The State of New Jersey has spent nearly a quarter of a million dollars on the “Bridgegate” investigation. The Star Ledger reports that $243,000 has been spent so far by a special committee investigating the lane closures near the George Washington Bridge last September. This is only the beginning as legal bills are expected to…
A small fire was quickly contained at Oakcrest High School. Hamilton Township Police say that fire crews quickly extinguished the flames, and damage was limited to a portion of the bathroom. Students had been evacuated by Oakcrest H.S. staff and were returned to class approximately 30 minutes later. There were no injuries. The cause of…
Hamilton Township Police say they took a Somers Point man in for stealing from the elderly. Nicholas J. Bounasis, age 28, of Somers Point is charged with taking $800 from a elderly resident in Hamilton Township. Bounasis was charged with 3rd Degree Theft and released on a summons pending his court date.
Middle Township Mayor Tim Donohue filed his petition with Municipal Clerk Kim Krauss today as the Republican candidate for Middle Township Committee in 2014. Donohue, who is seeking his second term on Committee, became Mayor in January of this year. He credited better long term planning, a commitment to hiring excellent leadership, investments in employee wellness…
Congressman Frank LoBiondo is calling for the Cumberland County Republican chair to step down. Robert V. Greco of Vineland was arrested on charges that he ripped off nearly $150,000 from an elderly patient. LoBiondo in a statement said “I was shocked to learn about the alleged actions of Bob Greco as reported in the press today. Due to the seriousness…
Many are questioning the integrity of the “Bridgegate” report released last week by the attorney hired by the Christie administration. A report by WNYC.org says that no employees from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey were interviewed for the report. The Port Authority is the agency responsible for the shut down of…
A man convicted of an armed robbery got his sentence this week. Matthew Bumpers, of Atlantic City, was given 15 years in jail. The Feb. 2013 robbery took place at the 24/7 Food Mart located on the 1300 block of Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City. The jury convicted Bumpers of first-degree armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery,…
There will be four people running for the seat held by Congressman Frank LoBiondo. LoBiondo is running for reelection and will face Mike Assad in the primary. Meanwhile, the Democrat primary will include William Hughes Jr. and David Cole. The winners of both primaries will face off in the general election this November. LoBiondo and…
The latest revenue figures from the state show New Jersey falling behind the projections. David Rosen, of the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services, said that New Jersey will be short $526 by the end of June in 2015. Rosen said that projections are not matching the actual revenue coming into the state. New Jersey must have…
Atlantic County is prepared to award a contract for the reconfiguration of the Fire and Mill roads intersection in Egg Harbor Township at the April 8 Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting. The work includes the addition of traffic lanes to increase capacity and ease congestion at this heavily traveled intersection as well as pedestrian cross…