Money that is supposed to be used towards advancing 911 technology isn’t its own dedicated fund. Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi wants to fix that. Fiocchi said he is going to propose legislation aimed at ensuring dollars earmarked towards those advancements don’t go into the general fund. The assemblyman noted just two years ago with Hurricane Sandy…
Legislation aimed at getting schools to buy produce locally advanced in the Assembly. Assemblyman Sgt. Bob Andrzejczak sponsored the measure to encourage schools to buy locally-sourced foods. The bill would require school districts that contract for a supply of fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, seafood or other agricultural products to give preference to products grown, produced…
Workers at the Trump Taj Mahal will have health insurance coverage through the end of the year. Unite Here Health, which manages the health plan extended the coverage till the end of the year due to the unprecedented issues in the resort. The Trump Taj Mahal is still threatening to close in Dec. if it doesn’t…
A new poll looks at Hurricane Sandy recovery in the state for the storm’s second year anniversary. The Monmouth University Poll says that currently, a majority (54%) of New Jersey residents are satisfied with the state’s Sandy recovery effort to date, while 35% are dissatisfied. This result marks an improvement from the 48% satisfied to…
Middle Township issued a press release to clear confusion about a mistake made in the Cape May County Herald. The paper reported incorrectly that the ordinance was being amended to include built-in pay increases for employees based on years of service. Part of the language that is in the ordinance speaks to the law pertaining to longevity…
A family of furry friends were rescued from a Hamilton Township home fire on Tuesday night. The Mays Landing Fire Department responded to a fire in a second floor bedroom of a home on Cowen Court in Oakcrest Estates just after 6:30 p.m. The home was unoccupied, except for the family pets, including a litter…
There were no winners Tuesday night for the Mega Millions jackpot of $252,000. The winning numbers were 3-50-57-58-60 and Mega Ball #11. The next drawing will be held on Halloween, with an estimated jackpot of $284 million.
Something went terribly wrong shortly after the launch of an unmanned Antares rocket on Tuesday evening, from Wallops Island, Virginia. The rocket exploded moments after liftoff, destroying a Cygnus spacecraft, plus 5,000 pounds of experiments and supplies for NASA, including a science project designed by students from Ocean City High School. The six students and…
The Avalon Borough Council will hold a special meeting late Thursday afternoon to replace its current municipal clerk. Avalon’s Council is expected to appoint Marie Hood to the position of Municipal Clerk replacing Georgann Berardis. The clerk’s position is the only issue appearing on Council’s agenda for the special meeting on Thursday.
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney is floating a new idea this week that public pensions in the Garden State should only be 85 percent funded in order to help state budgets. NJ.com reports that Sweeney is putting an idea before other officials that would require the state to fund only 85 percent of pensions,…