A new report says a lawsuit has been filed against the North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department and the city. The Cape May County Herald reports that City Solicitor William Kaufmann said the city was notified of a lawsuit, but wouldn’t specify details. The report suggests it is a discrimination suit that was filed by two…
A major milestone is expected to be reached on Thursday in the Route 52 Causeway project. Department of Transportation officials say that they are scheduled to open the southbound half of the new fixed bridge over Ship Channel at the Somers Point end of the causeway on Thursday morning. The causeway fixed bridges are scheduled…
A retired Hammonton detective was indicted for leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident that left a 15-year-old boy dead in Hamilton Township in 2010. In August of 2010, Anthony Scaltrito, 64, of Hammonton, turned himself in to the Hamilton Township Police Department after allegedly fatally striking Justin Montgomery, of Hammonton, with his…
Legislation will be in front of the full Assembly on Thursday that would require all drivers to be blood tested in a fatal accident, or one that causes serious injury. Bill sponsor Nelson Albano told Coastal Broadcasting that breath tests done hours after an accident make it tough to prove whether someone was under the…
An 18-year-old Atlantic City man was indicted for murder and several other charges, after the 71-year-old man he allegedly beat in July, died as result of the injuries he sustained, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel announced. It is alleged that on the morning of July 29, 2011, Jonathan Perez hit Alfred Kessleski, of Atlantic City,…
The New Jersey State Police say a three month investigation into the illegal transportation and sale of firearms within Monmouth County netted an arrest. Members of the New Jersey State Police Street Gang Central Unit arrested Tamano Macalbe, 42, of Hazlet, NJ. Macalbe was charged with the unlawful possession and the unlawful sale of weapons,…
Cape May unveiled further details into their Lafayette Street Park and sustainability projects during a press conference on Wednesday. Mayor Ed Mahaney said the idea was to create a legacy for the future generations to enjoy. The plans were designed by students of Temple University, and develop ways to better use open space and to…
A new reports says a former Assemblywoman has passed away. The Star-Ledger reports that Carol Murphy has passed away at the age of 79. She had served the 26th Legislative District from 1993 to 2002. She had also been a Morris County freeholder and Montville committeewoman in her career.
A popular Atlantic City dance club is moving. Boogie Nights, formerly of Resorts Casino, is taking up residence in the Tropicana Casino. Casino officials say that the move will be complete by the start of the summer in 2012. The former site of Boogie Nights has changed its name and will now be called Night…
Two drug arrests were made in the area of the Shore Mall on Monday. Police in Egg Harbor Township say they arrested Jeffrey Marano, 37 years of age from Mays Landing, and Frank Scalpatti III, 46 years of age from Atlantic City. Both were charged with various drug charges. Marano was lodged in the Atlantic…