The Ocean City school district plans to spend more next year without increasing the tax rate under a $46.2 million budget introduced Thursday.The district expects to see more state aid for the coming school year. Increasing property values mean the district will bring in more money with the same tax rate, set to remain at … Read more
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police has recently awarded certification status to nine police executives, among these police chiefs was Longport Police Chief Frank Culmone. Certification Status lasts for three years. At the end of that period, Command Executives and Chiefs of Police must show they have maintained the training and leadership … Read more
Beginning, Tuesday, March 19 through Friday, March 22, a temporary detour will be in effect in the northbound lane of Robert Best Road, between Steelmanville Road and Vella La Vella Lane in Egg Harbor Township, 7 AM – 5 PM, weather permitting, for municipal road repair work. The southbound lane will remain open. Motorists should … Read more
Atlantic Cape Community College unveiled its new 1,700-square-foot Wind Training Center on Monday at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City campus. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the college broke ground on the training center Oct. 28, 2021, as part of a $2.9 million state grant aimed at growing New Jersey’s nascent offshore wind … Read more
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is now officially a party in a lawsuit over the city’s proposed “road diet” for Atlantic Avenue, after the agency asserted its right to review plans and decide whether the project will move forward. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Superior Court Assignment Judge Michael Blee allowed the CRDA … Read more
The future of the “Visit Atlantic City Airshow” is reportedly in jeopardy. Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Monday on the Don Williams Show that there have been discussions with the state about the future of the event and possible funding options. While he was non-committal about whether or not the show will happen this summer, … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township the Tilton Inn will close next month, according to a statement on its Facebook page. “In 1963 Al and Mildred Ulrich opened the doors to Tilton Inn,” according to the statement. “We are incredibly grateful for your support over the past 60+ years. At this time, we have decided it is … Read more
Grab your fishing pole soon! The recent meeting of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council that had summer flounder on the agenda had the full attention of a packed house. It was held at the Galloway Township branch of the Atlantic County Library System on Jimmie Leeds Road.The summer flounder season will start May 4 … Read more
The city of Cape May wants more affordable housing according to Mayor Zack Mullock. Cape May is one of many communities throughout New Jersey are watching the progress of new affordable housing reform legislation that passed the Assembly earlier this month and has the backing of Gov. Phil Murphy. A Senate vote could come next … Read more
The Atlantic City Housing Authority will now hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, rather than earlier dates and times announced previously. The Press of Atlantic City reports it comes after U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s visit to Stanley Holmes Village, where about 130 residents are suing the authority over unsafe and unhealthy conditions. … Read more