Transportation officials hope a new electronic toll system on the Atlantic City Expressway will help make the road safer for motorists. The Press of Atlantic City reports officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at the site of a new archway at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza as part of a nearly $80 million all-electric tolling … Read more
A fire destroyed two campers and damaged surrounding woods Sunday afternoon. The Press of Atlantic City reports The campers were parked in a farm field adjacent to a forest in the 200 block of Weymouth Road in the township’s Richland section. Firefighters received a report of the blaze at 5:37 p.m. The New Jersey Forest … Read more
Demolition of the defunct El Dorado Motel on Route 47 in Dennis Township will occur shortly. County commissioners approved a $57,300 contract at their Tuesday, Oct. 24, meeting with Pineland Construction LLC, of Sea Isle City, to level the structure. The Cape May County Herald reports there were six bidders for the job, with Pinelands … Read more
A sailboat operator, headed from Long Island to Cape May, is facing charges after he told police he fell asleep when he beached a single-mast sailboat at 48th Street in Ocean City a little after noon Wednesday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 51 year old Jordan M. Smith of Florida was able to … Read more
The Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library System, located at 1 Swift Avenue, will be closed temporarily as of Monday, November 13 for the installation of a new $2 million HVAC system and generator. The library branch is expected to reopen in February 2024. During the closure, patrons are encouraged to visit … Read more
In education news, The Hamilton Township School District this year launched a free breakfast program, open to all students irrespective of their meal status. As part of the program, the district also offers a “Grab-n-Go” breakfast option at William Davies Middle School.Egg Harbor Township also launched a free breakfast program this year.
For the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic the Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival will expand next year with shows in April and July, including a return to the Atlantic City Convention Center.Three sessions will be held April 12-13 at the Convention Center, along with the Hops Trot 5K, in an event billed … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City a $33.7 million contract has been awarded to replenish dunes at multiple points between Ocean City and Sea Isle City. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, Illinois, will perform the work, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District said Thursday.The contract calls for the … Read more
Avalon borough council recently ratified the demolition of the borough’s old school and library building on 26th Street. The Cape May County Herald reports what made the resolution unusual was the council was asked by the administration to ratify a demolition that had already taken place. The building was gone, the lot on 26th Street … Read more
Fourth quarter property taxes in Sea Isle are due this week, November 1st, and to avoid interest penalties, payments must be received by 4:00 PM on Friday, November 10, 2023. Payments by mail can be sent to: City Hall, Attn: Tax Collector, 233 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243. In-person payments can be made … Read more