One of the biggest names in the corruption bust of two years ago has begun his prison term. Daniel Van Pelt is going to spend the next 41 months in jail. The Asbury Park Press reports he began his term on Wednesday. Van Pelt was found guilty of taking a $10,000 bribe back in April.
Gov. Chris Christie says state roads and bridges can be improved without increases tolls and taxes. Christie presented a five-year plan to improve some state roadways that will avoid accruing extra debt and using more cash to complete the process. The major difference is former Gov. Jon Corzine was going to go out with a…
Middle Twp. Police responded to a disturbance call at a Middle Twp. High School Boys Basketball game. Officers on scene quickly broke up a disturbance that started on the court and called for assistance after spectators came onto the court from the stands. A 16 year old juvenile from Woodbine was arrested and one person…
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Dependable is scheduled to return Friday to their homeport of Cape May at 10 a.m. following a 50-day patrol of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea covering more than 8,000 nautical miles. The Dependable crew was tasked with enforcing fisheries and safety regulations, marine mammal protection laws, as…
A bill that will allow for ads on school buses is now law. Gov. Chris Christie signed the legislation on Thursday be used to offset transportation costs and go to the board of education. The money is being divided evenly. If school buses are owned or leased by the district, then they can sell advertising…
Freeholder Gerald Thornton announced that the Cape May County Department of Health will be holding a smoking cessation program on Thursday, January 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The “ACTION” Van is a mobile smoking cessation program which includes screening, counseling, educational materials and programs for both individuals and small groups. Freeholder Thornton said,…
When a crisis affects the Township of Middle, Emergency Management officials must be able to reach residents instantly with warnings, information, and updates. In order to ensure that residents can be contacted quickly and effectively, the Township of Middle has begun using Global Connect’s Emergency Notification System, which gives municipalities the ability to call thousands…
Legislation sponsored by Senators Jeff Van Drew and Jim Whelan to support businesses in urban enterprise zones, by providing them an immediate sales tax break when purchasing equipment and other items for their businesses– instead of requiring them to navigate bureaucratic red tape to apply for the sales tax exemption – was approved today by…
Legislation sponsored by Senators Jeff Van Drew and Jim Whelan to support businesses in urban enterprise zones, by providing them an immediate sales tax break when purchasing equipment and other items for their businesses– instead of requiring them to navigate bureaucratic red tape to apply for the sales tax exemption – was approved today by…
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew to create a free state registry for saltwater recreational fishing and prevent residents from having to pay a $15 federal fishing fee received final approval today in the Assembly, sending it to desk of Governor Chris Christie. “New Jerseyans are already over-burdened with taxes and fees,” said Senator…