Cool, cloudy Bayfest draws thousands to Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Under cloudy skies and amid cool temperatures — but no rain — Somers Point celebrated the 35th anniversary of its popular Bayfest celebration Saturday along historic Bay Avenue. Started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime heritage, the event brings more than 25,000 people to the city […]
Somers Point budget includes 1.47-cent tax rate hike
SOMERS POINT — “As mayor, I am absolutely thrilled with this budget. We don’t lose any city services and it takes care of this year and the vision for the next five years,” Mayor Dennis Tapp said April 25 as City Council adopted its 2024 spending plan. The $19,381,816 budget, down $779,754 from 2023, increases […]
Sea & Do: Ocean City events: Block Party weekend
Spring Block Party, merchant table sales OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s annual Spring Block Party will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, from Fifth Street to 14th Street on Asbury Avenue. There will be more than 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information, call 1-800-BeachNJ. On Saturday and Sunday, […]
Somers Point’s Bayfest is Saturday
Features crafts, food vendors, live music By CRAIG D. SCHENCK Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Bayfest, the city’s most popular event, returns for its 35th anniversary April 27 along historic Bay Avenue. Started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime heritage, the event brings more than 25,000 people to the […]
Schools in need of funding now, Simonsen says
Districts including U.T., Somers Point, have seen substantial aid declines TRENTON — A member of the Assembly Education Committee, Assemblyman Erik Simonsen told the panel meeting in Trenton last week that while he prefers to start fresh with a completely new school funding formula, he supports bills to help districts facing state aid cuts more […]
Sea&Do events listing
AARP topic is dementia OCEAN CITY – Ocean City AARP Chapter 1062 is joining with UMC at The Shores at 1 p.m. April 19 to present, “Understanding Dementia: Exploring the Biology and Basics while Emphasizing Brain Health.” An interactive discussion on the biology of dementia and the importance of keeping brains sharp and healthy will […]
Somers Point budget raises tax rate 1.47¢
SOMERS POINT — City Council introduced its 2024 budget March 28, calling for a 1.47-cent increase in the municipal tax rate to $1.1237 per $100 of assessed value. That equates to almost $15 more on each $100,000 of assessed value, or about $30 on a $200,000 home. “There is much, much better news this year […]
Somers Point may lease space in New York Ave. school
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has advertised space for lease at New York Avenue School and the city is considering utilizing some of the space.Interim Superintendent Chris Kobik said the Board of Education sent out a request for proposals for leasing two floors of the building. Bid opening was scheduled for March […]
Somers Point solicitor updates council on billboard litigation, Passport Inn, Sonesta Suites
SOMERS POINT — City Council met in executive session March 28, when solicitor Thomas Smith updated the governing body on litigation involving a proposed billboard at Somers Point Diner and a street vacation for the adjacent Passport Inn. Also on the agenda was a redevelopment agreement with AVIA NJ for the Sonesta ES Suites property. […]
Somers Point Education Foundation mixer April 25
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Foundation for Education has scheduled its second annual mixer and cash raffle for April 25 at Somers Point Brewing Co. Chuck Westcott, a member of the foundation board, said the group consists of a mix of parents, residents, teachers, new superintendent Ted Pugliese, business members and others. “The sole […]