Somers Point school budget has no tax increase
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Board of Education adopted the district’s $22,668,282 budget for 2022-23 on April 28, calling for no increase in the tax rate of 98.4 cents per $100 of assessed value. Superintendent Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder and Business Administrator Julie Gallagher presented the budget to the Board of Education on March 17. It […]
No tax hike in Northfield’s municipal budget
NORTHFIELD — City Council adopted the $14,469,884 municipal budget April 26 that includes an increase of more than $1 million in spending but no change to the municipal tax rate. The city will use American Recovery Plan Act/Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery funding to undertake multiple capital improvement projects with long-lasting value as well as bring […]
Northfield school budget raises tax rate 1.2 cents
NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Board of Education adopted its $16,876,461budget April 25, calling for a 1.2-cent tax rate increase.The increase to $1.25 per $100 of assessed value equates to $1,250 oneach $100,000 or $3,125 on a $250,000 home.The 2022-23 spending plan is up about $652,036 over the current year’sbudget. The district realized an increase of […]
Linwood School budget has 2.7-cent tax increase
Cost includes district starting full-day kindergarten for the 2022-23 year LINWOOD — The Board of Education adopted its $15,735,645 spending plan April 27 with a tax rate increase of 2.7 cents per $100 of assessed value and implementation of full-day kindergarten districtwide. “Linwood is taking a huge step with the implementation of full-kindergarten for the […]
Fatal accident at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
OCEAN CITY – A welder working on the Ferris wheel at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier fell from a lift Monday morning and died from his injuries. He was identified as Robert W. Sanger, 62, of Pittsgrove, an employee of Cargo Tech International of Swedesboro. He was pronounced dead at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point. At […]
Ocean City Council candidates talk wind farm, BYOB, public safety
OCEAN CITY — Six candidates shared their views on multiple topics during a forum Monday hosted by the Ocean City Sentinel at the Hughes Performing Arts Center at Ocean City High school. At-large members of City Council represent the entire island as opposed to a single ward where they must live. Following a brief introduction, each […]
Contract awarded for wind farm transmission cables
Lines run through Ocean City to Beesleys Point, where substation to be built ‘The awarding of these construction contracts marks significant milestones in moving the state’s first offshore wind project forward.’– Grant van Wyngaarden, head of procurement, Ørsted North America ATLANTIC CITY – Ocean Wind 1 announced the award of a contract to install power […]
Upper Township bids (semi)farewell to solicitor
UPPER TOWNSHIP – The Upper Township Committee on Monday evening welcomed new township administrator Gary Demarzo and congratulated solicitor Dan Young on his (semi)retirement. DeMarzo was attending his first meeting after having taken over for Scott Morgan, who will stay on as emergency management coordinator. As DeMarzo thanked the committee and the community for the opportunity […]
Candidates file financial disclosures
Where they own real property, earn their incomes OCEAN CITY – In the Financial Disclosure Statements for 2022, filed in April, Mayor Jay Gillian and challenger Keith Hartzell listed their sources of income and properties in which they have a financial interest. In his report filed Friday, April 22, Gillian’s income was listed from three […]
MRHS students: Don’t return drama teacher
They criticize his behavior on stage and off and the culture he created, putting actor in awkward positions LINWOOD — A parent and multiple students have accused drama teacher/director Curt Foy of abusive and inappropriate behavior and asked the school board not to renew his contract. Accusations made April 12 before the Mainland Regional High […]