News Staff The borough of Stone Harbor has introduced ordinances implementing its fourth-round affordable housing plans in advance of a March 15 state deadline.The introduction was made Feb. 17 to leave sufficient time for public review, public hearings and votes to adopt the ordinances prior to the deadline.Across New Jersey municipalities that have accepted the state’s affordable … Read more
A significant response was prompted by graffiti of a swastika discovered on a lavatory wall at the Coast Guard training center in Cape May. Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday will speak to 900 recruits and employees about the issue.The Coast Guard statement did not identify the hand-drawn symbol on the wall, however it has been … Read more
Breeze Airways said on Tuesday that it will start operating nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Tampa, Florida, on July 1.Breeze, located in Utah, declared in January that it will start operating flights from Atlantic City to North and South Carolina in May.Breeze stated in a news release that the Tampa route will … Read more
The newest airline servicing Atlantic City International Airport announced nonstop flights to Tampa starting in July. According to BreakingAc.com, Breeze Airways will offer flights between the Egg Harbor Township airport and Tampa, Fla., starting July 1, with fares as low as $79 one way. Tampa already was on the list of destinations Breeze made during … Read more
Atlantic County Republicans held their annual convention Saturday, Feb. 21 at The Carriage House in Galloway Township and endorsed its candidates in the November General Election. All Republican incumbents were selected to run in the election, including: John Risley of Egg Harbor Township for Atlantic County Commissioner at Large, June Byrnes of Linwood for Atlantic … Read more
An Atlantic City family is hoping for some help after a fire ripped through their Venice Park home, taking everything. BreakingAC.com reports the fire began around 4:30 p.m. Friday, in the 1800 block of Mississippi Avenue, and quickly went to two alarms. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Fire Chief Scott Evans said. … Read more
A downed wire off Tilton Road in Northfield sparked a fire that melted the asphalt during Sunday night’s snowstorm, fire officials said. BreakingAC.com reports the downed primary wires generated enough heat and energy to melt the asphalt, causing the roadway to burn and deform. Atlantic County placed traffic barrels to warn motorists of the affected … Read more
The snow has left, and left behind thousands of power outages in the area.. While the numbers are way down from Monday afternoon, Atlantic City Electric is still reporting 7,300 customers affected in Atlantic County and another 8,600 without power in Cape May County. The utility reports sased on current assessments, many customers will be … Read more
Shore towns and the rest of South Jersey got pummeled by heavy snow overnight, with thousands losing electricity. BreakingAC.com reports schools and government buildings were closed and flights grounded as Atlantic City International Airport got more than a foot of snow. Blizzard conditions remained in effect until 6 p.m. Monday. At the shore, a coastal … Read more
The Middle Township Committee has abolished the town’s rent control board. An ordinance approved Feb. 18 ending the board states that the passage of a state statute that established a cap on annual rent increases for manufactured home park sites eliminated much of the reason for Middle to maintain such a board.