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Middle Township Superintendent Stephanie DeRose is actively gathering community feedback to shape the district’s next five-year strategic plan following a town hall meeting earlier this month. DeRose addressed significant challenges facing the schools, including urgent facility needs after a failed 2024 referendum, competitive staff compensation, and a rising population of homeless students. The feedback will… The post Middle Township Schools Seek Community Input for New Strategic Plan appeared first on Coast News Today.

The owners of the popular 1950s-themed ice cream parlor Cool Scoops in North Wildwood have announced that they are officially putting the business and its building on the market. In a statement released to social media, the Russo family clarified that the property has not yet been sold and they are taking their time to… The post Cool Scoops in North Wildwood Listed for Sale appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority has launched a new facility at its Egg Harbor Township landfill that converts waste-born gas into renewable natural gas. It is the first public landfill in New Jersey to undertake such a project. The repurposed energy is now flowing into pipelines used by South Jersey Gas customers for heating and… The post ACUA Facility Converts Landfill Gas to Renewable Energy appeared first on Coast News Today.

Applications are now open for an affordable housing lottery at the Cornerstone at Galloway apartment community. The 66-unit, income-restricted complex is located on South Wrangleboro Road in Galloway Township. Interested parties must submit applications by December 2nd. The lottery drawing is scheduled to take place on December 22nd. The post Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Galloway Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic City man faces charges after allegedly attacking a motorist on Route 30 last week. Police responded to reports of two ATVs riding recklessly on November 8th, arriving to find one rider confronting a driver. Officers intervened during the alleged assault and arrested 28-year-old Elijah Johnson after a struggle. Johnson was charged with assault,… The post Atlantic City ATV Rider Charged in Roadside Assault appeared first on Coast News Today.

After closing permanently following a 26-year run, Wildwood’s Splash Zone Waterpark is selling all its assets in an online auction ending December 9th. Hosted by HyperAMS, the sale includes everything from major water slides and the FlowRider surfing attraction to kitchen equipment and replica dinosaur bones. The closure paves the way for potential redevelopment of… The post Wildwood’s Splash Zone Waterpark Assets Up for Auction appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities in Atlantic County are investigating a fatal collision after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 9 Tuesday evening. Absecon police report that the driver remained at the scene near California Avenue to cooperate with investigators, though traffic was diverted for several hours. Officials have not yet released the victim’s identity and… The post Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Absecon Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello has announced a lawsuit against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), alleging the agency is responsible for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ withdrawal from a critical shore protection project. The Mayor claims the NJDEP failed to secure necessary easements due to “bureaucratic negligence,” leaving the coastline vulnerable… The post North Wildwood Sues NJDEP Over Stalled Shore Protection Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

The 156-foot Ferris wheel at Morey’s Pier in Wildwood is temporarily off the boardwalk as it undergoes a major refurbishment expected to cost over $1.5 million. The entire attraction, a skyline fixture since 1985, is being disassembled to replace the two main bearings on which it spins. Other parts, like the hub and spokes, will… The post Wildwood’s Iconic Ferris Wheel Taken Down for $1.5 Million Overhaul appeared first on Coast News Today.

A strong geomagnetic storm made the Northern Lights visible as far south as southern NewJersey on Tuesday night. The colorful display was triggered by one of the current solar cycle’s most powerful eruptions, which sent a massive cloud of plasma hurtling toward Earth. Forecasters had issued a severe space weather alert ahead of the impact.… The post Powerful Solar Storm Brings Northern Lights to New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.