Traffic signal planned for Ocean Heights, Shore Road
SOMERS POINT — One of the city’s most dangerous and difficult to navigate intersections may be addressed in the near future. City Council President Janice Johnston said Feb. 22 that the city received a letter from County Executive Dennis Levinson stating that improvements would be made at the intersection of Ocean Heights Avenue and Shore […]
Ocean City receives nearly $5 million boardwalk grant
OCEAN CITY — The city has been awarded a $4,859,175 grant from the state’s Boardwalk Preservation Fund. Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the award of $100 million in Boardwalk Preservation Fund grants to 18 municipalities to assist them in addressing the most critical and necessary capital needs of boardwalks in their communities. Administered by the New […]
OCHS alum starts clothing line for young boys
Starts BayCo Apparel after having sons and being frustrated by lack of style, options Little boys can now ditch some of their dinosaur-themed duds (well, their parents can) and dress in contemporary clothing like their dads. In fact, boys and their dads can even wear fashionable and functional matching outfits. Clothing designer Lauren O’Sullivan has […]
Upper Township could deem areas ‘in need of redevelopment’
Planners to study Marmora, Seaville commercial districts PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Planning Board will begin a preliminary investigation of parts of the Marmora Town Center and Town Center Core zoning districts to determine whether they meet the parameters of a condemnation redevelopment area. Designating an area in need of redevelopment allows the municipality to […]
Upper Township budget expected to raise tax rate 1.4 cents
PETERSBURG — Committeeman Curtis Corson said preliminary indications are that the 2024 budget will require a 1.4-cent increase in the municipal tax rate. Corson, who oversees the Revenue and Finance Department, said Feb. 12 that Township Committee is expected to introduce the spending plan at its next meeting, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, […]
Hartzell seeking 2nd Ward seat, DeVlieger at-large
OCEAN CITY — Former city councilmen Keith Hartzell and Michael DeVlieger have returned their nominating petitions to run for City Council in the May 14 election. Hartzell is a former long-serving at-large councilman who did not run for re-election in 2022, but unsuccessfully challenged Mayor Jay Gillian. He is running for the Second Ward seat currently […]
OCAC to welcome Chinese painters Wei, Huang
OCEAN CITY — The Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center will present artists Hai Wei and Yulin Huang during its March exhibit. The show is set to open March 4 and run through March 30. A reception with the artists is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 on the second floor of […]
Winter Warrior Festival
Things get heated as dozens turn out for inaugural event OCEAN CITY — A cold blanket of snow fell silently over the island Saturday morning in perhaps an appropriate welcome to the city’s inaugural Winter Warrior Festival. Adult competitors took to the boardwalk for a run and then tackled the obstacle course at Carey Stadium […]
Ten candidates interested in Ocean City Council seats
OCEAN CITY — All four incumbents and six others – including two former councilmen – have taken out nominating papers for the May 14 City Council election.The four ward seats and the remaining term of Karen Bergman’s at-large seat are up for grabs in the spring election.Terry Crowley Jr., who was chosen as the new […]
Seasoned school leader heading superintendent search in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Board of Education has hired veteran schools superintendent Chris Kobik to oversee the district and help find what members hope is a long-term replacement. In October, the board accepted the resignation of former superintendent Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder, who served the remainder of 2023. After more than five years in Somers […]