Lower Township Police are warning the public about a rash of vehicle burglaries that have taken place in the community during the past several days. Police say vehicles were broke into that were parked in the Villas on East Virginia Avenue, Kentucky Avenue, Ellery Road, and Greenwood Avenue. Property was taken out of the vehicles,…
Lower Township Police have charged a 52-year old man with physically assaulting his 59-year old roommate last Friday night. Police announced that charges have been filed against Robert S. Kulisek of North Cape May. Police say Kulisek assaulted his roommate during a fight last Friday night. Police arrived and found the victim bleeding from the…
U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo announced that the West Cape May Volunteer Fire Company will receive $8,900 in federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to recruit, train and retain firefighters. The funding was awarded from DHS’ Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. “This funding will definitely make an impact…
Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo today announced $919,223 in federal funding for the Millville Municipal airport from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funding will be used to remove obstructions on and off the airport runway as part of phase IV to ensure safe airfield operations. “This is good news for Millville and its long-term development…
An Assembly committee released legislation to enhance the penalties for intentionally killing an on-duty police or search and rescue dog. The measure was drafted in response to the Nov 30, 2010 killing of Schultz, a 3 1/2 year-old German shepherd and member of Gloucester Township’s police force. After tracking down a robbery suspect and latching…
A bill sponsored to address the epidemic of hands-free violations by drivers engaging in dangerous, and potentially lethal, distractions while behind the wheel was unanimously approved by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee. The bill would put in place a graduated penalty structure for repeat offenders who violate the State’s hands-free cell phone law…
Cape May County Clerk Rita Marie Fulginiti has announced that Veteran’s Photo Identification Cards are available from the County Clerk’s Office to veterans residing and domiciled in Cape May County. This card may be presented to participating merchants/vendors for discounts offered to veterans. There is no charge for the Veteran’s Photo Identification Card. Eligibility: To be eligible for the…
A lawsuit challenging a federal ban on sports betting in New Jersey will have to wait. A federal judge threw the lawsuit out by State Senator Raymond Lesniak. The judge said the voters had not yet voted to approve sports betting and therefore, there was no reason for the lawsuit to go any farther. A…
A plan to layoff police officers in Hamilton Township has reportedly created threats against members of the committee there. Mayor Amy Gatto told the Press of Atlantic City that threats have been made against her and other members of the government. The paper was unable to confirm whether an investigation is on-going at this time.
Cape May County Freeholders approved the county’s 2011 budget at their meeting on March 8, 2011. The budget calls for a tax rate increase slightly less than one cent making the new rate eighteen cents. The 2011 county budget is $143.7 million reflecting an increase of $1.8 million. The county tax levy rose from $92.4…