Upper Township Committee honors Young
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Upper Township honored outgoing solicitor Dan Young Monday evening. Former mayor Rich Palombo was in attendance to support his longtime colleague as he accepted an award and gift from the committee. The committee first formally adopted a resolution recognizing his years of service and wishing him luck in the future, then Mayor […]
Upper Township administrator questioned about GSP exit, his own resumé
UPPER TOWNSHIP – During public comment at Monday evening’s Upper Township Committee meeting, citizens pressed the new township administrator for an update on a Garden State Parkway exit and how he came to get his job. Resident Barbara Murphy-Leary echoed prior praise of the Public Works Department before asking township Administrator Gary Demarzo about his […]
Candidates file last pre-election financial reports
OCEAN CITY – Pre-election reports show both mayoral candidates have put money into their own campaigns and raised more contributions. In the 11-day pre-election report filed April 29, Councilman Keith Hartzell, who is challenging incumbent Jay Gillian in the May 10 election, listed a $5,000 loan he gave to his campaign . He also listed […]
Beloved teacher, coach ‘didn’t lose a battle with cancer. Heaven won her.’
Mikenzie Helphenstine remembered for her tenacity, making sure she was helping others OCEAN CITY – For the passing of beloved teacher and coach Mikenzie Helphenstine, a woman with unbelievable grit who never gave up at anything, it is fitting how others viewed her life and her untimely death, at age 43, on Wednesday, May 4, […]
Gillian wins fourth term as mayor
Bergman, Madden, Polcini win the three City Council seats Editor’s note: The election results are unofficial until they are certified by the Cape May County Clerk’s Office. OCEAN CITY – Jay Gillian won his fourth consecutive term in office, defeating challenger Keith Hartzell, the longtime City Council member, 2,299 to 1,893 – a more than […]
Councilman decries ‘hit piece’ left on windshields
OCEAN CITY – While the six individuals running for Ocean City Council and two for mayor were taking part in a cordial candidates forum at Ocean City High School April 25, a “hit piece” attacking Tom Rotondi was being placed on car windshields outside the school. Rotondi is the sitting Second Ward councilman who is […]
Linwood: Spring traditions pop up
LINWOOD — Spring has sprung and lots of exciting things are popping up around the city, which saw the return of the CROPS Market on April 23. The open-air farmers market offers local produce, handcrafted food items and goods, live music and children’s activities from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through May 28 at Central […]
Somers Point OKs tax hike
Lone councilman says more should have been done to cut 1.7¢ increase SOMERS POINT — City Council adopted its $18,885,378 municipal budget April 28 in a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Joe McCarrie saying more could have been done to lessen the tax impact. The tax rate will increase 1.7 cents to $1.025 per $100, or […]
Parents renew call not to renew coach’s contract
Counsel supports assistant coach, speaks up for all New Jersey coaches OCEAN CITY – Parents of Ocean City High School girls basketball players renewed their pleas to not renew the head coach’s contract last week and a former school board president asked the board to rise up and make a difference for the students. After […]
Thousands descend on Somers Point for Bayfest on a beautiful day
SOMERS POINT — It was a bit parky in the morning, but as the sun reached its zenith and the weather warmed, enthusiastic people from near and far descended on Bay Avenue for the city’s first Bayfest celebration since 2019. Craft and food vendors, nonprofit organizations and entertainment offerings lined both sides of the street […]