A slice of American life in Strathmere
Annual patriotic parade welcomes piping plover mascot Stratty McMitchell STRATHMERE — Amid the sights of patriotic-themed costumes, floats, bicycles, classic cars and fire engines, along with the sounds of wailing sirens and an exuberant crowd, Stratty McMitchell made its debut July 4 in Strathmere’s Independence Day parade. The newly hatched mascot of the Strathmere Plover […]
Upper Township introduces $3.7 million bond ordinance
Capital improves, purchases PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee introduced a $3.7 million bond ordinance June 24 for capital improvements and the purchase of equipment. Work scheduled to be undertaken with the funding includes projects and purchases for the Department of Public Works, recreation facilities, Township Hall, Office of Emergency Management and engineering. Township Administrator Gary […]
Upper Township Senior Center will soon chill out
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Senior Center soon will be a cooler place to hang out — literally. Mayor Jay Newman said June 24 that the township has received a grant to fund repairs to the HVAC system at the center on Stagecoach Road, noting they have had trouble with it for two to three […]
School Choice is a boon to Ocean City School District
Despite declining enrollment, state aid consistent, unlike other districts Editor’s note: The statistics in this story are from an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request made by Sentinel reporter David Nahan and fulfilled by Timothy E. Kelley, business administrator for the Ocean City School District. OCEAN CITY — Over the past 10 years, School Choice […]
School Choice buoys student body, benefits social realm
Students come from around the region Editor’s note: The statistics in this story are from an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request made by Sentinel reporter David Nahan and fulfilled by Timothy E. Kelley, business administrator for the Ocean City School District. OCEAN CITY — The overall school population in the Ocean City School District […]
Other school districts facing major cuts
While the Ocean City School District has reaped the benefits of its School Choice program to collect additional state aid, other area districts have suffered tremendously over the past seven years under the School Funding Reform Act of 2018. Mainland Regional High School, Somers Point and Upper Township school districts have all lost millions of […]
School Choice push was forward-thinking for Ocean City School District
Other districts suffering big budget cuts As the group of stories in this week’s edition of the Sentinel shows, opting for Interdistrict Public School Choice and expanding it early has proved a financial blessing for the Ocean City School District. And as surrounding districts struggle with declining state aid, forcing them to make serious cuts […]
Sea&Do: Ocean City area events coming up
Masonic Lodge Hoagie sale July 4 OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Masonic Lodge No. 171 is hosting an Italian hoagie sale fundraiser Thursday, July 4. Hoagies are $10 each; soft drinks will be for sale. Pre-ordered hoagies can be picked up from 9 a.m. to noon July 4 at American Legion Post 524, 4562 […]
Thrivent volunteers, UTBA beautify planters around Upper Township
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Volunteers with a Thrivent Action Team in conjunction with the Upper Township Business Association added some charm to the community May 25 by cleaning out and planting flowers in planters around the township. The planters are located at Beesley’s Point Park, Route 9 and Roosevelt Boulevard, Route 9 near Acme in Seavile, […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Chat with a Trooper In Marmora June 20 MARMORA – The Upper Township Business Association is hosting an in-person “Chat with a Trooper” session at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Dunkin, 4 South Shore Road, Marmora. UTBA President Steve Zellers and Lt. C. MacNeill, commander of New Jersey State Police Woodbine Station, invite UTBA […]