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New Jersey American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grantees

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently awarded Water and Environment grants to seven organizations totaling $108,277, supporting communities served by New Jersey American Water.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently awarded Water and Environment grants to seven organizations totaling $108,277, supporting communities served by New Jersey American Water.
  • “This year, New Jersey American Water is proud to announce grants to seven community organizations that share our commitment to protecting the environment and are making a real difference across New Jersey,” said Mark McDonough, president, New Jersey American Water.
  • Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation added, “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across New Jersey.
  • Funding for Water and Environment grants is allocated towards projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.”

Expedia Cruises Drops Anchor in Camillus

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

CAMILLUS, N.Y., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Planning a vacation has just become a lot easier for families in Syracuse with the announcement of a new Expedia Cruises location, now open at 240 Township Blvd Suite 50, located at Township 5.

Key Points: 
  • She has always had a passion for travel and cruising, and wanted to play a role in helping other create their own memories, leading her to seeking out becoming a franchisee with Expedia Cruises.
  • Expedia Cruises – part of the Expedia Group family of brands – offers cruise vacations and much more through its 267 locations across North America.
  • Customers can choose from numerous vacation possibilities including luxury and expedition travel, river cruises, land tours, safaris, all-inclusive resort properties and insurance – all at Expedia prices.
  • Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultants are provided with extensive training and marketing support which allows them to become navigators of spectacular vacation experiences.

Wawanesa Insurance Announces Wildfire Prevention Grant Recipients

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa) today announced the 12 recipients of their second annual Community Wildfire Prevention Grants, which were developed in partnership with FireSmartTM Canada and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR).

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa) today announced the 12 recipients of their second annual Community Wildfire Prevention Grants, which were developed in partnership with FireSmartTM Canada and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR).
  • “Supporting community wildfire prevention helps build a safer, more sustainable future for us all,” said Anna McCrindell, Wawanesa’s SVP & Chief Operating Officer, East.
  • The grants will go toward a range of wildfire prevention activities, such as creating wildfire buffer zones around homes, home assessments with sprinkler kit incentives, public education, community wildfire protection plans, and more.
  • Wawanesa’s Community Wildfire Prevention Grants Program reinforces the key message that more wildfires don’t have to translate into more loss of communities.

Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust Appoints Nicolas W. Platt to Board of Trustees

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024

RYE, N.Y., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (the “Board”) (NYSE American: GLU ) (the “Fund”) announced the appointment of Nicolas W. Platt to the Board of the Fund effective February 13, 2024.

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  • RYE, N.Y., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (the “Board”) (NYSE American: GLU ) (the “Fund”) announced the appointment of Nicolas W. Platt to the Board of the Fund effective February 13, 2024.
  • Mr. Platt is a private investor and is a member of the NYSE American LLC Committee on Securities.
  • In 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy appointed Mr. Platt to be one of two bipartisan “Czars” to address the State's property tax crisis.
  • From 2009 until 2011, Mr. Platt served as Managing Director of FTI Consulting Inc., an international financial consulting company.

Pennsylvania American Water Receives PUC Approval to Purchase Butler Area Sewer Authority Wastewater System

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木曜日, 11月 9, 2023

Today, Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), received approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to purchase the Butler Area Sewer Authority (BASA) wastewater system for $230 million.

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  • Today, Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), received approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to purchase the Butler Area Sewer Authority (BASA) wastewater system for $230 million.
  • As part of the agreement, Pennsylvania American Water will nearly double its shareholder contribution to the hardship grant program, increasing the fund by $3.5 million over five years.
  • Upon taking ownership, Pennsylvania American Water will make necessary treatment and collection system upgrades to improve the wastewater system, which are expected to total more than $75 million.
  • Pennsylvania American Water is already the drinking water service provider to approximately 19,500 customers in the region, and its predecessor companies have served the Butler area since the late 1800s.

CEP Renewables and Luminace Complete 10 MW Community Solar Landfill Project in New Jersey

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月曜日, 11月 20, 2023

RED BANK, N.J., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEP Renewables and Luminace announced that they have achieved commercial operation of the 10 MW (DC) BEMS community solar landfill project, located on the Big Hill Landfill in Southampton, New Jersey, which is part of the state's Community Solar Energy Pilot Program. The project is the first-of-its-kind in the state due to having two 5 MW solar systems atop a landfill, and which span across two utility territories. This fixed tilt project utilizes ballasted solar racking technology from Terrasmart as well as bifacial solar panels. In addition to converting a previously limited use site into a solar power plant, the project has enabled the Township to recoup approximately $2 million in back taxes and interest. The majority of the several thousand households powered by this project are low-to-moderate income (LMI). CEP Renewables developed the project and contracted CS Energy to perform the role as EPC contractor throughout the construction phase. Luminace, a Brookfield Renewable company, is the long-term owner and operator of the project.

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  • RED BANK, N.J., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEP Renewables and Luminace announced that they have achieved commercial operation of the 10 MW (DC) BEMS community solar landfill project, located on the Big Hill Landfill in Southampton, New Jersey, which is part of the state's Community Solar Energy Pilot Program .
  • This fixed tilt project utilizes ballasted solar racking technology from Terrasmart as well as bifacial solar panels.
  • "The BEMS project builds upon the success of our redevelopment project in Mount Olive, New Jersey, the largest solar landfill project in North America, through the use of a similar process with this project."
  • "Luminace is pleased to work with CEP Renewables, CS Energy, the Southampton Township and the local community on this most recent Community Solar project in New Jersey," said Brendon Quinlivan, Chief Executive Officer of Luminace.

Government of Canada and FCM invest over $6.2 million in Ontario green projects to achieve net-zero targets

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木曜日, 11月 9, 2023

That's why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are supporting efforts to accelerate a transformation to resilient, net-zero communities.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are supporting efforts to accelerate a transformation to resilient, net-zero communities.
  • The new building will also utilize a rooftop solar photovoltaic system, designed to provide 100 per cent of the building's energy requirements.
  • GMF, administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is funded through an endowment by the Government of Canada.
  • That work could not be possible without an endowment by the Government of Canada."

Rock Tech and The BMI Group-Red Rock Indian Band Partner to Analyse Next Steps for Lithium Processing Site

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金曜日, 11月 3, 2023

BMI Group and the Red Rock Indian Band signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rock Tech to finalize assessment and development criteria for a 50-acre area in Red Rock Township.

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  • BMI Group and the Red Rock Indian Band signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rock Tech to finalize assessment and development criteria for a 50-acre area in Red Rock Township.
  • The former Norampac Paper Mill site was previously shortlisted in Rock Tech's site selection process.
  • RED ROCK, ON, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") and the BMI Group-Red Rock Indian Band partnership are conducting a comprehensive site analysis to transform the former Norampac Paper Mill site in Red Rock into a key component of Ontario's EV supply chain.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding outlining next steps was signed this Friday at the site accompanied by Mayor Darquise Robinson, community members, and business partners.

Chase Plastics announces eighth annual Giving Card Campaign

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水曜日, 11月 1, 2023

CLARKSTON, Mich., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its eighth year, the effort is a much-anticipated tradition that provides the opportunity to nominate a charitable organization to receive a well-deserved donation. This year, Chase Plastics is increasing its donation amount to $2,500 from $1,000.

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  • Chase Plastics is excited to announce the official kick-off of its annual holiday "Giving Card" campaign.
  • Chase Plastics will highlight various charitable organizations' efforts on their social media pages throughout the campaign period to help raise awareness about them.
  • The act of giving has been synonymous with the Chase Plastics name, culture, and the plastics industry for decades.
  • So, it is no surprise that — much like Chase Plastics — their customers and suppliers have equally big hearts and a passion for giving.

FROM STEVE DNISTRIAN FOR NJ STATE SENATE: NJ Attorney General Platkin Must Resign

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水曜日, 10月 25, 2023

COLTS NECK, N.J., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Steve Dnistrian, candidate for NJ State Senate, and Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District, called on Attorney General Matt Platkin to resign immediately in the face of a growing number of school districts across the state abolishing "Policy 5756" – the controversial policy that forbids parental notification and instructs schools to maintain a second set of files on children who want to change their gender identity while in school.

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  • Platkin is suing three Monmouth County school boards to defend Policy 5756, and continues to pursue a suit in Hanover.
  • "IF this 'now-NOT-mandatory guidance' is just that, then why is Platkin suing parents who voted in support of parental notification?"
  • Steve Dnistrian is a first-time candidate running for the NJ state senate in LD-11.
  • Legislative District 11 has been named by national Republicans as one of the state's most competitive races this November.