Northfield: Age-restricted apartments
77-unit complex is proposed for Wabash Avenue By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — A charitable nonprofit is proposing the construction of a 77-unit age-restricted rental apartment complex along Wabash Avenue between Mill and Tilton roads. Attorney Stephen Nehmad and Homes for All Inc. Executive Director Glen McDonald appeared virtually before the Northfield Planning Board […]
Upper Township delays budget, bans marijuana businesses for now
By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – Despite a last-minute appeal, Township Committee on Monday unanimously approved an ordinance banning cannabis businesses anywhere in the township. At the same meeting, which Mayor Rich Palombo said will likely be the last to be held remotely, committee also delayed voting on this year’s municipal budget. […]
Martin sees his shadow; summer coming a week early
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — For the 48th consecutive year, Martin Z. Mollusk saw his shadow on the day that bears his name — assuring that once again summer will come a week early to Ocean City. Martin Z. Mollusk Day is Ocean City’s version of Groundhog Day in which the city’s hermit-crab […]
Declining membership may force Boy Scout Troop 72 to fold
Northfield troop has had astounding number of Scouts achieve Eagle rank By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — Faced with steadily declining membership and with all but one aging out, Northfield Boy Scout Troop 72 would have to give up its charter if it does not get more involvement. Scoutmaster Don Edwards, who has been […]
Night in Venice set for July 24
Fireworks will cap off Ocean City bayside festival OCEAN CITY – Night in Venice will return to Ocean City for the 66th time at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Registration is now open to all boat and bayfront home owners who want to participate in this year’s celebration. The optional theme will be “Honoring Our Heroes,” […]
OCBP alumni group supports probe into allegations
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol Lifeguard Alumni Association supports the city’s efforts to investigate reports of abuse and harassment on the patrol over the years and asks those making anonymous allegations to work with officials to achieve justice. Jack Brooks, president of the association, penned a statement about […]
Big 10 co-coach of year combines her passions
Rutgers’ Civico coached game from sidelines hours before going to hospital to give birth By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – With the right support system in place, Meredith (Long) Civico has found a way to successfully combine her two loves – her family and a career in field hockey. Civico, a former Ocean City High […]
Cape May County Department of Health: New low in COVID-19 cases
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff In Cape May County’s final daily COVID-19 report Monday, the Department of Health said 50,505 residents have received at least one vaccine and 42,733 have been fully vaccinated, continuing to lead New Jersey on a per capita basis. Officials also touted the county’s efforts to keep its coronavirus numbers down during […]
Atlantic County Division of Public Health sees big drop in COVID cases
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff There was a huge drop-off in new COVID-19 cases in Atlantic County and no deaths reported over the course of the past week. “Atlantic County is currently experiencing a decrease in COVID-19 cases and deaths, a trend we hope will continue as more people get vaccinated,” Atlantic County Public Health Officer […]
OCHS grad, Stockton senior coordinates removal of boat
Project culmination of Brooke Handley’s internship with the GEH River Council By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff TUCKAHOE — “It was really gross and smelly,” Brooke Handley said of the effort she coordinated to remove a derelict boat from Mosquito Landing on the Tuckahoe River. The 2017 Ocean City High School graduate took on the project […]