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Atlantic Cape, Stockton University sign new articulation agreement

Atlantic Cape Community College and Stockton University signed a new articulation agreement March 24 in the STEM Building at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus. Atlantic Cape Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Josette Katz and Stockton University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Palladino officially signed the agreement, which will allow Atlantic Cape graduates to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Visual Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications degree at Stockton.

Atlantic Cape students will have to complete certain designated Stockton University program and cognate course requirements and writing requirements. Upon graduating from Atlantic Cape, students transferring to Stockton would do so with junior-year status as they work toward earning a bachelor’s degree.

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New Jersey jumps to top 10 in national rankings for energy efficiency

New Jersey is being recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency programming and outcomes in the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which ranks all fifty states and Washington D.C. New Jersey ranked #8, returning to the top 10 for the first time since 2008 and was listed as one of the most improved States. 

“Energy efficiency is an important tool in helping customers lower their energy use and costs, and New Jersey’s ranking in ACEEE’s 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard reflects the strong collaboration between utilities, policymakers, and communities. Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) remains committed to expanding access to energy-saving programs that drive meaningful benefits for our customers and the environment,” said Lauren Thomas, Vice President, Clean Energy Solutions, PSE&G. 

“SJI congratulates the State of New Jersey on this key accomplishment,” said Maureen Minkel, Senior Director, Marketing and Energy Efficiency, SJI Utilities. “By prioritizing energy efficiency, it’s important for us to provide our customers with energy-saving programs, tools and resources and to remain committed to helping them manage energy usage and save money in the communities we serve.”

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New Jersey Awards $2.2M in Grants to Support Age-Friendly Communities

The New Jersey Department of Human Services has awarded $2.2 million in grants to local governments and community organizations to develop age-friendly initiatives and implement recommendations from the state’s Age-Friendly Blueprint. The funding aims to make communities more inclusive, enhance mobility, and support aging in place for older residents across the state.

The Age-Friendly Communities grants—$70,000 each—were awarded to 17 local governments, including Cherry Hill, Edison, Lakewood, Princeton, Sussex County, and Verona, among others. These funds will support community partnerships, needs assessments, and action plans to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. 

Additionally, 10 organizations received $100,000 Age-Friendly Project grants to fund programs that address key challenges such as transportation, senior wellness, social isolation, home modifications, and workforce inclusivity.

Grant Recipients and Initiatives

• Jewish Federation of Southern NJ – Expanding the Senior Rides program, providing subsidized, reliable transportation for seniors to access health, wellness, and social activities in Camden County. 
• North Ocean Habitat for Humanity – Funding critical home repairs and aging-in-place modifications for low-income seniors in Ocean County. 

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Camden's Super-Filtration System for Drinking Water Nearing Completion

Wearing hard hats, bright yellow construction vests and safety glasses, Camden city officials and others on Tuesday marked the near-completion of a new drinking water treatment filtration system at the Morris-Delair Water Treatment Plant.

They also recognized diverse suppliers who had spent the morning focusing on subcontractor opportunities with American Water and Bowen Engineering.

Camden has committed $14 million in federal American Rescue Plan grants to improve its drinking water system, including Granular Activated Carbon treatment units at Morris-Delair and the Parkside Water Treatment plant.

The deep filtration removes harmful pollutants polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 1-4-Dioxane from the water, meaning the city system will meet or surpass all state and federal drinking water standards.

N. Wildwood to Bond for Seawall Repairs, Beach Restoration

The City Council has introduced a bond ordinance that would appropriate $7.7 million for various capital improvements, including beach and seawall work.

Leading the list of items for which the money is being appropriated is $3.5 million for streets, roads and bulkheads. Some $3 million would be for buildings, grounds and beach improvements, further described as seawall repair and beach replenishment.

In addition to the two big-ticket items, the bond ordinance, introduced March 4, includes $650,000 for a new vacuum truck for the Public Works Department and $550,00 for police equipment, including mobile barriers.