‘Jubilate Deo’
Masterworks Choir performing work in 7 languages, with ‘captivating music’ OCEAN CITY — The Masterworks Choir will present “Jubilate Deo,” a captivating work with singing in seven different languages and music that grabs the audience right off the bat. John Bate, music director at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church and conductor of the Masterworks Choir, talked […]
Incumbents win in Somers Point: Gerety, Johnston and Dill
SOMERS POINT — One race was close but incumbents won with ease in the other two to keep all three seats on Somers Point City Council during the election Nov. 5. Facing his first challenge since winning a spot on the board in 2009, Councilman Howard Dill defeated Morgan Slaughter 1,211 to 1,098, or 52.4 […]
Van Drew re-elected over Salerno; Andy Kim beats Bashaw for Senate
CAPE MAY — Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew won re-election in the 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Joe Salerno. Van Drew received 211,199 votes, or 58.3 percent, to 147,946 votes, or 41.1 percent, for Salerno. In Cape May County, Van Drew received 63.61 percent of the vote to Salerno’s 35.97 percent. In 2019, Van […]
Upper Township: Polo, Shawl, Tyrrell on school board; Palombos on committee
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Three new members will join the Upper Township Board of Education in January following their victory in the election Nov. 5. Donald J. Polo, Andrew Shawl and Thomas Tyrrell, who ran as a ticket under the slogan “All About Kids,” garnered the most votes in the race that featured five candidates seeking […]
Sun Rose Words & Music selling Asbury Avenue building
Ocean City won’t be losing the book store OCEAN CITY — The owners of Sun Rose Words & Music on Asbury Avenue are selling their building to one of the biggest property owners in Ocean City, but don’t despair, avid readers, a book store will remain part of the new business. Rosalyn Lifshin, who has […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Book, Bake Sale at Linwood Library LINWOOD – The Friends of the Linwood Library will be holding its Fall Book and Bake Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16. There are great book selections and delicious homemade goodies to enjoy. The library is at 301 Davis Ave., Linwood. Local […]
‘Father of the Bride’ subtle commentary on ’50s social norms
Comedy challenges expectations of traditional wedding ceremony; play on stage at MRHS Nov. 14-16 LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School Drama Club will present the comedy “Father of the Bride” on stage Nov. 14-16. Phil Pallitto noted in his director’s notes that the play was adapted from Edward Streeter’s 1949 novel and immortalized by […]
Q&A on proposed NJDEP flood elevation rules with Peter Lomax
OCEAN CITY — Peter Lomax of Lomax Consulting answered questions from the audience during the Oct. 30 forum on the state’s proposed flood elevation standards at the Ocean City Tabernacle Oct. 30. Here is a condensed look at some of the questions and answers. (Paraphrased for brevity.) Q: There were no climate restrictions 75 years […]
Officials: Speak up now on NJDEP proposed flood elevation rules, comment ends Nov. 7
OCEAN CITY — Officials made it painfully clear Oct. 30 that citizens must speak up immediately against the governor’s proposed flood elevation changes because of the deleterious effect they would have on homes and businesses on barrier islands and on the mainland. The time to do so is just about out. At a public seminar […]
Battle over 10th Street marina continues
Neighbors say work began with no permits from the city OCEAN CITY — Residents of the Glen Cove Lagoon area of the city are pushing back against a plan to create a commercial marina on a residential lot but the owner says he is just reviving a previously approved project. The lagoon, between 10th Street […]