Overview of capital projects proposed, costs, years to complete
OCEAN CITY — In the five-year capital plan Chief Financial Officer Frank Donato and Director of Operations and Engineering Vince Bekier presented to Ocean City Council Thursday evening, the administration has proposed spending a total of $146 million, with more than a third of that next year. The proposal includes spending $54.5 million in 2023, […]
Ocean City: $146 million capital projects plan
Two-thirds proposed for 2023-24: police station, stadium, recreation OCEAN CITY — Continuing its aggressive, decade-long approach to improving Ocean City’s infrastructure, Mayor Jay Gillian’s administration is proposing $146 million in capital improvements over the next five years, two-thirds of which would be completed in 2023 and 2024. Among the big plans are replacing the aging […]
Upper Township schools seek new superintendent
UPPER TOWNSHIP — The Upper Township School District sent a letter to parents just before Thanksgiving announcing a search for a new superintendent of schools. Superintendent of Schools Vincent J. Palmieri Jr. and Board of Education President Michele Barbieri signed the letter. “Dear Families, At this moment in time, the BOE and I have agreed that […]
Sea Isle girl raises $31,000 for Love of Linda Cancer Fund
SEA ISLE CITY – For Sea Isle City resident Regan Capone, showing her charitable side and riding a horse come quite naturally. Regan, a student at Ocean City Intermediate School, is a competitive horseback rider who trains at Pembrook Farm in Eldora, NJ, where for the past 11 years owner Eleanor Robinson has been hosting […]
Ocean City Council eliminates term limits for boards, commissions
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council voted 5-2 Thursday evening to eliminate term limits for the city’s boards and commissions. Councilmen Tom Rotondi and Jody Levchuk provided the no votes. Term limits on the volunteer boards and commissions had been debated for more than a year, with some council members and members of the public […]
Upper Township seeks grants for ADA upgrades at playgrounds
PETERSBURG — Looking to improve recreation facilities, Township Committee has turned its attention to Amanda’s Field and Caldwell Park. The governing body adopted a group of resolutions Nov. 28 that clears the way for an application to the state Department of Community Affairs for playground facilities at the Amanda’s Field Park that comply with the […]
Leon Grisbaum donates $3 million for terminal building at Ocean City Airport
OCEAN CITY – Leon K. Grisbaum, the owner of Berger Realty and an avid pilot, will donate $3 million to be used to construct a new terminal building at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. The new facility will be named the “Leon and Elizabeth Grisbaum Airport Terminal” and house an updated airport terminal, restaurant and […]
Family honored for support of Shore’s front-line workers
Chris, Andrea Monihan raise more than $15,000 for Shore Medical Center through sign campaign SOMERS POINT — Chris and Andrea Monihan realized in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic that health care workers would need the public’s help. That’s why they started a lawn sign fundraising campaign to help Shore Medical Center purchase the suddenly […]
Ocean City firefighters extinguish blaze Thursday morning
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City firefighters extinguished a blaze at 411 Haven Ave. Thursday morning. The call came in at 9:46 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, reporting a fire at 411 Haven Avenue. The fire originated in an exterior doorway, according to Ocean City public information officer Doug Bergen. Three engines and a ladder truck responded. […]
Upper Township residents eye impact of Ocean Wind 1
MARMORA — Several dozen Upper Township residents gathered Nov. 21 at Marmora Volunteer Fire Company headquarters to get a close-up view of plans for the Ocean Wind 1 project planned off the coast. Committeewoman Kim Hayes said Township Committee asked the project principles to “specifically talk about Upper Township and the impact for the project […]