Somers Point residents and city agree: Address rentals
Airbnb, Vrbo cause concerns over traffic, noise, parking SOMERS POINT — Multiple city residents expressed their dismay Jan. 12 about a home being operated as a short-term rental, calling for changes to control the practice citywide. Their complaints came as no surprise to City Council members, with several noting the issue is a priority for […]
Hayes first woman deputy mayor in Upper Township history
PETERSBURG — Committeewoman Kim Hayes was elected the first female deputy mayor in the history of Upper Township, incorporated in 1798, during the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 6. Committeeman Mark Pancoast noted Jan. 9, during Township Committee’s first regular meeting of the new year, that the event’s significance had not be noted. “We overlooked a […]
Stecher, third-generation jeweler, closing his doors
MARMORA — Change is a good thing, according to Charles Stecher, a third-generation jeweler and gemologist who has been practicing his craft for more than 42 years. “There have been many changes since the family business opened 65 years ago and exciting changes are coming again,” Stecher said in announcing his retirement. The store at […]
With Palmieri out, Upper Township School District hires Chris Kobik
Acting superintendent looking ahead; former still being paid $300,000 UPPER TOWNSHIP — The Board of Education has replaced former superintendent Vincent Palmieri with an acting chief school administrator through at least the end of the school year. The board hired Christopher Kobik, former superintendent of the Lower Cape May Regional School District, to serve in […]
Upper Township, Ocean City first responders honored
Three men rescued from sinking boat in Corson’s Inlet PETERSBURG — Township Committee honored the first responders involved in the rescue of three boaters last fall in Corson’s Inlet. Mayor Jay Newman said the incident occurred Oct. 30 in Corson’s Inlet and that the quick actions of those involved resulted in the successful rescue of three […]
Changes in Ocean City ordinance uncuff police
OCEAN CITY —City Council gave final approval last week to amending city ordinances so police can curb problems the resort has faced with crowds of unruly teens over the summer. Following up on the ordinance introduced in December, council voted unanimously to amend multiple sections of Ordinance 87-17 “Police Regulations” and “Beaches, Boardwalks and Recreational […]
‘Education is the key to understanding’
We Belong CMC holds first in series of LGBTQ+ information sessions OCEAN CITY — We Belong Cape May County presented the first of the three-part informational series “Listen, Learn and Love” on LGBTQ+ issues Jan. 7 at the Ocean City Free Public Library. Stockton University professor and LGBTQ+ inclusivity educator Karen Williams spoke during the […]
MRHS swim coach leaves position amid undefeated start
LINWOOD — Longtime girls swim team coach Mike Schiavo has left his position at Mainland Regional High School due to what one parent called a conflict with athletes’ parents. Schiavo worked his final day in his coaching position Jan. 6, when boys coach Brian Booth was named interim coach of the girls team. Athletic Director […]
Ocean City honors MLK
Examine where we’ve been, where we’re going OCEAN CITY — The Rev. Marcia Stanford had audience members on their feet during a rousing keynote address as the city celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday at the Ocean City Music Pier. The speech from the pastor of Macedonia United […]
Hungering for the society Dr. King imagined
It was wonderful to see the large turnout Monday for Ocean City’s annual celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The primary speeches were compelling, from the four Ocean City Intermediate School students to the powerful words of the Rev. Marcia Stanford, honoree Dr. Patrick Kane and the Rev. Gregory Johnson. The essays […]