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DAVID PORTER
The Associated Press, Philadelphia Inquirer
09/21/2009
NEWARK, N.J. - After winning a lengthy battle to stop her city from seizing her home for an upscale condominium project, Lori Vendetti is pretty sure of one thing: The fight isn't over.
Vendetti is part of a small group of homeowners in the seaside town of Long Branch who prevailed last week in the state's most celebrated case involving eminent domain, the law that allows a government to take land needed for a public use or redevelopment after paying a fair price for it.
By Jan Hefler
Philadelphia Inquirer
Monday August 31, 2009
The race for two state Assembly seats in District Three pits two conservative Republicans who lack full party support against two Democratic incumbents, including the district's first female legislator.
by Randall Clark
Today's Sunbeam
Thursday September 03, 2009
MANNINGTON TWP. -- On the edge of a lush soybean field on the Carpenter Farm, officials announced Thursday the preservation of 322 farmland acres here, marking another milestone in Salem County's state-leading agricultural protection effort.
by RANDALL CLARK
Today's Sunbeam
Thursday, August 20, 2009
SALEM - In a charged public forum here Wednesday, Memorial Hospital of Salem County CEO Jim Angle took center floor as residents one-by-one voiced their concerns about the potential closure of the facility's maternity ward. Keeping the utmost civility, a prerequisite set by freeholders facilitating the meeting here at the Salem County Courthouse, many of the public comments carried the intonation that the hospital is protecting its profit margin before people.
By JIM WALSH
Gannett New Jersey
A South Jersey legislator wants the state to be able to suspend local elected officials who face criminal charges.
State Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney, D-3, said he will introduce a bill that would require that action against officials indicted for offenses that, upon conviction, would result in forfeiture of office.
Today's Sunbeam
Friday, May 29, 2009
SALEM - Alloway and Elsinboro townships are recipients of funding through the Transportation Trust Fund for road reconstruction projects, officials announced Thursday.
The Bridgeton News
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
BRIDGETON - The city has been awarded $160,000 through the state Transportation Trust Fund for the reconstruction of Terrace and Spruce Streets.
State Sen. Stephen Sweeney, Assemblyman John Burzichelli, and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley - all 3rd District Democrats - announced the grant Friday.
Today's Sunbeam
Friday, May 22, 2009
By Trish G. Graber
TRENTON - Legislation that would require students criminal histories to be reported to school districts and passed on when students transfer schools was given unanimous approval Thursday by the Senate, and now heads to the desk of Gov. Jon S. Corzine.
The Star Ledger
Saturday, March 28, 2009
SALEM - Two Cumberland County towns will split $995,825 in state Small Cities grants to the 3rd legislative district.
State Senator Stephen Sweeney, Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley announced the grants totaling almost $1.7 million to municipalities in the district on Thursday.
Lawrence Township will receive $400,000 for sidewalk safety and accessibility. The project includes curbing, drainage and lighting on Maple Avenue.
The Star Ledger
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
WEST DEPTFORD TWP. - State Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney, Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley on Tuesday announced $328,000 in Clean Communities grants to be split among the third legislative district's 40 municipalities.
The grants are used for litter prevention and public education, adopt-a-highway campaigns and graffiti cleanup.
