Cannabis Committee: Somers Point should allow single dispensary
City Council split, considers revenue, whether voters support one in town SOMERS POINT — City Council debated the merits of a recommendation to allow a cannabis dispensary Feb. 9, with several members indicating they are against the proposal. Following a statewide referendum in November 2020, in which voters approved the legalization of recreational use of […]
16 overdoses, 2 fatal, in Cape May County since Feb. 1
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland with much concern issues another serious warning to the public regarding the recent upsurge of drug overdoses in the County. Since Feb. 1, there have been more 16 drug related overdoses, two of which were fatal., he said. Based on the preliminary investigation, […]
Upper Township Committee could hike taxes 2.8 cents
Mayor Newman says something must be done about confusing ZIP codes PETERSBURG — Township Committee expects to raise taxes again this year after holding its first budget workshop of the year Monday. Committeeman Curtis Corson reported the budget is up $550,000 over the previous spending plan and would require raising the tax rate 2.8 cents […]
This Little Light of Mine: The Black Church
‘Minister of history,’ founder of S.J. museum, talks of origin, growth of the Black Church OCEAN CITY — Ralph E. Hunter Sr. comes from a family with three generations of ministers, but decided long ago that his path is preaching about the region’s African American history. Hunter, founder and president of the African American Heritage […]
Fines levied for worker death at Wonderland Pier
Gilamco, contractor cited after welder fell while working on Ferris wheel in 2022 OCEAN CITY — Following the death of a welder working at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on the Boardwalk in May 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Gilamco Inc. $10,151 and the contractor’s company $7,831.80. The penalties were levied Nov. 2, 2022, according […]
Tuckahoe firefighter in ICU following crash
TUCKAHOE — A member of the Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Company suffered a medical issue and crashed his vehicle while returning from the scene of a fire Feb. 3 in Corbin City. The man, who was not identified, was headed back to the station after battling a chimney fire at a home on the 600 block […]
The Arc to Partner with NJ Department of Labor for Targeted Hiring Event for individuals with disabilities
Register by Feb. 13 for March event EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP –The Arc of Atlantic County, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Vocation Rehabilitation, and The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, will host a Targeted Hiring Event for Individuals living with Disabilities who are seeking full and part-time employment positions. The […]
Surgeon: Eagles have advantage
Dr. Marconi: Chiefs quarterback won’t be fully recovered from high ankle sprain for big game SOMERS POINT — Philadelphia Eagles 27, Kansas City Chiefs 17. That’s the Super Bowl prediction of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dante Marconi, who said quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain will limit the mobility and throwing power of the Chiefs signal-caller, allowing […]
Upper Township seeks input on improvements at Cameron park
PALERMO — What improvements would you like to see at the Richard M. Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary? Township Committee would like to know. Engineer Paul Dietrich reported Jan. 23 that he has had initial discussions with the county planning office, which he said is working on upgrades to the park system. Cape May County Commissioner Andrew […]
Supporters, opponents want voice on rental regs
SOMERS POINT — City Council is moving ahead with new regulations for short-term rentals, and both those for and against them are anxious to see what they will entail. Councilman Howard Dill, who sits on the Short Term Rental Committee, said city leaders hope to have an ordinance on the agenda for one of the […]