Somers Point to mark nation’s 250th birthday; planning improvements at Broadway intersection
SOMERS POINT — The city is planning a grand celebration to mark the 250th birthday of the United States and the 140th anniversary of the city’s incorporation next Fourth of July. Councilman Kirk Gerety said Oct. 9 that the Recreation Board had discussed joining with the Somers Point Historical Society, city and others to hold […]
Somers Point tables ordinance limiting E-bikes around town
SOMERS POINT — City Council voted Oct. 9 to table an ordinance that would have prohibited the operation of E-bikes and other electric vehicles in parts of the city. Councilwoman Janice Johnston said she felt more research needed to be done before imposing the restrictions, which would ban the vehicles from the bike path and […]
Former Footmarks Shoe Store designated an historic property
SOMERS POINT — Improvements may be coming soon for a longtime eyesore in one of the city’s prominent business districts. The Somers Point Historical Preservation Commission voted Oct. 8 to designate the site at 920 Shore Road a landmark property in the historic district. “That’ll open up some doors for the owners to hopefully make […]
Somers Point parents worry about children’s safety on walk to school
SOMERS POINT — Residents of Somers Point Village Apartments are concerned about the safety of their children while walking to Jordan Road School. Students from the complex have to walk because they are too close for courtesy busing as the crow flies. Their journey takes them along Somers Point-Mays Landing Road and up Route 9 […]
Four candidates for two seats on Point City Council
Five running in Northfield SOMERS POINT — Two incumbents are facing challenges for their seats on City Council when the public casts ballots before or on Election Day, set for Nov. 4. Longtime Ward I representative Sean McGuigan is facing former candidate Levi Fox, while Ward II veteran Mike Owen is competing with former candidate […]
Somers Point slaps limits on E-bikes
SOMERS POINT — City Council is hoping to boost the safety of people using the bike path, which stretches along former railroad tracks from Somers Point north through the neighboring communities. On Sept. 25, members of the governing body voted unanimously to introduce rules prohibiting electric vehicles from operating on the bike path, on sidewalks […]
Somers Point schools seek $5.6 million referendum
Superintendent says it would not raise tax rate SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has included a bond referendum on the ballot Nov. 4, seeking $5.6 million in improvements with a state share of $1.9 million. Superintendent Ted Pugliese said last week that the district must make key improvements to the buildings to […]
Mother, daughter play familiar roles in Gateway’s ‘Into the Woods’
SOMERS POINT — A local mother and daughter are playing their familiar roles on stage in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 at the Gateway Playhouse. Toni Ann Gisondi, a Holy Spirit High School graduate from nearby Egg Harbor Township, portrayed orphan Molly in the 1982 film adaptation of “Annie” […]
Gateway Playhouse presents ‘Into the Woods’
SOMERS POINT – Following a tremendous response to auditions with more than 100 people vying for a role, Gateway Playhouse of Somers Point will present Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical “Into the Woods” Sept. 25 through Oct. 5 with two casts. For the first time ever, Gateway will have Thursday night performances in addition to Friday […]
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 […]