Mike Voll is running for committee in Middle Township, but believes he should be mayor again. Voll is up against current Mayor Susan Delanzo in the election. Voll says he can give the job a full-time commitment and has the experience of previously holding the position in the township. Voters elect committee members, but the…
A new report says that a Millville Police officer has been charged with domestic assault. The News of Cumberland County reports that Shawn Matos was charged with grabbing a woman, including around her throat. The report says that procedure is being followed by Matos getting suspended. An on-going internal investigation is continuing.
Vineland Police say that a man who was fired from a Taco Bell broke out the front window of the restaurant. Police have arrested Douglas A. Taylor, of Millville for the incident. Taylor was fired on Friday and came back into work on Saturday and told the manager that he should be hired back. Taylor…
The Assembly moved a bill forward that would delay the implementation of medical marijuana in the state. Gov. Chris Christie asked for the additional time because it will give the state more time to refine what model they want to use and to ensure that the state has the proper regulations. Christie believes Rutgers University should…
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored in part by State Senator Jeff Van Drew to create a task force to study Governor Christie’s proposal to slash funding for New Jersey Network and transition it from a government-run entity, paving the way for control by a not-for-profit organization. The measure would ensure that residents’ investment in the network…
A Wildwood man will be behind bars for 13 years for killing a 2-year-old baby with cerebral palsy. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Garcia Rodriguez was sentenced for the death Caden Rivera. A plea deal was worked out and the judge went along with what was called for in that deal. Rodriguez was…
A $29.4 billion budget was passed by both houses on the state government on Monday. The bills were largely supported by Republicans, with just enough support by the Democrats to get the bills through. All three 1st district lawmakers voted for the budget, despite being Democrats. Gov. The Assembly passed the budget at just after…
A $29.4 billion budget was passed by both houses on the state government on Monday. The bills were largely supported by Republicans, with just enough support by the Democrats to get the bills through. All three 1st district lawmakers voted for the budget, despite being Democrats. Gov. The Assembly passed the budget at just after…
A bill that passed through the Senate that would essentially end the Council on Affordable Housing is being held up in the Assembly. A one-year moratorium on a 2.5 percent fee that commercial developers have to pay will be reenacted this Thursday. The Assembly wants more time to examine the Senate bill that would get…
A new bill went through the Senate on Monday that says if any staff in a school district agrees to a wage freeze, those saved revenues must go towards avoiding layoffs. The bill passed through the Senate with only two “no” votes. The sponsors of the bill feel the measure gives teachers assurances when negotiating…