Ocean City, Upper Township school boards: seven candidates for three seats in each community
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City and Upper Township boards of education each has three seats up for election this November and seven candidates, a mix of incumbents and newcomers, for those positions, according to the official website of the Cape May County Elections Department. The filing deadline was 4 p.m. July 31, when candidates […]
OCBP’s Santer wins CMPBP’s Women’s Lifeguard Challenge
Wildwood Crest, Cape May beach patrols go 1-2 in team competition CAPE MAY POINT – In one of the tightest races in its 15-year history, Ocean City Beach Patrol’s Lexi Santer won the Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge at St. Pete’s beach July 27, finishing three seconds ahead of Harvey Cedar’s Beach Patrol’s Jenna […]
‘Stay off the dunes’
Upper Township warns about ‘dangerous’ conditions PETERSBURG — “It is a dangerous situation and we want to keep people off the dunes,” Mayor Jay Newman said June 26, noting erosion has carved out cliffs at least 10 feet high in the north end of Strathmere. Newman, chief of the Marmora Volunteer Fire Company, said safety […]
Upper Twonship plans July 4th celebration
PETERSBURG — Upper Township officials and employees are busy preparing for the annual 4th of July Celebration at Amanda’s Field. Upper Township Recreation Secretary Larry Cole said the township is “actively planning and looking to have a great Fourth of July Celebration again this year.” Gates open at 4 p.m. at the park, located at 1091 […]
State to Upper Township: Remove piling sand will cover
Officials uncertain how to proceed, trying to determine number involved PETERSBURG — Upper Township is eagerly awaiting its next beach replenishment project for the Strathmere section, where erosion has taken its toll on the northern part of the island. In the meantime, the state wants timber piling exposed just north of Williams Avenue cut or […]
Upper Township doesn’t have effective methods to stop ATV riders from trespassing at Gandy’s Pit
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is taking steps to limit ATV access to Gandy’s Pit Nature Area. Township Administrator Gary DeMarzo reported May 22 that plans are moving ahead to build a barrier blocking entrance to the area at Burley Road. The problem, DeMarzo said, is that some adjoining properties are privately owned and the township […]
‘This is not some ordinary veteran’
American Legion Post 239 to mark grave of Revolutionary War soldier PETERSBURG — Paul Sutton said when he took over his duties for Aaron Wittkamp Colwell American Legion Post 239 in 2020, he learned the post was responsible for placing a flag on an obscure grave “in the middle of nowhere.” Sutton said he was […]
County may replace Marshallville Road bridge
Plan is to put up a pedestrian bridge that matches design of historic bridge MARSHALLVILLE — Closed for nearly 20 years, the Marshallville Road bridge may be demolished and replaced with a pedestrian span. The state Historic Preservation Office (HPO) is scheduled to discuss Cape May County’s plan to replace the bridge during a meeting […]
Upper Township plans to regulate rentals
Doesn’t impact hotels, motels, campgrounds PETERSBURG — Township Committee took steps March 14 to put limits on rental housing, both long- and short-term, by proposing regulations and the creation of a registry. Ordinance 5 is intended to protect tenants by ensuring the properties are maintained in a safe condition and that maximum occupancy limits are […]
Citizens comment at Ocean City school board
Most oppose resolutions rehashing debate over the state’s health and physical education standards approved back in August OCEAN CITY – Although public comment was mixed at the March 16 Ocean City Board of Education meeting, the majority was against reviving the topic of the New Jersey Health and Physical Education Standards. Before the board voted […]