Upper Township school budget raises tax rate 3.1¢
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township School District’s proposed budget for 2024-25 increases the tax rate 3.1 cents per $100 of assessed value and, if approved as presented, would raise the bill on an average assessed home ($288,834) by about $90. Featuring an operating budget of $36,620,854, the spending plan increases the tax levy 2.59 percent […]
Somers Point budget raises tax rate 1.47¢
SOMERS POINT — City Council introduced its 2024 budget March 28, calling for a 1.47-cent increase in the municipal tax rate to $1.1237 per $100 of assessed value. That equates to almost $15 more on each $100,000 of assessed value, or about $30 on a $200,000 home. “There is much, much better news this year […]
West Point cadet from Ocean City named Goldwater Scholar
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Garret Longstaff of Ocean City, Class of 2025, has been announced a Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. West Point has earned 15 Goldwater Scholarships since competing in 2018. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program, one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in […]
Somers Point may lease space in New York Ave. school
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has advertised space for lease at New York Avenue School and the city is considering utilizing some of the space.Interim Superintendent Chris Kobik said the Board of Education sent out a request for proposals for leasing two floors of the building. Bid opening was scheduled for March […]
Colony Club inducts new members
OCEAN CITY – The Colony Club of Ocean City welcomed four new members at its recent monthly meeting at the Community Center of Ocean City. Inducted were Christine Wilson, Nora Fischer, Chris Beisel and Ann Raab. Members were also updated on the club’s activities and programs. Cathi Ferber is chairman of the major fundraiser, a […]
East Lynne Theater to stage reading based on Jim Plousis: Jersey Lawman
CAPE MAY – East Lynne Theater Company will produce “Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime,” a staged reading based on the memoir by Jim Plousis and George Ingram 8 p.m., April 20. Adapted for the stage by Thomas Raniszewski, the story highlights the 40-year law enforcement career of Plousis from his […]
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. […]