Back to school with tighter belts
Upper, Somers Point, MRHS welcome back students with fewer teachers, other changes Editor’s note: Because most of the state aid the Ocean City School District receives is through stable School Choice funds, and because it’s smaller regular state aid actually rose a little bit, the district did not face cuts like its neighboring districts. Many […]
Upper Township Zoning Board OKs amended plan for Marmora Church
MARMORA — A church may not be a home but it is a house of God, and Chapel by the Sea received final approval to build one partially in a residential zone Sept. 5. The Upper Township Zoning Board approved an amended preliminary and final site plan for construction of a chapel with classrooms. The […]
Upper Township OKs study of sewer system installation in Marmora and Beesleys Point
It’s the first small step after getting a $60,000 grant PETERSBURG — Home and business owners in Marmora and Beesleys Point may get the opportunity to hook up to a sanitary sewer system instead of using septic. Township Committee took a small first step toward that potential goal by approving a contract with its engineering […]
Upper Township GOP Primary spending: $58K
County GOP boosted challengers with $25,000 UPPER TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY — The power of the county party endorsement translated in two ways for the successful challengers in the Republican Primary for Upper Township Committee. They out-raised the incumbents almost 3-1, thanks largely to a $25,000 boost from the Cape May County Regular Republican Organization, and […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Green Thumb Garden Club meets Sept. 3 SOMERS POINT – The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, to kick off the 2024-2025 club year. This meeting will be held outdoors at 118 Pleasant Ave. Somers Point. Please bring a beach chair. In case of rain it will be at the […]
Sea & Do: Upcoming Events
New superintendent at Aug. 22 Rotary meeting in O.C. OCEAN CITY – Dr. Christian Angelillo, the new superintendent of schools for the Ocean City School District, will be the speaker at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, 21st Street and Asbury […]
Seaville hotel proposal gets Zoning Board approval
SEAVILLE — The plan to build a hotel and restaurant on Route 9 in Seaville has moved one giant step forward with the Zoning Board’s 6-1 approval of multiple variances. The proposal, which the board initially tabled, was presented again Aug. 1 following amendments. Applicant John Federico’s initial plan called for 24 apartments and 108 […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Flea market and hoagie sale OCEAN CITY – There will be a flea market and hoagie sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2998 Bay Ave., Ocean City. Come out and enjoy the flea market and pick up one of the delicious hoagies made on the best rolls […]
Bill Howarth Women’s Lifeguard Invitational: Rough conditions, tie-breaker finish
Avalon wins after tying with Sea Isle City, Ventnor beach patrols VENTNOR — It was close, but the women of the Avalon Beach Patrol wrapped up the season with another win. Sisters Regan and Molly McDonnell won the opening doubles row, securing the tie-breaker in the Ventnor City Beach Patrol’s 29th annual Bill Howarth Women’s […]
Sea & Do: Upcoming events
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Suds for Seals EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles that visit New Jersey, is holding a Suds for Seals fundraiser hosted by Hidden Sands Brewing Company 5:30 to […]