New Jersey lawmakers are ready to reestablish state oversight of Atlantic City through the Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act. DownBeach Buzz reports the legislation follows the expiration of a previous mandate and aims to grant the state authority over major fiscal decisions and economic development for the next six years. Originally implemented to address severe … Read more
A Port Republic man accused of shooting a woman during a road rage incident in Galloway Township has been indicted on 31 counts. According to BreakingAC.com, 46 year old Ernest Heinz originally faced five charges, including first-degree attempted murder, in the Sept. 11 attack that wounded Maritza Arias-Galva and sparked the lockdown of Stockton University’s … Read more
Atlantic City City Council has unanimously approved a new urban farming ordinance that supporters say could transform how vacant and underused land is used across the city.The Urban Agriculture District Overlay, introduced last month, received final approval Wednesday after a public hearing. The vote clears the way for expanded agricultural uses in residential, commercial and … Read more
After more than 20 years leading Cape May County’s only hospital, former Cape Regional President and CEO Joanne Carrocino is no longer in the job.July was the anniversary of Cape Regional joining Cooper University Health Care. Cooper officials said Carrocino decided to leave the job shortly after that anniversary, officially leaving last month.“Shortly after the … Read more
City of Margate commissioners approved two bond ordinances totaling more than $16 million for major capital projects, led by construction of a new Public Works building.One ordinance authorizes $8.9 million for general capital needs, including roads, buildings, vehicles and recreation facilities.A second $7.5 million bond funds water and sewer utility projects, including the new Public … Read more
The U.S. Coast Guard made a long distance rescue on Saturday, flying 70 miles to medically evacuate a fisherman suffering from an apparent stroke. NJ.com reports around 10:15 a.m., watchstanders at the Coast Guard Delaware Bay sector received a call that a crewman aboard the fishing vessel ”Ocean Prowler” was seriously ill, a U.S. Coast … Read more
Brigantine City Council is urging the governor to declare a state of emergency due to beach erosion impacting the Jersey Shore. BreakingAC.com reports council unanimously passed a resolution that wants a Gov. Phil Murphy to issue a state disaster declaration in response to ongoing and severe coastal erosion and storm damage. The move comes following … Read more
A skunk collected from the 6500 block of Mill Road in Egg Harbor Township has been confirmed positive for rabies, the third rabies case of the year in Atlantic County. Rabies was previously confirmed in a raccoon in Absecon and a skunk in Galloway. The Atlantic County Division of Public Health was notified by local … Read more
Three Atlantic County school districts are among 86 schools those receiving state grants to support an initiative to keep students in sixth through 12th grade device-free during school hours. BreakingAC.com reports Absecon, Egg Harbor Township and Pleasantville will receive financial help toward implementation of a bell-to-bell policy, which makes sure students’ cell phones and other … Read more
The Stone Harbor Borough Council has adopted a 3% occupancy tax on hotel/motel rentals and short-term rentals booked through computer platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo.Short-term rentals booked directly through the property owner or through a licensed real estate broker are exempt from the tax by state law.The vote came at the Dec. 16 meeting of … Read more