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…
A controversial school funding dispute between Lower Township and Cape May has resulted in the Lower Cape May Regional School District not allowed to absorb new debt. The Press of Atlantic City reports this morning that new borrowing has to cease until a potential resolution of a school district battle is resolved. Superintendent Chris Kobik…
Upper Township is moving forward with a plan to have its zoning board take over the duties of the planning board, and disband the planning board altogether. The reason? Not enough applications to sustain both boards. Upper Township officials believe the disbanding of the planning board could save the township approximately $1,000 per month. Committeeman…