Upper’s State of the Township: Sewers, cannabis, budget
Corson, Palombo and Cascaccio review past year, look ahead for UTBA BEESLEYS POINT — Township officials say developing a sewer system is a future goal but financially prohibitive at this time. Mayor Curtis Corson, Committeeman Tyler Casaccio and Committeeman Zach Palombo reviewed a couple of projects that took place in 2025 and noted others that […]
Sea Isle City ‘as strong as ever,’ Mayor Desiderio says
SEA ISLE CITY — Team work has led to Sea Isle City being “as strong as ever,” Mayor Len Desiderio said Feb. 10 in his State of the City address. “As most everyone knows, we have stressed the importance of working together as a government and as a community to get things done,” he said. […]
Plan to change advisory group stalls at Somers Point City Council
SOMERS POINT — City Council’s plan to split its Economic Development Advisory Commission into two subcommittees stalled Feb. 12 when it failed to receive support. However, the proposal is being amended and a new plan put forth in the future, according to City Council President Kirk Gerety. Council members had discussed changing the mission of […]
Three cheers for Upper Township’s talented cheerleading squads
PETERSBURG — Mayor Curtis Corson was all smiles Feb. 9 while he handed out proclamations to a couple of dozen young athletes as Township Committee honored Upper Township’s cheerleading squads. “The Upper Township Varsity Cheerleading Squad demonstrated their infectious energy and enthusiasm by dominating the Island Championship Cheer Competition in Wildwood, earning first place in […]
Sports improvements, nature trail in works in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Improvements to the city’s sports facilities and creation of a nature trail are in the works in Somers Point. City Council has applied for Green Acres Park Development Grants to undertake the work. Engineer Greg Schneider said the city is looking to spend about $233,000 on the Defeo Lane trail next to […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Atlantic-Cape Educator Job Fair EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – There will be an Atlantic/Cape Educator Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Egg Harbor Township High School, 24 High School Drive, EHT. School districts in Atlantic and Cape May counties are trying to attract educators from out of the region to address […]
Van Drew hopes to deliver ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in beach funding before summer
OCEAN CITY — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew is hopeful of delivering “tens of millions of dollars” in federal funding for beach replenishment before summer at the Jersey shore. Van Drew, R-2nd, and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Adam Telle evaluated the erosion Feb. 13 at Fifth Street in Ocean City, which has suffered […]
Boardwalk study’s Phase 1 fact-finding is done
Boardwalk Subcommittee reports progress, sees impact of loss of amusement park in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — While entertainment venues are only a minor part of offerings on the Ocean City boardwalk, the loss of the amusement park on the north end of the commercial district had a disproportionate effect on the commercial zone. The […]
Boardwalk Subcommittee: Winslow discusses hotels, popular places to vacation, drop-off in Fifth St. parking lot
OCEAN CITY — Peak hotel occupancy in Ocean City and Cape May County is about 75 percent, with room numbers remaining flat across all three regions of New Jersey. That’s what was found by the Boardwalk Subcommittee, which has been charged with examining the commercial zone and delivering a report to City Council. The board […]
Levchuk: Amusement park not returning
OCEAN CITY — No amusement park operator will open a business on the Ocean City boardwalk because there is no alcohol available, no games of chance and no midway games. “If you’re an amusement park operator, you’re at a huge disadvantage because that’s what people look for today,” said Jody Levchuk, a city councilman, vice […]