Despite a lackluster year at the Jersey Shore, Governor Chris Christie wants to cut the state’s tourism promotion budget using Hurricane Sandy federal dollars from $25 million last year to just $5 million this year. The Associated Press reports that the same company, MWW, has a three year contract to handle the tourism promotional efforts.…
The head football coaching job at Egg Harbor High School is open for applicants. School officials confirm this week that the job currently held by Tony DeRosa is open and posted for potential applicants. DeRosa has been told he may apply for the job, but the school will consider other options. DeRosa has coached Egg…
Another ten inches of snow is possible for New Jersey Tuesday night but again..not here. The National Weather Service says another big snowmaker has its sights on central and northern New Jersey Tuesday night into Wednesday morning which has power companies in that part of the state nervous. The next storm is expected to be…
Pleasantville fire officials responded to a house fire Monday afternoon on Linden Avenue. Authorities say the fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread to other areas inside the home. Two people were taken out of the home, along with two pets; there were no injuries. So far no word on what started the fire.
Governor Chris Christie’s election campaign will not have to deliver documents Monday relating to the bridge scandal that has rocked the Governor’s administration. The campaign has been given a reprieve as it awaits a ruling from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The campaign is one of many expected to provide documents as a…
Heavy snow everywhere in the Garden State Monday except here in our southern shore region. Nearly a foot of snow fell throughout parts of New Jersey, forcing Governor Chris Christie to declare a State of Emergency. Non-essential personnel were sent home from their state jobs around 12 Noon on Monday. Some schools in the northern…
Middle Township Mayor Tim Donohue announced that he will be hosting a meeting with Federal Emergency Management officials in his office on Friday, February 7th at 1:00pm. Mayor Donohue will be speaking with FEMA about various programs that are available to Middle Township residents throughout the community. FEMA’s Intergovernmental Affairs Representative Richard Stokes and his…
The Avalon Borough Council awarded a contract to Animal Control of South Jersey for animal control services within the Borough for 2014. The contract was awarded during the January 29th meeting of the Avalon Borough Council during a unanimous 4-0 vote. The Borough solicited quotes from three certified animal control officers and awarded the contract…
Lower Township is making plans for its next playground refurbishment. According to Lower Township Parks and Recreation Superintendent Mitch Plenn, next in line for an upgrade is the playground at the township’s Recreation Center on Bayshore Road in Villas. The hockey rick at Clem Mulligan Park was recently resurfaced. In addition, all boards around the rink…
Avalon is now among the towns trying to provide free beach tags to veterans. New state law allows for this benefit to those who have served overseas. The Borough of Avalon will have a draft ordinance ready for consideration at its next meeting that will result in free beach tags being offered to all veterans of…