Turkey Trotters embrace the holiday
Some Fast & Furriest runners like to dress the part on T-day OCEAN CITY — There were many serious runners on a chilly but sunny Thanksgiving morning among the nearly 1,300 people who finished the Fast and Furriest 5K Turkey Trot on the boardwalk to benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City. Many others were […]
Levchuk: Revisit City Council vote on Wonderland site
Asks for support to get resolution on upcoming agenda OCEAN CITY — The longer the former Wonderland Pier site sits empty, the worse things are going to be for merchants in the north end of the boardwalk and around the city, Councilman Jody Levchuk said. “I think we need to discuss putting this back to […]
Union accuses MRHS school board of stalling as talks fail
Teachers, staff without a contract since July LINWOOD — Teachers and other staff members showed up in force Nov. 17 to express to the school board their displeasure with labor negotiations, which have been ongoing for nearly a year. Scott Betson, chairman of the negotiations committee of the Mainland Regional Education Association, did not address […]
Christmas market at Somers Mansion Dec. 6
SOMERS POINT — Organizer Will Boyer said he wants there to be something for everyone under the tree during the annual Christmas Mart hosted by The Patriots for Somers Mansion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 on the grounds of the historic home. The event features craft vendors selling holiday-themed goods and a […]
Businesses groups back bid to revisit Wonderland vote
OCEAN CITY — Business leaders expressed support for a proposal to revisit a key vote regarding the future of the former Wonderland Pier site. On Nov. 20, Councilman Jody Levchuk requested that a bid to refer the matter to the Planning Board be added to City Council’s next meeting agenda. (See related story) In August, […]
Community Thanksgiving dinner in Upper Township
MARMORA — The Rotary Club of Ocean City-Upper Township has scheduled its free Community Thanksgiving Dinner for Nov. 27. The annual event is free for residents of Ocean City and Upper Township. Members of the OCUT Rotary and community volunteers will be serving dinner from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 20 […]
Ocean City OKs contract to upgrade Central Avenue parking lots
OCEAN CITY — More parking will be available downtown next summer. City Council approved a $75,500 professional services contract with Engineering Design Associates on Nov. 20 for redesign and reconstruction of the parking lot at Eighth Street and Central Avenue. “When it’s done, the downtown will have more than 60 spots that were not there a […]
Redevelopment advances at Seaspray condominiums
OCEAN CITY — City Council moved forward with approval of a redevelopment plan for the Seaspray condominiums, introducing an ordinance to adopt the plan. “This is the ordinance that takes the Seaspray property to the next step in redevelopment,” solicitor Dorothy McCrosson said Nov. 20. Now surrounded by a chain-link fence and marked unsafe for […]
Beyond the Bell providing free groceries in Upper
MARMORA — The Southern Regional Food Distribution Center (SRFDC) made its first delivery of free groceries to Upper Township schools through its Beyond the Bell program Oct. 21. The Vineland-based SRFDC is one of six recognized food banks in New Jersey serving schools and community organizations across the southern region to reduce food insecurity and […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Fall events at park, zoo CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Board of Commissioners is sponsoring fall and winter events at the Cape May County Park and Zoo that are free and open to the public. Start the holiday season with Santa’s Tree Lighting Celebration from 2 to 6 pm. Nov. 29. Join […]