New Jersey Blog

Phase III of Project Porchlight New Jersey’s campaign to educate state residents about making smarter energy-efficient choices has drawn to a close. So this is an excellent time to raise an important question: What kind of impact did this campaign really have?

Project Porchlight’s Shrewsbury Blitz on September 18 was a terrific success. A diverse group of more than 30 volunteers gathered at the Shrewsbury Historical Society in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, for an informative training session.

Project Porchlight New Jersey is a grassroots campaign, and our success is defined by volunteer support. Our volunteers harness the power of person-to person communication, reaching out to influence people in their communities to take part in energy conservation.

The Southampton Blitz that took place on September 19 in Southampton, New Jersey, was yet another wonderful example of what happens when two worthy organizations join forces to change our world for the better.

The annual Olde Suckasunny Day is an old-fashioned street fair that is presented by the Roxbury Township Public Library, the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna, and the Succasunna Methodist Church This year’s event, the 23rd Annual Olde Suckasunny Day, took place on September 25 (yes, it was

The Matawan Blitz that was held on September 11 in Matawan, New Jersey, was simply terrific. Members of the Circle K International Club from nearby Brookdale Community College joined Matawan resident volunteers to educate folks about the energy savings offered by compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs as well as the energy efficiency programs that are available through New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)

The Jewish holiday of Sukkot is a joyous festival that both celebrates the harvest and commemorates the 40 years that the Jews wandered in the desert following their exodus from Egypt.

The borough of Norwood, New Jersey, celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2005, and everyone had such a good time that Mayor James Barsa decided to continue celebrating the community every year with an annual Norwood Day. This year’s Norwood Day was held on September 25.

Bill Klaus, a resident of Wenonah, New Jersey, serves as the Chair of Sustainable Wenonah, an offshoot of the borough’s Environmental Commission. Last summer, he encouraged his 17-year-old daughter Theresa to get involved with the committee’s work.

The Westfield FestiFall in Westfield, New Jersey, is one of the largest annual street fairs in the state, attracting well over 30,000 people each year. This year’s event, the 22nd annual FestiFall, took place on September 26 and featured hundreds of vendors offering food, crafts, and retail items.