Many shore communities have one person to inform the public and media about emergency information and special events. On Wednesday Atlantic City Council considered hiring a new public information officer for the city, but tabled the decision until their January 16th meeting. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the position would pay a $50,ooo…
Closed for repairs since Hurricane Sandy, the White House Sub Shop on Arctic Avenue in Atlantic City reopensfor business on Thursday. The nationally famous landmark has been in operation for over 65 years but was forced to close after Sandy for repairs. Extensive renovations were needed, including new refrigeration units and other equipment, but the…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t bite his tongue when he lashed out at Congress this week for failing to approve bills that will help New Jersey recover from Hurricane Sandy. Christie said quote “It’s why the American people hate Congress. Unlike the people in Congress, we have actual responsibilities”. Christie was critical of fellow…
A multi-million dollar federal beach fill project that will repair the beachfront in Avalon and Stone Harbor will get underway Thursday afternoon. The project was supposed to start around Christmas, but stormy weather and strong winds delayed the start of the project by about a week. A dredge will pump sand on Avalon’s 9th Street…
Congressman including South Jersey’s Frank LoBiondo complained loud and bitterly about lawmakers in their own party not passing bills to help the state recover from Hurricane Sandy..and that complaining worked. The House will formally vote on a $9 billion emergency bill on Friday, while another $51 billion emergency package will be voted on 11 days…
What would you think if your child’s school district placed armed guards inside its school buildings? It’s happened in Marlboro, Monmouth County. That school district has become the first in the state to staff public schools with armed police officers. The move comes after a gunman killed 20 students at an elementary school in Connecticut…
The Wildwood City Commission will officially discuss beach fees during a special meeting on Friday. The commission will hold a special meeting Friday afternoon at City Hall and may float the idea of adopting a resolution that would ask voters if beach fees should come to the city of Wildwood. A special election may come…
Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters was sworn in for another four year term in office Wednesday evening. The Stone Harbor Borough Council officially reorganized on Wednesday night, and Walters took her oath of office from Cape May County Surrogate Sue Sheppard. Councilwoman Judy Davies-Dunhour and Councilwoman Joan Kramar were sworn in to new three year…
Eight years is enough as mayor for North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey. Henfey told the Press of Atlantic City that he will not seek re-election when his term expires at the end of the year. Expected to seek and receive his republican party’s support for mayor will be Council President Patrick Rosenello, who says he…
The Cape May County Freeholder board will reorganize on Thursday. Freeholder Len Desiderio will be sworn into another term on the board and is expected to be voted vice-director. The position of vice-director was vacated when Sue Sheppard stepped down from the board. The freeholder board will only have four members until the Cape May…