According to the Press of Atlantic City, Cape May City Solicitor Tony Monzo announced that a lawsuit with Frank Investments has been settled, that will allow the Beach Theater to be demolished. The project has been a controversial topic for over four years, with dozens of hearings in front of the Zoning Board and Historic Preservation…
Stone Harbor has a new police chief. Paul Reynolds was named the new head of law enforcemen in the borough. Former Chief William Toland has retired and Reynolds will take his place. Stone Harbor hired from within and moved him up from captain to chief. The swearing in took place during the borough council meeting…
A major food event will happen in Wildwood on Wednesday. The annual Restaurant Showcase will take place at the Bolero, at 3320 Atlantic Ave. in Wildwood. The event has continued to grow and the attendance is expected to be over the 250 people from last year. Tickets are $25 a person and will be available…
A new report says that Rutgers University students won a sit-in protest. The Star-Ledger says students demanded that the school waive transcript fees. After two days the school agreed. The school has put a hold on the $7 fee per transcript through the summer. Many students have become upset with a number of increases in…
The fight is expected to continue between the federal government and Gov. Chris Christie over the scrapped ARC Tunnel project. Christie said a town hall even that he refuses to pay the money and said the federal government can take the state to court. New Jersey is already incurring lawyer fees to protect the $271…
The free saltwater fishing registry is being implemented on Wednesday. The bill was signed into law in February and will allow fisherman to register for free, compared to a federal plan that would have incurred a $15 federal fee. State Senator Jeff Van Drew sponsored the legislation and praised the Department of Environmental Protection for…
A shared services agreement could bring solar panels to major public buildings in Lower Township. Council will likely vote at its next meeting to approve a resolution to seek a shared services agreement with Cape May County, and the elementary school. A solar presentations was made at the council meeting on Monday. The library and…
Cape May can finally move forward with its convention hall project. The Cape May Council met on Tuesday and awarded a $7.5 million contract to Ogren Construction. That firm will be in charge of building a new convention hall on the promenade in Cape May. Cape May city officials are hopeful that the new convention…
Former Olympian Carl Lewis is not yet ready to give up his dream of becoming a state senator in New Jersey. On Wednesday a federal appeals court will hear a case involving Lewis’ bid to run as a democrat for a state senate seat in South Jersey. State officials determined that Lewis cannot appear on…
A new survey shows that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie would be the choice to run for president for republican party, if the primary election were held today. 500 people were survey in the Rasmussen poll, and it shows that nearly one out of every three people surveyed would vote for Christie. 18 candidates were…