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A former go-kart track, a popular attraction for Wildwoods visitors, is for sale for $6.9 million, prompting redevelopment interest from local officials. Located in the 300 block of E. Cedar Avenue within a complex of boardwalk businesses and the new Boardwalk Redevelopment Zone, the 1-acre commercially zoned property presents a prime opportunity for developers. While… The post Wildwoods Go-Kart Track Listed for $6.9M, Eyed for Boardwalk Redevelopment appeared first on Coast News Today.

Following a tragic event, New Jersey created the Next-of-Kin Registry, a web-based system allowing residents to voluntarily provide emergency contact details. Established in response to “Sara’s Law,” the registry, managed by the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, enables law enforcement to quickly notify designated contacts if someone is in a crash and unable to communicate. New… The post NJ Launches “Sara’s Law” Registry for Emergency Contacts After Tragedy appeared first on Coast News Today.

A commercial tow truck partially fell through the Wildwood boardwalk on Thursday, with its front tires breaking through the wooden planks. Photographer Dan Robinson reported seeing the incident, and the area was subsequently blocked off by emergency responders. This event occurred shortly after the city announced plans to test larger hybrid Ford pickup trucks for… The post Tow Truck Partially Falls Through Wildwood Boardwalk appeared first on Coast News Today.

Starting Saturday, the Cape May County Bridge Commission will transition to all electronic tolling on its five bridges connecting Jersey Shore towns, eliminating toll booths and cash payments. This new system will utilize E-ZPass transponders or photograph license plates to mail toll bills. Meanwhile, a plan to make the Atlantic City Expressway the first cashless… The post Cape May County Bridges Go Cashless; AC Expressway Conversion Delayed appeared first on Coast News Today.

Hundreds of New Jersey police officers will begin the Police Unity Tour on Friday from various locations across the state. This 300-mile bike ride over four days will culminate in a ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The tour, part of National Police Week, honors fallen officers and… The post NJ Police Officers Embark on Unity Tour to Honor Fallen appeared first on Coast News Today.