Jughandle Ban Bill Passes Senate Committee

Measure is sponsored by an Ocean County legislator.

$110 Million Project Set to Begin to Remove the Only Three Traffic Signals on Garden State Parkway

All three lights are in Cape May County.

Sen. Whelan Appointed to Israel Commission

The commission was established in 1989. This is the senator's first time serving as a member.

VFW Names Sen. Connors Legislator of the Year

Connor helped establish the New Jersey Veterans Hospital Task Force.

Galloway Township to Apply For FEMA Mitigation Funds for Elevating Homes

There is no guarantee of funds and FEMA grants cover 75 percent of projects.

Jody Smith Settles With Galloway Township For $250,000

Smith was suing the township for eliminating her previous position.

Sen. Whelan Asks Gov. Christie to Reconsider FEMA Maps

Christie announced the maps would be adopted to help business owners and residents rebuild.

William Polistina, Peter Elco Among Governor's Appointments

Polistina was reappointed to the Atlantic County Board of Taxation.

Former Clerk Offers $2,500 Reward for Information About 2011 Threats Against Keith Hartman

The former mayor claimed threats against him made him wary of appearing in public. He was removed from office and lost his re-election bid.

Local Towns Among Those Benefitting From Road and Safety Project Grants

Gov. Christie announced nearly $6.8 million in grants on Monday.

Steve Sweeney Won’t Run for Governor in ’13

Sweeney bows of the out of the race before it starts, saying his attention is needed to keep Democrats in control of the state Legislature.

County Paving Way For Parkway Interchanges Projects to Proceed

Atlantic County representatives will begin negotiating locally for 24 right-of-way easements.

Galloway Historical Society Will Move Into Old Post Office Building

Council passed the resolution Tuesday night.

Galloway Township Council Tables Several Resolutions

Four separate resolutions on Tuesday night's agenda were tabled until the Feb. 12 meeting.

Final Appointments to be Made During Tonight's Council Meeting

The new invocation policy will also be discussed, as will accumulated vacation and sick time for managerial employees.

'I Have a Dream Today:' Full Video and Text of King Speech

The words that changed the course of American history in video and downloadable text

Restoring The Dunes At Island Beach State Park, One Christmas Tree At A Time

Dunes breached in a number of sections of the state park during Superstorm Sandy; sections of park slated to open sometime next week

Vacant Post Office Building May Become New Home For Historical Society

The post office at the municipal complex closed on Jan. 1.

No Change for Galloway Democratic Club Following Reorganization

Kevin Krumaker was re-elected president; Jim McElwee remains vice president.

Op-Ed: Improving Firearm Background Checks

President and founder of Safe School Technologies presents a series on gun laws and what citizens can do.

County Freeholders Pass Pair of Transparency Resolutions

One was proposed by the Republican chairman, and one was proposed by a recently-elected Democrat.

Atlantic County Freeholders Approve Additional Funds For Sandy Relief

The total amount in grant money is now $815,443.

County Executive Introduces Budget, Talks About Waning Casino Industry

The tax rate should remain steady at about 34 cents.

NJ Mayors Group Converges On Cranford to Send Message About Guns

Mayors Against Illegal Guns gathered for a press conference this morning to tell legislators, enough is enough.

Go Green Galloway Collecting Business Recycling Information by March 1

Representatives are also visiting township businesses with a green business checklist.

Mini Grants Available for Galloway Residents Looking to Create Wildlife Friendly Environment

They're part of a larger $10,000 grant recently obtained by the township.

Colin Bell Seeks Transparency on County's Website

The county's newest freeholder wants to see resolutions and ordinances posted on the county's website.

List of Township-Approved Invocations

These invocations were decided upon by Deputy Mayor Tony Coppola, Councilwoman Whitney Ullman and Councilman Jim McElwee.

Galloway Township Responsible for $75,000 in Lisa Tilton Settlement

The total settlement was for $250,000.

UPDATED: Lisa Tilton Awarded $250,000 in Lawsuit Settlement With Galloway Township

She will not be permitted to seek re-employment with the township.

House Speaker Offered No Sandy Relief Money; But He Still Got N.J. GOP Votes

John Boehner yelled at Frank LoBiondo about his Sandy relief plea, but the South Jersey rep and others still voted for their fellow Republican congressman

Galloway Township's 2013 Committees

These are the committees established at Wednesday night's reorganization meeting.

Galloway Council Reaches Decision on Invocation

Council members will read from a selection of 35 prayers on a rotating basis, pending a resolution.

Charles Garrett Speaks on Need for Bipartisanship at Atlantic County Reorganization Meeting

He and Colin Bell are the only two Democrats on the nine-member board.

Galloway Township to Pay Over $200,000 in Vacation and Comp Time to Departing Employees

This doesn't include those in managerial positions. That resolution will be evaluated by labor counsel.

Polistina Replaces Dixon as Engineer Following 4-3 Vote at Galloway Reorganization Meeting

Six of the 13 appointments went up for a vote.

Galloway Holds Reorganization Meeting Tonight

The newest councilman has already been sworn in.

Galloway Township Maintains AA/Stable S&P Rating

The rating was initially issued last year.

Galloway Township Still Awaiting Final Signatures in Agreement With Lisa Tilton

Don Purdy and Lisa Tilton have already signed, and Dennis Kleiner said he sent his signed papers to the township on Thursday. Details will be released when fully signed.

Layoffs For Galloway Police Officers Rescinded

Five retirements made it possible to save five junior officer positions.