Could another local community opt out of the library system? Some residents in Stone Harbor think the option should be considered. Cape May County Freeholder Susan Sheppard gave a presentation at the council meeting in Stone Harbor to talk about the positives of staying in the system. Stone Harbor would be paying less off the…
Vineland is closer to becoming more energy independent. The Vineland Municipal Electric Utility broke ground last March and Mayor Robert Romano says he expects a new gas-fired turbine to come online by May or June. Romano told Coastal Broadcasting he expects the project to save taxpayer dollars. A second turbine may also be added over…
South Jersey needs to be heard by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. That was the message delivered by State Senators Jeff Van Drew (D) and Chris Connors (R) at a press conference on Tuesday at the Garden State Parkway Picnic Area at milepost 22.9. The two senators plan to introduce two bills on Monday to…
From Super Bowl to Boardwalk Hall. Madonna has been confirmed to play the historic South Jersey venue. Madonna has released the dates for her 2012 World Tour, and they included a stop at the hall on Sept. 15. She will also be playing the Wells Fargo Center on Aug. 28. For full details on the…
A budget outlook in Ocean City will become much more clear after this week. Mayor Jay Gillian is scheduled to present his budget during council’s meeting on Thursday. The regularly scheduled meeting will happen at 7 p.m. at the city council chambers. Also, the agenda reads that a $6 million bond will be voted on…
An effort to protect FAA funding could ensure furloughs don’t take place locally. The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization passed by an overwhelming 75-20 vote in the U.S. Senate on Monday, with Senator Robert Menendez among those voting for it. The legislation authorizes $63 billion for FAA programs through 2015 and includes nearly $11 billion for…
A pair of new hires were officially approved to join the Middle Township Police Department. Ray Bradley Jr. and Brian Vergantino were sworn in at Middle Township Committee meeting on Monday night. The two new officers will be attending the Cape May County Police Academy. Police Chief Christopher Leusnar spoke with Coastal Broadcasting, saying both…
Area veterans could find it more easy to access veteran’s discounts. A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which would permit counties to create identification cards for veterans living within the county, in order to allow them to more easily access special discounts and other offers extended to individuals who have served in the military…
The effects of Hurricane Irene are still being felt today. A road damaged during that storm is finally going to be reopened this week. Atlantic County officials expect to reopen Weymouth Road (Rt. 559) over Deep Run in Hamilton Township on Wednesday at 9 AM upon completion of the installation of a $1.3 million temporary…
You like him, you really like him. Gov. Chris Christie’s approval rating is at 52 percent, according to the latest Monmouth University poll. The numbers are virtual the same as in Oct. However, state voters think Christie is focusing more on his future. Nearly half 48 percent say Chris Christie is more concerned about his…