Somers Point hires two police officers
SOMERS POINT — The city hired two new police officers to join the Somers Point Police Department pending graduation from the Atlantic County Police Academy. City Council adopted two resolutions confirming the hiring of Anthony Capasso V and Michael Desrosiers Jr. as provisional officers effective Jan. 17. Mayor Dennis Tapp said he is scheduled to […]
Dan Myers cited for work on Somers Point Arts Commission
SOMERS POINT — City Council thanked Dan Myers for his service to the community ahead of his move away from the area. The photographer served as chairman of the Somers Point Arts Commission since January 2022, through which he “provided a supportive environment for all the arts,” according to a resolution passed in his honor. […]
Somers Point Council honors late service K-9 Erco
Fulfilled police duties and served as an ambassador SOMERS POINT — On Dec. 12, City Council honored retired K-9 officer Erco for his years of service following his death Oct. 6. Erco was accepted into the Somers Point Police Department in March 2013 and, serving with partner Officer Rick Dill, was responsible for countless warrant […]
Ocean City Winery denied outlet in Somers Point
Correction: An earlier version of this story, including one in the print edition of the Dec. 18 Sentinel, regarding the Somers Point Zoning Board decision on the 825 Bay Avenue LLC application included an error on the vote. Board members voted three in favor, four against. SOMERS POINT — An Upper Township couple is dismayed […]
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Masonic Lodge Pancake breakfast OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Mason Lodge No. 171 F.&A.M. is having a pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 at the lodge, 940 Wesley Ave. Breakfast includes specialty pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice. Cost is $12 for adults, $8 for children and $10 for veterans. Walk-ins […]
Gateway Playhouse announces 2025 Mainstage season, ticket sale
SOMERS POINT – Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point recently announced its 2025 Mainstage Season, which will include: George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s classic comedy “The Man Who Came to Dinner;” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical “South Pacific;” “Party of 1 (Acts): A Weekend of One Acts;” and the Grimm’s fairy tale-inspired musical “Into the […]
Contract awarded for Shore Road work
Safe Streets to Transit grant to fund crosswalks, wheelchair ramps and push-button crossings SOMERS POINT — Walking and biking along Shore Road in Somers Point will be much safer come spring, when improvements are expected from Goll Avenue in the south to Ocean Heights Avenue in the north. City Council awarded a $951,306 contract Dec. […]
Somers Point holds update on Master Plan re-examination
SOMERS POINT — City planner Jim Rutala presented a brief update on the Master Plan re-examination process during a Planning Board meeting Nov. 20. The step is required every 10 years for a municipality to maintain its zoning control. Rutala said the Master Plan is like a roadmap for the next decade, guiding capital and […]
Patriots to host annual Christmas Mart at Somers Mansion Dec. 7
50 vendors expected; produce, jams, wreaths, other gift items SOMERS POINT — Organizer Will Boyer said he wants there to be something for everyone under the tree during the annual Christmas Mart hosted by The Patriots for Somers Mansion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 on the grounds of the historic home. Local […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events in the area
Quilts of Valor fundraiser Nov. 20 OCEAN CITY — South Jersey Quilts of Valor has scheduled its Fall Fundraiser for 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Randazzo’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant on 34th Street and Asbury Avenue. Patrons can eat in the restaurant, order takeout or delivery and Randazzo’s will donate 15 percent of […]