Van Drew vows stable funds for shore protection
Promise comes week after hurricane pummeled coast NORTHFIELD — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has promised southern New Jersey mayors to provide a stable supply of funding for shore protection, a week after Hurricane Erin pummeled the coast. “I will be introducing legislation to make sure there is permanent and reliable funding for beach projects […]
Mikie Sherrill stumps in South Jersey
Governor hopeful: Streamline business regulations GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — “The state government has really neglected the transformative investments that Atlantic City and Atlantic County need, particularly in public transit and economic development projects,” U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill told a regional business gathering Aug. 27 at Seaview Golf Club. “Fixing this is going to involve collaboration with […]
Upper Township, Ocean City, Somers Point plan 9/11 ceremonies
PETERSBURG — Area communities are preparing to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks with ceremonies honoring those who lost their lives that fateful day. Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda coordinated the attacks against America in which pilots flew planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York […]
Working fire at Ocean City home
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City firefighters put out a blaze at a home at 15 Tobago Lane late night Aug. 27. No one was injured. A 911 call came in at 11:36 p.m. and crews from the Department of Fire & Rescue Services and Police Department responded, reporting heavy smoke and fire at the rear […]
Construction under way on Somers Point Paddle Club
SOMERS POINT — After years of planning and multiple meetings, Scarborough Properties has finally started building its private swim club on Bay Avenue. The project, known as the Somers Point Paddle Club, is under construction at 520 Bay Ave., the former site of Bubba Mac’s Shack. In May 2022, City Council approved an agreement with […]
Somers Point celebrates return to normal with Good Old Days Festival
SOMERS POINT — Residents of this seaside city get together after Labor Day each year to celebrate the end of the tourism season, which floods the area with traffic and people for months. It’s like a return to normalcy when old friends can get together after a busy season. This year the city will host […]
Upper Township combining planning and zoning boards
PETERSBURG — Township Committee voted to move forward with consolidation of Upper Township’s planning and zoning boards into a joint land use board Aug. 27. Solicitor John Amenhauser said Mayor Curtis Corson asked him to look into the legal issues that would involve. The mayor is looking to cut costs of professionals and services by […]
Council ensures using union labor if Somers Point builds new City Hall
SOMERS POINT — City Council voted unanimously Aug. 28 for a resolution that would ensure union labor would be used for construction of a potential new City Hall. Councilman Sean McGuigan said the Buildings and Grounds Committee is exploring ways to fund replacement of City Hall, adding that he anticipates it would cost in excess […]
Upper Twp. to share courts, EMS services with Woodbine
PETERSBURG — Township Committee has entered into shared service agreements with Woodbine for court services and EMS. Committeeman Tyler Casaccio said Aug. 25 that negotiations took a couple of months but the municipalities finally were ready to complete the deal for use of the township’s court facilities. “A couple months ago, I reached out to […]
Committee denies some parking requests, approves others in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — City Council’s Parking Committee made recommendations regarding several issues Aug. 28. Councilwoman Janice Johnston, who serves on the committee with Councilman Howard Dill and Council President Charlie Haberkorn, said the panel rejected permit parking in two spots, approved a crosswalk and will take steps to alleviate some hazardous conditions. Harbour View Condominiums […]