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NJ projected to see rise in car insurance rates, report says
It’s no secret different household costs are up — auto insurance is no exception. Data released from Insurify this August finds the first half of 2024 saw a 15% increase in full-coverage premiums nationwide. But then by year’s end, they expect a rise to 22%. Insurify found...
Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
Focus: Fair Riding, Gaming and Fraternizing
All’s fair — at least for Rumson-Fair Haven area folks. It’s Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair week, after all. The more than 100-year-old tradition of summer’s end, homecoming fair reunions among area friends and a community summer wrap-up party of the finest kind jumped into full-ride mode on Friday night and continues through Saturday this week.
Solar Landscape, NSA unveil plans for 8.5 million sq. ft. of rooftop solar on self-storage buildings
Solar Landscape, the Asbury Park-based solar developer, has inked a new partnership that could lead to projects on at least 8.5 million square feet of rooftop space nationally. The firm on Monday joined National Storage Affiliates Trust, a real estate investment trust focused on self-storage, to detail the agreement. According...
Boy Burned By Coals on Sandy Hook
On August 13th, around 2:45 p.m. Dispatch Center at Gateway National Recreation Area received a call about a young burn victim near Guardian Park. Responding officers found a boy with burns to both feet. According to witnesses, the boy had stepped on hot coals that had been illegally dumped between rocks in the area. The area is a designated barbecue location within the federal park and visitors are required to dispose of barbecue coals in designated locations only. The boy was airlifted to a local burn center. The four-year-old’s burns were so severe that he was flown to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s burn center in Livingston and is still unable to walk.
Lifeguards Hired Late In Season
LAKEHURST – Despite only a few weeks left in the summer season, Borough officials were pleased to note the hiring of two lifeguards during the latest council meeting. Patrick McKay and Evan Palmer were unanimously hired through a resolution during the council meeting. Councilman Robert McCarthy has been promoting the need for lifeguards at Horicon Lake since before the summer season. Officially, no swimming was permitted but the lake has been open and now the lifeguard chair will be occupied for the duration of the season.
NJ gas tax stable this year, but changes looming
New Jersey has once again landed in the top 10 among U.S. states in a comprehensive study of taxes motorists are charged when purchasing a gallon of gas. The state’s 42.3 cents per-gallon gas tax currently ranks as the 8th-highest among the states, after an increase of almost 1 cent that went into effect nearly a year ago.
4 More Lottery Jackpots Where Won In New Jersey This Past Week
The odds of you winning the lottery are slim to none, somewhere in the ballpark of 1 in 303,000,000, give or take. But you can't win if you don't play, and it seems like the odds of you winning the lottery in New Jersey are higher than in other states.
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
N.J. woman charged with hopping fence at zoo, trying to touch 500-pound Bengal tiger
A South Jersey woman was charged after coming face-to-face with a Bengal tiger after she hopped a fence at the Cohanzick Zoo and tried to touch the tiger, according to police. Bridgeton police said Monday that Zyair J. Dennis, 24, of Millville, was also caught on video doing the same thing at the zoo’s bear enclosure. Both incidents happened on Aug. 18.
Latino Fest Upcoming in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Mark your calendars today for next month's Latino Fest in Long Branch. The Long Branch Free Public Library is presenting the event, on Saturday, September 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Broadway Bandshell at Broadway and 3rd Avenue.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will be live entertainment, food, games and prizes. See more information in the flyer below: For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Borough Council Cancels This Week’s Meeting; Next Gathering Slated for September 10th
BELMAR, NJ - There will be no Borough Council meeting this week, as the regularly scheduled session has been canceled. Council meetings are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, but it’s not unusual for one or two meetings to be canceled during the summer as the council adapts to seasonal demands and reduced agendas. The next Borough Council meeting is set for Tuesday, September 10th. Residents are encouraged to attend this upcoming meeting, where regular council business will be resumed. The cancelation reflects a standard summer adjustment with no urgent matters requiring immediate attention before the September meeting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Borough Council appreciates the community’s understanding and invites residents to reach out with any concerns or questions before the next meeting. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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