In Wildwood Crest, a front-yard shed that neighbors called an overt and flagrant abuse of zoning ordinances is scheduled to be removed as part of a negotiated settlement between the residents who own it and the Borough of Wildwood Crest, but it isn’t going as quickly as some in the area would like. The Cape … Read more
Leaders of a local electrical union IBEW Local 210 and Atlantic City Electric agreed to meet Tuesday to resume contract negotiations in hopes of ending the strike that began Sunday, according to the Press of Atlantic City. The two sides agreed to meet on Tuesday after Atlantic City Electric officials declined an invitation to meet … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantici CIty in Atlantic City The 1,000 public safety cameras that are being installed in neighborhoods citywide won’t just take pictures and capture videos.They also will help police track down suspects through artificial intelligence, city officials said during a recent news conference. The new technology “supports the mayor’s vision for … Read more
An Egg Harbor Township man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend was ordered held in jail at a detention hearing Friday.Kevin Dorsey, 51, allegedly killed Charlina Burnett on Oct. 26, inside the Zion Road home the couple shared.Police responding to a shooting at about 7:30 p.m. found the woman lying dead on the ground from … Read more
In Mays Landing, Atlantic City Electric announced Sunday morning that the union representing its employees opted to strike after the two sides failed to come to an agreement in contract negotiations.The conflict is between Atlantic City Electric and IBEW Local 210, which represents almost 400 employees in a range of positions at the power company.
In Cape May County, the long-awaited resurfacing of Fishing Creek Road (Cr 639) phase 1 begins Monday with the start of the drainage phase of the work. Drainage improvements will be ongoing along Fishing Creek Road in the vicinity of Tabernacle Road (Cr 647). The Cape May County Herald reports traffic will be maintained, however … Read more
Unionized employees at Atlantic City Electric are on strike following failed contract talks. The Press of Atlantic City reports the conflict is between Atlantic City Electric and IBEW Local 210, which represents almost 400 employees in a range of positions at the power company. The company last week presented its best and final offer which … Read more
An Atlantic City man is under arrest in connection with a robbery and stabbing last week. Patrol officers responded to Texas and Atlantic Avenues and found a 29 year old victim suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers learned that the suspect … Read more
58 year old Jose Castro-Vega of Pleasantville has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and failing to register as a sex offender. Initially, two juveniles came forward saying they had been victimized by the suspect and this week another five reported similar incidents … Read more
An underground leak that flooded the courtyard of Stanley Holmes Village had housing authority crews busy Friday morning, while residents at another community, Altman Terrace, say they have been without hot water for nearly a week. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the leak was so severe that water began pooling above ground, flooding … Read more