County OKs $1.1 million for Amanda’s Field upgrades in Upper Township
PETERSBURG — Major upgrades including a new skateboard park and bathrooms are in the works for Amanda’s Field after Township Committee secured more than $1 million in open space funds. The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners approved a shared services agreement with Upper Township on April 14, authorizing as much as $1,129,576 in […]
County Commissioners appoint Rosenello to board
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Former North Wildwood mayor Patrick Rosenello, already running for a seat on the Cape May County Board of Commissioners in the November election, was appointed to the body April 14. The board appointed him to fill in the unexpired term of Melanie Collette, who resigned from the board in March […]
Upper Township adopts budget with 2.97 cent tax rate increase
PETERSBURG — Township Committee adopted its $18,409,035 spending plan April 13 calling for a 2.97-cent tax rate increase. The 9 percent rate hike boosts the total municipal tax rate to 35.3 cents per $100 of assessed value, or $353 on each $100,000. That’s a total municipal tax bill of $1,059 on a $300,000 home. There […]
Beach fill is in works before summer for Strathmere, Sea Isle City and Ocean City
PETERSBURG — More sand is expected on beaches in Strathmere, Sea Isle City and Ocean City in early summer. U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced April 6 that southern New Jersey would receive $99 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to replenish and protect key beaches in the three areas along with Avalon […]
Webster’s Tavern owner designs it as neighborhood pub in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Come Memorial Day weekend, Webster’s Tavern will be a new neighborhood pub where locals and visitors can gather to enjoy food, drinks, each other’s company and watch sports on 38 large-screen TVs. The clues have been there for a few weeks as construction crews have been revamping the interior of the former […]
Neiss challenging Corson in Upper Township Committee GOP primary
PETERSBURG — Mayor Curtis Corson is facing a challenge in the Republican primary on June 2 from township gadfly Nathalie Neiss. Candidates had to file their petitions by March 23 and the winner would run in the general election Nov. 3. “I am running because I believe residents deserve honesty, transparency and leadership that listens,” […]
Basset Hound Olympics precede silly Doo Dah Parade Saturday
OCEAN CITY — America’s Greatest Family Resort will be the scene of a lot of long-eared, tail-wagging waddlers Saturday, April 18, when hundreds of basset hounds join the annual Doo Dah Parade. The parade, which steps off a noon on Asbury Avenue at Sixth Street, is Ocean City’s season-opening celebration of all things humorous, marking […]
Upper Township seventh-graders compete in 8th annual Taco Truck Challenge
MARMORA — Seventh-grade math students at Upper Township Middle School have been diving deep into the world of finance, mastering real-world skills such as calculating discounts, markups, sales tax and simple interest. The culmination of the lessons was the 8th annual Taco Truck Challenge, a project-based learning initiative that tasks students with the simulated launch of their […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Spring into Bargains at Holy Trinity April 25 OCEAN CITY – “Spring Into Bargains” will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2998 Bay Ave., Ocean City. Look for clothing and accessories, jewelry, books, linens and household treasures. From 1 to 2 p.m. the church will host a […]
Amnesty International honors South Jersey Chapter for its activism with Hironaka Award
Small group keeps fighting for human rights OCEAN CITY — A small group of people can make a big difference. In March, Amnesty International’s local chapter was presented with the Hironaka Award, which recognizes exceptional efforts in human rights activism. The award from Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) honors chapters that also show creativity, persistence and […]