Tax rate flat in proposed Ocean City school budget
OCEAN CITY — The tax rate in the proposed 2024-25 Ocean City School District budget is not expected to change from this school year, according to a presentation Thursday evening. The expected tax impact on a home assessed at $650,000 is projected to be $1,294, the same amount in this year’s budget. The tax rate […]
Mayor Jay Gillian: State of City ‘strong’; I’ll make it better
Address lists accomplishments, future plans; he has ‘easiest job in world’ OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian presented a glowing report in his 14th annual State of the City address Thursday, providing a virtual laundry list of things accomplished over the past year, work to be done in the coming year and the many things […]
Ocean City opposes proposed endangered species rule
Officials claim it is gov’t overreach layering onto existing protections OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council is opposing a new state rule to protect endangered species at the shore, calling it government overreach. The 35th of 35 resolutions on council’s March 14 consent agenda was the only one to draw significant comment, both from the […]
Legally Blonde: the Musical
On stage this week at Ocean City High School OCEAN CITY — “Elle Woods is just so incredibly amazing and such a great role model,” said Vivian Maucher, the senior starring in the lead role in the Ocean City Drama Guild’s production of “Legally Blonde: the Musical,” on stage this week at the Bill and […]
‘Grease’ is the word at MRHS
LINWOOD — Featuring colorful costumes, sing-along songs and a high-energy cast, ‘Grease’ is the word on everyone’s mind as the Mainland Drama Club prepares to produce the popular musical for the first time. “‘Grease’ holds a special place in the hearts of so many people, myself included,” director Phil Pallitto said. “It’s more than just […]
Ocean City hires new school superintendent
Christian Angelillo talks longevity over his 29 years in education OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Board of Education unanimously approved a contract for a new superintendent of schools Thursday evening, welcoming Christian Angelillo. “It’s wonderful to have a full vote on this without any dissension,” board President Kevin Barnes said. “I do want to […]
Former mayor Palombo’s son and nephew challenge incumbents in Upper Township
Incumbents question endorsement process, those behind it UPPER TOWNSHIP — The son and nephew of former mayor Rich Palombo are challenging the incumbent mayor and deputy mayor, saying they want to restore morale among Upper Township employees and stabilize the budget. Zachary “Zach” Palombo, son of former Upper Township mayor Rich Palombo, and cousin Samuel […]
Homeowner dead in Ocean City fire
Circumstances of fire, death being investigated OCEAN CITY – A fire Wednesday morning on Asbury Avenue has left one man dead. The Ocean City Fire Department and Ocean City Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1914 Asbury Ave., at 10:45 a.m. March 13. Police found a deceased male outside the […]
Upper Township mayor, deputy mayor announce re-election bid
PETERSBURG — Mayor Jay Newman and Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes have announced their intent to seek re-election to Township Committee. The longtime chief of the Marmora Volunteer Fire Company and AtlantiCare nurse filed their petitions with Township Clerk Joanne Herron on March 11, officially launching their campaign. “We are the right team with the right […]
Gun charges for Somers Point man
SOMERS POINT — On March 8, Michael John James, 30, of Somers Point, was ordered detained in the Atlantic County Justice Facility on multiple gun and drug charges stemming from an investigation conducted at his residence by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Unit, the Somers Point Police Department, the Office of […]