The tax rate is going up in Middle Township. Committee approved a 2.7-cent tax hike, despite the overall tax levy going down. Many members of the public shared comments, including asking the committee to look at layoffs. The town is remaining under the state mandated two-percent property tax cap; however, the exceptions will allow the…
Around 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel has been reported stolen. The News of Cumberland County reports that the fuel was reported stolen by a worker at Rhoad’s and O’Hara. The fuel was siphoned from company vehicles from Oct. to Dec. 2010. No suspects have been released at this time. An investigation is on-going.
Ocean City is ready to spend over $2 million for a parking lot near the boardwalk. The Ocean City Council met Monday and introduced a bond ordinance that would allocate up to $2.3 million for the purchase of a parcel of land near the boardwalk at 8th Street; the land would result in up to…
There were media reports over the weekend saying the state was ready to allow trucks on the Garden State Parkway north of Exit 105. It’s not happening. State Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson announced this week that the state is not going to change its policy and will not allow heavy trucks on the…
The cleanup continues Tuesday in Cumberland County’s coastal areas following a vicious line of thunderstorms that rolled through the region on Saturday night. More than two feet of water came up on local streets on Cumberland County’s bayside communities over the weekend, and the storm damage assessments have begun. Many piers and docks were wiped…
Former Olympian Carl Lewis announced last week that he will run for a New Jersey State Senate seat. One problem: Lewis may not live in New Jersey. Republicans have challenged Lewis’ New Jersey residency, and now a judge will determine if Carl Lewis actually lives in New Jersey, and if he can run for elected…
Atlantic City is trying to rebuild its profile, and Pennsylvania is not helping. New numbers were released on Monday that says the Keystone State broke another record in casino revenue. A total of $54.6 million was brought in through the 10 casinos there in table games. This number goes along with the record slot numbers…
More people than every e-filed their taxes this year. Over 2.9 million people have filed electronically with the IRS. Last year, 2.87 million e-filed their federal tax returns. The number still didn’t count Monday filers and those will file with an extension. Nationally, more than 100 million people filed their taxes online, a new record…
A child safety event was a success in Middle Township. Police there said over 100 D.N.A. kits were completed for parents and children, and a number of child safety seat inspections were done. The weather caused the event to be inside at the Clarence Davis Sports Complex but was successful.
The Cape May County Library Commission announced today that all locations of the Cape May County library system will be closed on Friday, April 29, 2011 for staff training. The Commission apologizes for any inconvenience. No fines will be charged that day. For additional information, please call 463-6350 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.