Robert Fletcher Young Garrett, III
Robert Fletcher Young Garrett, III, went to his eternal reward on May 28, 2021. He was born at home in Haddonfield, NJ to parents Margaret (Davis) and Robert Y. Garrett, Jr., and was educated in the Haddonfield public schools. He matriculated at Bowdoin College (class of ‘59), where he was a member of Beta Theta […]
Linwood crafting noise law after complaints about country club
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — The classic battle between commercial and residential interests is playing out in Linwood, with possible far-reaching consequences beyond the city’s borders. Responding to complaints about noise generated by bands, weddings and other outdoor events at Linwood Country Club, the city formed a committee to look into writing a noise […]
FAN pitches facility upgrade to Northfield Council
Group says it would help local youth athletics, be a draw for tournaments By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — The city’s athletics organization approached City Council May 18 asking for help expanding the sports complex at Birch Grove Park. The Family Association of Northfield, or FAN, is a nonprofit “dedicated to betterment of youth […]
Cricket Denton announces plan to run for Upper Township Committee
SEAVILLE – Cricket Denton, a lifelong resident of Seaville and an ardent community leader, announced her candidacy for Upper Township Committee. Denton is no stranger to public service, having been raised by Cherie Denton, an Upper Township school teacher and single mother. She said she was taught the importance of philanthropy at an early age. […]
Community gathers to honor those lost to war
More than a start to summer; Memorial Day 2021 marks a step back toward normal By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP — A welcome hint of sunshine arrived for the start of the Memorial Day observance at Osprey Point, marking a change after a drenched weekend, while the gathering marked a step back […]
Deauville beach bar draws complaints from neighborhood
Plans must be resubmitted to planning board By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel STRATHMERE – It looks like it’s back to square one for a proposal for new bathrooms for the beach bar at The Deauville Inn. A site plan review for the popular waterfront business was on the agenda for the Thursday, May 20, […]
Plunging into summer in Ocean City
Marching into the ocean has become a tradition By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — A pirate, a mermaid, a crab, a bear and Mr. Mature America joined a marching band, a soccer team, a historian, four princesses, hundreds of spectators and dozens of business persons as Ocean City officials kicked off another summer […]
Ocean Reef condominium provides private, secluded lifestyle, incredible views
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — If you’ve never been to Ocean Reef condominiums, it’s definitely worth a visit. The complex is a tree-lined enclave on the bay off Tennessee Avenue, behind the Ocean City Municipal Airport and some soccer fields, as well as the Humane Society animal shelter. The home for sale […]
Red Raider girls, boys win county track titles
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School boys and girls track teams won the Cape May County Track and Field Championships last week at Carey Stadium. For the girls, Alexa Palmieri and Elaina Styer were double winners and for the boys, Dan Givens and Brad Jamison each won two events. […]