Civic group honors Barbary Wars hero, Somers Point native
SOMERS POINT — About three dozen people gathered Sept. 4 at Richard Somers Park to mark the anniversary of the death of the city’s most famous son. The civic group Liberty and Prosperity has held the event each year since 2005, after the city had hosted a major event in 2004 marking the 200th anniversary […]
Upper Township, Ocean City, Somers Point plan 9/11 ceremonies
PETERSBURG — Area communities are preparing to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks with ceremonies honoring those who lost their lives that fateful day. Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda coordinated the attacks against America in which pilots flew planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York […]
Construction under way on Somers Point Paddle Club
SOMERS POINT — After years of planning and multiple meetings, Scarborough Properties has finally started building its private swim club on Bay Avenue. The project, known as the Somers Point Paddle Club, is under construction at 520 Bay Ave., the former site of Bubba Mac’s Shack. In May 2022, City Council approved an agreement with […]
Somers Point celebrates return to normal with Good Old Days Festival
SOMERS POINT — Residents of this seaside city get together after Labor Day each year to celebrate the end of the tourism season, which floods the area with traffic and people for months. It’s like a return to normalcy when old friends can get together after a busy season. This year the city will host […]
Council ensures using union labor if Somers Point builds new City Hall
SOMERS POINT — City Council voted unanimously Aug. 28 for a resolution that would ensure union labor would be used for construction of a potential new City Hall. Councilman Sean McGuigan said the Buildings and Grounds Committee is exploring ways to fund replacement of City Hall, adding that he anticipates it would cost in excess […]
Committee denies some parking requests, approves others in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — City Council’s Parking Committee made recommendations regarding several issues Aug. 28. Councilwoman Janice Johnston, who serves on the committee with Councilman Howard Dill and Council President Charlie Haberkorn, said the panel rejected permit parking in two spots, approved a crosswalk and will take steps to alleviate some hazardous conditions. Harbour View Condominiums […]
Somers Point District to lease New York Avenue School to Interactive
SOMERS POINT — The Board of Education has reached a lease agreement with a private organization to operate at New York Avenue School. On Aug. 21, the board approved a three-year lease from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2028, pending final attorney review. Board of Education President Staci Endicott said the tenant, Interactive Kids, provides […]
Group celebrating Barbary Wars hero Sept. 4 in Somers Point
Liberty & Prosperity presents something new about pirate-fighting Richard Somers SOMERS POINT — The city will celebrate its most famous son during a Richard Somers Day event set for Sept. 4. At 4 p.m., the civic group Liberty and Prosperity will tell the story of the Barbary Wars hero at Richard Somers Park (801 Shore […]
Somers Point council president attempts to step down
Members vote 4-3 to reject leadership change; Haberkorn doesn’t offer reason SOMERS POINT — City Council President Charlie Haberkorn attempted to step down from his leadership position Aug. 14 but his request was rejected. “It is my understanding that Council President Haberkorn wishes to step down from the council president seat and we need to […]
Contentious public comment at Somers Point council meeting
Officials verbally spar with man who would not give his name SOMERS POINT — Vinnie Caputo spent a lot of time disrupting the proceedings of the Somers Point City Council meeting Aug. 14, refusing repeatedly to identify himself and ultimately, after doing so, delivering a tirade based on rumors and beefs people have with the […]