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May 4, 2026

Month: April 2026

Ocean City school board hires new superintendent

Current leader of Barnegat School District says he plans a long tenure in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — Dr. Brian Latwis was hired Thursday evening as the new superintendent of the Ocean City School District starting in the 2026-27 school year. He currently is superintendent of schools in the Barnegat School District, which is in […]

Construction work, disruptions along Roosevelt Boulevard, 34th Street

OCEAN CITY – Cape May County will be completing concrete work along Roosevelt Boulevard and 34th Street this week. This will include the construction of a curb-lined concrete median located at the approach to the 34th Street Bridge. Construction will take place between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Thursday and Friday nights, April […]

Mayoral candidates debate in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — Both challengers in the Ocean City mayoral election have thrown their support behind construction of a hotel at the former Wonderland Pier site on the boardwalk. “A luxury hotel would be a great idea,” Councilman Keith Hartzell said before a large crowd April 28 at the Ocean City Tabernacle. “To be crystal clear, […]

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF APPLICATION

TO THE CITY OF SOMERS POINT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the undersigned has filed an application with the Zoning Board of Adjustment in the City of Somers Point, New Jersey for variance relief from the requirements of the Somers Point Zoning Ordinance for front yard setback and building coverage variance relief […]

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF APPLICATION

TO THE OCEAN CITY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the undersigned has filed an application with the Zoning Board of Adjustment in the City of Ocean City, New Jersey for variance relief from the requirements of the Ocean City Zoning Ordinance for maximum building coverage and rear yard setback (porch only) to […]

Mayoral candidates report $113,000 in donations

Madden outpaces Gillian, Hartzell; Kelly far ahead in council race funding OCEAN CITY — Pete Madden has received the most donations in the mayoral race in Ocean City, well above incumbent Jay Gillian and nearly double that of fellow challenger Keith Hartzell. Spending in the four-way race for the three at-large seats on City Council […]

Four City Council candidates out looking for votes

OCEAN CITY — Four candidates are seeking three at-large seats on City Council in the May 12 election: incumbents Sean Barnes and Tony Polcini and newcomers Jim Kelly and Jocelyn Palaganas. Barnes, an Ocean City native, would bring his lifelong knowledge of the town and the analytical and communication skills learned in his professional career […]

3.6-cent tax rate increase approved in Somers Point

Citizens complain about hike, citing ratable increase, new projects in city SOMERS POINT — Somers Point City Council adopted its $21,775,398 spending plan April 23, calling for a 3.6-cent increase in the local tax rate and $605,837 hike in the tax levy. The tax rate rises to $1.18 per $100 of assessed value and the […]

City Council introduces Ocean City budget with tax hike

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council voted unanimously to introduce the 2026 municipal budget April 23. Although the bottom line grew because of grants received, the tax levy and tax rate proposed in Mayor Jay Gillian’s budget in March has remained the same. “Now it looks like the budget is up $12 million (from this […]

Capital plan: $23.8 million in projects slated for 2026 in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY – There are $23.8 million worth of capital projects planned in Ocean City during fiscal 2026.  Chief Financial Officer Frank Donato said the work is included in the municipal budget for 2026. (See related story, this page.) The five-year capital plan, which includes 2026 through 2030, is at $73 million. As of Dec. […]