Shore towns hit for not paying lifeguards O.T.
TRENTON — A New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) investigation initiated by complaints found that 347 lifeguards were due more than $400,000 in unpaid overtime from three Jersey Shore municipalities — Atlantic City, the Borough of Avalon and Stone Harbor. “New Jersey’s lifeguards put their lives on the line for the safety of […]
Ocean City doubles daily, weekly beach tag fees
Second vote on revised ordinance also increases the seasonal passes OCEAN CITY — City Council has doubled the cost of most beach tags for next season, increasing the rate for the first time in more than a decade. Council approved a revised fee ordinance on second reading after a public hearing at Thursday’s council meeting. […]
City wants $2 million, high-tech scoreboard at Carey
It would replace the outdated scoreboard and be used for multiple events OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian’s administration wants to get a big jump on one specific capital project for next year, a project that may be the most visible — a roughly $2 million high-tech scoreboard at Carey Stadium with screens that face the […]
At Howl-O-Ween on the boardwalk, owners have outdressed their dogs
OCEAN CITY — All of the ingredients were present for a perfect fall dog-day afternoon Saturday in America’s Greatest Family Resort, where hundreds participated in the second annual Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Day. Leashed dogs were permitted on the boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22, when canine-specific vendors were selling their wares at […]
Free breast cancer screening Saturday, Oct. 22
NORTHFIELD – Shore Imaging Associates at 2605 Shore Road, Northfield, is having free breast cancer screenings from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Oct. 22. Call (609) 653-3484 for your appointment. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Screening mammograms are proven to detect cancer early when it is most treatable. Shore Medical Center is a […]
Ocean City house fire Tuesday displaces family
GoFundMe page set up to help OCEAN CITY – A family was displaced by a devastating house fire early Tuesday morning in Ocean City. At 6:29 a.m. Tuesday, the Ocean City Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 1912 Ferndale Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy fire conditions on all floors […]
HERO Campaign broadens message
Simulator helps students learn of dangers and consequences OCEAN CITY — The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers hosted its 11th HERO Walk on Oct. 16 under cloudy skies with a distinct feeling of fall in the air. Dozens of supporters, families who have lost loved ones to drunken driving, groups and volunteers […]
Beesleys Pt. plan includes park, wildlife habitat
MARMORA — “We never leave. We are going to be a community member,” Beesleys Point Development Group partner Chris Wilson told those gathered for a business mixer earlier this month. The Upper Township Business Association welcomed members new and old — as well as one particular potential new member from whom everyone wanted to hear — […]
Somers Point City Council candidates profiled
Ward 2, Carl D’Adamo: Answer to taxpayers, make gov’t transparent SOMERS POINT — Carl D’Adamo, 71, is challenging incumbent Mike Owen for the Ward 2 seat on City Council. D’Adamo, who was the lone Democrat on the governing body and served for 16 years at-large, chose not to seek re-election in 2019, opening the door […]
DePamphilis vs. Bender for unexpired term in Somers Pt. Ward 1
Rick DePamphilis SOMERS POINT — Now back in Somers Point, longtime Linwood mayor Rick DePamphilis is facing a challenge from Lisa Bender for the final year of an unexpired term in Ward 1. DePamphilis, 72, served as mayor of Linwood from 2002 through 2019, when he decided not to seek re-election. He served on the […]