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Atlantic City Council Approves Land Transfer for Housing Development Project to Vision Atlantic Non-Profit Group
(Atlantic) On Wednesday night, the Atlantic City Council voted to transfer 41.54 acres of city-owned property to Vision Atlantic, a 501(c)(3) organization for $1.00. The non-profit organization spearheads a $75 million Economic Development Project, including the farmland purchased by the city from the Comes Trust in 2022. The property is located in the southeast Urban Renewal District.
Ducklings stranded in storm drain reunited with mother in Galloway Township
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) - As good "duck" would have it, a concerned resident in Galloway Township, New Jersey, helped reunite several ducklings stuck in a storm drain with their mother, according to police.Police say a neighbor reported that several ducklings had fallen into a storm drain as the mother duck "nervously paced above," the department wrote on Facebook.Officers responded to the scene but were not equipped to open the storm drain."But we knew who to call," police wrote.Enter Matt Ayers, the director of Galloway Township's Public Works department.Ayers came to the rescue, flipping over the storm drain and fishing out the ducklings with a net, according to police.Police did not specify exactly how many ducklings were rescued, but the story had a happy ending. "After what was surely a very anxious hour apart, Mama and her brood were reunited and walked off to safety," police wrote.
Longport welcomes back two Class 1 officers
LONGPORT – Commissioner of Public Safety Dan Lawler swore-in two Class 1 officers during the Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, May 15. Patrick Quinn and Numa Rodrigues-Rojas were sworn-in to their second term as Special Law Enforcement Officers. Both officers worked for the Longport Police Department last year and...
Stay Informed: Key Property Laws Every Ocean City Homebuyer Should Know
Buying a home in Ocean City, New Jersey, requires more than just a financial investment; it also demands a solid understanding of local property laws and thorough research into property records. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate investor, knowing these aspects is crucial for making informed decisions and safeguarding your investment.
NJDEP to hold public hearing on Atlantic Shores offshore wind projects
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Land Resource Protection will hold in-person and virtual public fact-finding meetings on permit applications submitted for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project 1 and 2. The project includes 200 wind turbine generators at 10 offshore substations, one permanent meteorological tower and temporary...
Margate BOE appoints new Tighe School principal
MARGATE – The Board of Education May 8 appointed a new principal for the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Audrey Becker, who will retire at the end of the school year, the board unanimously approved Samantha Dulude to replace Principal Ryan Gaskill, who will become the district’s next superintendent. The appointment is effective July 1.
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