The Upper Township Committee is moving to significantly increase the penalties for illegal dumping in the township. The Cape May County Herald reports Committeeman Curtis Corson said at the Oct. 10 meeting that there was illegal dumping taking place in the township, specifically at the end of Bailey Road. He said Bailey Road, which is … Read more
Stockton University President Joe Bertolino said that “the state of the school’s future is optimistic and filled with opportunities and possibilities” during his inaugural State of the University Address on Oct. 30. Bertolino detailed some of the university’s accomplishments over the past year including the addition of six new academic programs: Bachelor of Science degrees … Read more
A man died after a house explosion in Stafford township early Tuesday morning. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the incident happened in the 200 block of Neptune Drive in the township’s Ocean Acres section. Police said a “large” explosion developed into a fire. The man died after being taken to Temple University Medical … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City the Egg Harbor township branch of the Atlantic County Library System will be closed until February for heating and cooling system repairs.During the closure, a new, $2 million HVAC system and generator will be installed. “The new system will ensure a comfortable environment for our patrons and staff … Read more
In Buena Vista Township a fire destroyed two campers and damaged the area woods Sunday afternoon, fire officials said.The campers were parked in a farm field adjacent to a forest in the 200 block of Weymouth Road in the township’s Richland section, Collings Lakes firefighters said on Facebook. Firefighters received a report of the blaze … Read more
In Hamilton Township Transportation officials hope a new electronic toll system on the Atlantic City Expressway will help make the road safer for motorists. Officials turned the first shovefuls of dirt and held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at the site of a new archway at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza as part of a nearly … Read more
Transportation officials hope a new electronic toll system on the Atlantic City Expressway will help make the road safer for motorists. The Press of Atlantic City reports officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at the site of a new archway at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza as part of a nearly $80 million all-electric tolling … Read more
A fire destroyed two campers and damaged surrounding woods Sunday afternoon. The Press of Atlantic City reports The campers were parked in a farm field adjacent to a forest in the 200 block of Weymouth Road in the township’s Richland section. Firefighters received a report of the blaze at 5:37 p.m. The New Jersey Forest … Read more
Demolition of the defunct El Dorado Motel on Route 47 in Dennis Township will occur shortly. County commissioners approved a $57,300 contract at their Tuesday, Oct. 24, meeting with Pineland Construction LLC, of Sea Isle City, to level the structure. The Cape May County Herald reports there were six bidders for the job, with Pinelands … Read more
A sailboat operator, headed from Long Island to Cape May, is facing charges after he told police he fell asleep when he beached a single-mast sailboat at 48th Street in Ocean City a little after noon Wednesday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 51 year old Jordan M. Smith of Florida was able to … Read more