Labor attorney hired to conduct internal investigation of Ocean City Beach Patrol
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City has retained a highly recommended labor attorney to conduct a confidential internal investigation of allegations against Ocean City Beach Patrol employees, the city announced Friday afternoon. Vanessa E. James of the firm Barker, Gelfand, James and Sarvas will interview members of the OCBP and individuals who posted anonymously to an Instagram […]
Alumni to address school board about abuse and neglect
Group’s change.org petition demands investigation into incidents, practices at OCHS SEE THE ENTIRE PETITION HERE By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A group of Ocean City High School alumni is demanding an investigation of “unsafe and unjust practices” at the school and plans to bring its concerns directly to the board of education at […]
Parents object over crackdown on bike riders
Police plan increased presence, but critics say they’re taking things too far By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – A fight on the Boardwalk, coupled with problems with some groups of young bike riders, has Ocean City focused on teenagers. On April 17, three girls – described in official statements as “female juveniles” […]
Murder decision is upheld
Petersburg man convicted in 2012 death of April Kauffman Editor’s note: This release is from the office of Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. MAYS LANDING — On April 20, the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division unanimously affirmed the conviction and all evidentiary rulings made by Judge Bernard E. DeLury in the 2018 murder […]
Eased restrictions may mean OCHS prom for all seniors
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Gov. Phil Murphy announced larger capacities at events in New Jersey starting May 10, a move that should allow all of Ocean City High School’s seniors to be able to attend prom together. In a press conference Monday, the governor said effective May 10, indoor room capacities will […]
Spring is a perfect time for a StoryWalk® in the park
Take children to read ‘The Bug Girl’ at Lake Memorial Park, search for hidden bugs By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Free Public Library has picked a perfect book for spring for its new StoryWalk® as the temperatures warm up, the sun stays out later and later, plants begin to sprout […]
Somers Point to charge fee for Bay Avenue parking lots
City to contract with ParkMobile app By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — The good ol’ days of free parking in the three city-owned lots in the Bay Avenue district are almost over. City Council passed an ordinance Thursday, April 23, approving a contract with ParkMobile to operate the lots via its smartphone app. According […]
Northfield moving forward with marijuana measure
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — City Council voted to move forward with an ordinance that would allow for four of the six types of marijuana businesses to operate in Northfield. Councilman Paul Utts presented the findings of an ad hoc subcommittee formed to study the feasibility, pros and cons of allowing cannabis businesses […]
Three slates in Upper Township Committee race
With incumbents not running, there will be multiple candidates vying to reshape leadership By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – Already shaping up to be an unusual election year – with the decision by longtime Mayor Rich Palombo not to seek another term after more than two decades in leadership – the 2021 […]
Strathmere motel decision draws closer
Public comment almost unanimously opposed By BILL BARLOW Special to the Sentinel STRATHMERE – After multiple marathon remote meetings that began last fall and stretched into the spring, the Upper Township Zoning Board has completed the public comment portion of an application for a new, much larger Strathmere Hotel. Over the course of about three […]