A funding drop in Governor Murphy’s proposed budget could spell the end for the Hispanic Women’s Resource Center in Hammonton. Last year, the Latino Action Network Foundation, which oversees the center, received more than $3.75 million in state funding. The allotment in Murphy’s proposed spending plan sinks that number to around $1 million, a 75% … Read more
Cape May County Republican Organization Chairman Michael Donohue released a statement attacking a recent federal court decision that requires changes to the primary ballot format used throughout the state. The Cape May County Herald reports Donohue, in the March 29 release, said the decision “moved aside the entire New Jersey Legislature and became an uber-lawmaker … Read more
Former Atlantic County Executive Richard E. Squires, 92, died Tuesday morning, according to a county spokesperson.His political career spanned more than 20 years, first as an elected county freeholder (a position now referred to as a county commissioner), a position to which he was elected in 1975, and reelection four years later.In 1984, he was … Read more
Members of the Lower Township Council delivered some welcome news when they made clear they were happy with this year’s $34.68 million budget, which does not include a tax increase.During the Monday evening budget hearing, auditor Leon Costello said the township is in great financial shape.
The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday postponed a planned vote on a resolution opposing a new map of roads where motor vehicles may be driven in Wharton State Forest. According to the Press of Atlantic City the Wharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Map, proposed in January after a long process of taking … Read more
Lower Township Town Council approved a $34.68 million budget this week. According to the Press Enterprise, spending is up more than $750,000 compared to last year, but an increase to the total assessed value of the community of more than $10.9 million allowed the tax rate to remain stable. In fact, budget documents show it … Read more
A Philadelphia man who was allegedly on the run from Pennsylvania authorities for six years was arrested March 23 during a traffic stop on the island, reports the Press of Atlantic City. 44 year old Nyieem Ruff was charged with hindering apprehension, identity theft and being a fugitive from justice. Police in Brigantine stopped a … Read more
A Mays Landing woman charged with beating and stabbing her boyfriend to death on Easter admitted to the killing, according to court documents. The Press of Atlantic City reports 75 year old Eileen Bright is charged with murder, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and two counts of possession of a weapon for … Read more
The Wildwood Crest Board of Commissioners has approved a $28.5 million municipal budget for 2024 that includes a 1.5-cent tax rate increase. The Cape May County Herald reports the municipal tax rate will increase from 0.70 per $100 of assessed value in 2023 to 0.715 in 2024. The average assessment in town is $450,000, and … Read more
Stockton University’s walking tours of the city will resume in May and will expand into the towns around the resort, the college said Tuesday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, spring tours will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on consecutive Saturdays in May. Summer tours will take place from 10 a.m. to … Read more