Indoor dining capacities will likely not be expanded this week. Governor Murphy said last night that it’s unlikely that indoor dining capacity may increase this week. There have been suggestions by Murphy that he wants to increase indoor dining past 25 percent capacity even though coronavirus cases have essentially doubled per day over the past…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed bills that would require all police officers to wear body cameras. Murphy says it’s something he supports, but police departments must be able to afford the cameras before being required to have them.
A 90 year old man from Sea Isle City has died as a result of coronavirus. County health officials released their new figures Monday which show nine additional cases of the virus. Two new cases are in both Upper and Middle townships.
Upper Township Committeman Hobie Young has resigned. Young resigned Monday after he posted memes on social media that showed vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris in in sexually suggestive poses; those images had been altered. Young told the Press of Atlantic City that he’s apologized for the poor choice he made and he can’t change that. …
A portion of Stagecoach Road in Upper Township will be repaved Tuesday by South Jersey Gas. Upper Township’s social media page reports that the section of road is located between Roosevelt Boulevard and Katherine Avenue. Traffic will be detoured during the project.
County officials announced that pre-registration is underway for Phase 3 grant assistance relating to the coronavirus pandemic. The pre-registration began Monday. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees can apply under terms of the grant program.
The Philadelphia Eagles horrible season got a bit worse Monday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that tight end Zach Ertz is out a month with a high ankle sprain, and running back Miles Sanders will likely miss Thursday night’s game against the Giants with a knee injury.
A republican Upper Township committeeman is receiving criticism for posting alleged sexually suggested memes involving vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris to his Facebook page. Mayor Richard Palombo says the Township Committee should have some sort of a major announcement by the end of the day, according to a report in the Press of Atlantic City. …
Restaurants in New Jersey can continue to serve alcohol outside through March, 2021. Governor Murphy announced the extension Monday, saying businesses have greatly benefited from this practice. Many local towns have extended the service of alcohol to sidewalks adjacent to businesses.
New Jersey has added nearly 1,200 additional cases of coronavirus Monday. State health officials say there are four additional deaths. The rate of transmission continues to drop slightly.