According to a report on CBS3 television in Philadelphia, the city of Wildwood decided to take out wooden memorial benches and replaced them with metal blue benches..without telling people who forked over money for the memorials. The television station reports that Debbie DiPierro bought a $170 memorial bench on the boardwalk three years ago that…
Beginning September 1, 2010, residents and businesses in the Township that have burglar alarm systems will be required to once again register their burglar alarm systems, even if they have previously registered their systems with the Middle Township Police Department. Under an ordinance recently passed by the Township Council, all systems must be registered and…
Two West Wildwood commissioners who are the target of a recall have given up their fight to oppose the recall election. Commissioners Herbert Frederick and Gerard McNamara both announced this morning that they will give up the effort to fight the recall election, which means the recall effort moves forward. The Press of Atlantic City…
A 76 year old Middle Township man was injured early Tuesday morning when his vehicle ran into several traffic signs in Northfield before his vehicle collided with a utility pole. Northfield Police say a vehicle driven by Ronald Ward of Cape May Court House ran over the traffic signs on Route 9 in Northfield this…
Atlantic City Electric has fewer than 1,600 customer outages and continues to make progress repairing the damage from last Sunday’s powerful storm. We’ve concentrated our workforce in the Bridgeton and Millville areas of Cumberland County where the majority of the outages remain,” said Robert Revelle, Atlantic City Electric Region Vice President. “We appreciate our…
A vehicle caught fire around noontime outside the Shoprite in Rio Grande. A Saturn stationwagon went up in smoke and flames. Firefighters from Middle Township arrived on the scene and were able to get the fire out within 10 minutes. An official cause of the fire is unknown at this time. No injuries took place…
An unidentified woman has been shot in Atlantic City. The Press of Atlantic City is reporting that the incident took place during the overnight hours near North Michigan and Magellan Aves. The report says the woman is expected to survive. The bullet hit the woman in the ear.
Millville’s administrator has retired and the city is looking for a replacement. The Daily Journal reports that the city has begun to look at how to replace Former city clerk Lew Thompson, who was also served as the administrator. The report says the city wants to keep the position on a part-time bases. The city…
Using cameras to fight crime is something Vineland officials think is a good idea. The city is about to turn on 18 cameras and wants the total number to reach 30 before the end of the year. Council is going to vote tonight on the matter. The city is looking at a combination of regular…
The Wildwood Commission is going to consider ending the Recreation Commission in the city in favor of a Community Activities Board. The board would look at areas including recreation, police-community relations, and environmental matters. The measure will be heard during the regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday.