Upper Township: DeMarzo complaint against Murphy-Leary is dismissed
UPPER TOWNSHIP — A judge has dismissed former township administrator Gary DeMarzo’s defamation lawsuit against a political activist but it remains in effect against two members of Township Committee. HP Attorneys partner Colin Bell obtained the dismissal of a suit filed against client Barbara Murphy-Leary. Judgment was also entered requiring DeMarzo to pay $6,408.39 in […]
Somers Point site is cleared for ALDI supermarket
SOMERS POINT — The future site of an ALDI Food Market has been cleared for construction. City engineer Greg Schneider said the developer has all permits in hand and would start with on-site work such as curbing and stormwater management, then move onto the building foundation and construction. The Planning Board unanimously approved an application […]
Somers Point’s popular Bayfest Saturday on Bay Avenue
There will be 75 crafters, 60 food vendors and bands with live music SOMERS POINT — Bayfest, the city’s popular street fair to celebrate Earth Day, returns for its 36th anniversary April 26 along historic Bay Avenue. Much of the event, which started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime […]
Way of the Cross procession on Good Friday
OCEAN CITY – A Way of the Cross Procession started at St. Frances Cabrini Church at Second Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, on Good Friday, April 18, and then marched down Ocean Avenue to St. Augustine Church. The bilingual event included stopping at 14 stations representing the signficant events in Jesus’ path to crucifixion.
Doo Dah Parade marches on
Ocean City’s spring season kicked into high gear April 12 with the annual Doo Dah Parade, which marched south down Asbury Avenue to 12th Street and then up to the boardwalk, where it turned north to the Music Pier. The procession featured marching bands, floats and a brigade of basset hounds, their ears flapping in […]
Upper Township budget raises tax rate 9.9 percent
PETERSBURG — Township Committee approved the 2025 budget April 14 with a tax rate increase of 2.9 cents or 9.9 percent. Chief Financial Officer Barbara Ludy said the tax levy is increasing $594,000, requiring the rate increase. A penny is worth about $192,000. The $45.6 million spending plan includes a tax levy of $6.2 million, […]
Pickleball players fend off big fee hike in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Passionate pickleballers prevented proposed proliferating pay for paddle play on Ocean City’s courts with a pre-emptive push against the plan. Substantial increases in pickleball court fees were part of an ordinance that featured a wide range of fee increases for services throughout Ocean City. The ordinance was up for second reading April […]
Somers Point curtails parking of boats, trailers
Intent is to ensure boaters paying to use city ramps SOMERS POINT — Boat owners, both residential and commercial, criticized City Council’s changes to rules for parking trailers but were told they need not worry — the police would come only if a neighbor called. “We don’t have manpower out enforcing this unless a resident […]
Solicitor: BPDG still must obtain approvals from Upper Township, NJDEP
Some residents receiving letters with a site plan but details must be negotiated PETERSBURG — The Beesley’s Point Development Group is moving forward with its proposal for the redevelopment of the B.L. England Generating Station site. Township Committee announced April 14 that residents living within 200 feet of the wetlands part of the 350-acre property […]
Questions about home rule has city sending parking reg plan to review by Planning Board
OCEAN CITY — City Council decided to delay sending a proposal for parking requirements for big rental units being constructed in the Second Ward to a state board and will instead refer it to the Planning Board for review. Although council members in general agree with Second Ward Councilman Keith Hartzell’s measure to make sure […]