Ocean Council members say no to Mita, say yes to review of Master Plan
OCEAN CITY — Like dominos falling, five Ocean City Council members in a row doomed a resolution that would have given the owner of the former Wonderland Pier amusement park an opening to transform the property into a hotel and retail complex. Although it was but a procedural vote to recommend sending the property at […]
Friends of OCNJ to council: Don’t vote, we may sue
OCEAN CITY — A local citizens group is questioning Ocean City Council’s “lack of leadership” on the future of the former Wonderland Pier amusement park property on the boardwalk and threatening possible legal action. Friends of OCNJ History & Culture believes council should not vote next week on a resolution asking the city’s Planning Board for […]
Contentious public comment at Somers Point council meeting
Officials verbally spar with man who would not give his name SOMERS POINT — Vinnie Caputo spent a lot of time disrupting the proceedings of the Somers Point City Council meeting Aug. 14, refusing repeatedly to identify himself and ultimately, after doing so, delivering a tirade based on rumors and beefs people have with the […]
Upper Township to create master plan for future road work
PETERSBURG — While Upper Township is crisscrossed by miles and miles of road, Township Committee is not responsible for most of the busier byways. Roosevelt Boulevard, Routes 9 and 50, Tuckahoe Road, Butter Road, Tyler Road, Stagecoach Road, Corson’s Tavern Road and Kings Highway are all owned and maintained by the county, state or federal […]
OCBP Hall of Fame inducts guards John Turner, Maggie Wallace and Sentinel editor David Nahan
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Hall of Fame at the reunion party. The annual get-together was held on Aug. 9 in the Ocean City Historical Museum’s assembly room. Since 1975, a total of 123 lifeguards have been inducted including three added this summer. The newest members […]
Save Wonderland: 5,000+ are against hotel on boardwalk
OCEAN CITY – Local group Save Wonderland said its petition opposing Eustace Mita’s proposed 252-room, eight-story hotel at the former Wonderland Pier has garnered more than 5,000 signatures. The group made the announcement Monday afternoon in response to plans by Ocean City Council to vote this week on a measure toward designating the Sixth and […]
Fairness In Taxes opposes Mita’s hotel on the boardwalk
Taxpayer group passes resolution supporting traffic study, alternative OCEAN CITY — Taxpayer watchdog group Fairness In Taxes has come out in opposition to a high-rise hotel on the Ocean City Boardwalk. At its Aug. 3 meeting, the Fairness in Taxes (FIT) board of directors approved a resolution with four objectives: protecting the integrity of the […]
Family celebrates Shark Week
By ELAINE TITUS/For the Sentinel OCEAN CITY — For more than 56 years, Ocean City has been the vacation spot of the Raymond Titus family gatherings. Since the movie “Jaws” came to the big screen 50 years ago, the Titus family has continued its tradition of celebrating Shark Week. Traditionally, the family has rented a […]
Somers Point council president attempts to step down
Members vote 4-3 to reject leadership change; Haberkorn doesn’t offer reason SOMERS POINT — City Council President Charlie Haberkorn attempted to step down from his leadership position Aug. 14 but his request was rejected. “It is my understanding that Council President Haberkorn wishes to step down from the council president seat and we need to […]
‘It’s over.’ Wonderland property is up for sale
City Council votes 6-1 not to send the property to Planning Board to determine if it is an ‘area in need of rehabilitation’ OCEAN CITY — Wonderland Pier is on the market. The first $25 million will buy it. Visibly disappointed property owner Eustace Mita said that minutes after Ocean City Council voted 6-1 Thursday […]