New state numbers show a jump in hotel occupancies in South Jersey. Atlantic, Cumberland, and Cape May counties all saw a double digit increase from 2011 to 2012. No doubt Hurricane Sandy played a role, with FEMA paying for displaced families to stay in rooms in the less impacted South Jersey. The data collected came…
Residents of Lower Township will get their first glimpse into what the budget numbers for 2013 look like. The township is set to introduce its budget on Wednesday night. The meeting was moved from Monday due to the President’s Day holiday. Council has a completely new look, with two new members this year compared to…
A budget introduction will likely take place Tuesday night in Cape May. Council has on its agenda to introduce the budget, which would get a public hearing and possible adoption in one month’s time. The proposed budget by the city manager called for a slight tax hike, but council has the ability to make changes…
Monday marked the 19-year anniversary of the death of Lower Township Police Officer David Douglass, who was killed in the line of duty. Douglass lost his life in an exchange of gunfire while pursuing a man who burglarized a home, then set it on fire. A memorial service was held on Monday at the Townbank Fire Hall and township flags were flown…
Residents of Dennisville have chosen to expand their historic district to prevent a future expansion of Route 47 through their community. Organizers of the historic district told The Press of Atlantic City that they want to protect their unique village from a widening of Route 47, which could encroach on adjacent properties. Boundaries for the new historic district would include…
On Tuesday night Hammonton High School will host the Cape Atlantic League boys basketball semifinal games. The first match-up will feature the third game this season between the Middle Township Panthers and the St. Augustine Hermits, each team winning a game on their home court. The 5 p.m. game will be broadcast live on 987…
A beach replenishment project is underway in the north end of the Ocean City beaches. The project was scheduled before Hurricane Sandy struck the shore and caused more significant beach erosion. Sand is being pumped 24 hours a day to renew the beaches from Seaspray Road to 14th street. Residents at the southern end of the…
The Middle Township Committee will meet on Wednesday evening and is expected to continue discussion on two key appointments to township government. Both the positions of township administrator and recreation director will be discussed in closed session by the committee. The committee will also consider a resolution that would permit the township to submit a…
The Borough of Stone Harbor will approve a new Jitney transportation service at its meeting Tuesday afternoon. Borough Council is expected to approve a new ordinance that would permit the Jitneys to run between Stone Harbor and Avalon during the upcoming summer season. The Jitneys will run on weekends from Memorial Day until June, and…
Lorenzo Langford will be facing a primary challenge when he runs for reelection. The Atlantic City mayor learned on Monday that Atlantic County Freeholder Charles Garrett will be running for mayor. Atlantic City typically goes strong for a Democratic candidate, so usually the primary is the unofficial decider of who will be mayor. The filing…