New Jersey Electricity Bills to Jump 20% This Summer

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February 14, 2025

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 ⚡New Jersey Electricity Bills to Jump 20% This Summer

📽Cape May Screening to Highlight African-American Civil War Soldiers’ Legacy

 👮‍ Wildwood Crest Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Arrested

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New Jersey Electricity Bills to Jump 20% This Summer

 New Jersey electricity rates will rise between 17% and 20% starting June 1, 2025, due to increased demand and regional grid issues. Officials blame PJM Interconnection’s market failures, with the average bill expected to increase by over $40 per month.  As reported here, a price cap agreement is expected to provide some relief, potentially saving consumers across the region $21 billion over two years. However, increases can be expected with estimated price hikes for Atlantic City Electric is about %17. The state government is advocating for reforms, but no immediate solutions have been implemented. For residents struggling with utility costs, assistance programs such as the Universal Service Fund, Fresh Start Program, and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program are available through the NJBPU website.

Cape May Screening to Highlight African-American Civil War Soldiers’ Legacy

 The documentary “Whispers from the Forgotten in Lower Township, New Jersey” explores the history of Union Bethel Civil War Veterans Cemetery, a historic African-American burial site in Erma. Directed by Tim Millaway, the film highlights the stories of 16 Civil War veterans buried there and the cemetery’s ties to the Underground Railroad. The 33-minute film will debut in New Jersey on February 15 at the Cape May County Library, featuring a panel discussion with descendants of those buried there. The cemetery, founded in 1831, served a community of freed African Americans and has been under the care of the Lower Township Historic Preservation Commission since 2018. The documentary aims to preserve and share the legacy of those interred, ensuring their contributions to history are remembered.

Wildwood Crest Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Arrested

 Joseph Falciani, was shot and killed inside a Wildwood Crest home on Wednesday. Police arrested 63-year-old Carmine Neri at the scene, finding a firearm in his back pocket. Neri faces charges of first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, and a weapons offense. Witnesses reported hearing an argument before the shooting, and investigators found signs of forced entry on a locked office door inside the home. Authorities were on the scene for several hours, reopening nearby streets early Thursday. Police confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public, and Neri remains in custody at the Cape May County Correctional Facility.

Cape May is home to a unique WWII-era structure that served as a coastal defense. What is this structure called?

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Answer to the February 13th Trivia Question

What is the name of the ferry service that connects Cape May, New Jersey, to Lewes, Delaware?

A) Cape May Express
B) Atlantic Coastal Ferry
C) Delaware Bay Connector
D) Cape May–Lewes Ferry

Answer: D) Cape May–Lewes Ferry.

The Cape May–Lewes Ferry offers a scenic route across the Delaware Bay, connecting Cape May, New Jersey, to Lewes, Delaware. It has been operating since 1964 and is a popular mode of transport for tourists and locals

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