‘Hands Off!’ protest draws 400 to Ocean City
Issues include funding cuts, Social Security, democracy OCEAN CITY — As part of a day of protests nationwide against President Donald Trump’s policies and drastic cuts led by Elon Musk in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), about 400 people formed a human ring on the sidewalks around Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon. The […]
Reval coming to Ocean City’s 19,000 properties
OCEAN CITY — The resort will be going through a revaluation in the next few years to more accurately reflect the rising values of the 19,000-some properties on the island. Ocean City Finance Director Frank Donato mentioned the reval during a budget presentation before Ocean City Council on March 27. Donato handed out copies of […]
102 condos at base of Route 52 causeway?
Trocki says he can restart Somers Point nightclub or develop ‘underutilized gem’ of a property SOMERS POINT — Calling it an “underutilized gem,” Ira Trocki, owner of the nightclub currently known as House of Booze, has proposed replacing the aging building with a 102-unit waterfront condominium complex. Trocki pitched his plan to City Council on […]
Hartzell: Downtown rumors hurt whole community
Councilman says rent not reason for majority of vacancies in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — City Councilman Keith Hartzell said social media comments critical of vacancies in the downtown are only serving to hurt the entire community. He used a sizable portion of the March 27 City Council meeting to address concerns that have been […]
Somers Point amends rules for boat trailer parking
Council to greatly limit parking, hasn’t decided what to do with ramp gates SOMERS POINT — Last month, City Council President Charlie Haberkorn said it was time the city address the issues it has been having with the gates on its two boat ramps. The city spent about $152,000 to purchase gates and install them […]
Stockton poll: Majority of voters give Trump poor marks
Survey of N.J. voters hits range of topics; Democrats don’t fare well either GALLOWAY — Most New Jersey voters give the Trump administration poor marks so far and Democrats are frustrated with their party’s response, according to a poll released last week by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University. Voters […]
Citizen: Consider separate solicitors for City Council, administration
OCEAN CITY — A local resident told City Council that it needs its own solicitor, suggesting that having one for both council and the administration poses conflicts of interest. Jim Kelly addressed council during public comment at the March 27 morning meeting. Kelly is a founding member of the newly formed advocacy group Ocean City 2050, […]
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church welcomes new rector
OCEAN CITY – After a year-long period of discernment, the Very Rev. Jay Angerer was selected as Holy Trinity’s new rector. Father Jay was born in Delaware, raised in Virginia, and was ordained in 2002. Since then, he has served as the campus minister for the University of Delaware and started a new Episcopal Church […]
The Longest Yarn opening day set at Aviation Museum
World War II-themed creation marks Battle of Normandy on D-Day ERMA — The World War II-themed traveling exhibit The Longest Yarn, which has been touring the UK and France since last June’s D-Day celebrations, is coming to Cape May County — and the call is going out for local helpers to be a part of […]