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Winter Termination Period Concludes 3/15

Long-standing affordability resources available year-round for customers who need support


As New Jersey’s annual Winter Termination Program concludes on March 15, New Jersey American Water is reminding customers that a variety of long-standing assistance programs remain available year-round to help eligible households manage their water and wastewater bills.

The Winter Termination Program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, provides seasonal protections for eligible residential customers between Nov. 15 and March 15. While the program ends each spring, New Jersey American Water’s customer assistance offerings continue throughout the year and are designed to support customers experiencing financial hardship at any time.

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Governor Sherrill’s First Budget: Recommitments to Energy Affordability, Holding Big Tech Accountable, Funding NJ Transit

Governor Sherrill presented her first budget address to the Legislature for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). New Jersey is facing a roughly $3 billion structural deficit heading into the year. The overall budget proposes a record $60.7 billion in funding.  

In the address, the state dedicated funds to energy affordability through new clean energy generation, ensuring NJ Transit works for all, and committed to holding Big Tech and our grid operator, PJM, accountable.

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Bergen County GOP Endorses Rosie Pino for Congress

Councilwoman Rosie Pino, secured a decisive victory at the Bergen County GOP Convention, defeating Tiffany Burress with a commanding 57% to 43% of the vote. The results from the district’s largest county send a clear message: the grassroots momentum in NJ-09 belongs to a candidate who has a lifetime of roots in the community, and a career defined by winning.

Despite premature endorsements for the opposition from party bosses, the County Committee members — the heart and soul of the Republican Party — overwhelmingly chose Pino’s record of success over outside narratives. The victory effectively shifts the landscape of the race, establishing Rosie Pino as the clear frontrunner with the broad-based support necessary to flip the seat in November.

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Blackwood Man Sentenced to Three Years for Shoplifting, Drug Charges

Woodbury, NJ – David J. Arrington, 45, was sentenced Friday to three years in state  prison by the Honorable William F. Ziegler for shoplifting and drug possession charges  pursuant to a plea agreement. 

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: Arrington shoplifted $209 worth of merchandise from the Burlington Coat Factory in  Deptford in July 2024, and a duffle bag containing cash, gift cards, and a tablet from a  loss prevention employee at Walmart in Washington Township in July 2025. In  addition, a search warrant execution at the Motel 6 in Monroe Township found  Arrington in possession of methamphetamine. 

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Colleen S. Ziegler, 52

Colleen S. Ziegler (nee Chew), age 52, was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a truly caring presence to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

For 30 years, Colleen was the amazing wife of Adam Ziegler, building a life together rooted in love and unwavering support. She was also the best mother to her three sons, Kyle, Kory, and Drew, and she poured her heart into caring for her family every day.

Colleen is also lovingly remembered by her sister, Christy Thatcher (Mike), her brother-in-law Doug (April) Ziegler, as well as her extended family—cousins, uncles, and a large circle of nieces and nephews who absolutely adored her.

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Delaware Tree Experts Highlight March as Prime Time for Professional Pruning

As Delaware’s landscape changes from winter dormancy to vibrant spring growth, local arborists are urging homeowners to start pruning their trees now. In the next four to six weeks, you can shape and strengthen trees like never before. This is one of the best times of year to do it before the heavy leaf canopy grows and the risk of bad weather rises.

Strobert Tree Services, a Wilmington-based company with 25 years of experience serving Delaware and Southeast Pennsylvania, reports a noticeable uptick in pruning consultations this month. Their team of arborists has been busy evaluating properties from Newark to Middletown and across the Pennsylvania line, helping residents understand which cuts will improve tree health and structural integrity for the year ahead.

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Virginia Woman Stabbed to Death Over 30 Times By Illegal Alien

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that on February 25, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer requesting Virginia not release a career criminal illegal alien with more than 30 arrests after the Fairfax County Police Department charged him for allegedly fatally stabbing a woman in the neck on Monday.

According to local reports, on Monday, February 23, Stephanie Minter, 41, of Fredericksburg was found dead at a local bus stop with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Police later published a photo of Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh, 32, taken from a surveillance camera alerting the public that he should be considered “dangerous” and to call police if they see him. On Tuesday, February 24, a local business owner saw him and called police.

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Governor Sherrill and NJDOT Acting Commissioner Jain announce $1.2 million grant

Governor Mikie Sherrill andNew Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Priya Jain today announced a $1.2 million NJDOT grant to assist Phillipsburg in repairing Summit Avenue, a local road that was damaged when a sinkhole developed in February.

“This is what government does – bringing resources to an area where we need to make people whole after an unexpected calamity,” Governor Mikie Sherrill said. “We are providing $1.2 million to get the permanent fix in for this road to make sure people are kept safe and to make sure they are able to get back to work and get back in their homes.”

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Committee Advances Legislation Strengthening Advocacy for Patients with Developmental Disabilities

Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Margie Donlon designed to strengthen protections for hospital patients with developmental disabilities cleared the Assembly Health Committee today. This bill ensures a level of support for patients who are unable to advocate for themselves.

Bill A2259 would authorize patients with developmental disabilities to have a designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver to accompany them in accordance with hospital policies necessary to ensure patient safety, privacy, infection control and clinical care.

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DNREC Now Soliciting Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Project Proposals

DNREC encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.