As cold weather and temperature fluctuations often lead to increased energy use and higher bills, PSE&G reminds customers that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications for financial assistance with heating and cooling costs. The LIHEAP program is run by the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. (more…)
The MCMUA has asked the Borough to remind residents to “Only recycle what is acceptable” and to follow the recycling guidelines as advertised by your town and on the MCMUA’s website. (more…)
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Fall Leaf Pick-up is extended to December 3rd. Please have leaves curbside by 8 a.m. for pickup (more…)
The Board of Public Utilities has released its assessment of response to the winter storms of March 2018. This staff report with recommendations was shared with mayors this week. (more…)
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From JCP&L: “Please be advised that on approximately April 14th weather permitting, Chesapeake Bay Helicopters will be performing a comprehensive visual inspection (CVI) patrol on the T5020 (Smithburg-Deans) 500kV line and will be performing Routine Patrols on all 230kV and 115kV transmission lines. CBH will be patrolling JCP&L territory full-time until the inspections are completed – inspections will take approximately two weeks for completion. (more…)
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The New Jersey State Board of Public Utilities has scheduled the first two of five public hearings as part of BPU staff’s investigation into the response of the state’s four electric companies to the most recent storms.
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These past few days have been challenging for all of us as Winter Storm Riley blew through Morris County with a vengeance and toppled trees and power lines in so many communities. The Mayors of Chester Borough and Chester Township were part of a conference call between JCP&L and area mayors this afternoon. This newsletter summarizes that call and provides other local information that might be helpful to residents. (more…)
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March 4th – statement from JCP&L:
JCP&L has experienced extensive infrastructure damage within its transmission and distribution systems; in particular, within northern New Jersey, hundreds of downed trees, approximately 200 broken poles and 1,000 spans of conductor. JCP&L continues its efforts to restore service with public and employee safety at the forefront. Restoration efforts are focused on reducing hazards associated with downed power lines and road closures due to downed power lines. (more…)
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Service has been restored to more than 75,000 Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers who lost power following yesterday’s massive winter storm that impacted the Mid-Atlantic region. Currently, more than 130,000 customers remain out of service. (more…)
Chester Borough residents can now pay their taxes and utilities online. Residents wishing to prepay their taxes for 2018 should do so by 12/31/17.
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