Northfield mayor proposes joining county library system
Library director supports independent control, fears loss of programming By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — City Council will be considering rejoining the Atlantic County Library System to try to save money on operations, facilities and other costs. Mayor Erland Chau proposed the idea, which was discussed March 2 during a City Council meeting. On […]
Budget has 2.2-cent tax increase
Does not include federal infusion of $7 million By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – In Mayor Jay Gillian’s proposed 2021 budget, revenues are expected to rise more than $5.6 million with spending increasing along with it. The proposed tax rate is 48.31 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, a 2.2-cent increase of the current […]
Gillian presents budget, touts accomplishmens
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – During his State of the City address Thursday night, Mayor Jay Gillian proposed a budget “that maintains everything Ocean City residents have come to expect in services, improvements and quality of life.” His proposal at the beginning of the budget process contains a 2.2-cent tax hike per $100 […]
Ocean City police sergeant to run for election to Township Committee
By BILL BARLOW Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP — Mark Pancoast is running for Upper Township Committee this year, according to township Republican leader Larry Trulli. The sergeant with the Ocean City Police Department is the Republican organization’s pick to round out the three-person ticket. Pancoast has the party’s backing for the nomination for […]
OCTC enjoys critical acclaim as city extends lease
By DAVID NAHAN Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Before City Council unanimously approved a new lease for the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company last week, the company received a lot of love and support from young people who took part in its programs and from council members. Council formally approved a new five-year lease, with […]
Van Drew excoriates Sentinel over guest column in paper
Cick here to see related story in the Opinion Section By STAFF REPORTS CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – U.S Rep. Jeff Van Drew held a press conference March 15 claiming he received a death threat from a member of the media. Van Drew said while he was in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 28 at 8:03 […]
Fisherman says studies do not show wind farms are safe for fisheries, sea life and fishing
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Tony Butch is a recreational fishermen. He said the data and studies don’t confirm that wind farms proposed off the coast are safe for the fisheries. Butch, of Evesham in Burlington County, loves to ply the waters off the southern New Jersey coast. He keeps his boat in […]
Excitement builds as MRHS plans prom at very different venue
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — “I am really excited for prom this year just to celebrate with everyone, and I like that it’s outside because it will be really pretty on the bay,” Anna Paytas said. She and the other members of the Class of 2021 learned last week that Mainland Regional High […]
Northfield backs 2nd Amendment
Symbolic move splits council and residents after a heated debate By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — In a 4-3 vote along party lines, Northfield City Council adopted a resolution March 2 stating its opposition to any proposed laws that would infringe on the rights of gun owners. It has been a hot-button issues for […]
COVID cases top 7,000 in Cape May County
36,851 vaccines administered By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff There have been 37,349 doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Cape May County through Sunday as the total cases climbed above 7,000 over the past week. The sites to get vaccines include the county Department of Health’s site at the Avalon Community Center, the ShopRites in Marmora and […]