NEWSPAPER SAYS SLOTS AT TRACKS WON'T SAVE HORSE RACING
As lawmakers prepare to debate whether to allow slot machines at horse racing tracks, an analysis by the Press of Atlantic City concludes that larger purses resulting from other measures have not attracted more patrons. Click here to read the article.
OCEAN FREEHOLDER SAYS REPORT ON LEAK AT NUKE PLANT SHOULD BE MADE PUBLIC
Ocean County Freeholder Jack Kelly says officials at the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in Lacey Township should make public a report detailing the cause of a recent radioactive leak. Click here to read the article.
MINOR EARTH QUAKE SHAKES SALEM
Salem County officials held a press conference yesterday to assure residents who experienced an earth quake that registered 2.8 on the instruments. Click here to read the article.
APPEALS COURT TO RULE ON CHILD PORN CASE AGAINST FORMER LEGISLATOR
An appeals court is expected to rule today on evidence in the case against former lawmaker Neil Cohen, who was charged last year with possession of child pornography. Click here to read article.
BANKING & INSURANCE COMMISSIONER RESIGNS
State Banking and Insurance Commissioner Steven Goldberg has resigned in order to return to private law practice. Click here to read the article.
SOME CASH-STRAPPED TOWNS CANCEL FIREWORKS
Several towns across New Jersey have been forced to cancel this year's Independence Day celebrations because of the severe economic conditions. Click here to read the article.
CAPE MAY RENOVATES HOME FOR ZOO'S STAR ATTRACTION
Rocky the tiger, who is a crowd favorite at the Cape May County Park & Zoo, moved into his newly renovated home yesterday as officials unveiled a new donation program aimed at improving facilities for all of the animals. Click here to read the article.
CUMBERLAND GROUP ASKS BOARD TO FOCUS ON OPEN SPACE
Some Cumberland County residents want the Freeholder Board to shift its focus away from farmland preservation in favor of more open space for recreation. Click here to read the article.
STIMULUS MONEY TO FUND YOUTH JOBS IN SALEM
Some of the money provided by the federal stimulus program will be used by officials in Salem County to fund internships for teens and young adults. Click here to read the article.
MONMOUTH LAWYERS USE COURT CLOSING FOR MEDIATION
Despite a state-ordered furlough Monday that closed the court system, members of the Monmouth County Bar Association took the opportunity to use the facilities for free mediation. Click here to read the article.
HUNT CONTINUES FOR ESCAPED INMATE
Authorities are still searching for a man who escaped Monday from the Union County prison. Click here to read the article.
SIXTH PERSON IN NJ DIES FROM SWINE FLU
A Bergen County woman yesterday became the state's sixth fatal victim of swine flu. Click here to read the article.
GLOUCESTER CONSOLIDATING TAX ASSESSORS
Following the passage of legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader and Freeholder Board Director Steve Sweeney, Gloucester County is moving ahead with plans to consolidate municipal tax assessors. Under the pilot program, the county may be reimbursed by the state for some portion of the cost. Click here to read the article.
CUMBERALAND READYING OPEN SPACE PLAN
The Freeholder Board is preparing to adopt a resolution authorizing a countywide open space plan. Click here to read the article.
OCEAN COUNTY PREPAIRS FOR SPIKE IN MOSQUITOS
Ocean County officials are working to prevent an explosion in the mosquito population because of unusually heavy rains. Click here to read the article.
ECONOMIST DOUBTS THAT REGION CAN SUPPORT FIVE SPORTS ARENAS
According to a report in the New York Times today an expert on sports marketing doubts whether the NY metro area can support five sports arenas. The report, which as implications for the viability of facilities in Newark and the Meadowlands, comes as plans are moving forward to build a fifth arena in Brooklyn. Click here to read the article.
HIGHLANDS COUNCIL APPROVES ELECTRIC PROJECT
Despite objections from environmental advocates the New Jersey Highlands Council last week approved a major upgrade to the electrical grid proposed by PSE&G. Click here to read the article.
THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF PAPER SHREDDED AT FREE SOMERSET EVENT
At a free event sponsored by the Somerset County Division of Consumer Protection local residents supplied 10,000 pounds of paper documents to be shredded. Click here to read the article.
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