New accounting rules have required the state to better report its unfunded pension liability. The new numbers aren’t pretty as the state’s liability is up to $83 billion, which is almost double versus what previous estimates were. Moody’s Investor Services released a report based on the filing and noted the numbers show that the state…
Middle Township officials say early indications show high interest in the affordable housing projects under construction in Rio Grande and proposed in Cape May Court House. Mayor Tim Donohue said the developer Conifer LLC reports hearing strong local interest in people requesting information. Over 80% of all the requests to be placed on the interest list…
Smoke was showing from a home in Erma on Wednesday that was quickly put out. Lower Township Police confirm the electrical fire began on Carol Ave. Wednesday morning but was put out without any injuries. An investigation is on-going into the incident at this time.
A Vineland man and four other accused of sexual assault at William Paterson College plead not guilty in court on Tuesday. Tremaine Scott of Vineland, is the one local man accused in the incident. The five were accused of physically restraining a female student and sexually assaulting her. Bail was lowered to $50,000 by the judge…
Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and Sgt. Bob Andrzejczak recently introduced legislation to provide tax credits to businesses for hiring disabled veterans. The 2nd and 1st district lawmakers have teamed up on a few bills lately. The bill establishes credits under the corporation business tax and gross income tax for employers who employ certain disabled veterans. The bill provides…
A big vote could be coming this week from the Ocean City Council. There is expected to be a vote on a proposed skateboard park in the community. A second reading and public hearing will be held on the ordinance. The park would be located on the 500 block of Asbury Ave. In total, the ordinance…
A new report says Egg Harbor Township’s police chief is set to retire. Shorenewstoday.com reports that Michael Morris has filed his resignation papers to the township as he is set to retire from a 27-year career in law enforcement. The resignation would be effective Feb. 1. Morris was first hired in 1987 and worked his…
Atlantic County said the most recent contract award was a favorable one for taxpayers with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) 34 Corrections Officers. The arbitrator awarded an expanded 10-step salary advancement guide for existing FOP 34 employees, created a new 14-step salary guide for new hires and reduced their longevity payments. This award is very similar…
An Assembly panel will hear from direct about the struggles in Atlantic City. Mayor Don Guardian will be in front of the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts committee to discuss the continuing issues of the resort that could see its fifth casino close this month if the Trump Taj Mahal folds officially. Lawmakers are…
Key lawmakers sent a letter seeking grant money to help those out of work in Atlantic City. Congressman Frank LoBiondo, U.S. Senator Cory Booker and U.S. Senator Robert Menendez sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez in support of the state of New Jersey’s application for a National Emergency Grant (NEG)…