Upper Township combining planning and zoning boards
PETERSBURG — Township Committee voted to move forward with consolidation of Upper Township’s planning and zoning boards into a joint land use board Aug. 27. Solicitor John Amenhauser said Mayor Curtis Corson asked him to look into the legal issues that would involve. The mayor is looking to cut costs of professionals and services by […]
Council ensures using union labor if Somers Point builds new City Hall
SOMERS POINT — City Council voted unanimously Aug. 28 for a resolution that would ensure union labor would be used for construction of a potential new City Hall. Councilman Sean McGuigan said the Buildings and Grounds Committee is exploring ways to fund replacement of City Hall, adding that he anticipates it would cost in excess […]
Upper Twp. to share courts, EMS services with Woodbine
PETERSBURG — Township Committee has entered into shared service agreements with Woodbine for court services and EMS. Committeeman Tyler Casaccio said Aug. 25 that negotiations took a couple of months but the municipalities finally were ready to complete the deal for use of the township’s court facilities. “A couple months ago, I reached out to […]
Committee denies some parking requests, approves others in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — City Council’s Parking Committee made recommendations regarding several issues Aug. 28. Councilwoman Janice Johnston, who serves on the committee with Councilman Howard Dill and Council President Charlie Haberkorn, said the panel rejected permit parking in two spots, approved a crosswalk and will take steps to alleviate some hazardous conditions. Harbour View Condominiums […]
Pops pays tribute to Whitney Houston
OCEAN CITY – Maestro Vince Lee enjoys bringing rising young artists to the Music Pier to front the highly polished Ocean City Pops Orchestra. Sunday night, the soloist was Lakisha Jones, an “American Idol” winner and successful Broadway actor. She sang and pranced her way through Whitney Houston covers, adding her own energy and style. […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming Events
Tickets sale Sept. 5 for Author’s Luncheon OCEAN CITY – The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library announced the upcoming Author’s Luncheon featuring author Fiona Davis will be Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Flanders Hotel, Ocean City. Assigned seating will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tickets will be be available online only beginning at […]
Mustang football falls to Atlantic City in opener
WILMINGTON, DEL. – The road toward Mainland Regional High School’s appearance in a third straight state championship game isn’t going to be smooth. The Mustangs found that out in Wilmington, Del., Aug. 29 against Atlantic City High School. Atlantic City led from its opening possession and never relinquished the lead as the Vikings stunned the […]
Raider football opens with shutout win
OCEAN CITY – Football season in New Jersey kicked off beachside last week with a dominant performance by the Ocean City Red Raiders in their annual Battle at the Beach game. The Raiders held Oakcrest High School scoreless in head coach Sean Matthews’ first game as leader of the team. Two late defensive scores by […]
Goldcoast condo offers shore vacation oasis in popular neighborhood
OCEAN CITY — The fantastic first-floor condominium at 2120 Wesley Ave. is just a block from the white-sand beaches of the central Goldcoast neighborhood. Ocean City is one of the most popular shore resorts on the East Coast, featuring a 2.5-mile-long oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, as well as […]