The process was questioned. The candidate was suprising to many. But Mike Voll is the new manager in Lower Township. Council voted 4-1 to make Voll the manager, with Mayor Mike Beck voting no. However, under a current salary ordinance, he can make $35,000 maximum. Kathy McPherson is the manager and personnel director. Voll would not…
A new poll says that towns that get public money to improve its beaches should provide better access to those beaches. Rutgers-Eagleton did the survey, which was paid for by the Surfrider Foundation. The poll shows 82 percent of those polled felt better beach access should be provided by shore towns that get public money. Currently, there…
A historic theatre in Millville collapsed on Monday, with many workers just nearly missing potential doom. The Levoy Theatre collapsed as workers have been on the scene restoring the theatre. Reports say there was a smaller collapse just prior to more the significant collapse. Workers were able to escape in time. One firefighter suffered a leg…
The assessment of damages and clean up cost has begun. FEMA officials are in the state working on that assessment, as are state workers. Some of the hardest hit areas will be visited later this week. The highest snow total from the Christmas weekend blizzard was over 30 inches. Towns and counties can be reimbursed…
If your vehicle had to be towed because of the blizzard, then you might be able to get your money back. The state’s Department of Transportation announced that it will reimburse state residents for reasonable costs associated with towing of vehicles, if that vehicle became stranded on a state highway. Details will be provided in…
A state Supreme Court justice who has refused to weigh in on cases has announced he will not seek another term on that court. Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto made that announcement on Monday. Governor Chris Christie announced that he will not provide a nominee for Justice Rivera-Soto’s seat until Anne Patterson receives a fair hearing as required…
Early Monday morning, January 3rd, at approximately 7:30 a.m. the Wildwood Police Department issued a “be on the look out” to all Cape May County Police Departments for a motor vehicle stolen out of their jurisdiction described as a blue, 2001 Ford SUV, bearing New Jersey Registration No. WFW96R. Then at approximately 08:20 a.m. the…
A serious accident took place today around 4 p.m. on Route 9. Middle Township Police are investigating a pick up truck vs. a tractor trailer head-on accident near the Rio Auto Body. The southbound lane is shut down at this time. The northbound lane is being detoured through Edgewood. Police are not releasing any more…
A pair of long serving police officers have officially retired the Middle Township Police force. Sgt. Rich McHale and Sgt. Mark DeVico retired as of Dec. 31. Bob Sheppard and Doug Osmundsen are both being promoted as a result. Police Chief Christopher Leusner credited McHale and DeVico’s for being not only good police officers, but…
Jay M. Ford, President and CEO of Crest Savings Bank will present the Annual Financial Forecast at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce January 12, 2011 Breakfast Meeting. The morning meeting will be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ. A business networking opportunity will start the morning off at 8:00 to…