NJ Top News for Thursday

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Thursday:

⬛ Is Gov. Murphy making money on offshore wind farms?
A conspiracy theory claims Gov. Murphy won't stop wind prep work despite whale deaths because he has investments in JECS Offshore.

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⬛ Dad shoots wife, son inside Roxbury, NJ home, prosecutor says
Roxbury police were called to a home on Justine Place in the Succasunna section around 9 a.m. and found the bodies of Peter Ventricelli, 57, wife Kellie Ventricelli, 58 and their 15-year-old son Anthony inside.

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⬛ Girl Scouts ask: Don't try to buy new sold-out cookies online
Buying the sold out Raspberry Rally Girl Scout cookie online may satisfy your sweet tooth but doesn't benefit the scouts and the activities funded by sales.

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⬛ 28 NJ towns cited for discrimination against nonbinary residents
With the notices, each municipality is told that their marriage application violates the law and that such a violation could result in a fine of up to $10,000.

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⬛ Most common consumer scams in NJ - and how to protect yourself
Criminals are getting more sophisticated in ways to separate you from your money. Here is how to protect yourself in New Jersey.

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