Latest Edition of TrueNorth

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In this issue of TrueNorth:

* New Jersey’s 2025 Primary Election is underway – we have everything you need to know.
* The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is rolling out universal EV chargers at all of its service areas statewide.
* The Gateway Development Commission released an inspiring video spotlighting the workers charged with bringing to life the most consequential infrastructure program in the nation.
* Our own Gabrielle Liguori inspired students during a career day event.
* The Murphy Administration unveiled a $430M utility bill relief package to benefit ratepayers across New Jersey. 

TrueNorth Special Edition – STRIKE!

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BLET walked off the job late Thursday nightThe Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineering & Trainmen (BLET) walked away from the negotiating table on Thursday night and its 450 members went on strike at 12:01am Friday. The strike brought to a halt all trains across New Jersey, a move that immediately affects the rail riders who account for a third of NJ …

TrueNorth – Spring 2025 Edition

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This edition of TrueNorth covers recent action by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in support of Attentive Energy’s offshore wind project. We spotlight the annual Thunder Road golf outing. We update you on contract negotiations between NJ TRANSIT and the BLET. And we plug recent wins by NorthStar’s Public & Community Outreach practice. TrueNorth is a publication of NorthStar Strategies. 

NorthStar Strategies grows Outreach Team

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NorthStar Strategies, LLC (NorthStar) announced today the addition of Deborah Hirt who joins the firm as a Community Engagement Representative and will support NorthStar’s Public & Community Outreach practice.

NorthStar is a highly sought teaming partner on infrastructure projects that include a community outreach scope of work. The firm boasts a Key Personnel resume that consistently scores 100%. NorthStar Strategies is a prequalified and cost-basis approved sub-consultant; the firm is also a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) registered with the State of New Jersey. 

Fiordaliso statement on Kolluri resignation

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(TRENTON) NorthStar Strategies co-founder and CEO Joe Fiordaliso released the following statement in response to the resignation of Gateway Development Commission (GDC) CEO Kris Kolluri: “Kris Kolluri has served as CEO of the GDC for exactly two years. In that short period of time he has not only built out the organization from scratch, he has taken all the necessary steps …

TrueNorth Midsummer Classic Edition

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In a nod to Major League Baseball’s All-Star game, to be played tonight in Arlington, Texas, NorthStar Strategies brings you our own Midsummer Classic edition of TrueNorth.

We’ll cover the historic and unprecedented full funding grant agreement signed between the Gateway Development Commission and Federal Transit Administration to support the most consequential infrastructure program in the United States.

We’ll also take a look at the submission by Attentive Energy in response to New Jersey’s 4th Offshore Wind solicitation and how this project will create jobs, economic benefit and a clean energy future.

ICYMI, we’ll recap the news that New Jersye Governor Phil Murphy’s Chief of Staff is departing her position.

And finally we’ll engage in some shameless bragging about our own Jody Herkloz and Manny Olaya. 

Murphy SOTS; NJ Legislature re-organizes; Community Solar expands; Winter4Kids is top non-profit biz of 2023; NorthStar’s Mann sworn in

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy delivers his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature; the 221st Legislature convenes in Trenton and makes history in the process; New Jersey expands the Community Solar program and leading developer Solar Landscape hits an incredible milestone; Winter4Kids is recognized as New Jersey’s top nonprofit business of the year; and NorthStar’s TJ Mann continues his public service. Welcome to 2024. Best wishes for a great year! 

Attentive Energy releases details of long-awaited Attentive Energy Two project

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NorthStar Strategies is proud to represent Attentive Energy and support the company’s plan to deliver a clean energy future to New Jersey. Following the release, NorthStar CEO and co-founder Joe Fiordaliso said:

“Attentive’s proposal is the most far-reaching, holistic and robust that has been presented to New Jersey. You won’t be surprised by the quality of the proposal if you know Attentive’s people – genuine and sincere professionals who have passionately developed a proposal that will not only generate economic and energy benefits but will lift up communities across our State. Attentive will deliver to my children and grandchildren the New Jersey that we all want and deserve.”