Somers Point Arts Commission Art in the Park Sept. 14 in JFK Park
SOMERS POINT — One of the Somers Point Arts Commission’s marquee events and its longest continuously running activity has moved to September this year. The eighth annual Art in the Park is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park on Broadway overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. The day-long event […]
McCarrie quits; Somers Point Council to name replacement
Somers Point has had a lot of changeover via elections, appointments SOMERS POINT — City Council will appoint a new member to the governing body for the second time in two years following the resignation of Councilman Joseph McCarrie on Aug. 12. The at-large seat, a four-year term, expires at the end of the year […]
Public input sought on Somers Point Master Plan Re-examination
Meeting Thursday, Aug. 22, at Somers Point City Hall SOMERS POINT – The Somers Point Planning Board is beginning a comprehensive Master Plan Reexamination process. This initiative aims to gather extensive community feedback on potential revisions to the city’s Master Plan, which serves as the foundational guide for the city’s zoning and land use policies. […]
Sea & Do: Upcoming Events
New superintendent at Aug. 22 Rotary meeting in O.C. OCEAN CITY – Dr. Christian Angelillo, the new superintendent of schools for the Ocean City School District, will be the speaker at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, 21st Street and Asbury […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Flea market and hoagie sale OCEAN CITY – There will be a flea market and hoagie sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2998 Bay Ave., Ocean City. Come out and enjoy the flea market and pick up one of the delicious hoagies made on the best rolls […]
Somers Point Planners OK changes to housing project at Greate Bay
SOMERS POINT — The Planning Board on July 31 granted unanimous approval to an amended site plan for the affordable housing portion of the community to be known as Greate Bay West. The changes consist of constructing all of the units in two buildings instead of four, which was previously approved, and renting them rather […]
Sea & Do: Upcoming events
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Suds for Seals EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles that visit New Jersey, is holding a Suds for Seals fundraiser hosted by Hidden Sands Brewing Company 5:30 to […]
Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread planned for Somers Point
No application filed yet, but sign advertises them for McNaughton’s location SOMERS POINT — A couple of popular restaurants are being planned for a stretch of Route 9 in Somers Point, where McNaughton’s Garden Center closed its doors for the final time July 31. A sign at the site advertises Soloff Realty & Development, the […]
Youth energy helping propel Gateway to the next level
Calvi and Pallitto talk master class, mission 2.0, the bright future of Playhouse SOMERS POINT — Bringing Broadway actors in to teach master classes is nothing new for the Gateway to the Arts program, but the latest star signals the next step in the Gateway Playhouse mission since its reopening in 2017. The latest star, […]
Somers Point naval hero subject of one-act play
SPQR Stage Company to highlight tragic death of Richard Somers off Tripoli SOMERS POINT — SPQR Stage Company has announced the performance of two one-act plays featuring New Jersey heroes of American history. “Richard Somers — Anatomy of a Hero” and “Molly Pitcher — Revolutionary Girl Power” were written and will be directed by Bill […]