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Unity Bank Provides Multimillion Construction Loan for Clinton 122-Unit Assisted Living & Memory Care Center

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

CLINTON, N.J., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Bank has provided a multimillion construction loan to Somerset County entrepreneur Gulshan Chhabra to develop a 122-unit assisted living and memory care residential facility and an adult day care center at the site of Clinton’s former Holiday Inn at 111 West Main Street, which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • CLINTON, N.J., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Bank has provided a multimillion construction loan to Somerset County entrepreneur Gulshan Chhabra to develop a 122-unit assisted living and memory care residential facility and an adult day care center at the site of Clinton’s former Holiday Inn at 111 West Main Street, which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • “We are creating the premier assisted living facility in the United States,” said Chhabra, who had owned the hotel since 2011.
  • Courtyard Luxury Senior Living will fill a community need because there is a shortage of approximately 1,100 assisted living beds in our marketplace.
  • “I am excited about what we will accomplish with the assisted living center because we will truly help many people live better, more fulfilling lives.”

Kroger Delivery Expands in Northern Colorado

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

JOHNSTOWN, Colo., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the official opening of a new spoke in Johnstown, Colorado. The new facility will bring Kroger's vast selection of fresh items right to customers' doorsteps, including unique Our Brands products and favorite national brands, in addition to cost-saving offerings, making products even more affordable for Northern Colorado families.   

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  • Retailer opens new spoke serving Larimer County, Johnstown, Northern Colorado area
    JOHNSTOWN, Colo., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the official opening of a new spoke in Johnstown, Colorado.
  • "We look forward to connecting more customers in Northern Colorado to Kroger Delivery, which brings the freshest products including Our Brands , directly to customers' doors," said Rebekah Manis, Senior Director, Kroger Delivery Fulfillment Centers.
  • The approximately 57,000-square-foot spoke facility is located in Johnstown, Larimer County, Colorado and will work in conjunction with the Aurora, Colorado fulfillment center.
  • The expansion to the Northern Colorado area represents an extension of a collaboration between Kroger and Ocado Group, a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce.

Christendom College’s New Christ the King Chapel Dedicated

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Front Royal, Virginia, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christendom College’s new Christ the King Chapel was dedicated by Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington on Saturday, April 15, with Cardinal Francis Arinze in attendance.

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  • Front Royal, Virginia, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christendom College’s new Christ the King Chapel was dedicated by Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington on Saturday, April 15, with Cardinal Francis Arinze in attendance.
  • Christendom currently has over 500 students, with a growing enrollment necessitating the construction project to replace the college’s existing chapel.
  • The Piazza of Christ the King sits outside the chapel, which will serve as a place of community and Catholic culture.
  • Together, with the grace of God, you have built this new Chapel of Christ the King.

Mon Power and Potomac Edison Move Closer to Construction of Solar Power Plants with Clean Energy Commitment from Harpers Ferry

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Harpers Ferry's commitment brings Mon Power and Potomac Edison closer to beginning construction on five proposed solar facilities.

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  • Harpers Ferry's commitment brings Mon Power and Potomac Edison closer to beginning construction on five proposed solar facilities.
  • One megawatt of solar energy powers a national average of 173 homes, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
  • "We look forward to working with more customers who have interest in supporting the clean energy transition through solar power."
  • SRECs are certificates that represent the environmental attributes of solar power and certify solar energy was generated on the purchasers' behalf.

Virginia American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase Town of Cape Charles Water and Sewer Systems

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Virginia American Water announced today it has signed a comprehensive asset purchase agreement for the drinking water and wastewater assets of the Town of Cape Charles, Virginia for up to a maximum of $15 million, pending appraised values and regulatory approvals.

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  • Virginia American Water announced today it has signed a comprehensive asset purchase agreement for the drinking water and wastewater assets of the Town of Cape Charles, Virginia for up to a maximum of $15 million, pending appraised values and regulatory approvals.
  • “We are honored to have been chosen by the Town of Cape Charles to purchase and manage its water and sewer systems.
  • Selling to Virginia American Water will allow the Town to leverage our expertise and decades of water and wastewater experience throughout the state and provide a long-term solution for the town’s water challenges, said Barry Suits, president of Virginia American Water.
  • The Town of Cape Charles and Virginia American Water anticipate completing the acquisition in late 2023 following SCC approval.

John Muir Land Trust Announces Harvey Ranch Is Saved

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

John Muir Land Trust (JMLT, jmlt.org ) announces the successful completion of fundraising for the Campaign to Save Harvey Ranch.

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  • John Muir Land Trust (JMLT, jmlt.org ) announces the successful completion of fundraising for the Campaign to Save Harvey Ranch.
  • Receiving donations from thousands of supporters, JMLT raised the $4 million needed to next acquire and permanently conserve the ranch.
  • “Soon everyone will have a chance to enjoy Harvey Ranch’s spectacular scenic views.
  • A $550,000 grant from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation recognized JMLT’s bold vision to apply landscape level conservation efforts from Painted Rock in the north, to Harvey Ranch and Carr Ranch in the south.

In Partnership with nZero, Town of Truckee Launches Public Portal to Track Carbon Emissions 24/7

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

TRUCKEE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of Truckee and nZero, the 24/7 carbon management platform that tracks and operationalizes energy, financial and greenhouse gas emissions data to help organizations reach climate change goals, today announced the launch of a public portal that comprehensively and accurately captures and monitors the Town of Truckee's carbon footprint. Now available to the public, as well as to policy-makers within the Town, this platform has the ability to record granular data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for carbon output from Town buildings, public utilities, meters, vehicle fleets, and more. With this powerful knowledge, the Town of Truckee and its Keep Truckee Green division will be equipped to identify blind spots in emissions management and identify opportunities to make more sustainable choices.

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  • Now available to the public, as well as to policy-makers within the Town, this platform has the ability to record granular data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for carbon output from Town buildings, public utilities, meters, vehicle fleets, and more.
  • With this powerful knowledge, the Town of Truckee and its Keep Truckee Green division will be equipped to identify blind spots in emissions management and identify opportunities to make more sustainable choices.
  • Furthermore, the Town of Truckee staff and council are invested in climate action and protecting the planet for future generations.
  • The current Truckee Town Council developed five priorities for 2021/2022 which guide the work of the Town staff over the two years.

Rhode Island Communities Announce Launch of First-Ever Electricity Aggregation Programs

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Six Rhode Island cities and towns have joined together to launch aggregation programs that leverage community-wide buying power to provide their residents and businesses with new options for electricity supply.

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  • Six Rhode Island cities and towns have joined together to launch aggregation programs that leverage community-wide buying power to provide their residents and businesses with new options for electricity supply.
  • These Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) programs will focus on providing competitively priced rates while also including additional clean energy from Rhode Island.
  • Community electricity aggregation programs are rapidly transforming the electricity sector in many states, and we are thrilled to bring this program to Rhode Island consumers.
  • About Good Energy: Good Energy is a national leader in the design, development, implementation and ongoing management of community electricity aggregation programs, serving cities and towns in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Illinois.

Virginia American Water Finalizes Acquisition of Town of Waverly Water System

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Virginia American Water announced today it has closed the acquisition of the drinking water system assets of the Town of Waverly, Virginia for $2.2 million.

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  • Virginia American Water announced today it has closed the acquisition of the drinking water system assets of the Town of Waverly, Virginia for $2.2 million.
  • As part of the acquisition, Virginia American Water will invest more than $4 million in future critical water system improvements that include water main and meter replacements and improvements to wells and tanks, as well as numerous other projects to enhance safety and security measures and system reliability.
  • Virginia American Water brings an incredible depth of knowledge managing water systems and financial resources to our little town.
  • Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to over 339,000 people.

Standard Solar and Acadia Energy Partner to Repurpose Former Industrial Site for a 7.5 MW Solar Farm in Fort Fairfield, Maine

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Standard Solar, Inc. , a leader in the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of commercial and community solar, is partnering with Acadia Energy to develop a 7.5 megawatt (MW) solar farm in an industrial park in the Town of Fort Fairfield (Town), Maine.

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  • Standard Solar, Inc. , a leader in the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of commercial and community solar, is partnering with Acadia Energy to develop a 7.5 megawatt (MW) solar farm in an industrial park in the Town of Fort Fairfield (Town), Maine.
  • The Town is showing tremendous leadership and vision in taking this step toward a more sustainable future.
  • We are proud to partner with Acadia Energy to bring the Town and Aroostook County the benefits of local clean energy.
  • Former industrial sites are ideal for solar energy development, said Glenn Walker of Acadia Energy.