Van Drew hopes to deliver ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in beach funding before summer
OCEAN CITY — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew is hopeful of delivering “tens of millions of dollars” in federal funding for beach replenishment before summer at the Jersey shore. Van Drew, R-2nd, and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Adam Telle evaluated the erosion Feb. 13 at Fifth Street in Ocean City, which has suffered […]
Boardwalk study’s Phase 1 fact-finding is done
Boardwalk Subcommittee reports progress, sees impact of loss of amusement park in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — While entertainment venues are only a minor part of offerings on the Ocean City boardwalk, the loss of the amusement park on the north end of the commercial district had a disproportionate effect on the commercial zone. The […]
Boardwalk Subcommittee: Winslow discusses hotels, popular places to vacation, drop-off in Fifth St. parking lot
OCEAN CITY — Peak hotel occupancy in Ocean City and Cape May County is about 75 percent, with room numbers remaining flat across all three regions of New Jersey. That’s what was found by the Boardwalk Subcommittee, which has been charged with examining the commercial zone and delivering a report to City Council. The board […]
Levchuk: Amusement park not returning
OCEAN CITY — No amusement park operator will open a business on the Ocean City boardwalk because there is no alcohol available, no games of chance and no midway games. “If you’re an amusement park operator, you’re at a huge disadvantage because that’s what people look for today,” said Jody Levchuk, a city councilman, vice […]
Frozen waterways pose danger to docks
Bubblers prevent piling pulling up, damaging decks, boat lifts OCEAN CITY – When the weather gets cold and stays cold like it has this winter, Sean Barnes gets out on his dock on Snug Harbor in Ocean City with a long metal pole and breaks up the ice forming around the piling. “I try to […]
Upper Township will send checks to residents who lost mailboxes to plowing
PETERSBURG — A check will be in the mail — if it can be delivered. Township Committee discussed ways to reimburse residents whose mailboxes were knocked down during plowing operations related to the snowstorm Jan. 25. Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike said Feb. 9 that there is no policy to address mailboxes damaged by the […]
Cape May mayor may challenge for congressional seat
CAPE MAY − Mayor Zack Mullock is testing the waters on whether he might challenge U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew for his seat in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. “A month ago, I would’ve been shocked to be having this conversation, because the truth is I love being mayor of Cape May,” Mullock said in […]
‘Charlie Brown’ opens Gateway season
SOMERS POINT – Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” characters come to life in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a charming, family-friendly musical packed with heart and laughter, hitting Gateway Playhouse Feb. 20 to March 1. The musical marks the first in an all-musical MainStage Season for the Gateway of Somers Point. Join Charlie […]
Fundraiser March 1 for Ocean City firefighter who is battling cancer
SOMERS POINT — Friends, family members and other loved ones have organized a fundraiser to benefit Somers Point resident Kenny Pollock in his battle with cancer. The 18-year Ocean City firefighter was diagnosed a year ago with two rare forms of cancer — lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma and primary CNS lymphoma — and is undergoing treatment at […]
Beach concert process, EDAC on Somers Point City Council agenda
SOMERS POINT — City Council is expected to address the process for presenting the annual summer beach concerts and the future of a volunteer commission when it meets Feb. 12. The beach concert series is organized by Carmen and Nancy Marotta and their team and typically features 14 concerts — 13 Friday nights and the […]