The Lower Township Council is expected to discuss a controversial plan that would enhance access to the Township’s beaches. A presentation will be made by an engineer and Township officials on the latest plan. Council is also expected to introduce the new Township budget for 2016 and approve a resolution that will result in tennis…
The Administrative Staff of Lower Township Police Department, in an effort to strengthen their Community Outreach Program, met with local clergy to discuss New Jersey Attorney General Supplemental Directive 2006-05. The directive, most recently amended in July 2015, details the uniform statewide practice and procedure for investigating and reviewing police use of force incidents, as…
Two bond referendums were approved by voters Tuesday night for Lower Township schools. Voters approved the Lower Cape May Regional School District to appropriate $6.3 million in bonds to fund various improvements at the Teitelman Middle School and the Lower Cape May Regional High School. Residents also voted “Yes” for the Lower Township Board of…
The Wildwood Police Department family has lost another member. The department announced that retired police officer Gary “Bubba” O’Shea has passed away. He worked within the law enforcement community for 25 years, including spending time in both the Lower Township and Wildwood Police Department. Prior to working in law enforcement, O’Shea was in the United…
Lower Township attorney Louis Dwyer faces up to five years in a federal prison for his connection to a mortgage scheme in the Wildwoods. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Dwyer will be sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the purchase of nine condos in North Wildwood nine years ago.…
The Lower Township Police Department proudly welcomes the addition of 2 Full Time Police Officers who will take the Oath of Office at the Lower Township Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 7:00pm. The officers, who were a part of the 39th Municipal Class, have successfully completed 22 weeks of residential training at…
Lower Township officials and Shore Animal Control are advising residents to bring pets indoors during these extreme temperatures. This week and for 10 days the weather forecast is below freezing conditions, posing extreme danger for outdoor pets. Shore Animal Control Services is making a plea to the public to report animals that might have been…
Lower Township Police are asking for the public’s help with locating a local woman who was reported missing by her husband. Police are looking for Serena Schick, who was last seen Monday morning on East Florida Avenue in the Villas. Anyone with information regarding Schick’s whereabouts are asked to contact Lower Township Police; she has…
Lower Township plans on honoring one of their own in Jan. There will be a proclamation at the next council meeting to announced Jan. 9, 2016 as Matthew Francis Szczur Day in Lower Township. Szczur plays for the Chicago Cubs and made the Major League roster at various times throughout the year. He graduated Lower…
Lower Township will roll out its latest beach access plan to the public on February 1st. Township officials say the new plan designed by the engineering firm of Hatch Mott MacDonald will address the 33 beach access paths on the bayside in Lower Township. The current proposal is to widen each path to a uniform…