OCPD sets example for law enforcement statewide
State Police Chiefs Association re-accredits department for sixth time OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department received re-accreditation for the sixth time, a first among New Jersey’s roughly 570 law enforcement agencies. Harry Delgado, program manager for the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, made a presentation at the […]
BMX Olympic champion: What it takes to go for gold
Connor Fields set goal as a teen, worked tirelessly, learned from failure, overcame injury, nearly died OCEAN CITY — BMX racer Connor Fields announced his retirement in August. The Olympic champion just turned 30 years old in September. He has packed a lot into his life so far. Fields set a goal as a young […]
Find comfort, convenience of maintenance-free living at luxury bayfront complex
OCEAN CITY — Enjoy everything America’s Greatest Family Resort has to offer and let someone else do the work. That’s the idea at 500 Bay Condominiums, the luxury complex overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay where unit 206 is for sale. The 110-unit complex consists of two buildings — the North tower and South tower. Exterior […]
Two County Commission seats up for grabs Nov. 8
Editor’s note: There are four candidates seeking two seats on the Cape May County Board of Commissioners in the Nov. 8 election. Democrat Dr. Julia Hankerson is challenging Republican incumbent E. Marie Hayes and Republican Andrew Bulakowski.Hayes is running for re-election. The other seat is held by Commission Director Gerald Thornton, who is retiring at […]
$2.6M field on ballot in Linwood
Artificial turf, new lighting for youth teams LINWOOD — Do voters want the city to spend $2.6 million on a turf field and lighting upgrades to All Wars Memorial Park with no increase in taxes? That’s what Linwood City Council is asking residents on the ballot this Election Day. According to an overview of the project provided […]
Northfield voters to weigh in on cannabis sales in city
NORTHFIELD — Residents will have an opportunity to let the governing body know how they feel about cannabis retail businesses when they cast their ballot Nov. 8. In a 4-3 vote, City Council approved adding a nonbinding question to the ballot. The question asks voters whether City Council should adopt an ordinance to authorize as […]
Dompierre opens expanded workroom at new spot
Marmora property renovations reveal unique history and ties to the community MARMORA — Jack Griffin and Victor Dompierre, owners/partners of Dompierre, have announced the expansion, relocation and opening of the Dompierre Workroom at a new location at 22 Norwood Road in Marmora. The Workroom was on the bottom floor of the Dompierre Showroom at 17 […]
Ocean City touts flood mitigation work since Superstorm Sandy
Editor’s note: This story is from the city of Ocean City. It is courtesy of public information officer Doug Bergen. OCEAN CITY – Recognizing the threats of coastal flooding and rising seas, Ocean City has taken a leading role in investing in solutions. On the 10th anniversary of the devastating Superstorm Sandy making landfall about 12 […]
David Allegretto is chamber’s Citizen of the Year
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce David Allegretto is the the recipient of the chamber’s 2022 Citizen of the Year Award. His award and the Outstanding Business and Beautification Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s dinner Wednesday, Nov. 16, at The Flanders Hotel. Allegretto is a […]
Demolition of derelict Somers Point homes begins
Site along Shore and Pleasant roads to be Bayview Court parking lot SOMERS POINT — Demolition work got started in earnest Thursday at the future site of an overflow parking lot for Bayview Court Apartments. American Demolition Corp., which had been performing asbestos abatement at the five dilapidated homes on the site along Shore and Pleasant […]