Halloween is on in the Garden State. Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that the New Jersey Department of Health will issue local guidance this week for towns that want to have trick or treating this year during the pandemic.
Governor Phil Murphy says the President and his staff put New Jersey at risk by holding a political meeting in New Jersey when the President knew he was exposed to Covid-19. During his remarks Monday, Murphy said the President “acted recklessly” and he conducted an “absence of leadership”.
The Stone Harbor Borough Council meets Tuesday and is expected to consider an ordinance amendment that would set rules and regulations for paid firefighters in its volunteer department. The regulations require the position to be filled by a volunteer with at least two years of active service, and sets certain age requirements. Council meets Tuesday…
Lower Township’s council meets this evening and is expected to consider a resolution that would result in the Township loaning computers to the Lower Township Elementary School District. The 30 Chromebook laptop computers would be used by students who are conducting remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Cape May City Council will meet in a special closed session before its regular meeting Tuesday. Council is expected to discuss a matter involving Cape May Seashore Lines and the city’s welcome center. During the regular meeting, Council will discuss a possible extension of outdoor dining and outdoor seating.
39 year old Frederick Dunn of Wildwood lost his life Saturday night when he was struck and killed by a car on Route 47 near ShopRite in Rio Grande. Middle Township Police say Dunn was crossing the highway against the traffic light and outside of the crosswalk when he was struck by a car driven…
Cape May County now has only 78 active coronavirus cases in residents. New figures released Sunday show five new cases were added Sunday, including two in North Wildwood. There are only eight non resident active cases. Only Avalon, Cape May Point, and West Cape May are Covid-free.
Former governor Chris Christie has remained silent on social media through the weekend after he checked himself in to Morristown Medical Center. Christie announced over the weekend that he has coronavirus, and says he went to the hospital because he has a history of asthma. Christie has received well wishes from politicians from both parties.
Regal Movie Theaters in New Jersey are expected to close, at least temporarily. Regal operates 11 theaters in New Jersey, including locations in Mays Landing and Vineland. The theaters are being closed for the time being because movie attendance has been poor during the slow recovery from Covid-19.
The rate of transmission for coronavirus in the Garden State continues to rise. The rate has risen for one full week thanks in part to Ocean County, which accounted for 150 of the state’s 637 new cases on Sunday. The rate of transmission now stands at 1.26.