Group seeks stewardship of Somers Mansion
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — A local group is attempting to take the next step toward its goal of turning Somers Mansion into the city’s crown jewel of heritage tourism. The Patriots for the Somers Mansion are scheduled to present a proposal to City Council to take over stewardship of the historic […]
Upper Township GOP adjusts as Palombo declines to run again
Three committee seats on ballot: Dems seek candidates, incumbents make plans By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – With three for the five seats on Upper Township Committee set to be on the ballot, this year’s municipal election has the potential to bring major change to the local governing body; all the more […]
Gun-rights resolution coming up in Northfield City Council
Would make it a 2A sanctuary city By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — City Council is expected to consider adopting a resolution supporting the Second Amendment to the Constitution during its next meeting, scheduled for March 2. The Second Amendment guarantees, in part, “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall […]
Deauville Inn’s new chef using local produce and seafood throughout year
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff STRATHMERE — Changes made last year at the Deauville Inn included a new look inside and out — offering multiple different areas for enjoyment — as well as a new chef with a new menu. New owners Tim Fox, the Innkeeper, and Robyn Kjar, the Lady of the Inn, brought […]
Beach resort without the rooms
Historic Deauville Inn transformed into a bayfront hotspot By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff STRATHMERE — The Deauville Inn has been serving food and drink to seafarers and landlubbers alike since the 1900s. Located on the bay side of Ludlam Island — overlooking Strathmere Bay and just around the bend from Corson’s Inlet and the open […]
Deauville Inn Handbook of Culture
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff STRATHMERE — The Deauville Inn’s new owners want to create a world-famous restaurant built on a culture created from within while respecting and paying homage to its historical roots. Inn Keeper Tim Fox and Lady of the Inn Robyn Kjar have created a handbook laying out their vision, mission and […]
Palombo won’t seek re-election
Upper Twp. mayor at helm of government for 22 years By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP — After eight terms and 24 years on Upper Township Committee, Mayor Rich Palombo has decided not to seek re-election in 2021. “I do feel that it’s time. I feel like I’m going out on top,” he […]
Ocean City Council changing way contracts handled
It calls for more competition and pool of pre-approved engineering firms By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Six months after voting through more than $629,100 worth of flood-control contracts on a consent agenda and defending city administrators on how they handled engineering, members of Ocean City Council decided Thursday night to go a different […]
Linwood going back to school?
Plan: 5 days in-person beginning mid-March By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — Superintendent Brian Pruitt presented a plan to the Linwood Board of Education on Feb. 10 that calls for all children to return to the classroom full time beginning March 15. The board held a fully virtual retreat Wednesday to discuss the district’s “Scaling […]
Northfield council pares budget requests
They trim proposed tax hike from 3.49 to 1.5 cents per $100 By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — City Council started its budget workshop Feb. 11 with a spending plan requiring a 3.49-cent tax rate increase but trimmed 2 cents off after eliminating some spending requests. The $13.4 million budget, if approved as is, would […]