Overgrown brush, abandoned furniture, and piles of trash have become all too familiar to many locals. However, on Wednesday, an elderly couple's overgrown backyard in the 2800 block of Carlton Avenue was transformed by a group of Atlantic City High School students who exchanged their summer vacation for rakes, shovels, and hedge trimmers during a community cleanup offered at no cost by the Community Cleanup & Laborer Team.
Car Display
In Lower Township, an M16A1 half-track with four Browning M2 engines, more than eight decades after it transported American soldiers during World War II.The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum now has 50-caliber machine guns. According to a news release issued by museum officials on Wednesday, the car, which is on loan from Burroughs Timberman, is anticipated to stay on exhibit at least through AirFest, which is set for September 3-6.
School District Workers Health Insurance Rates
An actuary recommends a 34% increase in health insurance rates for school district employees enrolled in a state benefits plan for the upcoming year. The State Health Benefits Commission was informed last week by the actuary, Aon, that in addition to the 34% increase for current education workers, early retirees-those who are not yet at Medicare age-should see an increase of 11%, and Medicare retiree rates should climb by 6%.
NWS Confirms Tornado In Cape May Point
The National Weather Service confirmed that a waterspout formed in the Delaware Bay off Cape May Point and briefly came ashore during severe thunderstorms that swept through the shore communities Tuesday evening. BreakingAC.com reports there were no reports of serious damage caused by the brief tornado after it touched down shortly after 6 p.m. The NWS plans to do a virtual survey as damage was sporadic and the tornado likely dissipated not long after it came ashore.
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