RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Jan. 8 (TNSAwa) -- County College of Morris issued the following news: Brian Oleksak, professor and chair of the Department of Landscape and Horticultural Technology (LHT) at County College of Morris (CCM), recently was presented with the 2020 Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey Nursey Landscape Association (NJNLA). The Distinguished Service Award recognizes the contributions of individuals who have given their time and resources to support and grow the hortic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Dec. 4: Gov. Phil Murphy's campaign announced today that it has raised a total of more than $3.5 million, maxing out its fundraising effort for the 2021 gubernatorial primary and surpassing its fundraising goals. The impressive fundraising haul reflects the confidence New Jerseyans have in Gov. Murphy's strong, no-nonsense leadership. Despite unprecedented challenges during the COVID crisis, Gov. Murphy ful  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: The New Jersey GOP gubernatorial primary is off to a heated start. The candidates are wasting no time going negative, all but ensuring a lengthy, chaotic fight for the nomination. Over the holidays, former NJ GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt let loose on his opponent, taking shots at Jack Ciattarelli's close ties to lobbyists and his record on guns. In a press release, Steinhardt cutely offered to help launch "Lo  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release on Jan. 5: Clinton M. Padgett, President and CEO of Atlanta-based Project Success, today announced the publication of How Teams Triumph: Managing by Commitment. The book is published with ForbesBooks, the exclusive business book publishin  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: Nathan Pennisi has been named operations superintendent for Illinois American Water's Lincoln District, effective Dec. 28, 2020. Nathan comes to Illinois American Water from Pennsylvania American Water where he was production supervisor. Prior to joining American Water, he was a water treatment plant operator and then an assistant operations manager for the Department of Public Uti  more

STERLING, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: Illinois American Water's Sterling District reached a significant safety milestone earlier this month. The local water service team celebrated five years without experiencing any lost-time accidents on Dec. 8, 2020. Illinois American Water employees are provided with critical Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and regular safety training. During the coronavirus pandemic, water c  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: To continue supporting our small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today signed A-4853/S-3011 to reduce businesses' UI contribution rate for a period of time. "COVID-19 continues to pose economic challenges to businesses across the state," said Governor Murphy. "Today's bill signing will alleviate the financial burdens many businesses are facing and help them get   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy signed the following bills into law: A-2131/S-2227 (Tully, DePhillips, Freiman/Gopal, C.A. Brown) - Creates New Jersey Global War on Terrorism Medal. A-3871/S-2231 (Karabinchak, Holley, Dunn/Diegnan, Madden) - Requires person taking written examination for permit to watch video of rights and responsibilities of driver stopped by law enforcement. A-4182/S-2873 (Giblin, Wimbe  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following transcript of a coronavirus media briefing: Governor Phil Murphy: I'm joined by the woman on my right who needs no introduction, the Commissioner of the Department of Health, Judy Persichilli. To her right, the Department of Health's Communicable Disease Service Medical Director, another familiar face, Dr. Ed Lifshitz, great to have you with us, both of you. The guy to my left who needs no introduction, the Supe  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: Recognizing the bravery and commitment of volunteer firefighters and first responders, New Jersey American Water announces its 2021 grant program for volunteer fire departments and emergency responders (e.g., ambulance and first aid squads) located within the company's service areas. "We are proud to continue to support the brave men and women who volunteer their time and risk their  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 7 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: As part of an annual maintenance program for its water distribution system, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from a chloramine (combined) residual to free chlorine residual at the company's Raritan-Millstone and Canal Road Water Treatment plants. These surface water treatment plants serve New Jersey American Water customers in the followin  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 28 -- New Jersey American Water issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will install approximately 800 feet of new water main in Neptune beginning next week. The project also includes installing two utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will install the new ductile iron water lines along the following streets: * Gully Road between Willow Drive and Old Corlies Road * Anthony Drive between Poppy Avenue and approximately 2  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 9 -- American Water issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 600 feet of aging water main in Irvington starting next week. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch cast iron water lines, installed in the 1920's, with new, 8-inch ductile iron main along Hoffman Place from Paine Avenue to the dead end. The project also includes replacing one fire hydrant and 16 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. This $304  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 9 -- American Water issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 2,600 feet of aging water main in Ocean City starting next week. The company will upgrade the aging 2-, 4- and 6-inch cast iron water lines, installed in the 1940's, with new, 8-inch ductile iron main along Seacrest Road, Seacliff Road, and Seaview Road each from Waverly Boulevard to the end of the road. The project also includes replacing two fire hydrants and 11  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 29 -- New Jersey American Water issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3,120 feet of aging water main in Asbury Park starting next week. The company will upgrade the aging 8- and 12-inch cast iron water lines, installed in the 1890's, with new, 8- and 12-inch ductile iron main along Sunset Avenue from Main Street to Ocean Avenue. The project also includes replacing eight fire hydrants and 27 utility-owned service lines al  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following press release: The New Jersey Democratic State Committee is demanding that Republican leaders like Jack Ciattarelli, Doug Steinhardt, Tom Kean, Jr., Jeff Van Drew, Chris Smith, and others immediately speak out against President Trump's continuing assault on democracy following the publication of bombshell recordings this weekend where he attempts to pressure Georgia election officials to overturn the r  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 6 (TNSJou) -- The Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: Cities occupy about only 3% of the Earth's total land surface, but they bear the burden of the human-perceived effects of global climate change. Yet, current global climate models are set up mainly for big-picture analysis, leaving urban areas poorly represented. In a new study, researchers take a closer look at how climate change affects cities by using data-driven statistical models com  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 5 (TNSJou) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news release: Cities only occupy about 3% of the Earth's total land surface, but they bear the burden of the human-perceived effects of global climate change. Yet, current global climate models are set up mainly for big-picture analysis, leaving urban areas poorly represented. In a new study, researchers take a closer look at how climate change affects cities by usin  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Princeton University issued the following news release on Jan. 5: "The Crossroads Project responds to significant questions and challenges Americans face in our current moment regarding the relationship among race, religion and national identity, and the Henry Luce Foundation's support represents a major investment in advancing the public conversation around these vital issues," Weisenfeld said. "The project grows, in part, out of my own research on the complex   more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 6 (TNSPer) -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Robert P. Wise of Clinton Township has been re-elected as the Chair of the Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Board of Trustees. The Chair was re-elected to a one-year term during the Board's reorganization meeting on December 22. Caren Bateman of Readington was chosen to continue serving as the Vice Chair from Hunterdon County, and Tracy DiFrancesco Zaikov of Watchung was chos  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 6 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Inspired by the color-changing skin of cuttlefish, octopuses and squids, Rutgers engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that changes shape when exposed to light, becomes "artificial muscle" and may lead to new military camouflage, soft robotics and flexible displays. The engineers also developed a 3D-printed stretchy material that can reveal colors when light changes, according to their study in   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 8 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers researcher explains how understanding media and advertising helps with substance abuse among adolescents Over the last 10 years, Rutgers professor of communication Kathryn Greene has worked with colleagues on a curriculum that increases teenagers' media savvy and helps them analyze what messages alcohol and tobacco companies leave out of their ads. Greene says providing teenagers with media lit  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 5 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Researchers have found a novel way to identify heat-stressed corals, which could help scientists pinpoint the coral species that need protection from warming ocean waters linked to climate change, according to a Rutgers-led study. "This is similar to a blood test to assess human health," said senior author Debashish Bhattacharya, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiolo  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 7 (TNSAwa) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The performance and dis-assemblage artist Raphael Montanez Ortiz, a Distinguished Professor and the longest-serving Department of Art & Design faculty member at Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, has defined himself for more than a half-century as an avant-garde breaker of artistic boundaries. Melding creation with destruction, making with unmaking, Ortiz has deftly turned the contempo  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Jan. 9 -- Stockton University issued the following statement by President Harvey Kesselman: * * * Like many of you, I watched with sadness and dismay the chaos and vandalism at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The threat to our Capitol Building, and the people within it, demonstrated the need to rebuild our country's commitment to democratic governance. Every four years we, as citizens, celebrate or concede the results of the presidential election, and it is a tr  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 30 -- West Virginia American Water issued the following news release: In an order entered this week, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) approved West Virginia American Water's request for its 2021 infrastructure replacement program, referred to as a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC). The program and its associated surcharge mechanism allow the company to receive more timely cost recovery of certain infrastructure investments deemed just, re  more