Assemblymen voice of southern N.J. in Trenton
Republicans Simonsen, McClellan say top priorities are tourism, school funding, flood maps TRENTON — Assemblymen Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen, who were sworn in to their positions for the fourth time Jan. 13, ran their campaign on giving southern New Jersey a voice statewide. The residents of Ocean City and Lower Township, respectively, said they […]
Upper Township residents can weigh in on cannabis at Feb. 23 hearing
PETERSBURG — Township residents will get the chance Feb. 23 to speak about Upper Township Committee’s plan to allow marijuana sales. The committee is expected to hold a second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 1-2026, which creates a cannabis overlay zone from the Garden State Parkway’s Exit 25 interchange east to the 34th Street bridge […]
Developer’s group home may be across town in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — The Planning Board may allow a developer planning luxury waterfront townhomes to construct a group home for developmentally disabled adults on the other side of the city to satisfy affordable housing requirements. City Council adopted a resolution Feb. 12 referring the amended 90 Broadway Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Board for review. […]
Work continues on boardwalk replacement
OCEAN CITY – Work continues on the rebuilding of the Ocean City Boardwalk from Fifth Street to St. Charles Place. According to the city, the work, with a bid price of $4.3 million, should be complete by the end of March. The contract includes a new modern lamppost system that will allow the city to control […]
Upper’s State of the Township: Sewers, cannabis, budget
Corson, Palombo and Cascaccio review past year, look ahead for UTBA BEESLEYS POINT — Township officials say developing a sewer system is a future goal but financially prohibitive at this time. Mayor Curtis Corson, Committeeman Tyler Casaccio and Committeeman Zach Palombo reviewed a couple of projects that took place in 2025 and noted others that […]
Sea Isle City ‘as strong as ever,’ Mayor Desiderio says
SEA ISLE CITY — Team work has led to Sea Isle City being “as strong as ever,” Mayor Len Desiderio said Feb. 10 in his State of the City address. “As most everyone knows, we have stressed the importance of working together as a government and as a community to get things done,” he said. […]
Plan to change advisory group stalls at Somers Point City Council
SOMERS POINT — City Council’s plan to split its Economic Development Advisory Commission into two subcommittees stalled Feb. 12 when it failed to receive support. However, the proposal is being amended and a new plan put forth in the future, according to City Council President Kirk Gerety. Council members had discussed changing the mission of […]
Three cheers for Upper Township’s talented cheerleading squads
PETERSBURG — Mayor Curtis Corson was all smiles Feb. 9 while he handed out proclamations to a couple of dozen young athletes as Township Committee honored Upper Township’s cheerleading squads. “The Upper Township Varsity Cheerleading Squad demonstrated their infectious energy and enthusiasm by dominating the Island Championship Cheer Competition in Wildwood, earning first place in […]
Sports improvements, nature trail in works in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Improvements to the city’s sports facilities and creation of a nature trail are in the works in Somers Point. City Council has applied for Green Acres Park Development Grants to undertake the work. Engineer Greg Schneider said the city is looking to spend about $233,000 on the Defeo Lane trail next to […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Atlantic-Cape Educator Job Fair EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – There will be an Atlantic/Cape Educator Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Egg Harbor Township High School, 24 High School Drive, EHT. School districts in Atlantic and Cape May counties are trying to attract educators from out of the region to address […]