Ocean City to use $3 million grant to raise Ocean Aire Condominiums
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – A federal grant will bring seven multifamily buildings above the level of future floods. On May 27, City Council approved a $3 million bond that will cover the cost of raising the 52 units of the Ocean Aire Condominiums, a block of seven two-story buildings on […]
Area honors its war dead
By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Special to the Sentinel SOMERS POINT – For many, Memorial Day weekend means grilling in the back yard, going to the beach and spending a relaxing time with family and friends. On Monday, Americans were reminded that weekend comes courtesy of the veterans who lost their lives serving the United States. Because of […]
At start of new season, investigation into OCBP begins
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian told City Council members on Thursday that an independent investigator will look into allegations of misconduct in the Ocean City Beach Patrol, as lifeguards brought out the stands for a new season. Allegations of sexual misconduct made headlines earlier this year as they became […]
Revolving door for police chiefs at Linwood Police Dept.
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK Sentinel staff LINWOOD — In what has turned from a pattern to a practice, Linwood has agreed to a separation agreement with its new police chief, this time on the same day he officially took office. City Council passed a resolution May 26 confirming Jason Weber’s promotion to chief effective that […]
Council removes senior housing as boardwalk use
By BILL BARLOW Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – City Council on Thursday re-introduced an amendment to city zoning that will remove senior housing as a conditional use on the boardwalk. The ordinance had been approved earlier in May but was back before City Council because of an issue with the public notice. “To […]
Hundreds brave weather, obstacle course
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Hundreds gathered early Saturday morning beneath the loggia at the Ocean City Music Pier, watching warily as the rain fell and wind howled along the obstacle course they were about to tackle. Wooden hurdles — both knee- and hip-high — mounds of sand, pools of water […]
Linwood crafting noise law after complaints about country club
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — The classic battle between commercial and residential interests is playing out in Linwood, with possible far-reaching consequences beyond the city’s borders. Responding to complaints about noise generated by bands, weddings and other outdoor events at Linwood Country Club, the city formed a committee to look into writing a noise […]
FAN pitches facility upgrade to Northfield Council
Group says it would help local youth athletics, be a draw for tournaments By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — The city’s athletics organization approached City Council May 18 asking for help expanding the sports complex at Birch Grove Park. The Family Association of Northfield, or FAN, is a nonprofit “dedicated to betterment of youth […]
Cricket Denton announces plan to run for Upper Township Committee
SEAVILLE – Cricket Denton, a lifelong resident of Seaville and an ardent community leader, announced her candidacy for Upper Township Committee. Denton is no stranger to public service, having been raised by Cherie Denton, an Upper Township school teacher and single mother. She said she was taught the importance of philanthropy at an early age. […]
Community gathers to honor those lost to war
More than a start to summer; Memorial Day 2021 marks a step back toward normal By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP — A welcome hint of sunshine arrived for the start of the Memorial Day observance at Osprey Point, marking a change after a drenched weekend, while the gathering marked a step back […]