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Stockton University Board Gives President New Contract

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Stockton University’s Board of Trustees decided to keep the new president around for a while. BreakingAC.com reports President Joe Bertolino became the school’s sixth president July 1, 2024, with a contract ending next June 30. A new three-year contract — which includes an option for a one-year extension — begins July 1, with a salary … Read more

Lower Township Pickleball Courts

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Lower Township is adding five new pickleball courts, which will give the township seven regulation pickleball courts in addition to a number of tennis courts lined for pickleball.Township Manager Mike Laffey said there is some difference between tennis and pickleball nets. Online sources say that, besides being sized for a smaller court, pickleball nets are … Read more

Senate Legislation

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Senate panel advanced legislation this week calling it a good government bill that would add new steps for state agencies enacting regulations and would grant immense power to individuals seeking to block the readoption of expiring rules.The Senate’s state government committee on Monday unanimously approved a bill that would require cost-benefit analyses of all proposed … Read more

Brigantine Health Waivers

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Apparently Brigantine made wasteful health benefit waiver payments of $15,000 to three employees even though they received provided insurance from a family member, a report from the state Comptroller’s Office found. The report was a follow-up to a 2022 report detailing issues in the city including an underfunded lifeguard pension plan and nepotism issues. The … Read more

Small Trial May Not Start Until Next Week

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The trial of Atlantic City’s mayor may not start until next week. According to BreakingAC.com, the second day of jury selection in the trial of Mayor Marty Small ended with both sides having exhausted a pool of 177 Atlantic County residents without a panel in place. Another 55 residents will be brought in Thursday. Small … Read more

Traffic Advisory – Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway

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On Thursday, December 4, one eastbound lane on Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway will be closed, 7 am – 3 pm, weather permitting, for county road repairs at the Garden State Parkway entrances and exits. One eastbound lane will remain open but delays may be experienced. Motorists should plan travel time accordingly or seek an … Read more

AC Mayor’s Trial May Not Start Until Friday

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The trial of Atlantic City’s mayor likely will not start until Friday morning, if not later. According to BreakingAC.com, Mayor Marty Small faces charges that include aggravated assault, terroristic threats and witness tampering in connection with alleged abuse of his teenage daughter. Jury selection began Tuesday, with dozens of Atlantic County residents spending the day … Read more