Citizens group Save Long Beach Island has notified federal agencies of its intent to sue offshore wind developer Atlantic Shores under the Endangered Species Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Act.According to the press of atlantic city the notices give the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 60 … Read more
New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase by $0.36 to $15.49 per hour for most employees effective Jan. 1, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development said Tuesday.The labor department sets the minimum wage for the coming year based on any increase in Consumer Price Index data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, … Read more
The Borough Council iin Cape May is moving ahead with a study of the pros and cons of establishing a stormwater utility, having allocated up to $375,000 for that purpose in its budget. The council’s decision to advertise for consultants for the technical and engineering study came on a split vote, 4-2, with council members … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a stabbing suspect shortly after the attack occurred. On October 6 at 8:30 PM, patrol officers responded to the 2500 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a stabbing. Officers arrived to locate a victim, 44, of Atlantic City, suffering from a stab wound. Members of the department’s Surveillance … Read more
Four Atlantic County residents will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our community at the 35th annual Donald J. Sykes Awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 22 at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township. Each October the county celebrates Disability Awareness Month with the presentation of awards to individuals with disabilities … Read more
New Jersey’s minimum wage will rise to $15.49 for most workers at the start of the new year, state labor officials announced Tuesday. New Jersey Monitor reports the 36-cent increase is the first annual inflation adjustment to the state’s wage floor following a six-year phase-in that was meant to bring the minimum wage to $15, … Read more
Middle Township inks an agreement on long-sought development area off Indian Trail Road. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the township declared it an area in need of redevelopment years ago, and put out a request for proposals for the property in 2018. Mayor Chris Leusner said at the Monday meeting of the Township … Read more
Ocean City City officials put the cost of the Aquatic and Fitneess pool project at about $792,000. Capri Construction of Vineland had the contract. Officials say a failure in the main drainage pipe required attention. The city decided to also replaster the 46-year-old pool, install tiled lane markers and add a soft material to the … Read more
The city of Cape May is setting limits on its collection of recyclables under an ordinance that targets commercial establishments and multifamily homes that have put out excessive amounts of recycling for pickup.Under the new regulations, adopted by the City Council Oct. 1, property owners of all types are permitted no more than two 96-gallon … Read more
A bill sponsored by state Sen. Vince Polistina to permanently allow restaurants and alcoholic beverage retailers to use outdoor spaces and public sidewalks – as they did during the COVID-19 pandemic – passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday. “In the years since COVID, businesses have benefitted immensely from the use of outdoor … Read more