Two people have been charged with illegally selling marijuana out of a smoke shop in Middle Township. Township Police say 40 year old Jamy Lennon and 21 year old Anthony Albano III were both charged after several pounds of pot and thousands of dollars in cash were found at Enlightened Smoke and Specialty Shop in…
One of the true, all time legends of the Middle Township sports community has passed away. CoastSportsToday.com’s Brian Cunniff reports that John Roberson has died. Roberson was a 1948 graduate of the school who was later a college athlete at the University of Indiana before returning to Middle to coach football and basketball. Roberson is…
Middle Township Police announced they are searching for 18 year old Leila Bellamy who has been reported missing by her family. Bellamy was last seen in Whitesboro nine days ago. Anyone who has seen her is asked to contact Middle Township Police.
Superior Court Judge John Porto has granted Middle Township more time to work towards a fair housing plan. The Township announced on its website that the Judge has extended the Township’s immunity from builder’s remedy lawsuits through the end of September as it works on its plan. A second reading on the Township’s plan will…
Middle Township will not be allowing any recreational cannabis licenses in the near future. The Township Committee meets Wednesday and is expected to approve an ordinance that would prohibit cannabis licenses. Township officials say the complexities of the State legislation leave too many questions for the Township to proceed at this time.
The Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Company responded to a trailer fire earlier this week at the Grande Woods Mobile Home Park. The entire trailer became engulfed in flames, and the one occupant inside was able to make it out safely. The Department results the occupant suffered smoke inhalation and some burns. The cause of the…
Middle Township Police are seeking a suspect in connection with a carjacking earlier this week at the ShopRite supermarket in Rio Grande. Police say an 81 year old victim was carjacked, and the suspect remains at large. The man who conducted the carjacking left with the victim inside the car, stopped, and then forced the…
Middle Township officials approved a new budget Monday evening that results in a tax increase of less than a penny on the tax rate. Middle Township announced that it will revise the minimum hourly wage for part time workers to $15 an hour to help with the labor shortage. Starting full time salaries will be…
Local emergency crews responded early Tuesday afternoon to reports of a car fire at Route 47 and High’s Beach Road in Middle Township. The smoky fire was quickly extinguished; no word yet on the cause of the fire and there are no reports of any injuries. Photo: submitted.
Middle Township officials believe that a fair affordable housing resolution is on the horizon. Township officials say a balanced plan to chart a future course on affordable housing challenges is nearing final form despite a motion filed against the Township by the Fair Share Housing Center. Township planners are gathering information on housing and demographics…