FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS, OPPOSING VIEWS
Linwood neighbors maintain friendship in spite of different political positions By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — Despite their differing views, Shore Road next-door neighbors have proved an exception to the political-driven division that currently abounds in this country. You may have seen the homes between Belhaven and Morris avenues in Linwood — one with […]
Changes proposed for busy Marmora intersection
By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel MARMORA – Two low concrete islands at an intersection in front of the Church of the Resurrection on Tuckahoe Road could be removed under a proposal from Cape May County. Plans include the creation of a crosswalk at the intersection. The county has sought a resolution from the Upper […]
Lower Cape district is opening at 25% capacity
By JACK FICHTER/Sentinel staff ERMA — As school districts around the state decide how they will reopen their classrooms and offer remote learning for parents who don’t want their children in school, Lower Cape May Regional School District has decided to reopen with 25 percent of students attending in-person followed by 50 percent capacity if […]
Mainland plans hybrid education model for fall
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — School administrations across the country are using the latest information available and trying to come up with plans for students to return to the classroom this fall, and Mainland Regional High School is no exception. The New Jersey Department of Education released The Road Back: Restart and Recovery […]
Superintendent Taylor: There is no perfect plan
She says Return to School Committee putting health and safety first By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Taylor said the Ocean City School District is working with its own committees, state guidelines and parent concerns to get students educated come September, either in the classroom or at home. In […]
Upper Township schools: Mix of in-person, remote learning
No actual return until Sept. 21; superintendent says to expect changes By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – In a lengthy presentation to the Upper Township Board of Education, and to parents both physically at the meeting and participating remotely, school Superintendent Vincent Palmieri on Monday presented the extensive changes planned for the […]
Remote learning is an option, but kids won’t get break on hours in abnormal school year year’
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Local school districts have “greater flexibility” to ensure they can meet the needs of parents who want their children taught remotely. That flexibility, however, doesn’t mean the remote learning students will get a break; they’ll have the same school days, just at home. Kevin Dehmer, the state’s interim commissioner of the […]
Most parents are OK with students’ return to school
Ocean City district survey says health, safety priorities, but so is the education By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff When the Ocean City School District polled parents earlier this month, it found most are comfortable with their students returning to school, but they remain worried about their children’s physical health and safety and emotional needs. The majority […]
Ocean City Sailing Foundation hosts sailing lessons during pandemic
OCEAN CITY – The Bayside Center is alive with enthusiastic young sailors this summer despite the pandemic that is restricting activities in Ocean City this season and had canceled most summer camps. Eleven students, half of whom are novices, convene each morning to have their temperatures checked, have roll call, and race over to the […]
Amy Kennedy says she will focus on SJ concerns
Democrat running for Congress says she will amplify residents’ voices By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – With fewer than 100 days to go before the Nov. 3 election, Democrat Amy Kennedy said she is not going to dwell on her own personal agenda or where her Republican incumbent opponent is lacking. Instead, Kennedy said […]