Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo today announced $919,223 in federal funding for the Millville Municipal airport from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funding will be used to remove obstructions on and off the airport runway as part of phase IV to ensure safe airfield operations. “This is good news for Millville and its long-term development…
An Assembly committee released legislation to enhance the penalties for intentionally killing an on-duty police or search and rescue dog. The measure was drafted in response to the Nov 30, 2010 killing of Schultz, a 3 1/2 year-old German shepherd and member of Gloucester Township’s police force. After tracking down a robbery suspect and latching…
A bill sponsored to address the epidemic of hands-free violations by drivers engaging in dangerous, and potentially lethal, distractions while behind the wheel was unanimously approved by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee. The bill would put in place a graduated penalty structure for repeat offenders who violate the State’s hands-free cell phone law…
Cape May County Clerk Rita Marie Fulginiti has announced that Veteran’s Photo Identification Cards are available from the County Clerk’s Office to veterans residing and domiciled in Cape May County. This card may be presented to participating merchants/vendors for discounts offered to veterans. There is no charge for the Veteran’s Photo Identification Card. Eligibility: To be eligible for the…
A lawsuit challenging a federal ban on sports betting in New Jersey will have to wait. A federal judge threw the lawsuit out by State Senator Raymond Lesniak. The judge said the voters had not yet voted to approve sports betting and therefore, there was no reason for the lawsuit to go any farther. A…
A plan to layoff police officers in Hamilton Township has reportedly created threats against members of the committee there. Mayor Amy Gatto told the Press of Atlantic City that threats have been made against her and other members of the government. The paper was unable to confirm whether an investigation is on-going at this time.
Cape May County Freeholders approved the county’s 2011 budget at their meeting on March 8, 2011. The budget calls for a tax rate increase slightly less than one cent making the new rate eighteen cents. The 2011 county budget is $143.7 million reflecting an increase of $1.8 million. The county tax levy rose from $92.4…
New gas numbers show a sharp increase in prices during the past week. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge says that Atlantic and Cape May County prices are averaging at $3.37. Prices were averaging just over $3.20 a gallon just one week ago. Oil prices did come down slightly yesterday, but still remain over $100 a…
A joint statement has been released regarding the charges of official misconduct against Wildwood Mayor Gary DeMarzo. Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor and the state’s attorney general’s office released the following statement: “We presented this case to the Division of Criminal Justice in the Attorney General’s Office and we jointly determined that these were…
Charges are coming down today against Wildwood Mayor Gary DeMarzo for using city funds to pay for a lawsuit was involved with against the city. DeMarzo tells Coastal Broadcasting that Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor is using “political sabotage” with the Wildwood elections coming up in May. DeMarzo and Taylor have been at odds…