Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
Gas prices dipped below $3 in the state, according to the Bergen Record.
The state has a stunning dragonfly population, but it faces threats, according to the Bergen Record.
NJ homeowners insurance was cheap, but not anymore, according to the Asbury Park Press.
The state is seeking reduced oversight of the women’s prison, according to NJ Monitor.
Senator Helmy won’t quit the Port Authority board while in the Senate, according to NJ Spotlight.
Middlesex and Burlington Counties reached a proposed agreement to end the use of county-line ballots, according to NJ Monitor.
Monmouth County is engaging a feasibility firm to evaluate the airport.
Karen Carroll was selected chair of Somerset County’s Board of Elections.
Still shorthanded, the Sussex County Board of Elections is preparing for voting, according to TAPinto.
Senator Booker introduced the ‘FDA Modernization Act 3.0’.
Genova Burns LLC celebrated two milestones within its ranks.
Felician University appointed Dr. Brian Connors as dean of the School of Education.
ICYMI: Legislation pending to honor Pascrell; funeral held for the late Rep. Pascrell; smoking still allowed in casinos; Kelly may have helped torpedo Mastro
Governor Murphy took action on legislation.
Governor Murphy announced promotions across the Operations Department.
Lawmakers demanded hearings on charter schools, according to NJ.com.
In Atlantic City, Skate AC is fundraising for a second skate park, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Bay Head, a school wants voter to approve borrowing $2.9M, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Branchburg, an Aldi was approved, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Cape May, the city is seeking to fend off City Hall lightening strikes, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Edison, the council will vote on extending public comment time, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Frelinghuysen, owners of a proposed pot farm promised no odors, according to NJ Herald.
In Jersey City, the council gave a initial OK for the Pompidou tax break, according to Hudson County View.
In Margate, a new BOE member was sworn-in, according to Downbeach.
In Marlboro, a new space for festivals was approved for a Hindu temple, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Montgomery, the town’s only Jewish officer is suing over alleged inaction on anti-Semitism, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Paterson, the council blocked a bid to expand marijuana businesses, according to Paterson Press. The council will introduce an ordinance to extend public comment time, according to TAPinto.
In Phillipsburg, the council passed the final Riverside Industrial warehouse plan, according to TAPinto.
In Princeton, the BOE moved forward on a superintendent search, according to TAPinto.
In Westfield, the council curbed unsolicited circular deliveries, according to TAPinto.
ICYMI: In Bedminster, debate prompted ‘kindergarten behavior’
AROUND THE WEB:
What drives Curtis Bashaw’s campaign for New Jersey Senate seat?
Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com
- Curtis Bashaw knows pretty much everything there is to know about Cape May’s historic Congress Hall hotel — its history, the staff and how the business runs each day. As the resort’s owner, he’s closely involved in its day-to-day operation. But is that enough experience to send him to Congress?
What drives Andy Kim’s campaign for New Jersey Senate seat?
Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com
- Rep. Andy Kim is a lot like other parents. Earlier this month, he dropped his two young sons off for their first day of school and then headed off to work. And while that is the case for most people throughout New Jersey, Kim’s job is a little different. He’s a sitting member of the House of Representatives for the state’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth counties, and he’s also running for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
This N.J. bill will hike the cost of living – at minority consumers’ expense | Opinion
John E. Harmon, Sr.
- In a state as reliant on cars as New Jersey, it’s surprising that we have one of the lowest car ownership rates in the country.
In cancer, proximity and access matter
Jack Morris, ROI-NJ
- Someone in New Jersey will receive a cancer diagnosis today. You know this person. My wife, Sheryl, and I certainly do. At various times, this individual has been a family member, a dear friend, a child’s classmate.
Schools chief hit the jackpot, but taxpayers and kids are left holding the bag| Opinion
Marilyn Roman
- The Jersey City Public Schools have a myriad of problems regarding such things as skills retention, graduation and dropout rates, student behavior and absentee rates as well as facility maintenance, staff shortages and low morale in every part of the district, just to name a few. But I never thought we would have to add highway robbery to the list.
NJ Republican governor candidate introduces bill to outlaw wearing masks in public
Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com
- A Republican candidate for New Jersey governor introduced new legislation Thursday that would prohibit people from wearing masks in public, just weeks after a similar bill was passed in Nassau County on Long Island.
NJ environmentalists could next target plastic water bottles
Jill Croce, NJ1015
- Is your place constantly stocked with single-use plastic water bottles? Do you constantly make water bottle purchases at convenience stores?
Kean Recognizes Hillsborough Mayor for Online Information Campaign
Rod Hirsch, TAPinto Hillsborough
- Mayor Robert Britting took a break from his usual routine of presenting proclamations at a recent Township Committee meeting to be on the receiving end, recognized by Rep. Tom Kean, R-7th, for his “Ask the Mayor” online public information campaign.
Non-suicide crisis? ‘Warmline’ in New Jersey is here to listen
Dino Flammia, NJ1015
- Not everyone who’s struggling needs a suicide hotline. Sometimes, an individual just needs a listening ear. For folks who aren’t in a great place but are in no imminent risk of hurting themselves or others, CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ continues to run its “warmline” that connects callers with experts who are trained to be active listeners for both individuals in crisis and those who just want to be heard.
In Montreal, it was CGI’s time to shine – locally and globally
Tom Bergeron, ROI-NJ
- Mike Reagan is confident he has the best of both worlds. As the head of CGI’s business interests in New Jersey, he oversees a team of 250 that can offer business consulting and technical solutions to customers in a variety of sectors — but, especially large manufacturing, utilities, banking, life sciences, higher education and state and local government, from his home office in New Brunswick.
CarePoint starts talks on financial restructuring options that may include bankruptcy
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- CarePoint Health has begun financial restructuring that may include bankruptcy discussions for their three Hudson County hospitals, which Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, also a Democratic candidate for governor, and state Senator Raj Mukherji (D-32) are against.
Camden City Council removes cap on lawyer fees despite fierce opposition
- Kenneth Burns, WHYY News
- Camden City residents packed the council chambers Tuesday night to oppose a measure that removes the $125 per hour rate cap the city reimburses its employees and public officials, past and present for legal representation.
Atlantic City High School principal accused of failing to report abuse of mayor’s daughter indicted
John O’Connor, Press of Atlantic City
- The Atlantic City High School principal facing official misconduct charges after she allegedly failed to report the abuse of the mayor and superintendent’s teenage daughter was indicted Wednesday, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said.
After 76 years, Cerbo family closes lumber yard that ‘helped build Parsippany’
William Westhoven, Morristown Daily Record
- From their vantage point along Route 46, the Cerbo family has not only witnessed the exponential growth of their hometown, but supplied much of the material that transformed it into the largest municipality in Morris County.
Who are highest paid public school employees in New Jersey? Top 10 revealed here
Amanda Oglesby, Asbury Park Press
- New Jersey school superintendents have a reputation for being some of the highest paid public employees in the state, but other education professionals — business administrators and department directors, for example — are also collecting taxpayer funded six-figure salaries over the $250,000 mark.
Ocean County criminal defense attorney accused of pointing handgun at neighbor, dogs
Ken Serrano, Asbury Park Press
- A local criminal defense attorney and former assistant Ocean County prosecutor has drawn charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon after a dispute over his neighbors’ dogs.
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