The Middle Township Committee will entertain discussion regarding a program that would result in property owners enjoying savings on their property tax bills simply by patronizing local businesses. The discussion will occur during the Township Committee’s work session meeting on Monday, November 18th, at 4:00pm inside Middle Township Municipal Hall. On Wednesday, November 6th, the…
Middle Township has retained the services of Dr. Stewart Farrell to assist the Township in its efforts to coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on new flood maps for the bay front portion of the community. Middle Township officials are continuing discussions with FEMA on new flood maps for bayside communities including Reed’s Beach…
NBC 40 is being sold according to the station’s website. Access. 1 Communications is selling the station to Locus Point Networks. According to the report, Access 1 will continue to operate the station under the contract. TV 40 is the only television station owned by Access 1, though they do own about a dozen radio…
A home exploded in the Villas and two people were injured on Thursday. Lower Township Manager Mike Voll said that the man suffered severe burns and both were airlifted to Crozier Chester Medical Center. The explosion took place on the 200 block of Atlantic Avenue. The identities of those involved have not yet been released.…
A key Senate committee approved a measure that will allow police in the Garden State to give you a ticket if you do not have two working brake lights. The Senate Transportation Committee approved a measure unanimously on Thursday that would require at least two rear brake lights to work. The measure now advances to…
State Senator Jeff Van Drew is pushing for a new bill that would crack down on unwanted phone calls. A key Senate committee voted Thursday in favor of a new bill that requires the state to create an investigation into telemarketing fraud. Van Drew says people don’t like this phone calls, and they are increasing…
Tom Kean Jr., once again named the Senate Minority Leader in New Jersey by fellow republicans. Kean won the backing of his colleagues in Trenton on Thursday despite a strong suggestion from Governor Chris Christie that he didn’t want Kean Jr. to get the post again. Kean Jr. says he wants to work with Christie…
Newly-elected Lower Township Third Ward Councilman Erik Simonsen received his oath of office the day after the Nov. 5 election from Lower Township Clerk Julie Picard while Lower Township Manager Mike Voll held a Bible. Simonsen will receive his oath of office again in a public ceremony with his family at Township Council’s Nov. 18…
Former Millville standout sports star Mike Trout got another award this week. Trout was awarded his second silver slugger, given to the best hitter at each position in both leagues in the MLB. The local star hit for a .323 batting average, 27 home runs, and 97 RBI. He is the only player in American…
Students at Rutgers University are learning a lot more about Bruce Springsteen this year. Rutgers Today, the online news site for the school reports that the university is offering a class on the Springsteen religious lyrics. Its apart of a classes offered to first year students that only offers one credit. All of the classes…