Committeeperson Marty McHugh
Dover Mayor Mayor James P. Dodd
Dover First Ward Council Member Claudia P. Toro
Dover First Ward Council Member Sandra Wittner
Dover Second Ward Council Member Geovani Estacio
Dover Third Ward Council Member Michael Scarneo
Dover Third Ward Council Member Karol Ruiz
Dover Fourth Ward Council Member Arturo Santana
Dover Fourth Ward Council Member Marcos Tapia
Lincoln Park Ward III Councilman Patrick Antonetti
Madison Mayor Robert H. Conley
Madison Council President Eric Range
Madison Council Member Rachel Ehrlich
Madison Council Member Robert E. Landrigan
Madison Council Member Tom Haralampoudis
Madison Council Member Melissa Honohan
Madison Council Member John Forte
Mendham Township Deputy Mayor Lauren Spirig
Morris Plains Mayor Jason Karr
Morris Plains Council President Nancy Verga
Morris Plains Councilmember Joan Goddard
Morris Township Mayor Donna J. Guariglia
Morris Township Deputy Mayor Jeffery R. Grayzel
Morris Township Committeeman Mark J. Gyorfy
Morris Township Committeeman William “Bud” Ravitz
Morris Township Committeeman Siva S. Jonnada
Mountain Lakes Mayor Khizar Sheikh
Mountain Lakes Deputy Mayor Lauren Barnett
Mountain Lakes Councilmember Chris Cannon
Mountain Lakes Councilmember Cynthia Korman
Mountain Lakes Councilmember Tom Menard
Mountain Lakes Councilmember Melissa Muilenburg
Parsippany Councilwoman Judy Hernandez
Rockaway Township Ward 4 Councilman Jonathan Sackett
Rockaway Township Ward 5 Councilman Emanuel “Manny” Friedlander
Little Falls Mayor James Damiano
Little Falls Council President Anthony Sgobba
Little Falls Councilman Christopher Vancheri
Little Falls Councilwoman Christine Hablitz
Wayne Ward 5 Councilwoman Francine Ritter
Woodland Park Mayor Tracy Kallert
Woodland Park Council President Vincent DeCesare
Woodland Park Councilwoman Tina Gatti
Woodland Park Councilwoman Christine Tiseo
Woodland Park Councilman Michael Sica
Woodland Park Councilman Adam Chaabane
Woodland Park Councilman Luis Torres
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When people think of New Jersey, “old-world” is not often the first phrase that comes to mind.
The term generally refers to a simpler, quaint lifestyle of previous centuries. For the most densely populated state in the country that is frequently associated — fairly or unfairly — with heavy traffic on busy highways, simple and quaint are usually foreign concepts.
But not all areas of New Jersey have the same makeup, as WorldAtlas.com noted in its recent list of “old-world” towns. The travel website compiled a group of eight municipalities in the Garden State described as “the living, breathing centers of America’s vibrant history,” from Revolutionary War battlegrounds to Victorian resorts along the Jersey Shore.
“Perfect for history enthusiasts and families alike,” the site stated, “these towns provide a tranquil yet enlightening retreat from the usual hustle of the Northeast’s major cities.”
Here is the WorldAtlas.com list of eight old-world towns in New Jersey, the perfect day trip destinations for local residents seeking a glimpse into times gone by.
Old-world towns in NJ (per WorldAtlas)
- Cape May: The seaside resort at the bottom tip of New Jersey boasts a layout that encourages walking, whether along the beach or the streets lined with shops and restaurants. Attractions include the Cape May Lighthouse, the World War II Lookout Tower and the Harriet Tubman Museum.
- Lambertville: The Hunterdon County spot known as “The Antiques Capital of New Jersey” features several relics of bygone eras, including a hand-dug canal, train depot, and historic homes and townhouses.
- Clinton: Another Hunterdon County locale, this town is best known for its Red Mill which now operates as a museum. Clinton’s colorful storefronts and a waterfall along the Raritan River offer beautiful views for visitors.
- Haddonfield: The Camden County borough is home to Kings Highway, named by USA TODAY as one of the top 10 main streets in the country earlier this year. It also hosts a variety of cultural and community events, including the Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival each July.
- Ocean Grove: Visitors to this Monmouth County resort town can check out the beach and boardwalk areas as well as Tent City, a collection of tent homes that date back to the town’s founding in 1869.
- Allentown: The Monmouth County borough is home to Conines Millpond, a setting featuring an 1855 mill that represents its agrarian roots. There are more than 200 homes in Allentown that are on the state and national historic registries.
- Smithville: A timely addition to the list, the Atlantic County community located within Galloway Township transforms into a winter wonderland with music, lights and seasonal treats each holiday season.
- Medford: Located in Burlington County, this township’s historic architecture and preservation of its past contributed to a population growth in the most recent census in 2020.
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