Third Friday is Back

We’re back! Third Friday will be celebrated in Millville’s Glasstown Arts District on Friday, August 21. There will be some new rules to follow to keep you safe as well as and staff and volunteers. The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts at 22 N. High Street will open at 6 p.m. with the main […]

Third Friday is Back Read More »

Spotted Lantern Fly

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher has announced information and instructions for residents who encounter the Spotted Lanternfly as the Department continues to receive numerous calls about this exotic invasive insect. The Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) to curb the ongoing spread

Spotted Lantern Fly Read More »

Outdoor Advocates

This year marks the 15th year that the local watershed protection organization CU Maurice River has celebrated its outstanding volunteers, who contribute more than 10,000 hours annually. They monitor a host of species like purple martins, bluebirds, osprey, eagles, and wood ducks. They lead nature walks, save horseshoe crabs, create wildlife habitat, maintain nature trails,

Outdoor Advocates Read More »

New Jersey Department of Health Releases COVID-19 Recommendations for Schools

Last week, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) released COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Local Health Departments for schools. “The Department of Health in collaboration with the Department of Education, has developed guidance to help local health departments assist schools in providing a safe environment for students and staff,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.

New Jersey Department of Health Releases COVID-19 Recommendations for Schools Read More »

Counting On All

The census takers are coming soon to a block near you. And to yours. Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau began its follow up information gathering in Cumberland County as part of its nationwide effort to visit households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Based on the current U.S. self-response rate of

Counting On All Read More »

Public Hires May Enroll Immediately in State Health Benefits Program

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 172, allowing any public employee eligible for enrollment into the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) to immediately enroll upon hire, rather than waiting two months. Previously, under Executive Order No. 115, the two-month waiting period was waived only for public employees hired specifically in response to the

Public Hires May Enroll Immediately in State Health Benefits Program Read More »

Emergency Grant Funding Program To Assist Small Landlords And Tenants

As part of the Administration’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver announced the creation of the Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program. The program, administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, will provide emergency grant funding to small property owners for COVID-19 related decreases in

Emergency Grant Funding Program To Assist Small Landlords And Tenants Read More »