Little Egg Harbor Township Mayor Blaise Scibetta is expected to be one of multiple witnesses to appear before a congressional panel on Oct. 8 to examine why there has been a surge in utility bills for Atlantic City Electric customers.

Congressmen Jeff Van Drew, who represents all of Southern Ocean County, is hosting the field hearing at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology Performing Arts Center in Mays Landing. The hearing begins at 3:30 p.m.