A motor vehicle accident on Route 83 in Dennis Township was causing some delays earlier this morning. After 7:00am, a motor vehicle collided with another car, and a mailbox, along Route 83 south of Carole’s Custard. Police and fire vehicles wer...
Read More »STATE CRACKDOWN ON TEXTING WHILE DRIVING BEGINS MONDAY
The state’s crackdown on texting while driving begins today. Hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be stopping motorists for texting while driving. Distracted driving penalties can range up to $400 for a first offense. ...
Read More »LOCAL ATTORNEY WILLIAM BALLIETTE, 84
Well known local attorney William Balliette has passed away at the age of 84. Balliette’s January death was announced over the weekend. He formed a law practice with former State Senator James Cafiero, and represented many local municipalities ...
Read More »AVALON BEGINS SAND BACKPASSING PROJECT TO RESTORE BEACHES
Avalon began its sand back passing project over the weekend. Avalon will transport over 55,000 cubic yards of sand from a borrow area in the central part of town and transport it to the northern part of the community. The project is expected to be fi...
Read More »STONE HARBOR TO CONSIDER LARGE BOND ISSUE TUESDAY
Stone Harbor will consider a large bond ordinance during its meeting on Tuesday. Council will consider a bond ordinance that will finance some capital purchases, including a trash truck, firefighting equipment, security cameras, along with back bay dr...
Read More »MIDDLE TOWNSHIP TO HOLD BUDGET HEARING APRIL 15TH
Middle Township will hold its budget hearing on April 15th. The Township Committee will discuss the budget, which includes no increase in the local tax levy. The budget totals just over $22 million, with added assessments at $88,000. The post MIDDLE ...
Read More »REPORT: CAPE MAY OFFERING BROADWAY PAVILION FOR LEASE
For lease…a city-owned snack bar location in Cape May, on the Promenade. The Cape May Star and Wave reports that City Council in Cape May has authorized an auction for a re-bid of the lease for the bar, since there were no interested parties the first time around. The second auction will be held April …
The post REPORT: CAPE MAY OFFERING BROADWAY PAVILION FOR LEASE appeared first on 98.7 The Coast WCZT.
Read More »FERRY BOAT EXPERIENCES ENGINE TROUBLES, PASSENGERS BRIEFLY STRANDED
Friday was not a good day for the Cape May Lewes Ferry system. The MV New Jersey experienced engine trouble on the bay and passengers were briefly stranded on the vessel. There was a two hour delay getting back to port. A Northstar Marine tugboat ass...
Read More »VAN DREW INTRODUCES BILL TO BAN OFFSHORE DRILLING ON BOTH COASTS
Congressman Jeff Van Drew has introduced new federal legislation that would permanently ban oil and gas drilling off both the Atlantic and Pacific seaboards. Van Drew has help from a South Carolina congressman on this bill. Van Drew says the economies of our region, and others, are too dependent on clean oceans and environment to …
The post VAN DREW INTRODUCES BILL TO BAN OFFSHORE DRILLING ON BOTH COASTS appeared first on 98.7 The Coast WCZT.
Read More »COMMUNITIES SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR LOCAL BEACH SWEEPS
Several communities are seeking volunteers for various beach sweeps they are having in conjunction with Clean Ocean Action, on Saturday April 13th. Communities including Avalon, Wildwood Crest, and Sea Isle City are holding the events to make a portio...
Read More »