Somers Point man gets prison time for arson
MAYS LANDING – A Somers Point man was sentenced to prison for a 2022 arson attack on a Somers Point home. On May 15, Deshaun Howard, 24, of Somers Point, was sentenced by the Honorable Bernard E. DeLury, Jr., P.J.Cr., in accordance with his plea agreement after pleading guilty to second-degree aggravated arson on Jan. […]
Tax increase, 15 jobs cut in Somers Point School District
SOMERS POINT — Faced with rising health care, labor and facilities costs, coupled with dwindling state aid, the Somers Point School District cut 15 staff positions and raised the tax levy 5.49 percent. The $19.9 million budget for 2025-26, adopted May 1, calls for a tax levy of $12.1 million and a tax rate increase […]
Somers Point: Do something about eyesore gas stations
SOMERS POINT — A city board has its sights set on two former gas stations on Route 9 that have become eyesores. “We’re trying to get information on the status of several of the old gas stations in Somers Point,” Economic Development Advisory Commission member John Helbig said. Councilman Kirk Gerety said EDAC met April […]
Somers Point Summer Beach Concerts set
SOMERS POINT — Most of the paperwork is in order and Mayor Dennis Tapp is set to sign a contract with Tony Mart Cares for operation of the 2025 Beach Concert Series on Bay Avenue. Solicitor Tom Smith noted the entity, which has operated the series for decades, still needed to submit a couple of documents […]
Shore Medical Center opens sensory friendly lab for those with autism
SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its new Sensory Friendly Outpatient Lab Program on April 28, further advancing its commitment to inclusive, compassionate care for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities. This innovative program offers a calming, supportive environment where patients can receive essential bloodwork and testing with minimal stress. […]
Somers Point site is cleared for ALDI supermarket
SOMERS POINT — The future site of an ALDI Food Market has been cleared for construction. City engineer Greg Schneider said the developer has all permits in hand and would start with on-site work such as curbing and stormwater management, then move onto the building foundation and construction. The Planning Board unanimously approved an application […]
Somers Point’s popular Bayfest Saturday on Bay Avenue
There will be 75 crafters, 60 food vendors and bands with live music SOMERS POINT — Bayfest, the city’s popular street fair to celebrate Earth Day, returns for its 36th anniversary April 26 along historic Bay Avenue. Much of the event, which started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime […]
Somers Point curtails parking of boats, trailers
Intent is to ensure boaters paying to use city ramps SOMERS POINT — Boat owners, both residential and commercial, criticized City Council’s changes to rules for parking trailers but were told they need not worry — the police would come only if a neighbor called. “We don’t have manpower out enforcing this unless a resident […]
Volunteers join Green Team, Public Works for cleanup
Somers Point trash picked up with help from Mainland NHS students SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Green Team and Department of Public Works joined forces with a group of volunteers April 5 for the annual citywide cleanup. Organizer John Helbig said they met at 8:45 a.m. at the public works yard to distribute safety […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Spring into Bargains at Holy Trinity April 26 OCEAN CITY – “Spring Into Bargains” will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2998 Bay Ave., Ocean City. Look for clothing and accessories, jewelry, books, linens and household treasures. From 1 to 2 p.m. the church will host a […]