IBEW 102 and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters endorsed a trio of Morris County GOP commissioners Wednesday. The two unions endorsed Deborah Smith, John Krickus, and Stephen Shaw.
Mary Jane Celli, the longest-serving council member in Long Branch’s history, died Sunday at the age of 90. She served on the council for 30 years, from 1994 to 2024. Gov. Phil Murphy said, “Mary was a dedicated and accomplished advocate for her community.”
Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was shot and killed during an apparent home invasion in Bridgeton on Tuesday night. In a release, Attorney General Matt Platkin said, “Each of us should be able to feel safe in our homes, and when that safety is broken, it impacts us all. While the investigation is still ongoing, we offer our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and fellow officers who worked closely with her every day.” No suspects have been identified as of Wednesday morning, according to a CBS report.
The Animal Protection League of NJ on Saturday will protest the killing of a deer in Saddle River. The protesters will call on borough officials to end bow hunting.
The Alice Paul Institute has changed its name to The Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice. The center is celebrating its 40th year of women’s rights advocacy and embracing the intersectionality and “broader mission” of the movement.
Perth Amboy Mayor Helmin J. Caba will host the city’s annual Domestic Violence Awareness Flag Raising on Thursday.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s State Park Police is looking to hire 20 full-time officers.
Attorney General Matt Platkin announced new rules “promoting greater transparency in prescription drug pricing.” The new rules “establish registration, reporting, and compliance requirements for five entities across the prescription drug supply chain—manufacturers, insurance carriers, pharmacy benefits managers, wholesalers and pharmacy services administrative organizations,” according to a release.
Former Gov. Jim McGreevey hosted a seminar on veterans suicide awareness Wednesday morning in Kearny.
A bus of canvassers organized by Union County Democrats will visit Easton, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.