Federal officials are expected back in Brigantine this week to examine extensive damage from the weekend nor'easter as Mayor Vince Sera says the city is pushing for emergency beach replenishment, protection for threatened homes and the federal funding needed for a broader recovery. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com Sera, speaking Tuesday on The Don Williams Show on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND, said representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are expected to examine conditions in Brigantine later this week.
New Push To Keep AC Convention Center Hotel Open
Atlantic County officials are preparing to intensify their push to keep the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel open, with two county commissioners planning a formal resolution and the head of Visit Atlantic City scheduled to address the county board Tuesday. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Atlantic County Commissioner-at-Large June Byrnes said Thursday that she and Commissioner Maureen Kern will co-sponsor a resolution supporting County Executive Dennis Levinson's effort to get state officials involved in finding a solution for the troubled hotel.
Olde Tyme Italian Festival In the Wildwoods
The sights, sounds and flavors of Italy will take over Fox Park next weekend as the Wildwoods welcome the 22nd annual Olde Tyme Italian Festival on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3.The free, two-day celebration of Italian culture and heritage will feature traditional Italian food, live music, entertainment, vendors and family activities. The festival will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Governor Ends State Of Emergency
New Jersey is officially out of emergency mode. Governor Sherrill has ended the storm emergency declaration that was put in place as the nor'easter bore down on the state, and the focus has now shifted to sizing up the damage left in the storm's wake. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Sherrill ended the storm emergency and that New Jersey officials are now assessing damage from the nor'easter. For our neighbors along the coast and throughout the region, that means the worst of the weather has passed and the hard work of recovery is underway.
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