A major beach fill project may be coming to Avalon this spring. Avalon’s Borough Council is scheduled to consider a beach fill project that could result in as much as 700,000 cubic yards of sand on the Borough’s north end beaches this spring. Mayor Marty Pagliughi says that it’s possible the Borough could save several…
Jack Wichterman is back on the Cape May City Council. Wichterman took his oath of office during a meeting on Thursday and he will serve on Council until a November election is held to fill the seat. Jerry Inderweis Jr. quit his seat on Council just several weeks into his term following a highly publicized…
The Revel Casino in Atlantic City will land in the lap of developer Glen Straub. A federal bankruptcy judge ruled on Thursday that Straub can purchase the Revel Casino for $82 million. The sale has been hotly contested, most recently by another developer who planned on making a higher offer on the failed casino. The…
United States Attorney Paul Fishman is refusing to discuss the indictment of Senator Robert Menendez. Fishman attended a press conference on Thursday in Jersey City and ignored questions by the media about the indictment. Menendez this week was indicted in a bribery scheme involving a wealthy doctor.
Middle Township recently implemented new initiatives designed to make it easier for people to remit payments to the township. The township is hoping this will help increase collection rates. The Office of the Tax Collector has expanded its accepted payment methods. Residents may pay their taxes in-person or online via middletownship.com, and now have the…
Assemblyman Sgt. Bob Andrzejczak has introduced legislation to help homeless veterans in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. The bill would require the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to award grants to Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties to provide veterans with improved access to homeless shelters. Under the bill, Atlantic, Cape May and…
The Delaware River and Bay Authority officials have announced a second job fair this season, which will take place inside the Cape May Terminal on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The purpose of the job fair, which will take place between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., is to attract qualified applicants for seasonal/casual positions in various…
Middle Township was recently awarded 2nd place in Obrella Insurance’s ranking of New Jersey’s best cities for commuters. Middle was specifically recognized for its central location and easy access to the Garden State Parkway. According to Obrella, the average New Jersey resident commutes for 29 minutes one way, which is four minutes longer than the…
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez is officially going to fight the charges against him. Menendez plead not guilty in court to a 14 count indictment, including charges of wire fraud. Menendez has been released on his own recognizance. The Senator had to surrender his personal passport but will be able to keep his Senate passport for…
On Wednesday the Atlantic City Planning Board approved a redevelopment plan that could help Stockton University create its Island Campus at the former Showboat Casino location. The plan could invalidate a 1988 covenant agreement that restricts the site to be used for “a first class hotel-casino.” The planning board’s action calls for the area to…