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 […]
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 […]