Egg Harbor City Council Supports Cannabis Facility Amid Discussions on Safety and Development

Overview: The Egg Harbor City Council meeting covered a range of topics, including the approval of a new cannabis cultivation facility, updates on community projects, and measures to address fire safety due to drought conditions. The meeting also highlighted ongoing developments in local infrastructure, the need for ordinance updates, and community engagement in upcoming events.

Atlantic County Commissioners Oppose Electricity Rate Hike Amid Concerns Over Energy Strategy

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, the primary focus was on opposing significant electricity rate increases proposed by Atlantic City Electric and approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution against a 17.23% rate hike and an additional proposed 8% increase, expressing concern over the NJBPU’s equity proposal and social benefits charge plan. They emphasized their responsibility to protect New Jersey ratepayers. A commissioner highlighted the broader energy crisis, pointing out the closure of power plants and failed offshore wind initiatives, stressing the necessity of reliable electricity for essential services like hospitals.

Greater Egg Harbor School Board: Cedar Creek Students Triumph in State-Level Engineering Challenge, Eye National Competition

Overview: At the recent Greater Egg Harbor School Board meeting, a group of students from Cedar Creek High School was celebrated for winning the state round of the Real World Design Challenge, an engineering competition addressing real-world problems. The students presented their project, an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to deliver critical supplies during wildfires, and discussed their upcoming participation in the national and international rounds in Washington.

Egg Harbor City Council Discusses Monarch Butterfly Awareness, Infrastructure Projects, and Public Safety Concerns

Overview: The Egg Harbor City Council meeting on April 10, 2025, covered a range of topics, including an initiative to promote monarch butterfly awareness, infrastructure improvements, and public safety concerns. Notable discussions included the mayor’s proclamation of Monarch Butterfly Awareness Year, ongoing forestry management, a significant road paving program, and pressing public safety issues such as pedestrian crosswalk visibility and emergency vehicle access.

Egg Harbor School Board Launches Comprehensive Strategic Planning Amidst Community Engagement.

Overview: The Egg Harbor School Board meeting focused on the district’s strategic planning process and highlighted initiatives for student recognition and educational growth.