The mystery of the helicopters hovering over Monmouth County has been solved.

A helicopter used by Haverford Aviation to inspect transmission lines for JCP&L
A helicopter used by Haverford Aviation to inspect transmission lines for JCP&L (JCP&L)
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The black helicopters belong to Haverfield Aviation, according to Newsworks, a company hired by Jersey Central Power and Light to inspect transmission lines around the state. The process requires the helicopters to fly slowly over transmission lines and possibly the area around it.

JCP&L announced on their Facebook page on September 5 that they would be doing the inspections around the state between September 8 and September 12, explaining that "patrols are conducted twice each year to help identify areas where maintenance to the transmission system could be needed."

JCP&L spokesperson Ron Morano told the Daily Record that the inspections would take place in Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union and Warren counties. The Asbury Park Press reported that Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington and Middlesex county residents could also expect to see inspections although Middletown was not mentioned specifically on their list.

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