Ocean City Superintendent assailed for silence on LGBTQ+
Newly elected board members lauded and criticized over similar issues OCEAN CITY — “You have no fear. You know, relax, OK, because everyone is appreciated,” Janice Webber told the LGBTQ+ community during a school board meeting last week. “It doesn’t have to be categorized into a particular category. If you are respectful and loving toward […]
Split votes end with no vice president of Ocean City Board of Education
Stalemate means county superintendent to decide leadership spot OCEAN CITY — Four votes were not enough to determine who would serve as vice president of the Ocean City Board of Education, a decision that now will be up to the executive county superintendent. Division was evident on the board after four new members were sworn […]
Conflict stops Upper Township rep from taking seat on Ocean City school board
OCEAN CITY — One of the three Upper Township Board of Education members chosen to represent the district on the Ocean City school board was replaced before taking her seat Wednesday, but possibly only temporarily. Upper Township Board of Education President Michele Barbieri said that during discussions with Ocean City School District solicitor Michael Stanton […]
Chau: Northfield moving in the right direction
NORTHFIELD — City Council welcomed its newest member Jan. 3 as educator Renee Carfagno took her seat on the dais for the first time representing Ward 1. Carfagno’s husband, Len, held the Bible as retired judge Joseph Visalli administered the oath of office. Carfagno, 48, and her husband have four children, all products of Northfield […]
Upper Township man arrested in fatal hit-run accident
Victim was 80-year-old grandmother; suspect facing multiple charges OCEAN VIEW — State Police have arrested an Upper Township man in the fatal hit and run of 80-year-old wife, mother and grandmother Marge Straubmuller on Dec. 29. Authorities said Hugo M. Maucher, 50, was charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting […]
Groups seek action over rash of dead whales
Organizations call for a stop on all offshore wind project activities ‘The premature death of so many whales and other marine mammals is an untenable situation that we believe is most likely caused by the increase in vessel traffic and the ‘sounding’ or mapping of the ocean floor by several offshore wind project developers.’–Suzanne Hornick, […]
Desiderio leads Cape May County commissioners
Hayes, Bulakowski sworn in to new terms of office CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Leonard C. Desiderio is the new director of the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners. He was chosen from among his peers at the annual reorganization meeting Thursday as Commissioners E. Marie Hayes and Andrew Bulakowski were sworn in to […]
OCHS suffers damage from pipes bursting
Weight room, auditorium, gyms flooded over break OCEAN CITY — Multiple pipes burst Christmas night at Ocean City High School, leading to several inches of water in the weight room and auxiliary gymnasium, as well as damage in the main gym and auditorium. Superintendent Matthew Friedman said Thursday the extent of damage was still being […]