🌱 Why are Salem’s water shutoffs so high as rates may rise?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why are Salem’s water shutoffs so high as rates may rise?
• What could a third nuclear site mean for Salem County’s future?
• Why Salem County’s K-9 charges are raising new questions statewide.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy, very hot and humid, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
• Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• In New Jersey, water rates could rise 12% as shutoffs jump, and financial aid reaches just 4% (thecooldown.com) — Salem households face some of the highest water shutoff rates in New Jersey, with 124 shutoffs—about 8.3% of residential customers—since New Jersey American Water took over in 2024. Now the company is seeking a 12% rate hike while only a tiny share of eligible low‑income customers are enrolled in its discount program, prompting statewide debate over water affordability.
   

• Nuclear already powers 40% of NJ — now the state opens the door to more (wchram.com) — New Jersey has opened the door to more nuclear power, a move that directly affects Salem County, where the Salem and Hope Creek plants already generate about 40% of the state’s electricity and a third site is pre-approved. Future projects here would need federal financing and strict state review, but could shape local jobs, taxes, and long-term energy costs.
   

• Did NJ quietly close the K-9 Ember case? Conflicting statements deepen mystery (wchram.com) — Salem County prosecutors recently charged a sheriff’s K-9 handler after two dogs died in his patrol vehicle, drawing fresh attention to a separate, unresolved K-9 death case in neighboring Gloucester County. Conflicting statements between county officials and the state Attorney General’s Office have left residents with few clear answers about whether that earlier investigation is actually closed.
   

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📸 Around Salem

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem

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Monday July 20

• Deadline to withdraw from 10W classes
  Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079

Thursday July 23

• Late petition for August graduation due [$35 fee]
  Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 16

• Girls Soccer Conditioning
  Cumberland Regional School District Cumberland Regional JV Soccer Field
  5:30 pm

Saturday July 18

• Coast Artillery Weekend →
  Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Rd, Pennsville
  10:00 am
• Coast Defenses Weekend →
  Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Rd, Pennsville
  10:00 am

Monday July 20

• Deadline to withdraw from 10W classes
  Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079
• Boys Soccer Conditioning
  Cumberland Regional School District Cumberland Regional JV Soccer Field
  5:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• Football Conditioning
  Cumberland Regional School District Cumberland Regional JV Football Practice Field
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• Football Team Camp @ Kingsway
  Cumberland Regional School District Bridgeton, NJ 08302
  8:30 am

Thursday July 23

• Late petition for August graduation due [$35 fee]
  Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079

Friday August 14

• Clearview Class of 2006 20 Year Reunion →
  The Shipyard, 60 Main St, Pennsville
  6:00 pm

Sunday October 18

• Fort Mott Car Show →
  Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Rd, Pennsville
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales in Pennsville. Apply here.
• Healthcare Nursing Center posted a job opening for Central Supply/Unit Clerk in Quinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeton

• Seed Your Future Connects Educators to Students for Mentorship (floristsreview.com)
• After 10 years, conference continues Act of Repentance efforts toward healing (epaumc.org)
• Researchers Reveals A Major Income Divide In New Jersey (973espn.com)

Mullica Hill

• Washington Township man sentenced for terrorizing woman (thedailyjournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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