A big dog-sized loophole to a rule against pets on the Boardwalk is closing this summer with the unanimous approval of a recent ordinance amendment.Dogs and other pets have been banned from the Boardwalk for years, but the placement of the city’s dog park on the beach between Glenwood and Maple avenues meant people and … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy has put pen to paper on a $56.6 billion budget which boosts taxes on high-earning corporations to help the state’s transit agency while spending billions on education and other programs. The signing came two days ahead of their constitutionally set deadline to enact a balanced budget, avoiding a government shutdown. For taxpayers, … Read more
Avalon has wrapped up its 2024 back-passing project, moving 32,000 cubic yards of sand from an approved mid-borough borrowing area just south of the fishing pier at 32nd Street to the badly eroded beaches in the north end between 9th and 17th streets. The Cape May County Herald reports the project has resulted in an … Read more
A water main break in Wildwood was repaired by early evening on Sunday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, water service was restored, the Wildwood Police Department said in a 6 p.m. Facebook post. Water may have a brown tint and residents should allow water to run until it becomes clear, police said. Any … Read more
On Thursday, 60 year old Thomas J. Fox, III from Absecon was sentenced on two counts of fourth-degree Driving During License Suspension for Prior DUIs to concurrent 15-month New Jersey State Prison terms. Fox was previously found guilty of both counts following a jury trial in April 2024. On February 14, 2018, a Galloway Township … Read more
31 year old Keith Kiminsky of Galloway Township was indicted by an Atlantic County Grand Jury for attempted murder and associated aggravated assault, resisting arrest, obstruction and weapons offenses related to an incident that occurred on April 7, 2024, in Galloway Township. On April 7, Galloway Police Officers responded to 307 Cresson Avenue for a … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township the Township Committee is looking to buy a piece of property at 3521 Bargaintown Road for $65,000 for the purpose of preserving open space. The five-member, all-Republican Township Committee set a public hearing on the matter for 5:30 p.m. July 10. The $65,000 purchase price is provided for in the capital … Read more
In North Wildwood two Philadelphia area juveniles were arrested in connection with an assault that happened at 26th Avenue and the Boardwalk on June 8. A 17-year old juvenile from Philadelphia, PA and a 16-year old juvenile from Ivyland, Pennsylvania were arrested on third degree aggravated assault and three degree conspiracy to commit aggravated assault … Read more
A resident board member on the Atlantic City Housing Authority who has consistently pushed for more transparency and help for residents has resigned from the board, saying it lacks the competency and compassion needed to serve the residents. According to the Press Of Atlantic City Charmaine Hall said in an email message she sent a … Read more
The Press of Atlantic City reports a resident board member Atlantic City Housing Authority who has consistently pushed for more transparency and help for residents said Thursday she is resiging from the board, saying it lacks the competency and compassion needed to serve the residents. Charmaine Hall said she could not remain “on a Board … Read more