The state is ready to put its money where its mouth is regarding higher education for students in urban school districts. Governor Chris Christie announced today that the state is making $1 million available to students in 14 urban school districts. Those students could earn $1,000 college scholarships if they meet various grade averages. The…
If you thought last year was a bad year for tourism, think again. Cape May County held its annual tourism conference today, and Tourism Director Diane Weiland announced that revenue from tourism increased by a full five percent last year. Revenues were up in all categories, including lodging, dining, and entertainment. The conference included presentations…
There’s a tax hike in North Wildwood this year, but it’s not much. City Council held a meeting Tuesday morning and announced that the new municipal budget in North Wildwood will go up by 1.1 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Increased costs including health insurance and debt service are partly to blame for the…
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection proposed amended rules to enhance public access to New Jersey’s beaches, bays and waterways. The Cape May County Gazette reports that DEP Commissioner Bob Martin made the announcement on Monday, after considering numerous public comments. The new guidelines will provide greater access for fishermen, clarify rules on marinas, and give the public…
Representatives from Rutgers University in Camden testified on Monday, urging lawmakers to reject the governor’s plan to merge their school with Rowan University. Governor Christie wants to merge parts of the two schools by executive order but members of the state legislature say they should have a vote on the issue. The hearing was held in…
Would you be in favor of your community cracking down on underage drinking in a private home? That’s the issue being debated in Lower Township this week. Township council met last night and considered a new ordinance that would make it a crime for juveniles to consume alcohol in a residence. If township police would…
The Ocean City Council could introduce a new budget this week. Council is slated to meet on Thursday evening and it may introduce a spending plan totaling $69 million that could increase the local purpose tax rate by about a 1.6 cents. Various other measures will be considered by council as well including the installation…
Avalon successfully challenged the state’s beach access rules a few years ago, now the state has a whole new set of rules for the public. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection released a new set of beach access rules that the department says will improve and enhance the public’s ability to use beaches. State…
An Ocean City woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire erupted in her house Monday afternoon. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the unidentified woman was taken to Shore Medical Center in Somers Point after a fire developed quickly inside her kitchen. The home that caught fire is located in the 100…
A Lower Township man will spend 14 years in jail as a result of his reckless driving and run from police. 37 year-old Anthony Friel plead guilty to three criminal charges, stemming from a police chase from Wildwood on March 29, 2011 that ended with a crash at a bus stop near the Rio Grande ShopRite.…