Beesley’s Point Development Group principles moved to the area to be ‘permanent members of the community’
The Beesley’s Point Development Group bought the 350-acre industrial property at the northern tip of Upper Township in November 2021 with plans for developing it into something more suitable for its surroundings. For nearly 60 years, the site was home to the B.L. England Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant. Located along Great Egg Harbor […]
‘We are different with a purpose’
Beesley’s Point Development Group promises to transform B.L. England site into an ecological gem “There is going to be a very noticeable difference from the road over the next year,” Chris Wilson said of the 350-acre property at the northern tip of Upper Township. Wilson and his partners in the Beesley’s Point Development Group — […]
Boiler unit goes down with a boom
Beesley’s Point Development Group continues cleanup of B.L. England site BEESLEYS POINT — It was a boom felt ’round South Jersey and more powerfully in Upper Township, where the cleanup of the former coal-fired power plant continued Friday morning with implosion of the boilers units. Beesley’s Point Development Group, which bought the 350-acre site in […]
B.L. England boiler coming down Friday
Demolition group to take down the towering smokestack at a later date BEESLEYS POINT — Visible from miles around, the smokestack and boiler structures at the former B.L. England Generating Station will soon be but an unsightly memory. The Beesley’s Point Development Group (BPDG) is set to conduct an implosion of the three boiler units […]
Ocean City to limit future cell phone towers
Ordinance doesn’t affect Compass building project OCEAN CITY — After consistent pressure from neighbors upset about cell phone towers planned for the roof of a commercial building at 34th Street and Haven Avenue, Ocean City Council unanimously approved a two-part resolution Thursday evening to limit future communication towers’ placement. The change to the city’s zoning […]
Somers Point may ease eatery parking
Panel: Fewer spots needed per customer SOMERS POINT — Somers Point is considering easing parking requirements for restaurants in its commercial districts. City Council President Janice Johnston reported April 13 that the Parking Committee is recommending changing the ratio of spaces required per restaurant seat. In a letter to City Administrator Jason Frost, city engineer […]
Council raises rates for parking meters
Asbury Ave. meters will be on year-round for now OCEAN CITY — After a lengthy discussion and being asked to delay a vote to get a clear consensus from downtown merchants on the issue, Ocean City Council went ahead with new parking regulations that increased meter rates and extended paid meters downtown from seasonal to […]
Seaville blaze draws over 100 firefighters
12 trailers at campground destroyed, but no one is injured SEAVILLE — Firefighters from 26 departments battled a blaze for more than three hours April 11, preventing injuries in a conflagration that destroyed a dozen trailers and damaged more than a dozen others. Seaville Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Roy Blackledge reported crews arrived at about […]
Ocean City OKs design work on police HQ, substation
OCEAN CITY — City Council approved contracts to design a new boardwalk police facility to handle the expanded duties during the busy summer months and for a redesign and renovation of the outdated police station on Central Avenue. Both contracts were awarded to William McLees Architectural in the consent agenda at Thursday evening’s council meeting. […]
Advocacy for lifeguard contract draws rebuke
OCEAN CITY — Public advocacy for setting a contract with Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguards drew a sharp rebuke from the city’s business administrator at Thursday evening’s City Council meeting. The city has been in negotiations with lifeguards on a new contract. The contract came into the news last year after the city had to […]