‘Pot stores have no place here’
Groups, citizens weigh in with their opposition SOMERS POINT — Local residents and organizations have come out against the plan to allow cannabis businesses to operate in the city, saying “pot stores have no place here.” City Council voted 5-2 on July 27 to introduce ordinance 19-2023, which would allow for a cannabis retailer and […]
Cannabis buyers still turning to underground market
TRENTON — Some cannabis consumers are continuing to buy from the underground market due to a lack of dispensary locations and the high price they charge for cannabis. During a meeting Aug. 18 of the state Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), Chairwoman Dianna Houenou acknowledged the largest barriers to opening a cannabis dispensary were outside the […]
Cape May County appealing judge’s decision in Ørsted land case
OCEAN CITY – Cape May County is hoping to take the fight over a land easement in Ocean City granted to Ørsted for its offshore wind farm as far as the state Supreme Court. Last week, special counsel to the county, Michael J. Donohue, announced the county is appealing Superior Court Assignment Judge Michael Blee’s […]
Ocean City pay raises up for public hearing
Vote Thursday on doubling mayor, council pay OCEAN CITY – The raises that will double the salaries for the mayor and council member positions comes up for a public hearing and second reading at the Ocean City Council meeting Thursday evening. On Aug. 10, council voted 6-0 to approve the ordinance, which will set the […]
Ocean City Beach Patrol at 125
Saving lives in the resort since 1898, guards have formed bonds while protecting bathers OCEAN CITY — “If you swim near a lifeguard, you are not going to drown,” historian Fred Miller said, noting there has never been a drowning on a guarded beach in the Ocean City Beach Patrol’s 125-year history. Started in 1898, […]
Sarah Avellino crowned Junior Miss Ocean City 2024
OCEAN CITY — On Saturday night at the Ocean City Music Pier, Sarah Avellino completed the 2024 triumvirate of queens representing America’s Greatest Family Resort. Avellino was crowned Junior Miss Ocean City 2024, completing a week of pageants that saw Lola DeMarco become Miss Ocean City 2024 and Stella Fleming win the title of Little […]
Stella Fleming new Little Miss Ocean City
She had a little luck sewn into her gown OCEAN CITY – Stella Fleming believes the charms she sewed into her dress gave her good luck Friday night on stage at the Ocean City Music Pier. That luck, combined with winning three of the four main competitions, led her to being crowned Little Miss Ocean […]
A homecoming for new Upper Township schools superintendent
PETERSBURG — “Coming ‘home’ and returning to the district that helped me become who I am today is the greatest achievement in my professional career,” said Allison Pessolano, who took over as superintendent of the Upper Township School District in July. Pessolano said she thinks it’s important to have stability for students to grow. “It’s […]
Raises move ahead
Doubling salaries for mayor and City Council OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council introduced an ordinance at last Thursday evening’s meeting that would nearly double their pay and that of the mayor. The ordinance was approved 6-0 on first reading with newly appointed Fourth Ward Councilman Dave Winslow abstaining. He was appointed at the meeting […]
Marketing appears to be paying off for Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — City Council contracted with a marketing firm in June to promote its events in hopes of drawing more business to the city. Charles Haberkorn, co-chairman of the Economic Development Advisory Commission, said the contract with Performance Marketing requires the agency to provide metrics for gauging effectiveness. “Marketing the city events brings people […]