OCEAN CITY — Where can you watch the unwavering ocean smash against the unyielding beach while taking a shower? In the wonderful single-family home at 5235 Central Ave., that’s where. Recently listed by Mark Grimes of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox & Roach Realtors, the 2,022-square-foot Southend beachfront stunner is loaded with modern amenities. The home’s […]
Officials cite $645,000 decrease in state aid as the major culprit PETERSBURG — Another tax increase is in the works for Upper Township residents after Township Committee introduced its budget March 10 calling for a 2.9-cent rate hike – a 9.86 percent increase. The $45.6 million spending plan includes a tax levy of $6.2 million, […]
This time from second job; former administrator sues PETERSBURG — Township Committee voted 4-0 on March 10 to terminate the employment of Gary DeMarzo as personnel officer, but the former administrator has filed legal action to stop his elimination from two positions. Committee terminated DeMarzo as administrator Jan. 27 and hired the law firm of […]
Bartender, an OCHS grad, wins $20,000 for her exotic cocktails, the Sweet Dragon an Smoky Desert MARMORA — Upper Township’s Marisa Holt is The Bar Boss. She has a $20,000 check and a pair of intricate and delicious cocktails to prove it. It may be surprising that someone who went to high school in a […]
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The county tax rate is expected to fall another 1.9 cents under the $224 million budget for fiscal year 2025. The rate would fall from 18.8 cents per $100 of assessed value to 16.9 cents, a decrease of $190 on each $100,000. The rate has fallen steadily since 2021, when […]
OCEAN CITY — Where can you watch the unwavering ocean smash against the unyielding beach while taking a shower? In the wonderful single-family home at 5235 Central Ave., that’s where. Recently listed by Mark Grimes of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox & Roach Realtors, the 2,022-square-foot Southend beachfront stunner is loaded with modern amenities. The home’s […]
OCEAN CITY — Sporting a large yard, screened porch and second-floor sun deck, the newly listed home at 5416 Bay Ave. has abundant space both inside and outside to host a large family and friends for a shore vacation. Located in the OC Homes section of the island, the home offers access to everything America’s […]
OCEAN CITY – Jeff Quintin, an influential figures in the southern New Jersey and greater Philadelphia real estate markets, has officially joined eXp Realty, the subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc.. eXp Realty bills itself as “the most agent-central real estate brokerage on the planet.” Quintin, along with his 15-agent team and four support staff […]
LCMR’s Hansen, Raiders Grimley and Dirkes battle through wrestle-backs ATLANTIC CITY — The 2025 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships wrapped up last week at Boardwalk Hall, where veteran wrestlers from Lower Cape May Regional and Ocean City high schools took on the best New Jersey has to offer. Lower’s Chase Hansen qualified for his third consecutive […]
Ocean City explodes in fourth quarter, beats Timber Creek for 1st title since ’90s OCEAN CITY — Luke Tjoumakaris and Tighe Olek dominated the boards. Josh Lenko and Tjoumakaris combined for 44 points. Dean Lappin had three steals and four assists. Floor general Ben McGonigle put it all together as the Red Raiders won their […]
Ocean City wrestler dreamed of winning regional title WILLIAMSTOWN — The field for the 2025 state wrestling championships in Atlantic City is set after a weekend full of intense action during the Region 8 tournament at Williamstown High School. Ocean City’s Tommy Grimley punched his ticket to the state championships after a dominant run throughout […]
It is important that the Ocean City Planning Board is working up procedures for citizens to video record its meetings. We hope a comprehensive policy, that should be unveiled by its first meeting in March, will be a step forward for the board, those who appear before it and interested citizens. We also hope these […]
Political sensitivities and a new policy on letters to the editor National politics have made people overly sensitive. I know, shocker. Ask anyone who made an offhand comment about politics — left, right or center — and has been rewarded with an angry harangue in return. That isn’t limited to social media, which is a […]
To the Editor: Upper Township, we need a bike path. As both time and attention spans these days are short, I will attempt to keep this call to action short and sweet. As a collegiate basketball player and lifetime athlete, the benefits of physical movement are beyond denial. Yes, walking and running and moving in […]
A few hours before heading over to cover Ocean City’s 9-11 ceremonies last week, I was driving behind an SUV with a couple of political bumper stickers. On any other day the stickers would have merited little more than a raised eyebrow. Whenever Sept. 11 rolls around, the day isn’t quite the same. We are […]
