Now that the NJEA cancelled the New Jersey state teacher’s convention for next week, another annual conference is in danger of being cancelled. Officials at the New Jersey League of Municipalities say they will make a decision early next week on whether or not to hold their meetings, planned for November 13-15. The event is…
Residents returning to Margate City along the causeway were stunned when they were charged the $1.50 toll at the entrance to the city. After numerous complaints, the owners of Downbeach Express, who operate the toll plaza, suspended all toll collections until 6 P.M. on Sunday. Downbeach Express says they will donate all toll revenue collected…
While thousands of residents remain without electric, problems with gas leaks, water and sewage treatment issues continue to prevent people from returning to their homes. While the boil water advisory was lifted in Atlantic City, Vetnor remains closed due to problems with it’s sewer system, that could overflow if used by residents. Gas leaks continue…
Gambling revenues continue to take a beating as all casinos in Atlantic City remain closed. Power has returned to the casinos, but many in the city are still without electricity and the evacuation order has not yet been lifted. Governor Christie says that the power issue is one of two hurdles to overcome before the casinos…
The Christie Administration today announced that the New Jersey State Police will be deploying troopers to the barrier islands that were hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy to work with local and county agencies to ensure safety and security for those Shore communities. The State Police will provide an enhanced law enforcement presence to protect the…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of New Jersey and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 26, 2012, and continuing. Residents and business owners who…
Governor Chris Christie today announced that he has granted the Atlantic County government’s request to rescind the mandatory evacuation order for the barrier island communities of Brigantine Beach, Margate City and Longport Borough. The communities of Atlantic City and Ventnor City remain under the mandatory evacuation order at the request of each municipality’s local officials, who…
Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) customers are advised that select agencies and inspection stations have resumed service today, Thursday, November 1. All others will remain closed until further notice. The agencies that have reopened include Bakers Basin, Cherry Hill, Manahawkin, Mt. Holly, Rio Grande, Trenton, Vineland and West Deptford. The Trenton Office Complex is also open.…
Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi and the Avalon Department of Public Works have announced a debris collection policy in the Borough following the departure of Hurricane Sandy. Avalon is exercising a no-cost contract with Phillips & Jordan to provide immediate large debris collection in the community. This bulk trash debris will come at no cost to…
Atlantic City Electric is continuing to apply maximum resources to restore service to customers impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The company expects to have restored service to all mainland customers able to safely accept electric power by midnight Friday, with the exception of select communities in eastern Atlantic and Ocean counties that suffered far more extensive…