Wildwood is moving forward with a beach redevelopment plan, but not all elected officials are on board with the project. Commissioner Tony Leonetti did not vote in favor of the plan when it was approved before the New Year’s holiday. The new plan will allow for greater income opportunities for the Wildwood beachfront between Cresse…
Middle Township will likely halt plans to create a bird watching area at Reeds Beach. The Township Committee met before the Christmas break and residents who live in the region complained about the Township’s pending plan which has won support from environmental agencies. Mayor Tim Donohue says residents convinced him that the idea as drafted…
The American Civil Liberties Union alleges that blacks are arrested at a much higher rate than whites for minor offenses in Millville. The Cumberland county Prosecutor’s Office is now reviewing a report on the matter provided by the ACLU. Millville Police Chief Jody Farabella says the report is bunk, and his officers do not arrest…
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning for former New Jersey Agricultural Secretary Charles Kuperus. Kuperus passed away last Wednesday following a bought with cancer. He was only 57 years old. Kuperus served as the Agricultural Secretary for New Jersey for six years from 2002 through 2008.
A new year brings a slew of new laws in New Jersey. One of the new laws creates a brand new fishing buddy license that will encourage more recreational fishing. Now people can get licenses for half price for those 16 years and older who purchase their license along with someone buying their first license…
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…
A streetscaping project is expected to begin shortly after the New Year in Sea Isle City. Back in Sept., council awarded a bid to Think Pavers Hardscaping of Swedesboro for just under $800,000 for streetscape improvements on Landis Ave. from 43rd St. to 39th St. This project will include various aspects of beautification which includes…
Its possible lawmakers could consider red light cameras again in New Jersey in 2016. A report is being finalized by the Department of Transportation and will be presented to the legislature that may include a recommendation. A pilot program was bagged previously as issues arose over tickets that were being issued that shouldn’t have been.…
It wasn’t just a warm December, it was the warmest on record. The average temperature of 47.4 degrees beat the record by over 5 degrees, which was set back in 2006. There were people locally on the beaches on some of the weekends because it was that warm.
There won’t be an increase in the state’s minimum wage come Friday. As reported earlier this year, the state’s minimum wage is staying at $8.38 per hour. Every year the minimum wage is subject to inflation increase. Last year the minimum wage went up to $8.38 an hour from $8.25.