South Jersey says goodbye to BL England smokestack
Visitors were given a chance Saturday to deface the former B.L. England plant's trademark smokestack before the tower comes crumbling down Thursday.
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Visitors were given a chance Saturday to deface the former B.L. England plant's trademark smokestack before the tower comes crumbling down Thursday.
The development group that owns the former B.L. England power plant plans to demolish the last major piece of it, a smokestack that stands more than 400 feet tall. But first, the group has invited the community to a send-off Oct. 21, with a chance to decorate the tower with spray paint and grab a selfie.
TOMS RIVER - Tropical Storm Ophelia damaged the oceanfront dune system in Ortley Beach, leading to four-foot drops to the beach in some spots, according to a coastal erosion assessment prepared by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect from a theft incident in Upper Township.
Upper Township Committee member Curtis Corson wants a significant increase in the fines the township levies for illegal dumping. He’s suggesting a maximum fine of $10,000 as the number of instances increases.