Atlantic County Prosecutor Will Reynolds wants to see a collaborative effort among city entities to address public safety issues in the wake of four killings that took place during the first week of the new year in the city. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Reynolds said representatives of the city, the Police Department, … Read more
There will be no state tournament play for the Atlantic City High School boys basketball team following an incident that occurred during its 49-48 win over Mainland Regional on Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reports the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association banned the Vikings because they had multiple players leave the bench when … Read more
Sea Isle City Council has adopted a five-year capital spending plan calling for $47 million in projects and acquisitions from 2024 through 2028. The plan also calls for $5.8 million in projects for the Water and Sewer Utility. The Cape May County Herald reports the largest component of the plan, approved at the council’s Jan. … Read more
A quick hitting but strong storm will begin Friday evening along the Jersey shore. Windswept rain and possible thunderstorms will impact New Jersey for the second half of Friday night. Flooding rain and wind damage are possible, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The rain will end by daybreak Saturday. However, gusty conditions will last … Read more
To address the craft beer and local distillery business a bill intended to ease the state’s restrictions on breweries and distilleries was passed by members of the outgoing state Senate on Monday. Gov. Phil Murphy has until Jan. 16 to sign it.The bill will allow breweries more freedom to hold events and partner with food … Read more
According to the mayor of Wildwood Patrick Rosenello said the recent storms ravaged the existing beachhead and has described his town as the worst spot in New Jersey for beach erosion. In recent years, he has had a running series of arguments with the state Department of Environmental Protection on beach issues. Rosenello is hoping … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City the Atlantic City School District is waiting for word on how much they would have to pay toward a match for a $3.75 million grant to get police on campuses, school board President Shay Steele said Thursday. Steele said there’s no clarity on the financial obligation the board … Read more
Because Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a city holiday, there will be no curbside trash or recycling collections on Monday, January 15 in Sea Isle. All curbside trash and recycling collections during the week of January 15 will take place one day later than usual (Monday’s collections will take place on Tuesday; Tuesday’s collections … Read more
A bill intended to bring some relief to shore communities plagued by summer crowds of rowdy juveniles who use alcohol freely was conditionally vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy. The Cape May County Herald reports the bill would have established $50 fines for underage possession of alcohol and allowed police to issue a complaint summons, the … Read more
The two hospitals that most directly serve Cape May County are reporting an increase in patients with respiratory illness. Both hospitals said they have responded by following CDC guidelines. The Cape May County Herald reports Shore Medical Center requires all visitors and hospital staff to wear a surgical mask in all patient areas. Cape Regional … Read more