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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Home Generator Information Session Set for Monday

Free seminar to be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and Morris Township Municipal Building.

It happened on multiple occasions within about a year. No doubt, it's going to happen again. Power outage. With Sandy most recently knocking out electricity for many people in this area, some for nearly two weeks, more and more have opted to pick up a generator to ensure they're not left in the dark for too long. But, how to use it? Morris Township, partnering with Generac and Honeywell, are hoping a free information seminar, to be held Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Morris Township Municipal Building, will help get people up-to-speed on how generators can keep residents powered up even amidst one of the most damaging storms in the history of the East Coast. "If you are interested in learning more about the different types of home generators …

Motown Resident

9:30 am on Saturday, December 1, 2012

So true, the problems of the township were created through years of nepotism and self-serving leadership. Apparently, the current leadership is trying to break away from the deep claws of the past, but the problems of Township can all be linked back to one source. On a side note, they should do something with that hidious "town building" that looks like a funeral home.   more ›

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Safety Tips: Using Portable Generators

Keep fire extinguisher close; dry machine often.

With thousands of homes in the "Morris Towns" without electricity, many people have been using generators to keep their refrigerators and TVs running. But that doesn't mean everyone knows what they're doing. Enter: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa, who issued a warning to residents regarding the potential dangers of portable generators and "backfeeding" in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. “Even though power may be out in your immediate area, improperly connected portable generators are capable of ‘backfeeding’ power lines thought to be inactive,” Grifa said. “In addition, as the utility’s power is restored, your portable generator and house wiring may be severely damaged from improper usage.”     Here are…

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