Another day, another computer problem with the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission. The Commission admitted for the second time this week a computer glitch that provided delays in processing drivers license transactions. The issue was resolved about an hour after it started. The Commission is spending $23 million to replace elements of the computer system.
The driver of a van was not injured when he fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and struck a utility pole. New Jersey State Police say the crash occurred late Wednesday afternoon along Route 550. William Hammill of Haddonfield fell asleep while driving and his car snapped a pole in half, causing a…
No injuries resulted from a vehicle fire in Wildwood Wednesday afternoon. It happened in the 200 block of East Maple Avenue when the engine of a mini van caught fire with no occupants inside. Firemen were able to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent structures. No word on what caused…
The Ocean City Council meets Thursday night and is expected to consider a large bond ordinance, and could award a project connected to a dredging initiative. Council will consider a bond ordinance totaling nearly $19 million that will finance various road and infrastructure improvements throughout the city. Council may also award a contract that will…
The former Revel Casino in Atlantic City will not open this summer, and its owner blames the Atlantic City government. Glenn Straub told NJ.com that various permits are still pending from Atlantic City’s government and the entire summer appears to be lost. Straub says the earliest his property can open is sometime in September. He…
Avalon’s Borough Council met Wednesday night and discussed a plan to provide small stipends to members of the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department to staff the firehouse during overnight hours. Avalon Business Administrator Scott Wahl and Fire Chief Ed Dean discussed the need for staffing during the overnight hours to provide adequate response to fire calls.…
A 74 year old man was arrested at a Middle Township motel during a search warrant that turned up a cache of drugs. Police say Jose Dorta was arrested at the Silver Birch Motel this week after police conducted a search warrant and recovered 48 bags of heroin and 18 vials of crack cocaine. Dorta…
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded to A2 from A3 the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s (NJTA) revenue bonds. The rating outlook is stable. The upgrade is based on Moody’s expectation that the NJTA will continue to deliver the 2009 to 2018 capital program projects on time and within budget. The upgrade also recognizes the approval of…
A new bill introduced in New Jersey would tax rooms that are rented out through websites like Airbnb. The bill in the Assembly would tax these rooms the same way hotels are taxed in the state. The only difference is that the total rent would have to exceed $1,000 in the last 12 months. Bill…
One factor in checking one year over another in the Wildwoods says this year has been as good as last year. The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority Executive Director John Siciliano said the two percent tourism tax is even with last year through the end of May. These numbers are calculated by the…