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Construction at the Bay Park Marina in Avalon is progressing towards its anticipated opening before Memorial Day weekend, with the contractor finishing ramp and stair decking today and sheetrocking the new dockmaster building on Wednesday. Half of the old bulkhead at 57th Street has been removed, and work continues on the new asphalt parking lot.… The post Avalon’s Bay Park Marina Nears Memorial Day Opening Amid Ongoing Construction appeared first on Coast News Today.

Citing recent air traffic control issues at Newark Airport, Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson is advocating for increased utilization of the Atlantic City International Airport and its surrounding aviation hub in Egg Harbor Township. Levinson highlighted the underutilized airport’s capacity, its strategic location near major East Coast cities, and the potential to alleviate congestion and… The post Atlantic County Executive Urges Increased Use of AC Airport Following Newark Air Traffic Problems appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former go-kart track, a popular attraction for Wildwoods visitors, is for sale for $6.9 million, prompting redevelopment interest from local officials. Located in the 300 block of E. Cedar Avenue within a complex of boardwalk businesses and the new Boardwalk Redevelopment Zone, the 1-acre commercially zoned property presents a prime opportunity for developers. While… The post Wildwoods Go-Kart Track Listed for $6.9M, Eyed for Boardwalk Redevelopment appeared first on Coast News Today.

Following a tragic event, New Jersey created the Next-of-Kin Registry, a web-based system allowing residents to voluntarily provide emergency contact details. Established in response to “Sara’s Law,” the registry, managed by the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, enables law enforcement to quickly notify designated contacts if someone is in a crash and unable to communicate. New… The post NJ Launches “Sara’s Law” Registry for Emergency Contacts After Tragedy appeared first on Coast News Today.

A commercial tow truck partially fell through the Wildwood boardwalk on Thursday, with its front tires breaking through the wooden planks. Photographer Dan Robinson reported seeing the incident, and the area was subsequently blocked off by emergency responders. This event occurred shortly after the city announced plans to test larger hybrid Ford pickup trucks for… The post Tow Truck Partially Falls Through Wildwood Boardwalk appeared first on Coast News Today.