Karas realigned Ocean City Beach Patrol, provided ‘ethical north star’
Four-year stint as operations director came after issues with patrol spilled into public OCEAN CITY — J. Allan Karas, whose mission was to “right the ship” after the Ocean City Beach Patrol’s internal problems spilled into public view and led to a public reckoning, has left the position of director of operations after four years. […]
A new advocacy group steps up: Ocean City 20250
Joins others concerned about the future of the resort OCEAN CITY — Ocean City 2050 is the newest advocacy group in town. A news release issued Monday, March 3, announced the formation of the group by long-term island residents “committed to preserving the city’s unique identity, promoting responsible growth and advocating for transparency and accountability […]
Casaccio teases marina plan in Beesleys Point
‘They are shooting for the sun, moon, stars’ BEESLEYS POINT — “They are really shooting for the sun, the moon and the stars up here,” Committeeman Tyler Casaccio said of the Beesley’s Point Development Group’s proposed project along Great Egg Harbor Bay. Deputy Mayor Victor Nappen discussed current and future issues during the State of […]
Somers Point budget: 1.98-cent tax rate hike
SOMERS POINT — City Council introduced its 2025 spending plan Feb. 27, calling for a tax rate increase of 1.98 cents on a budget of just more than $21 million. Under the plan, the tax rate would increase to $1.14 per $100, or $1,140 for each $100,000 of assessed value. The municipal tax on a […]
Upper Township budget expected at March 10 meeting
Committee eyes speed limit, pickleball courts, shoreline and Cedar Square PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee is expected to introduce its budget March 10. Temporary Administrator Joe Verruni of Jersey Professional Management said Feb. 24 that Gov. Phil Murphy was set to release his budget the following day, prompting the township to delay the introduction. “We’re […]
Ocean City Job Fair for seasonal positions March 15 at Music Pier
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Ocean City High School to host the annual Job Fair at the Ocean City Music Pier 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15. The Job Fair provides a platform for job seekers to explore employment opportunities, network with local businesses, and highlight […]
Wesley by the Bay’s ‘Have a Heart for Veterans’ a success
With support of the community, drive delivers more than 600 ‘Bags of Love’ OCEAN CITY – Wesley by the Bay recently concluded its fourth annual “Have a Heart for Veterans” campaign and it was a remarkable success, according to organizers. What began as a small initiative to collect candy hearts for veterans has blossomed into […]
Ocean City honors heroic first responders
Former fire chief gets Lifetime Achievement Award OCEAN CITY — Retired Fire Chief Joseph Foglio was awarded the first Fire Service Lifetime Achievement Award on Feb. 26 during the second annual Public Safety Recognition Event at Ocean City Tabernacle. Foglio began his career with the Ocean City Fire Department in January 1980 and quickly rose […]
Sentinel earns 23 awards in NJPA Better Newspaper Contest
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Sentinel won 23 awards in the New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for reporting, feature writing and photography. Competing against other weekly newspapers in New Jersey, the Sentinel also won awards for its opinion pages, sports section and two special issues. “We submit entries for the NJPA Better […]
Ocean City Town Hall covers taxes to trash, Seaspray status to Senior Center
OCEAN CITY — After an hour-long presentation by Mayor Jay Gillian and top administrators about the state of Ocean City, city officials spent 90 minutes responding to comments and queries from the public during a Town Hall meting Saturday at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Gillian and company covered a wide range of issues as citizens […]