A recount will take place in the 2nd district Assembly race. A judge ruled that on Nov. 26, a recount would take place to determine if Vince Mazzeo beat Assemblyman John Amedeo. The razor thin margin of 38 votes is all that separates the two men in that election.
A vehicle disregarded a stop sign and an accident ensued on West Jersey Ave. in Egg Harbor Township Thursday morning. A 2013 Nissan van operated by Mustafa Cimen, 40 years of age from Egg Harbor Township, was travelling West on West Jersey Avenue in the area of Fernwood Avenue when a van disregarded the stop…
Foreign companies could do internet gaming business in New Jersey, if a new proposal gains traction. Senator Ray Lesniak bill would authorize the Division of Gaming Enforcement to provide licenses to companies that offer Internet gaming to other countries where it is legal, allowing overseas customers, including casinos, to place wagers on casino games via…
Cape May officials will meet again on Monday to discuss what a resort home is, and how it affects the quality of life in the city. The Cape May County Herald reports that mayor and council discussed resort homes at length during a recent meeting. They are paying close attention to how Avalon is handling…
If you purchased a specific Kia minivan in New Jersey, it’s been recalled. Kia announced that its recalling 80,000 Sedona minivans that were sold from 2006 to 2012 in several states, including New Jersey. A suspension part could break, which could result in the driver of the van losing control of the vehicle.
More competition for your local store from the Wawa chain. Wawa has struck a deal with the New Jersey Lottery to offer automatic lottery ticket machines in all 210 Wawa stores in New Jersey. The new lottery machines are expected to be installed in all Wawas before Memorial Day weekend, 2014.
Avalon received one of three 2013 Innovation in Governance awards presented at the New Jersey League of Municipalities convention in Atlantic City. The award was presented at the Sheraton Hotel during the annual mayor’s luncheon. Avalon received the award for its design, construction, and implementation of the Avalon Pet Evacuation Trailer. The trailer was designed…
If you forgot to file for your property tax rebate, you will get some extra time. The state announced that the deadline has been extended until the end of the year. Less people than were expected filed this year. Eligible households for those under 65 years of age and younger must make under $75,000 per…
School board candidates would have more time to file to run under a measure approved in the Senate. The bill would change the deadline for school board candidates to file petitions to the last Monday in July. Currently, candidates must file by 4 pm on the day of the primary, held in June. It was…
The disagreement over the solicitor position in Vineland is even more messy than ever. The acting solicitor Charles Girard has stepped down a week after taking the position, saying there was no law allowing him to take the job. There is a disagreement between the mayor and council regarding the solicitor Richard Tonetta. Mayor Ruben…