Somers Point Education Foundation mixer April 25
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Foundation for Education has scheduled its second annual mixer and cash raffle for April 25 at Somers Point Brewing Co. Chuck Westcott, a member of the foundation board, said the group consists of a mix of parents, residents, teachers, new superintendent Ted Pugliese, business members and others. “The sole […]
Somers Point: Spring paving under way, study of Rt. 52 sought
SOMERS POINT — Winter’s potholes will soon be a jiggly old memory as spring roadwork begins around the city. Engineer Greg Schneider updated City Council about ongoing and future projects March 28. He said phase 1 of Ocean Avenue paving has been completed and was awaiting inspection. Plans are complete for Ocean Avenue phase 2 […]
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade is Saturday
OCEAN CITY – The early forecast for the weekend looks sunny and mild, and Ocean City will be ready to welcome spring and the end of tax season with the annual Doo Dah Parade on Saturday, April 13. The Doo Dah Parade is Ocean City’s season-opening celebration of all things humorous. The procession features marching bands, […]
Bernadette Peters to open Ocean City Pops season
Tickets on sale April 10 OCEAN CITY – Tickets for the season-opening Ocean City Pops concert featuring theater, television and film star Bernadette Peters will go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 10. Peters will join the Pops at the Ocean City Music Pier to kick off the 2024 season at 7:30 p.m. […]
Memorabilia merchants, collectibles, comics crowds come together at OC Con
See photo gallery below OCEAN CITY — America’s Greatest Family Resort played host to two days of comic books, collectibles and cosplay during OC Con 2024 on April 6-7. The public was offered free admission to the events at the Music Pier, where the Batmobile from the 1989 film starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson […]
Ocean City Sea&Do events
Juried Photography Show at Arts Center OCEAN CITY – The Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center features its “Annual Juried Photography Show” through April 30. A “Meet the Artists’ reception will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 12. The gallery is in the Arts Center, second floor of the Ocean City Community Center […]
Ocean City sees ‘light at end of tunnel’ on capital projects
Proposes $150 million in capital project debt atop existing $200 million debt OCEAN CITY — “We really see a light at the end of the tunnel.” That’s how Ocean City Finance Director Frank Donato described the new five-year capital plan for Ocean City that envisions spending $159 million with about $150 million in new debt […]
Upper Township budget has 1.4-cent, 5.1% tax hike
PETERSBURG — Township Committee approved its municipal budget March 25, calling for a $301,980 increase in the tax levy and a 1.4-cent increase in the municipal tax rate. The tax levy is up 5.7 percent to $5,618,158 for 2024, while the tax rate, or how much the township charges for each $100 of assessed property […]
Somers Point Schools hire Ted Pugliese as superintendent
SOMERS POINT — Jordan Road School Principal Ted Pugliese was hired March 27 as the new superintendent of the Somers Point School District, replacing Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder, who left the district in December after five years. “Thank you very much for the opportunity to work together with the board and for the time and effort and […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes
She cites education, experience and proven track record as voice of people Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes is challenging incumbent Dave Winslow for the Fourth Ward seat. Profiles of the other two races, for the Second and […]