News Staff Security cameras would become mandatory at Atlantic city’s smaller hotels and motels under a proposed ordinance aimed at improving safety, maintenance, and oversight in non-casino lodging.The measure, which City Council introduced by an 8-0 vote Oct. 22, would require all hotels and motels with fewer than 100 rooms to install and maintain functional surveillance systems. … Read more
The Cape May County Board of Commissioners is allocating $112,000 in emergency funding to support local food pantries as the federal food assistance program is in flux due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.The funding, approved unanimously during the board’s meeting recently, will provide direct assistance to seven community-based food providers who will help offset … Read more
Voters in New Jersey are headed to the polls Election Day Nov. 4. Here is what to know about this year’s elections.WHAT TIME ARE POLLS OPEN? Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day. Voters will choose a new governor from among Republican former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, … Read more
Cape May County officials have approved a nearly $4.9 million contract to replace the protective fender system at the Townsend Inlet Bridge between Sea Isle and Avalon. NJ.com reports the improvements aim to safeguard the bridge from marine vessel collisions. The $4,884,493 contract with South State, Inc. was authorized during the county Board of Commissioner’s … Read more
The Margate Fire Department was dispatched to 8401 Wellington Ave., on the corner of Jerome and Wellington avenues, shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A 911 caller reported there was smoke and flames coming from the back of the house. According to BreakingAC.com, firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. and removed siding on the house and checked … Read more
On Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 7, lane closures are expected on the Rt. 30 drawbridge over Absecon Inlet, (MP 56 to 57.5) in Atlantic City, 9 am to 3 pm, for scheduled preventative maintenance work by the NJ Department of Transportation. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Drivers … Read more
A power outage at the Atlantic County Justice Facility postponed first court appearances for several inmate Friday. According to BreakingAC.com, the problems began during detention hearings before noon, when the screen showing an inmate appearing virtually suddenly went black. The Mays Landing jail does have a generator, but there were issues that Atlantic City Electric … Read more
An Egg Harbor Township dirt bike rider is accused of fleeing police twice in less than two months. According to BreakingAC.com, 20 year old Joshua R. Torres turned himself in Monday, after police charged him on warrants for eluding and conspiracy. He also is charged with attempted aggravated assault, after he allegedly almost struck a … Read more
Voters in four South Jersey municipalities are being asked to decide more than just who will serve them on the local school board or governing body.These communities all have ballot questions to decide spending on school improvements, liquor licenses and local gaming rules:For example there’s the Somers Point school bond referendum.Voters in Somers Point will … Read more
The Cape May County Board of Commissioners is allocating $112,000 in emergency funding to support local food pantries as the federal food assistance program is set to run out of money Saturday due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.The funding, approved unanimously during the board’s meeting Tuesday, will provide direct assistance to seven community-based food … Read more