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Governor Mikie Sherrill announced Tuesday that her administration plans to build 20,000 additional housing units on state-owned land, doubling an existing development initiative. The effort expands upon New Jersey Transit’s Land Plan from last year, utilizing newly identified state properties to boost residential construction. According to a recently released Housing Strategy and Progress Report, 15… The post New Jersey Expands Housing Initiative on State-Owned Land appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of North Wildwood is launching the second phase of its multiyear boardwalk reconstruction project starting on or around Monday, October 5th. This phase requires the complete demolition and rebuilding of boardwalk sections between 16th and 17 1/2 avenues, as well as 23rd and 24 1/2 avenues, which will be entirely closed to public… The post North Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Enters Phase Two appeared first on Coast News Today.

South River Elementary School is welcoming students back to the classroom today after a two-day closure last week due to mold concerns. Meanwhile, students at the adjoining South River Middle School will transition to remote instruction for the day. District officials confirmed that weekend air quality tests for both buildings showed no issues, and professional… The post South River Elementary Reopens, Middle School Pivots to Remote Learning Following Mold Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of Wildwood, New Jersey, announced that boardwalk construction is officially underway. The section of the boardwalk from Hand Avenue to Bennett Avenue is currently closed to the public and is scheduled to remain closed until May 8, 2027. Additional closures will take effect in October, with the stretch from Bennett Avenue to Cresse… The post Wildwood Boardwalk Construction Begins With Phased Closures appeared first on Coast News Today.

A weekend nor’easter has battered several New Jersey shore communities, resulting in heavy beach erosion and severe flooding. In Brigantine, Mayor Vince Sera reported that the storm caused the worst flooding and most significant damage the city has seen since Superstorm Sandy, severely washing out the local dune system. City officials plan to conduct a… The post Nor’easter Causes Severe Beach Erosion Along New Jersey Coast appeared first on Coast News Today.