Somers Point: ‘Exciting things … down at the bay’
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Somers Point’s motto is “The Shore Starts Here,” a phrase used to promote the bayfront location of a city steeped in maritime history. It was settled by British immigrant John Somers in 1693 and adopted the name Somers Point in 1750, when it was known as a […]
Shorecast sees ‘tremendous’ summer tourist season
By JACK FICHTER/Sentinel staff Everything is pointing to a “tremendous” 2021 tourist season, according to Matthew Doherty, executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. Doherty moderated the 13th annual Jersey Shorecast, sponsored by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism at Stockton University, held May 12 via Zoom. Doherty said it […]
Somers Point rejects countywide court plan
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — City Council has decided not to take part in the centralized court system proposed by Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson. The county contends the system would save municipalities money, provide substance-abuse and mental health treatment, create a uniformity of justice and help bridge the digital divide. A […]
Bike Out brings police and local youths together to learn, have fun
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — In an effort to create a positive connection between the city’s youth and its police officers, a local mother coordinated the inaugural OCNJ/OCPD Bike Out to show groups of bike riders and skateboarders are neither “gangs” nor “thugs.” Sarah Gaddy worked with the Ocean City Police Department, […]
Bike event promotes safety, bond between police, young riders
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – There is going to be a special event today that will allow youngsters to show off their bicycle skills and for police to show the young people bicycle safety. However, the event – at 4 p.m. Wednesday (May 12) in the parking lot at Fifth Street and the boardwalk […]
Soleil on the agenda
Development next to Flanders set for final site plan approval tonight By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – The Planning Board is set to decide on a six-story, 111-unit hotel across 11th Street from The Flanders Hotel, with a final major site plan on the agenda for 6 p.m. May 12. The proposal […]
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 […]