A beach fill project in Sea Isle City has been put on hold after a dredge became broken in Avalon. Avalon’s website says that the dredge “Alaska” has been taken away for repair work, and the dredge “Illinois” has moved to Avalon from Sea Isle City, to continue sand pumping. The “Alaska” had pumped new…
The Governor’s office announced the support of 35 mayors from Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties for Governor Chris Christie’s Cap 2.5 constitutional amendment and Reform Agenda to bring real property tax relief to New Jersey families. Legislative committee approval for the Cap 2.5 constitutional amendment is needed before the first week…
Former Middle Township mayor Mike Voll will not run for elected office in his community this year. Voll told Coastal Broadcasting that he had flirted with a plan to run for a township committee seat currently held by democrat Susan DeLanzo, who serves as mayor of the community. Voll said he likes DeLanzo and believes…
A new application has been submitted by Gov. Chris Christie, after his education commissioner reached a compromise with the New Jersey Education Association to apply for the federal “Race to the Top” program. Bret Schundler had announced a compromise last week that included rewarding teachers both on merit pay, student evaluations, along with seniority and…
On Friday, 05-28-10 at approximately 5:50 am, the Lower Township Police Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a female in the 100 Block of Old Mill Drive in the Township’s North Cape May Section. The female was reporting a male intruder inside her residence. Lower Township Patrol Officers responded to the call and found…
The New Jersey Education Association is supporting the state’s effort in the federal “Race to the Top” program. The union had not supported the state during its first application. The NJEA is the largest teachers union in New Jersey. Districts that participate and help the state would receive $100,000 each at least, if New Jersey…
Cape May County Prosecutor Bob Taylor has offered assistance to West Cape May as that community tries to quell its issues involving missing water. Taylor appeared at the West Cape May Borough Commission meeting Wednesday afternoon and offered help from the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office in the event any theft of water is discovered…
The Cape May County Veterans’ Bureau will hold its annual Memorial Day Service at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 31, 2010 at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery . Speakers will include State Senator Jeff Van Drew, Freeholder Gerald Thornton, Freeholder Ralph E. Bakley, Sr., Vincent DePrinzio, District Director, Vietnam Veterans of America NJ State Council and Joseph Orlando, Commander, Cape May County Veterans of…
A Superior Court judge ruled this afternoon that Wildwood Mayor Gary DeMarzo cannot serve any duties as mayor or a city commissioner until he decides if he wants to be a mayor, or a police officer. Judge Valerie Armstrong ruled today that DeMarzo cannot put himself on a voluntary layoff list in the city to…
A new attraction will be announced at Morey’s Piers this weekend. A mystery announcement was made in the winter that the attraction would be rolled out on Memorial Day weekend. The site is the old miniature golf course. According to a company press release, it is going to be the longest attraction on the boardwalk,…