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American Water Petition, Approval of Increased Tariff Rates & Charges for Water and Wastewater Service & Other Tariff Modifications
In the Matter of the Petition of New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. for Approval of Increased Tariff Rates and Charges for Water and Wastewater Service and Other Tariff Modifications
OAL Docket No. PUC 00808-2022 N; BPU Docket No. WR22010019
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-32.2 and N.J.A.C. 14:1-5.12 (b), (c) and (d), enclosed herewith for service upon you are the Notice of Filing of Proposed Rate Increase and of Public Hearing, and the Board of Public Utilities’ order issued on February 23, 2022, suspending any rate increase until June 13, 2022.
Please note the following dates and times of the virtual public hearings at which members of the public are invited to attend and express their views on the Company’s petition are as follows:
April 6, 2022 – 4:30 PM
- Call in number: 1-646-828-7666
- Meeting ID: 161 537 5156
- Password: 899852
April 6, 2022 – 5:30 PM
- Call in number: 1-646-828-7666
- Meeting ID: 161 537 5156
- Password: 899852
Additional details and further instructions for dialing in to the meeting are included in the enclosed Public Notice, and posted on the Company’s website here.
Linden Public Schools Community Notices
Community notices that are sent to Linden Public Schools for distribution can be found on the Linden Public Schools by clicking here. The following notices were posted in the past week:
- Linden PAL baseball – Register by March 31
March 22, 2022 - Emergency food distribution – March 26
March 22, 2022 - Youth track and field – Register March 28
March 22, 2022 - Spring basketball – Register by April 11
March 18, 2022
***These files are submitted to the Linden Public School District for distribution to our parents and guardians, as most of them benefit our community’s children. However, the Linden Public School District does not endorse any of the activities related to the files. Prior to signing your child up for any of these activities, clubs, or events, it is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to determine the appropriateness of the event. We send this message as nothing more than a public service.***
Great Women Making History – Presented by Communities in Cooperation
Recognizing their support in numerous programming efforts, helping to make communities better Join us for discussion and insight. Discover their passion and roles and listen to inspirational stories to encourage our sisters. Click here to view and/or download the flyer for this event.
- Dr. Marnie Hazelton, Superintendent of Linden Public Schools
- Lisa Armstead-Ormon, City of Linden Councilwoman
- Denise Wilkerson, Borough of Roselle Council President
- When: Friday, March 25, 2022 from 5:30pm until 6:30pm
- Where: Zoom; Meeting ID: 818 4400 4528, Passcode: CIC2022
FEMA Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. They are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
FEMA’s Region 2 specialists, in the hardest-hit communities of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, are working closely with stakeholder groups, enlisting their help with outreach to affected families and communities.
See these flyers in English and Spanish for information regarding financial assistance for funeral expenses. Applicants can register for assistance by calling (844) 684-6333.
FEMA is giving a presentation next week for organizations and community partners that would like an overview of our Funeral Assistance program. The presentation is on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 from 11am until 12pm and can be accessed via this link with passcode 220797. All interested should please reach out to fema-r2-ia@fema.dhs.gov and a calendar invite will be sent.
2022 Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
In celebration of Easter, Mayor Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, the Department of Public Property and the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation are hosting the Annual Citywide Easter Egg Hunt!
- Who: For children ages 12 and under.
- When: April 16th, 2022 @ 11am sharp!
- Where: @ Wilson Park by the Sumit Terrace side, behind the High School Academy Building.
- How: Just show up! Please bring your own Easter basket or a bag will be provided.
Medical Supplies Needed
If you would like to contribute or help the Ukrainian defense effort, please know that medical supplies are needed. Your help is greatly appreciated!
- Please drop off medical supplies at Syrena’s Polish Deli, located at 1117 W St. Georges Ave, in the Planet Fitness strip mall).
- Click here to view and/or download a list of the items still needed. The list is in English, Polish and Ukrainian.
Project Graduation!
The future is exciting……and it is time to plan Project Graduation!!
As you may know, the goal of Project Graduation has always been to provide a safe environment for our Senior Class on their Graduation Night. It was created as a result of seven alcohol and other drug related teen deaths during the commencement season in 1979.
Linden’s Mayor’s Youth Commission has hosted Project Graduation for over 25 years. The pandemic kept us from hosting Project Graduation for the last two graduating classes, and it is finally time to get back to our usual traditions! Because the Class of 2022 missed so much time together in the last few years, this celebration will be special.
Please support this special celebration for the Linden High School Class of 2022 by donating here.
We thank you for your anticipated donations helping us provide a safe environment in which our seniors can celebrate Graduation together…. safe and sober.
Sandy Jackson, President of the Mayor’s Youth Commission
Pandemic Doubles the Need for Help – PSE&G Offers Support & Flexibility
COVID-19 has inflicted financial hardship on many of PSE&G’s customers and left them struggling to pay bills. Today, twice as many customers are seriously behind on their bills than before the pandemic. New Jersey’s grace period on utility disconnections ended on December 31, 2021. Customers at risk of utility service disconnection should enroll in a Deferred Payment Arrangement (DPA) and apply for payment assistance to avoid an interruption of their utility service.
Many more customers are now eligible for energy assistance programs that have been expanded with increased income limits. PSE&G is offering more flexible payment options and new deferred payment arrangements (DPAs).
- Enroll in a PSE&G Deferred Payment Arrangement (DPA): Click here or call 800-357-2262. When asked, “What would you like help with today?” say, “Payment arrangement.”
- Apply for State energy assistance: Click here or dial 2-1-1.
- Click here to watch an explainer video about all the available State programs in English.
- Click here to watch an explainer video about all the available State programs in Spanish.
- Need help, but not sure where to start? Click here or call PSE&G Customer Care at 800 357 2262.
Ukraine Support with Linden High School
Linden High School will have special observances to help and support the people of Ukraine this Friday, March 11th.
- Everyone is encouraged to wear blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
- We will hold a Peace Sit-in at 2:23 pm, symbolizing Feb. 23, the day Russia invaded Ukraine.
- Donations are being collected in the lobby of the school for clothes, non-perishable food, first-aid supplies, and personal products.
Please click here to view and/or download the flyer for more information.