On Thursday, Len Desiderio began his eighth term on the Cape May County Board of Commissioners, but the ceremony was bittersweet because it was the first time that his recently deceased parents were not standing by his side during his swearing in to office. He took the oath of office from former state Superior Court … Read more
A Superior Court judge declined to pause the implementation of an overhaul of New Jersey’s affordable housing system passed last spring. The judge rejected a challenge from towns that argued they would face harm if a law they claim is unconstitutional was allowed to take effect. The Press of Atlantic City reports the judge found … Read more
North Wildwood’s senior center will be closed Friday due to a heating issue, Cape May County officials said. The center is expected to reopen Monday, reports the Press of Atlantic City.
The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which an individual claiming to work for the agency is calling residents to tell them they have warrants for their arrest. The person identifies themselves as Captain Hendrickson or Officer Kevin Henry and tells the victim they missed jury duty or another court function … Read more
The Barefoot Country Music Fest is set to return to Wildwood from June 19 to 22, the fifth year for the festival, and in December, Wildwood officials said yes to five more years, approving a deal to bring the music fest back annually through 2030.The festival draws tens of thousands to the beach and brings … Read more
Federal and state authorities expect an island-wide beach project in Wildwood that has been in the works for more than a decade to finally begin construction in 2025, with partnership agreements signed with four communities included in the project area.No everyone like the idea saying the project encroaches on their beaches in the area.Wildwood Crest … Read more
A fire that ripped through an abandoned structure in Galloway Township on New Year’s Eve appears to be intentionally set, reports BreakingAC.com. Firefighters responded to the 400 block of South Odessa Avenue on Tuesday morning and the structure engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported. Evidence located at the scene indicates potential arson, police said.
The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating a crash that involved two vehicles and a pedestrian that resulted in a fatality. Late Wednesday night, patrol officers responded to Maryland Avenue and Absecon Boulevard for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Officers arrived to find a pedestrian, 38, of Atlantic City, suffering from fatal injuries. … Read more
The Mays Landing branch of the Atlantic County Library System, located at 40 Farragut Avenue, is scheduled to reopen on Monday, January 6 following the installation of a new $2.68 million HVAC system and generator. The library branch had been closed since August 26 for work on this project. The county received partial funding for … Read more
A Lower Township man who allegedly refused to turn over his cellphone to police after he discovered a dead body in a refrigerator in Belleplain State Forest told investigators he had taken property out of the fridge the day before the body was found, according to court documents. The Press of Atlantic City reports 46 … Read more