Joe Cutter is the senior news anchor at New Jersey 101.5. I have toiled daily in the newsroom since 1989 as an anchor, correspondent, field reporter and news director. I have also learned not to call State government between noon and 1:30, because they are out to lunch.
Joe Cutter
NJ considers not suspending drivers for failure to pay tickets
Assemblyman Ron Dancer sponsors legislation to allow drivers with suspended licenses for non-moving violations, such as parking tickets, to drive on a restricted basis.
New Jersey’s pumpkin patch is smaller this season
As Halloween approaches, many of us may be thinking about trekking to the farm to pick some Jersey Fresh pumpkins.
Jersey Shore’s tidal wetlands are under threat, report says
Climate change and development may combine to swamp tidal wetlands near the shore, according to a new report by the Regional Plan Association.
‘Someone’s gotta rescue the rescuers’ — Fines would pay for first responder hotline
Legislation to resurrect a mental health hotline for EMS and firefighters in the state is working its way through Trenton.
Women in NJ still earn less income than men
New Jersey women employed full time in the state's workforce last year earned on average 81.6% of the median wages of men.
NJ turning state vehicles into weather and traffic reporters
New Jersey's Department of Transportation has received a $322,000 grant to equip 20 State DOT vehicles with dashboard cams and weather sensors.
Monmouth’s drug abuse help van coming to your town
In Monmouth County, a 32-foot van will be spreading the word about fighting back against addiction and drug abuse.
Would you quit for a better-paying job? Here’s the right way to leave
Better than 4 in 10 workers polled by Office Team say they would leave their current job for one with better pay.
Monmouth County tackles issue of opioids and student athletes
Groups engaged in the battle against opioid abuse in Monmouth County will hold a very public, "Athletes & Opioids Conference" at Monmouth University on Wednesday.
Drive this way: Jersey wineries want help finding them
New Jersey's wineries and vineyards say they are being shortchanged by highway and interstate signage, when it comes to directing visitors to their venues.
Jersey Fresh tomatoes are back in season
State Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher says the world-famous Jersey tomato is a little late this year, but the varieties are a good as ever.
What will happen to radioactive waste after Oyster Creek closes?
A public meeting about shutting down the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station after almost 50 years of operation is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Lacey.