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 […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Dave Winslow
Says he is thoughtful, dedicated with ‘level-headed passion’ for position Editor’s note: The Ocean City Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Incumbent Fourth Ward Councilman Dave Winslow is facing a challenge from Cecelia Gallelli-Keyes. OCEAN CITY — Dave Winslow, the Fourth Ward councilman seeking re-election […]
Ocean City Council candidate profile: Sean Barnes
Says he has energy, vision, is an analytical thinker with financial skills Editor’s note: The Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Sean Barnes and former councilman Michael DeVlieger are running for the remaining term of the at-large position open because of the resignation of long-serving […]
Ocean City candidate profile: Michael DeVlieger
Describes himself as available, responsive, experienced and adamantly against wind farms Editor’s note: The Sentinel is running profiles of the candidates for Ocean City Council in the May 14 election. Former councilman Michael DeVlieger and Sean Barnes are running for the remaining term of the at-large position open because of the resignation of long-serving councilwoman […]
Ocean City budget plan has 3.7-cent, 7.5% tax hike
OCEAN CITY — The proposed 2024 municipal budget will raise the tax rate 7.5 percent, or 3.71 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. If approved on final reading, the tax bill on the average home assessed at $650,000 would climb $241. Ocean City Director of Finance Frank Donato presented the budget to Ocean City Council […]