Repairs to the Townsends Inlet Bridge is moving ahead on schedule. A contract was awarded last week for the repairs that will shut down the bridge for a period of time in Jan. and Feb. at least. Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster says that once the work is complete, New Jersey Transit buses will…
The Upper Township School District is on Facebook, but the superintendent of the district has his doubts about it. The Upper Township Gazette reports that the district has started up a Facebook page, but Superintendent Vincent Palmieri was reluctant to approve the page due to comments that can be made by parents and students. School…
Ocean City is looking for the public to participate in a new survey being conducted by its environmental commission. The commission is gathering input and data for an open space and recreation survey in conjunction with a grant the city recently received. Residents can visit the city’s website to take the survey; a public meeting…
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian is going to remember Hurricane Sandy at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon. Gillian is inviting city residents to a gathering at 5pm so neighbors can thank neighbors for the hard work following Sandy in his community. Gillian says it’s important for Ocean City to remember that not…
It was a busy start to the weekend for the United States Coast Guard who rescued six people near Barnegat Light on Friday morning during two incidents. The Coast Guard rescued four passengers and a captain from a sailboat before sunup on Friday after the engine on the boat failed. Later in the morning, a…
Very strong crowds on Saturday in Cape May Court House for the annual Middle Township Harvest Festival. The festival attracted thousands of visitors who enjoyed a pet costume parade, scores of vendors, a dunk booth, pie contests, and more. Later this week, the township holds its popular Halloween parade along Route 9 in Cape May…
A 26 year old Middle Township man has been arrested and charged with weapons offenses and eluding authorities. Cape May County Prosecutor Bob Taylor announced that Luis Garcia of Whitesboro has been charged after a field stop at the Wildwood Housing Authority in Wildwood. Garcia attempted to discard a handgun and flee the area. He…
There’s an effort in New Jersey to get minorities to vote republican in the November 5th election. The Republican National Committee is spending more than a half million dollars in a get out to vote effort throughout the Garden State. This may be a way to guarantee Governor Chris Christie scores a huge win on…
Beach communities in central and northern New Jersey will remember Hurricane Sandy early this week. Various community events are being held in towns like Union Beach, Sea Bright, and Ortley Beach to commemorate the one year anniversary of the killer hurricane. In Toms River, residents are being asked to bring any bad memories of Sandy…
An investigation into the Lower Township MUA has netted a major arrest. Matthew Ecker, the executive director of the authority was charged with tampering with a witness and obstructing administration of law or other government function. Ecker is alleged to have engaged in conduct which caused the intimidation of employees relating to an investigation involving…