Brigantine is expected to introduce an ordinance that would waive construction fees for South End residents who want to build bulkheads to protect their properties.The ordinance on the agenda for Aug. 21’s City Council meeting allows the city to waive local construction fees due to extreme weather, erosion and other emergencies.A public hearing and final … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested five city teenagers involved in an armed assault and robbery at Tropicana Atlantic City on Friday.The boys, four of them 14 years old and one 15, were each charged with robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, simple assault, terroristic threats, theft, obstruction of justice … Read more
The Egg Harbor Township Committee is expected to discuss a resolution tonight that could lead to an offshore wind company developing a substation on four acres along Hingston Avenue. The resolution would add two lots to the township’s Cardiff redevelopment area. The undeveloped lots had been valued at $311,000 combined. Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind purchased … Read more
Hamilton township has barred swimming at its lakeside Cove Beach due to the presence of algae blooms, police posted on Facebook.The beach itself is open, but swimming is banned, police said. The department first reported the swimming ban Saturday, citing algae and low water levels.According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, a harmful … Read more
A Bridgeton man was arrested Saturday morning after he allegedly shot two other men at an apartment complex, police said. Cas Albert Miller, 31, was charged with criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault with a weapon and various weapons offenses. He is being held in the Cumberland County jail pending court.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will drill a test well at the site of the former Conoco gas station in Brigantine in the next couple of weeks to see whether the soil is contaminated, Mayor Vince Sera said.The city has been trying to do something about the shuttered gas station on Atlantic Brigantine … Read more
Discount carrier Spirit Airlines, one of the two airlines providing service at Atlantic City International Airport, is expanding its pricing options.Beginning August 27, 2024, you will be able to choose from four levels of service and amenities when you fly Spirit, and booking for the “Go” bundles begins August 16.
Four Atlantic City teens were arrested Sunday morning after they allegedly stole a vehicle in the resort and attempted to burglarize several vehicles in Absecon, police said. A 12-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy and two 13-year-old-boys were charged with theft and other offenses. All four were released to their guardians pending court, police said in … Read more
The Margate Board of Commissioners has approved their plan to buy the former Liberty Gas station on Ventnor Avenue and turn it into a parking lot despite concerns from a fellow member of the governing body and residents.Mayor Michael Collins and Commissioner of Public Works Cathy Horn voted for the bonding Aug. 1, while Commissioner … Read more
Ocean City’s Gillian’s Wonderland will close in October, owner Jay Gillian announced in a social media post Friday afternoon. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the business has operated for 94 years, started by Gillian’s grandfather, David Gillian. Gillian called the decision difficult but added the business is no longer viable.