Play: ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’
Kristen Kelleher/SENTINEL Country Shore Women’s Club will present its 38th annual production for children, “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.” in March. The CSWC’s annual production is performed by local children with proceeds benefiting student scholarships and local organizations within Cape May County. There will be four performances: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Friday, March 6, […]
Solicitor, FIT leader spar over price for city lot
By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – The city solicitor sparred with the leader of a citizens group that blocked a $9 million purchase of the former Ocean City Chevrolet car dealership, but that had no effect on Ocean City Council Feb. 27 when it approved three bond ordinances to fund the same acquisition – […]
BYOB opponents propose another referendum
They are upset by rise of supper clubs that allow patrons to bring alcohol By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Opponents of supper clubs held a public forum Feb. 25 in the Ocean City Free Public Library and proposed a public referendum that would tighten the ordinances allowing restaurants to charge membership fees so […]
Staino files to run for Second Ward
He just moved to O.C.; brings marketing and a business mindset By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Gabe Staino filed his application to run as a candidate in the Second Ward council race. Four four-year ward seats are up for grabs in the May 12 municipal election. Ocean City’s Second Ward extends from the […]
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY
One-day sale at Flanders Hotel is ‘an early sample of summer’ in O.C. OCEAN CITY – Boardwalk and downtown merchants in Ocean City will offer discounts on favorite local merchandise, goods and attractions at a new event planned for Saturday, March 7. “Market Madness” will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic […]
Local officials on virus: Don’t panic, but be prepared
No COVID-19 cases here yet By KRISTEN KELLEHER/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COUNTY – A new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, has yet to impact New Jersey residents as of Tuesday, March 3. Local public health officials, however, are urging residents to take precautions, such as washing hands regularly, to prevent the spread of the new virus. […]
Vigil to raise awareness, support in a national crisis claiming lives
Those struggling need to know help is available By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – They lit their candles as the music played a song of hope and healing. In the darkened room they hugged, cried, and remembered loved ones gone too soon. More than 100 people attended a prayer and candlelight vigil at the […]
Mayor gives his ‘shareholder’ report on city
Gillian touts investment, ongoing improvements paying off for the resort By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A robust public improvements program, a clean audit, and growing real estate values were all points Ocean City’s municipal government touted as successes, according to Mayor Jay Gillian’s annual State of the City Address. Gillian’s comments, delivered before […]
Upper approves plan for walkway near Beacon Animal Rescue on Butter Road
By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP — Township Committee unanimously backed a plan to create a new walking path near Beacon Animal Rescue on Butter Road. Andrew Lea, a volunteer at the animal shelter, has proposed creating the path as a service project, one of the steps toward attaining the rank of Eagle […]
Township wants farm market proposal in writing
By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sennel UPPER TOWNSHIP — With approval, or at least a waiver, from the Upper Township Planning Board, and a commitment from the township Green Team to provide volunteers, Bill Simmerman seems set to move forward with a plan to host a farm market at his Misty Meadow sheep’s milk creamery […]