An initial budget proposal in Cape May would see the tax rate increase by two cents. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Manager Bruce MacLeod presented his budget projections on Wednesday and it included the tax hike. Council has the options of making changes to the proposal before it gets passed. If the two…
Authorities executed a major lockdown at a New Jersey high school on Wednesday..turns out it was all a hoax. Police shut down St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel late Wednesday morning after authorities learned of a bomb threat and word that a student was carrying a firearm. A caller made the threat, and police…
A major reconstruction project will shut down the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City on Monday, February 3rd. A contractor hired to do the work announced that the connecting bridge will be shut down to all vehicular traffic through the end of April. Motorists will have to drive out of Avalon via…
Atlantic City has stepped up its enforcement of getting illegal weapons off the streets. On Wednesday, city police say a 16 year old male was found with an illegal handgun in his possession. Police say the teen tried to stuff the gun into the waistband of his pants before he was arrested. The teen was…
A battle between Vineland Mayor Ruben Bermudez and his city council continues this week. Council gave a thumbs down to Bermudez’s selection to serve as a municipal court judge. Now, city officials say the mayor will take a look at some other applicants for the job. Bermudez angered City Council when he canned City Solicitor…
Wildwood is getting some much needed infrastructure work that will paid for in part by $2.6 million in federal grant funding. Some major streets in Wildwood will be reconstructed, including a portion of Park Boulevard between Juniper and Magnolia avenues, along with a large portion of Lincoln Avenue. The work will include new sanitary sewers,…
A new 12-member legislative team has been announced and its goal is to investigate the lane closure scandal that has rocked the Chris Christie administration. Eight democrats and four republicans were named to the special legislative panel that will have subpoena power. None of the lawmakers are from Cape, Atlantic, or Cumberland counties. The committee…
A heartwarming story about a man from the Villas who treated a very special girl well on a recent flight. The Star Ledger identified the man as Eric Kunkel from the Villas. Kunkel had a friendly conversation with a three year old autistic girl on a recent flight. That act of kindness prompted the girl’s…
The status of a bond ordinance that would allow the purchase of a backhoe as well as other capital equipment may mean each property owner in the Borough of West Wildwood would have to dig deeper in their pocket to the tune of $120. According to borough officials, many of the items listed for purchase…
Budget deliberations will take place next week for Cape May County government. The freeholders are expected to introduce a budget by the Jan. 28 meeting. A Public Hearing will be held on the proposed budget on Tuesday, March 11th at 7 p.m. Adoption of the final budget is currently scheduled to take place following public…