A community updated will take place in Avalon this Saturday. The Avalon Home and Land Owners Association will be holding at meeting at Community Hall, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Three speakers will provide an update to the community. Borough Engineer Tom Thorton, Dr. Brian Reynolds, of the Environmental Commission, and the Chairman of the Avalon…
A small tax increase will be coming in Ocean City. A one cent tax increase will be introduced during the council meeting on Thursday. Ocean City Administrator Jim Rutala told Coastal Broadcasting that the city has found significant savings by changing healthcare providers and reducing utility costs. Rutala believes the city is in a good…
The Middle Township Committee is working on finding more reductions in its budget, while negotiating contracts. Committeeman Dan Lockwood told Coastal Broadcasting that the township is about $300,000 away from coming under the capped tax increase. Middle Township is negotiating three contracts this year, with police, dispatchers, and public works. Severe flooding has impacted residents…
A budget was introduced with a significant tax hike in Somers Point. The tax rate in the city would go up 6.7 cents, according to a report by The Press of Atlantic City. Budget hearings will begin on Thursday and will continue to be held before the budget is adopted in June. The proposal would…
A man was shot in the arm on Thursday near Landis Park in Vineland. Police there say that Wilbor Hopewell, of Vineland, was treated and released from the South Jersey Healthcare-Regional Medical Center. Twelve people ranging from 16 to 22 years old have been brought in for questioning by police. The incident took place during…
State residents will have a chance to win some big money tonight and tomorrow. The Mega Millions and Powerball drawings have increased their jackpots over recent weeks, with no one taking home the top prize. The drawing for tonight’s Mega Millions is $90 million; and $125 million for Saturday’s Powerball.
A new plan has been announced by Gov. Chris Christie that would cap public college’s tuition increase at four percent, or they would stand to lose a significant amount of their state aid. NorthJersey.com reports that the plan is being looked at to keep the school’s increases within reason, especially as the state cuts in…
State aid cuts could chop free Internet service from libraries across the state. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the aid cuts would force libraries to cut back as well. Free Internet service appears to be one area that could have to do. Record numbers of people are using libraries these days. The report…
Landmark healthcare legislation that was passed by the federal government has the state’s support. A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll shows that 48 percent of the state approves of the measure, while 40 percent do not. The remaining 12 percent are undecided on the bill at this time. The last poll taken by Rutgers-Eagleton on the topic…
A new report says the Senate President Steve Sweeney wants Gov. Chris Christie to come to terms on a budget agreement for the state. MyFoxPhilly.com reports that Sweeney has said if he does not get his way, he will reintroduce what was known as the “millionaire’s tax,” which is a surtax on people earning more…