A judge has ruled that judges are not required to pay more under the new pension and health benefits plan. The decision was handed down by Superior Court Assignment Judge Linda Feinberg. Gov. Chris Christie was critical of the decision and is expected to appeal the decision. Feinberg said that judge’s salaries for Superior Court…
Work has commenced on the roof rehabilitation project at the Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center, the Borough of Wildwood Crest has announced. This extensive rehabilitation project, which began Oct. 12, is being performed by Dell-Tech, Inc., of Trenton, under the supervision of Van Note-Harvey Associates, the borough’s engineering firm. The project includes replacement of all…
International tourism expert and renowned author and CEO of Destination Development Inc., Roger A. Brooks, will conduct a two-day seminar for the county’s businesses and organizations hosted by the Cape May County Department of Tourism. This first-time educational event conducted by Brooks will discuss new, smart and practical solutions for moving beyond feel-good generic marketing…
West Cape May officials are once again trying to open up two liquor licenses in the community. Mayor Pam Kaithern told Coastal Broadcasting that the Commission is planning to see if interest can be drummed up. Kaithern said it would both bring money into the borough and help local business. An ordinance was passed in…
A man convicted of criminal homicide is on the loose in South Jersey. Department of Corrections officials confirm that Lamont White walked away from a halfway house in Bridgeton. White could face another three to five years once he is located by authorities. Police are asking anyone with information into his whereabouts to call 1-800-523-3829.
Governor Chris Christie announced a $190 million payroll tax cut that will directly benefit working New Jersey families in 2012. Most workers in New Jersey will experience a savings of $87 per year, resulting from changes to the Temporary Disability Insurance fund payroll taxes signed into law by the Governor. The change will put an estimated…
New Jersey residents who sustained damage from Hurricane Irene have only two more weeks to register for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The deadline is Oct. 31, 2011. The deadline to submit loan applications to the Small Business Administration (SBA) is also Oct. 31. Completing and returning the SBA application is an…
Mark your calendars for October 23rd and get your free flu shot. The Cape May County Department of Health is holding its popular drive-through flu shot clinic for everyone 14 years and older on October 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kindle Ford Autoplaza in Cape May Court House (access Kindle Ford from…
Stiffing the toll plazas on the Garden State Parkway will net you a $50 fine. Cameras are watching vehicles at toll plaza’s beginning today and the state is planning on cracking down on people who take advantage of cheating the toll booths. State officials say they lost about $4 million a year from people not…
Shopping, dining, and gambling. That is the recipe the Tropicana is trying to use at the Quarter. The shopping and dining district is soon going to include gambling. Casino officials are beginning a pilot program to add some slot machines, with the hopes of expanding to over 100 machines and some table games.