On Monday the New Jersey Senate passed a bill to protect bunker fishing in New Jersey. The new legislation, sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew, would prevent fishermen from other states from catching menhaden (or bunker) off the New Jersey coast and then offloading it at local docks. The bill protects New Jersey fishermen, who…
Tuesday is primary election day in New Jersey. While many candidates are running unopposed, incumbent Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford will face a challenge from two opponents. Atlantic County Freeholder Charles Garrett, who was endorsed by the county Democratic Party, and retired police officer David Davidson are on the ballot against Langford, who has served…
On June 1, over 140 walkers and many other contributors helped raise funds for the Deborah Heart and Lung Center during the 2013 Gerard. A. Desiderio Heart Walk on Sea Isle City’s oceanfront Promenade. In addition to the numerous individuals and families who participated in the Saturday morning event, there were also six groups that…
Lower Township will receive the largest recycling rebate of 15 municipalities in the county from the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority (CMCMUA). Lower Township will be paid $49,653 for recycling 3,589 tons in 2012 through the CMCMUA owned Intermediate Processing Facility. Rebates to municipalities are based on the amount of paper, cardboard, bottles, cans,…
Egg Harbor Township has added a couple of new additions to its policing staff. The department announced the hiring of William Burns and Carl Peterson as its newest members. Their appointment took place on Wednesday May 29th during the Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting. Both new officers were sworn in by Mayor James McCullough. Also…
City Hall in Sea Isle City could be on the move again. Plans are going to presented next week to the planning board and city council about moving city hall to JFK Blvd. The new municipal building will house all functions previously operated out of City Hall, along with the Municipal Court, Construction Office, Police…
The question people will be asking Gov. Chris Christie…who is he going to pick to fill U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg’s seat? Lautenberg passed away on Monday and its the governor’s job to pick a replacement. Christie has already been criticized for embracing President Barack Obama following Hurricane Sandy by Republicans, and this could be a…
Senator Robert Menendez released the following statement on the passing of Senator Frank R. Lautenberg: “Today I am shaken by the loss of the Senior Senator from New Jersey – a colleague and my good friend and ally. Frank Lautenberg loved his job and the people who elected him 5 times, who trusted him to…
U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo issued the following statement on the death of long-time New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg: “My wife Tina and I extend our deepest sympathies to Senator Lautenberg’s family, who served New Jersey with distinction and honor. I often looked to partnering with Senator Lautenberg on critical issues for our state, whether…
Ashley Patten, a senior at Wildwood Catholic High School, successfully made it through to the second day of competition at the NCFL Grand National Forensics Tournament in the category of Dramatic Performance. Patten, who has competed at NCFL Grand Nationals for four years, finished the competition ranked 30th overall in Dramatic Performance, the highest ever…