Hornig takes over Somers Point DPW, honors longtime civil servant Martin
SOMERS POINT — “Guy was a great boss — always hard working, shows up every day, always willing to help out guys any way they need, at work or in their personal lives. He’s a public servant through and through,” Stephen Hornig said of former Department of Public Works General Supervisor Guy Martin, who retired […]
Slaughter questions timing of Somers Point ordinance
‘It doesn’t make sense to assume something ahead of time,’ councilwoman says SOMERS POINT — Councilwoman Morgan Slaughter questioned the process of amending the redevelopment plan for 90 Broadway, saying it assumes approval of an issue not yet discussed. City Council introduced an ordinance Feb. 26 that would allow a developer building luxury waterfront townhomes […]
Shore Medical Center to expand nursing recruitment
SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center is working to grow its nursing workforce through competitive pay, quality conditions and a welcoming culture. Vince Azzarello, vice president of Human Resources, said Shore has been expanding its recruitment efforts and soon would end all agency nursing contracts in a bid to create a hospital-employed workforce. Nursing shortages […]
Ocean City’s Dead End Bakehouse expands to Somers Point location
SOMERS POINT — Serving hand-rolled bagels, sourdough breads, baked goods and coffee, Dead End Bakehouse opened its third location in Somers Point. The bakery, whose motto is “A dead end that leads to good things … ,” held a grand opening Feb. 21 at 746 Shore Road, across from City Hall. The original location is […]
Developer’s group home may be across town in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — The Planning Board may allow a developer planning luxury waterfront townhomes to construct a group home for developmentally disabled adults on the other side of the city to satisfy affordable housing requirements. City Council adopted a resolution Feb. 12 referring the amended 90 Broadway Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Board for review. […]
Plan to change advisory group stalls at Somers Point City Council
SOMERS POINT — City Council’s plan to split its Economic Development Advisory Commission into two subcommittees stalled Feb. 12 when it failed to receive support. However, the proposal is being amended and a new plan put forth in the future, according to City Council President Kirk Gerety. Council members had discussed changing the mission of […]
Sports improvements, nature trail in works in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Improvements to the city’s sports facilities and creation of a nature trail are in the works in Somers Point. City Council has applied for Green Acres Park Development Grants to undertake the work. Engineer Greg Schneider said the city is looking to spend about $233,000 on the Defeo Lane trail next to […]
Fundraiser March 1 for Ocean City firefighter who is battling cancer
SOMERS POINT — Friends, family members and other loved ones have organized a fundraiser to benefit Somers Point resident Kenny Pollock in his battle with cancer. The 18-year Ocean City firefighter was diagnosed a year ago with two rare forms of cancer — lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma and primary CNS lymphoma — and is undergoing treatment at […]
Beach concert process, EDAC on Somers Point City Council agenda
SOMERS POINT — City Council is expected to address the process for presenting the annual summer beach concerts and the future of a volunteer commission when it meets Feb. 12. The beach concert series is organized by Carmen and Nancy Marotta and their team and typically features 14 concerts — 13 Friday nights and the […]
Somers Point City Council wants to change commission’s mission
Gerety cites ‘severe disconnect’ between council and Economic Development Advisory Commission’s priorities SOMERS POINT — City Council is looking to change the mission of its Economic Development Advisory Commission, a 10-member volunteer body that was formed to advise City Council of future and current conditions. According to the city website, EDAC’s primary purpose is to […]