An effort to protect FAA funding could ensure furloughs don’t take place locally. The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization passed by an overwhelming 75-20 vote in the U.S. Senate on Monday, with Senator Robert Menendez among those voting for it. The legislation authorizes $63 billion for FAA programs through 2015 and includes nearly $11 billion for…
A pair of new hires were officially approved to join the Middle Township Police Department. Ray Bradley Jr. and Brian Vergantino were sworn in at Middle Township Committee meeting on Monday night. The two new officers will be attending the Cape May County Police Academy. Police Chief Christopher Leusnar spoke with Coastal Broadcasting, saying both…
Area veterans could find it more easy to access veteran’s discounts. A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which would permit counties to create identification cards for veterans living within the county, in order to allow them to more easily access special discounts and other offers extended to individuals who have served in the military…
The effects of Hurricane Irene are still being felt today. A road damaged during that storm is finally going to be reopened this week. Atlantic County officials expect to reopen Weymouth Road (Rt. 559) over Deep Run in Hamilton Township on Wednesday at 9 AM upon completion of the installation of a $1.3 million temporary…
You like him, you really like him. Gov. Chris Christie’s approval rating is at 52 percent, according to the latest Monmouth University poll. The numbers are virtual the same as in Oct. However, state voters think Christie is focusing more on his future. Nearly half 48 percent say Chris Christie is more concerned about his…
A traffic detour/road closure is in effect on Fire Road in Egg Harbor Township, between Delilah Road and Doughty Road, until 5 PM this afternoon for utility work by the South Jersey Gas Company. Local residents/businesses will have access to their properties. Police will be on site to assist. Motorists are advised to follow the…
Middle Township won’t need to look for an administrator for at least another year. Committee and Mark Mallett have come to terms on a one year contract extension. Committeeman Tim Donohue said the township got changes to the end of the contract to reduce the township’s exposure there, and in turn Mallett got a $5,000…
The Middle Township Committee is poised to ban bicycles at its skate park. Middle Township Committeeman Tim Donohue told Coastal Broadcasting that township committee introduced an ordinance Monday evening that would ban the use of bicycles at the skate park. This follows an accident between a bicyclist and a skateboarder last month that resulted in…
The potential construction of a county library branch in Stone Harbor is expected to be discussed during today’s Stone Harbor Borough Council meeting. Council will meet at 4:30pm today and Freeholder Susan Sheppard is expected to discuss the project with council. Stone Harbor put the brakes on the possible construction of the county branch of…
It’s a first in program history..the Middle Township girls swimming team will be participating in the playoffs this winter. Middle is ranked 8th in South Jersey Public B and will face a strong opening match against top seed Haddonfield. Middle Township has had a girls swim team for three seasons; this is their first trip…