Upper Township Beach Patrol members recognized for life-saving actions
PETERSBURG — “You saved that guy’s life, and no matter what happens for the rest of your life, that gentleman owes you his life,” Capt. Joe O’Neill told lifeguard Ben Wilson. It was Wilson, a member of the Upper Township Beach Patrol, who took the vital first step in rescuing a distressed swimmer by recognizing […]
Somers Point planners reject cannabis ordinance
After engineering office finds it is consistent with master plan SOMERS POINT — Permission for cannabis businesses to operate in Somers Point has been delayed, possibly indefinitely, following a ruling Aug. 16. The Somers Point Planning Board voted 5-2 against the ordinance being consistent with the master plan, a necessary step in the process. City […]
‘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 […]