It was a mixed bag in Middle Township. Police there released their annual report and it shows that while violent crime was down, overall crime was up. Police Chief Christopher Leusnar told Coastal Broadcasting that the township had an increase in thefts, especially for scrap metal. In perhaps a sign of the tough financial times,…
Most local communities have taken advantage of moving their school board election dates. That is except Bridgeton. The school board has decided not to move its election date and now is the only district in Cumberland County not to make the move. The state allowed the change because it will save money and bring higher…
New budget projections in Atlantic County show better news on taxes than first reported. County Executive Dennis Levinson announced an equalized county tax rate increase of one half cent based on the final municipal assessments from the Atlantic County Board of Taxation. Initial plans called for .7 of a cent tax increase. Levinson attributes the…
One is dead following an accident in Cumberland County. TV 40 reports that the crash took place in Deerfield Township. Police have not yet released the identity of the victim. According to authorities, the man was ejected out of the vehicle after it hit a tree. The only details on the victim is that he…
A pay raise could be coming to the state’s poorest employees. An Assembly panel is expected is discuss moving the state’s minimum wage up to $8.50 from $7.25. Assembly Labor Committee will consider the proposal that was called for by the Assembly Speaker Shelia Oliver. Gov. Chris Christie has not been a stronger supporter of…
They might be beginning steps, but progress is being made in Atlantic City. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved a $6 million loan for the owners of the Steel Pier. A number of initiatives are being worked on there to improve and expand the facilities provided by the Steel Pier. The CRDA also approved a…
The Middle Township boys’ basketball team will play for the Cape Atlantic League championship on Saturday in a game live on WCZT Radio. Middle Township knocked off rival and number one seed St. Augustine 50-49 to advance to the championship game Saturday at 2pm against Atlantic City at Richard Stockton College. Middle Township’s Tommy Catanoso…
New Jersey is increasing spending but holding the line on taxation. That sums up the speech by Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday regarding the state’s new budget. Christie’s proposed budget, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, is calling on a seven percent increase in revenue. The governor’s $32.15 billion spending plan also allowed for…
The executive director of the Delaware River and Bay Authority is stepping down. James T. Johnson, Jr. announced his intention to retire from the bi-state agency. A resident of Lewes, Delaware, Mr. Johnson served in this leadership role at the DRBA for ten years. In a related move, the DRBA Commission approved Resolution 12 –…
Fire election results have been released. A question in Middle Township was approved and a new $600,000 fire truck in fire district 1. Votes were held in Middle, Lower, Dennis, and Upper Townships. Full results can be found at http://www.capemaycountygov.net/FCpdf/2012FireResults.pdf