State and local government buildings are closed today. The entities are closed for the recognized holiday of Columbus Day. Many schools across the state are also closed for the holiday. New Jersey Transit says some bus lines are operating on a holiday schedule, so check the schedule ahead of time.
A tour of Republican races across the country will continue for Gov. Chris Christie this week. Christie is in Pennsylvania to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett. The stop will include a rally and fundraiser appearance. Corbett is running against Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato. Corbett is the state’s Attorney General.
North Wildwood Councilman Bob Maschio is pushing for benefits to be eliminated for councilmembers. Maschio cited the savings it could provide and tightening state regulations. Below is a letter sent by Maschio regarding the elimination of benefits. TO: North Wildwood Council President Patrick Rosenello FROM: Bob Maschio, 1st Ward Councilman, North Wildwood RE: Request for…
Legislation sponsored by five Assembly Democrats to improve public transparency by making it easier for residents to review local government budgets on the Internet continues to advance toward law. The bill (A-2844) is sponsored by Pamela R. Lampitt (D-Camden), Paul Moriarty (D-Gloucester/Camden), Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Nelson Albano and Matthew W. Milam (both D-Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland).…
Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney has formally introduced legislation to provide New Jersey’s middle-class senior citizens and retirees with an income tax cut, allowing them to remain in New Jersey amidst the tide of rising property taxes. Sweeney contrasted his proposal to one previously announced by Governor Christie, who said his goal was to cut…
A report says a man was killed in Little Egg Harbor and it was caused by his wife. The AP reports that Karen McNutly is alleged to have driven a vehicle into her 73-year-old husband. She has been charged with aggravated manslaughter. Bail was set at $500,000. John McNutly was walking to the bus stop…
State Police responded to a two-vehicle accident in Upper Township on Sunday. Two vehicles collided near the 34th St. entrance into Ocean City. Matthew Flynn’s vehicle crossed into the opposite lane of traffic and he was seriously injured. Flynn was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and listed in critical condition. The driver of the…
Gov. Chris Christie is going to reconsider the Hudson River Rail Tunnel project. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood convinced Christie to take another look at the project after presenting a number of alternatives that could save the project financially. The state’s governor will take two weeks to look at the plans and make a final…
A debate in Lower Township is being saved. Coastal Broadcasting and the Cape May County Herald are teaming up to sponsor the debate. Incumbent Republican Councilman Tom Conrad said he would not compete in a debate sponsored by the Lower Township Taxpayers Association, because one of his opponents, Janet Pitts, is a former president of…
Lower Township’s football team hot start continued this weekend. Lower defeated Bridgeton 21-10. The Caper Tigers almost couldn’t field enough players last year to play. Head Coach Mike Wilson credited have seniors that have gone through the four year weight training program and among other development. In other local games, Millville downed Ocean City 47-14,…