News Staff Absecon resident and former county commissioner, Frank Formica, was unanimously approved on March 5 by the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners to fill an unexpired term on the board of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority. “It’s been several years since I left public service,” said Formica, a lifetime county resident and local businessman, “and I … Read more
A special online meeting has been called for the Atlantic City Housing Authority at 1:30 p.m. Friday but there are no details on agenda items. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Executive Director Tom Sahlin did not respond by midday Thursday to requests for information on agenda items and whether the board will consider … Read more
In Upper Township a large-scale proposal for the Seaville section of the township will be extensively amended before returning to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, an attorney representing the applicant said this week.Plans filed with the township zoning office show a 108-room hotel and 24 residential units proposed for 2069 and 2071 Route 9, where … Read more
We live, we lit, we outside, the words of the late Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver City remembered by officials and members of Sheila Oliver’s family gathering in the City Hall courtyard Wednesday to break ground on a renovation project honoring the late lieutenant governor. “One thing that this project is going to do is embody … Read more
A Vineland man was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for abducting his 7-month-old daughter, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Ramon Rivera, 23, was sentenced by Judge Cristen P. D’Arrigo for endangering the welfare of a child. He also received a consecutive sentence of 364 days … Read more
Lower Township Manager Mike Laffey presented the council with a $34.6 million budget with a tax rate decrease of one-tenth of a cent per $100 of assessed value. The Cape May County Herald reports the owner of a $300,000 home will pay 30 cents less for the year in the local purpose tax, which is … Read more
A judge will rule in 30 days, on or about April 5, whether the results of the June 2023 primary for Atlantic City Council Ward 2 will stand or whether he will order either a new election or some other remedy. The Press of Atlantic City reports the judge on Wednesday declined to admit as … Read more
Two local shore protection groups are challenging the legality of two recently awarded contracts for future wind energy projects in the state. The Press of Atlantic City reports Defend Brigantine Beach & Downbeach and Protect Our Coast New Jersey filed motions Tuesday against the state Board of Board of Public Utilities for its awarding of … Read more
Atlantic County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to urge the Atlantic City Housing Authority and the federal government to “provide living conditions with basic necessities for tenants of the Stanley Holmes Village.” According to the Press of Atlantic City, a spokesperson for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., said the federal Department of Housing and Urban … Read more
On the evening of Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office in collaboration with Stockton University will host a Women in Public Safety panel discussion in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. The discussion will serve as part of Stockton’s Criminal Justice Career Series, with many Stockton students from Criminal … Read more