Middletown Board of Ed. Changes Tune Against JCPL Proposal

Middletown, NJ - After first trying to stay neutral in a debate that's gripped Monmouth County, the Middletown Board of Education will likely formally come out against Jersey Central Power & Light's power line proposal.

The school board will take a vote Wednesday night to pass a formal resolution opposing JCP&L's plan. The vote, which Board member Vinnie Brand said will likely pass, will be in direct contrast to Superintendent Bill George's position on the power line. Earlier this summer, after a June 21 BOE meeting, Dr. George insisted the school district would stay neutral on the power line proposal. However, last week, Brand published a widely-read letter on Patch, saying he disagreed and urging the board to take a formal position against JCP&L.

"The members of the board have considered additional information, had further discussions and have collectively decided to put forth a board resolution expressing significant concerns about project," Middletown's Board of Ed. president James Cody said in an email to the Asbury Park Press on Tuesday afternoon.