Mainland Regional budget has ‘heartbreaking’ staff cuts
‘The hardest thing I’ve had to do’ – Chief School Administrator Mark Marrone LINWOOD — “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in almost 25 years,” Chief School Administrator Mark Marrone said about cutting staff to make up for a significant loss in state aid. “Unfortunately it’s heartbreaking the way you get to […]
Somers Pt. school budget eliminates 13 staff positions
Budget also features 5-cent tax rate hike SOMERS POINT — One page of the Somers Point Board of Education budget presentation stood out among the rest, starkly telling the tale of the district’s fiscal situation for 2024-25. Detailing the effects of state aid cuts and the loss of COVID funding, the page lists: 12 certified […]
Ocean City school budget: No tax increase
While other districts face lower funding, staff cuts, O.C. remains intact OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Board of Education adopted its 2024-25 budget April 25 with no change in the tax rate. Business Administrator Tim Kelley presented the spending plan, saying it is the same as presented in March and noting it was reviewed […]
Cool, cloudy Bayfest draws thousands to Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Under cloudy skies and amid cool temperatures — but no rain — Somers Point celebrated the 35th anniversary of its popular Bayfest celebration Saturday along historic Bay Avenue. Started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime heritage, the event brings more than 25,000 people to the city […]
Somers Point budget includes 1.47-cent tax rate hike
SOMERS POINT — “As mayor, I am absolutely thrilled with this budget. We don’t lose any city services and it takes care of this year and the vision for the next five years,” Mayor Dennis Tapp said April 25 as City Council adopted its 2024 spending plan. The $19,381,816 budget, down $779,754 from 2023, increases […]
Sea & Do: Ocean City events: Block Party weekend
Spring Block Party, merchant table sales OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s annual Spring Block Party will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, from Fifth Street to 14th Street on Asbury Avenue. There will be more than 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information, call 1-800-BeachNJ. On Saturday and Sunday, […]
Ocean City Council Candidates Forum
Nine weigh in on issues facing the resort in event sponsored by the Ocean City Sentinel VIDEO LINK: To view the forum on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/yxN9krSI4sU OCEAN CITY — Nine candidates for five City Council positions shared their views on issues raised by voters and what they would do to address them during […]
Ocean City Council Candidate Forum video
OCEAN CITY – Due to a technical glitch, the first half hour of the Ocean City Council Candidate Forum was not visible on Facebook Live Monday night. The entire forum is available at YouTube by following this link https://youtu.be/yxN9krSI4sU
Somers Point’s Bayfest is Saturday
Features crafts, food vendors, live music By CRAIG D. SCHENCK Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Bayfest, the city’s most popular event, returns for its 35th anniversary April 27 along historic Bay Avenue. Started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime heritage, the event brings more than 25,000 people to the […]
Ocean City Council Candidate Forum at OCHS April 29
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Sentinel is hosting a Candidate Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the Hughes Performing Arts Center at Ocean City High School. All nine candidates running for the four ward seats and the remaining term of an at-large position have agreed to participate. They include incumbent […]