School Choice push was forward-thinking for Ocean City School District
Other districts suffering big budget cuts As the group of stories in this week’s edition of the Sentinel shows, opting for Interdistrict Public School Choice and expanding it early has proved a financial blessing for the Ocean City School District. And as surrounding districts struggle with declining state aid, forcing them to make serious cuts […]
Sea&Do: Ocean City area events coming up
Masonic Lodge Hoagie sale July 4 OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Masonic Lodge No. 171 is hosting an Italian hoagie sale fundraiser Thursday, July 4. Hoagies are $10 each; soft drinks will be for sale. Pre-ordered hoagies can be picked up from 9 a.m. to noon July 4 at American Legion Post 524, 4562 […]
Somers Point $4.66 million bond would fund road work, major purchases
SOMERS POINT — City Council voted June 13 to introduce two bond ordinances, one in the amount of $3.15 million for various improvements and acquisitions and the second in the amount of $1.51 million for sewer utility capital improvements. The larger of the bonds would earmark more than $2 million for roadway improvements. The ordinance […]
Somers Point school budget raises tax levy 8.5 percent
District bringing back three teachers, some projects SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Board of Education presented its amended budget June 12 after receiving some relief from the state through the Stabilized School Budget Aid Grant Program. The new spending plan raises the tax levy 8.5 percent and tax rate 8.78 cents while using the […]
Somers Point moves forward on converting hotel to long-term rentals
SOMERS POINT — City Council continued its efforts to reach a redevelopment agreement with AVIA NJ Mays Landing to allow for the conversion of the Sonesta ES Suites, a 120-room extended-stay hotel, into 120 long-term rental apartments with an affordable component. On June 13, council authorized an executive session seeking advice of counsel and discussing […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Chat with a Trooper In Marmora June 20 MARMORA – The Upper Township Business Association is hosting an in-person “Chat with a Trooper” session at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Dunkin, 4 South Shore Road, Marmora. UTBA President Steve Zellers and Lt. C. MacNeill, commander of New Jersey State Police Woodbine Station, invite UTBA […]
Somers Point adds programs for adults, senior citizens
SOMERS POINT — The city has launched a recreation program for adults and seniors with a goal of improving wellness and socialization. According to a news release from the city, residents can immerse themselves in Somers Point’s vibrant community with free activities for adults of all ages and backgrounds. One of the events, We Walk […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Juneteenth Festival in Ocean City OCEAN CITY – The Pecks Beach Juneteenth Committee, South Jersey Festivals, Count on Comedy and The City of Ocean City are proud to announce its Juneteenth Celebration and Community Reunion from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, between Seventh and Eighth streets on Haven Avenue. This event will bring […]
Longtime city clerk Lucy Samuelson retires in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Lucy Samuelson wrapped up a long career of serving the public May 31 as she worked her final day as registrar and city clerk. While she plans to stay involved with the New Jersey Municipal Clerks Association, she has immediate plans for a trip to Hawaii. “I will stay busy and do […]
Documentary to detail Somers Point’s stint on silver screen in ‘Eddie and the Cruisers’
Four decades later city still celebrating with live Cafferty concert on July 4th SOMERS POINT — A crew from PBS NJ is producing a documentary about Somers Point’s role in the 1983 cult classic “Eddie and the Cruisers,” and will be visiting the city twice to collect footage. City Council President Janice Johnston announced last […]