Ice disrupts bay crossings
Cape May-Lewes Ferry cancels trips, continually monitors conditions NORTH CAPE MAY — As winter weather wreaked havoc across New Jersey, the sustained frigid temperatures from the end of January through the beginning of February were ideal for the brackish waters of Delaware Bay to freeze over. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “ocean […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
U.T. Rescue Squad rose sale Feb. 12-14 PETERSBURG – The Upper Township Rescue Squad is having a rose sale Feb. 12, 13 and 14 at the headquarters at 2028 Tuckahoe Road, Petersburg. The sale will benefit the Rescue Squad. S.J. Amphibians topic at Stockton GALLOWAY – “The Amphibians of Southern New Jersey” will be the […]
Ocean City Boardwalk Subcommittee to detail work so far
Meeting Saturday will have facts, but not any recommendations OCEAN CITY — This Saturday, the Ocean City Council Boardwalk Subcommittee will present an update on its findings. The subcommittee is studying the zoning on the entire boardwalk, including the former Wonderland Pier amusement park parcel that has been mostly quiet since the park closed in […]
Somers Point City Council wants to change commission’s mission
Gerety cites ‘severe disconnect’ between council and Economic Development Advisory Commission’s priorities SOMERS POINT — City Council is looking to change the mission of its Economic Development Advisory Commission, a 10-member volunteer body that was formed to advise City Council of future and current conditions. According to the city website, EDAC’s primary purpose is to […]
Young restaurateur couple buys Mexiquila in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — A young southern New Jersey couple is about to bring some Zest to the bayside city’s restaurant scene. Ross and Lauren Hammer, owners of Zest Restaurant Group with three locations in Cape May, have announced the purchase of Mexiquila in Somers Point with plans to reopen the shuttered Mexican restaurant as Pablo […]
Levine, Gormley families donate $2M for STEM scholars
Program meant to expand access to education for Atlantic County students at Stockton University GALLOWAY — Stockton University in partnership with the Levine and Gormley Family Foundations announced Friday the launch of a new $2 million initiative to expand access to high-quality STEM education for Atlantic County students. The pledge from the two foundations will […]
Work on ALDI Food Market, intersection progressing in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Improvements to a busy intersection are progressing as part of construction of an ALDI Food Market at Groveland Avenue and New Road. Developer Provco Somers Point LLC is building the 21,659-square-foot market at the site of the former Walgreens pharmacy. The Planning Board unanimously approved an application to build the market at […]
Upper plans to borrow $5 million for rec upgrades, more
PETERSBURG — Upper Township plans to borrow more than $5 million to finance recreation upgrades and other capital improvements. Township Committee introduced a bond ordinance Feb. 2 for reconstruction of the skate park and fitness court, as well as installation of lighting, at Amanda’s Field. Second reading is scheduled for the meeting at 6:30 p.m. […]
Jay Gillian formally announces bid for fifth term as Ocean City mayor
OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian formally announced his bid for a fifth term in office Sunday afternoon, saying he believes deeply in the community and there remains work to do. In a 2-minute, 50-second video, Gillian reiterated his former campaign promise “unity in the community.” He said he has always governed by what is […]
Q&A with Jay Gillian: On eve of announcement, mayor addresses personal issues, work in Ocean City government
OCEAN CITY — Before his announcement that he will be running for a fifth term as mayor of Ocean City, Jay Gillian sat down with the Ocean City Sentinel for a Q&A. Questions are in bold. Answers have been edited for length. Personally, this has been a tough time for you. You had to suffer […]