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As 2020 comes to a close, the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers would like to wish its members, partners and industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers the 10 most-read articles from the year.
Our regular publication will resume Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
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New Jersey is giving out $5 million in small business grants during COVID-19 crisis; here's how to apply
NJ.com
From April 1: New Jersey's smallest businesses feeling the economic pain of the coronavirus can begin applying on Friday for small grants offered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
The EDA last week approved about $40 million in grants, loans and loan guarantees to small and mid-size New Jersey businesses, many of which have been ordered to close or drastically scale back their operations as part of the state's effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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New Jersey could soon be home to a major offshore wind port, with construction due to begin next year
CNBC
From June 25: The governor of New Jersey has unveiled plans to develop what is being described as the United States' "first purpose-built offshore wind port," with construction work on the $300 million to $400 million project scheduled to begin next year.
It's expected that building work will involve two phases. The first will focus on the development of a 30-acre area for marshalling activities as well as a manufacturing site for components that will span 25 acres. The second will extend the scheme's footprint by more than 150 acres.
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Owner of New Jersey's largest utility moves to abandon fossil fuel power plants
NJ.com
From Aug. 5: The Garden State's progress towards a clean energy future took a big step recently when the owner of the state's largest utility announced it would re-evaluate its use of fossil fuels, opening the door for the sale of multiple power plants.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), the Newark-based parent company of PSE&G, said that it would "explore strategic alternatives" for its fleet non-nuclear power plants, which are operated by a separate subsidiary, PSEG Power.
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State imposes additional requirements on construction project sites
JD Supra
From April 15: The landscape of statewide executive orders that affect construction continues to change throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 8, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 122; the executive order closes some non-essential construction projects and imposes limitations on essential projects.
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Jersey Shore town in hot water with state over controversial beach construction
NJ.com
From June 25: In North Wildwood, a bad storm often spells beach destruction — large chunks of sand claimed by the ocean, reshaping the tourist town's shoreline.
In recent years, local officials have repeatedly taken emergency actions to fix the damage, which threatens public safety and the city's economic livelihood.
But those quick fixes were done without proper permission, according to the state. The work also wrecked natural dunes and wetlands that serve as important protection for the city.
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Work begins on New Jersey lift bridge
Bridge Design & Engineering
From May 27: The existing 112-year-old swing bridge, known as River Draw, sustained significant damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 and required emergency repairs before being put back into use carrying NJ Transit rail services.
The directors of NJ Transit have approved the appointment of George Harms Construction to carry out initial construction for the project.
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Governor signs electric vehicle law
Transport Topics
From Jan. 22: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Jan. 17 to support electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure in the state.
The legislation advances an initiative to create infrastructure for a statewide charging network. Charging stations would be installed along certain travel corridors and in community locations, such as town centers or commercial areas.
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New Jersey joins 6 other states in coordinated planning to re-open after coronavirus surge
NJ.com
From April 15: New Jersey will join six other states in the region to put a plan together to figure out how to rebound from the coronavirus outbreak and the near-lockdown that has gripped the northeast to slow the spread, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday.
Murphy, noting unlike New York that New Jersey has yet to meet its apex, joined a plan to tap a health official and an economic official to join a working group designed to effectively plan how to best scale back the unprecedented restrictions put in place in the region.
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What should be in every construction agreement
The Lien Zone
From Jan. 22: Who doesn't want to have a detailed and coherent construction agreement in place on every job? It minimizes confusion, makes clear everyone's respective responsibilities, and should reduce disputes. You can do so by simply making sure you address the following six topics.
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NJ Transit adopts FY21 operating budget, 5-year capital plan
Mass Transit
From Oct. 28: A Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) operating budget and a five-year capital plan was adopted by the New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) Board of Directors. The capital plan supports continued investments in frontline personnel, infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state-of-good repair, helps advance the 10-year strategic plan (NJT2030) and includes additional spending due to the ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all without raising fares for a third straight fiscal year.
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