A measure was pushed through a key Assembly panel on Monday morning that would allow victims of stalking to sue. The legislation is similar to nearly a dozen states that have similar bills. A lawsuit could bring compensatory and punitive damages and a civil case is easier to get a verdict in a victim’s favor.…
A reform was announced on Monday to how non-violent offenders receive punishment. Gov. Chris Christie rolled out a plan to provide these criminals with counseling and other treatment programs, rather than placing them all in jail. Christie said the state could receive significant savings by cutting down on the amount of prisoners that are housed…
New Jersey residents whose homes and properties sustained damage in Hurricane Irene have only till Wednesday to register for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The deadline is Nov. 30. Even if an insurance settlement has not been determined, individuals must register before the Nov. 30 deadline or face losing the opportunity to…
The new traffic pattern is going into effect at the airport circle in Egg Harbor Township on Tuesday. The new traffic signal and lane configuration at the Airport Circle in Egg Harbor Township will be activated in conjunction with the completion of the county’s $4.35 million road reconstruction project. Motorists are advised to exercise caution…
The Borough of Avalon enjoyed thousands of people in its downtown business district on Friday, November 25th. The Borough and the 7 Mile Business and Community Association presented “Festive Friday”, a major downtown event that included more than 40 free activities for kids and adults including the Borough’s first-ever holiday skating rink. The skating rink…
The members of VFW Post 1963 in Sea Isle City, in cooperation with the Sea Isle City Department of Recreation, will host their annual “Brunch with Santa” on Sunday, December 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This free event is open to children (up to age 10) who would like to meet Santa Claus and…
The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted two resolutions relating to traffic signal improvements at their meeting on November 22, 2011. The project is for improvements on 34th Street (County Road No. 623) in Ocean City and Rio Grande Avenue (County Road No. 661) in the City of Wildwood. The work involves the…
Many local communities held holiday events over the weekend. Stone Harbor and Avalon were busy with both communities holding events on Friday that extended into Saturday with a parade in Stone Harbor. Millville also held a parade on Friday that was hosted by the Greater Millville Chamber of Commerce. The estimated attendance was over 1,000…
Fare Free Transportation will not be operating on Dec. 15. Cape May County Freeholder Vice-Director Leonard Desiderio announced that the Fare Free Transportation office will be closed on Thursday, December 15th for an in-service training day for staff. There will be no bus service on December 15th, but normal service will resume on Friday, December…
More than $10 million is coming to New Jersey in additional disaster aid. U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Frank R. Lautenberg announced the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded grants totaling more than $10 million for the repair and reconstruction of state and federal roads in New Jersey that were damaged by Hurricane Irene, Tropical…