A congressional hearing was held in Wildwood Monday to discuss the balance of interests between the commercial fishing industry and wind energy. Congressman Jeff Van Drew called for the hearing to be held in Wildwood so fishermen could be heard. Some testified at the hearing that the proposed wind farms are where they fish, and…
Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Bob Andrzejczak will be among lawmakers on the Wildwood boardwalk Tuesday. They are holding a press conference to urge Governor Phil Murphy to restore funding to Wildwood to rebuild its famous boardwalk. In August, Murphy vetoed a bill that would have provided annual funding through 2033 to help with…
Stone Harbor will receive a status report on its beaches Tuesday afternoon from Stockton University. Stone Harbor is in line for some beach work, but cannot get a hydraulic beach fill due to restrictions in the Hereford Inlet borrow area. Council meets Tuesday at 4:00pm.
North Wildwood Police have announced some rules and regulations for the upcoming Irish Weekend, which will begin on Friday. Police remind attendees that alcoholic beverages cannot be brought in to the festival, nor are backpacks allowed. Alcohol is also not permitted on buses and trolleys. A portion of Olde New Jersey Avenue will be closed…
Two Atlantic County lawmakers are again urging Governor Murphy to release $4.6 million to Stockton University for enhancements to its campus. A 405-bed residential complex has been proposed in Atlantic City, but the funding has been held up ever since Murphy adopted, and made changes to, the state budget in late June.
A small fire was reported overnight at the Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor in Ocean City late last night. The Press of Atlantic City reports that multiple fire departments responded to the blaze, and the scene was cleared early this morning. No word on what started the fire; no reports of any injuries.
A total of 18 people were taken to medical facilities in the weekend deck collapse in Wildwood. Fire Chief Daniel Spiegel announced that at least one victim was airlifted to the Atlantic City Medical Center’s Trauma Unit-City Division. Several others transported themselves to medical facilities in their own personal vehicles. The city’s fire department and…
The Cape May City Police Department will be adding two new members this week. Colt Gibson and Thomas Moore will be introduced during Tuesday’s Council meeting. Council will also introduce an ordinance that will govern the removal and preservation of trees.
A big crowd is expected at Monday night’s Lower Township Council meeting as a presentation will be made on a proposed aquatic center in the Township. The presentation will be made by Monica Coskey from the 7 Mile Times. The Township has prosed a new center that will be supported in part by grant funding. …
The Middle Township Committee meets Monday afternoon and is expected to receive an update on public safety issues from Police Chief Chris Leusner during the Work Session portion of the meeting. Various appointments will be made at the regular meeting, and a contract for janitorial services will be ratified.