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February 2021

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Local green teams to observe World Water Day with 2 Zoom events

The Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub and AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors will observe World Water Day Monday, March 22 with “Our Water Conference: Education, Conservation & Inspiration,” a two-part virtual event focused on water. The event will be held online via Zoom. World Water Day is observed internationally on March 22 Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 28, 2021
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Deauville Inn offers ‘perfect sunsets’ and more for weddings

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Deauville Inn is becoming one of the most desirable venues at the Jersey Shore for couples to say “I do” while savoring the gorgeous view. Overlooking picturesque Corson’s Inlet, the historic restaurant and bar in Strathmere is evolving into a top destination for weddings and other special Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 28, 2021
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Tuition-free community college a reality in New Jersey

JERSEY CITY – Gov. Phil Murphy Friday, Feb. 27 signed Assembly Bill 4410, permanently establishing the Community College Opportunity Grant Program, which will allow qualified students to attend any New Jersey community college without tuition or educational fees. “For far too long, higher education has been out of reach for countless Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 27, 2021
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Wellington Avenue sewer bypass line activated; detours remain in place

VENTNOR – Residents of the Downbeach area awoke Saturday morning to the news that the days-long sewer leak on Wellington Avenue in the Heights section of Ventnor had ended thanks to a bypass line that was activated shortly after 1 a.m. The bypass stopped the leak and allowed the ACUA’s Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 27, 2021
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Ocean City officials denounce state’s marijuana laws

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Ocean City elected officials Thursday night angrily denounced New Jersey’s legalization of recreational marijuana, calling some parts of the new pot laws nothing short of “insanity.” “I can’t tell you how upset I am,” Mayor Jay Gillian said during comments at a City Council Zoom meeting. Clearly Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 26, 2021
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Margate awards contract for Washington and Ventnor Avenue improvements

By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, Feb. 18 awarded a contract to install traffic calming measures at the intersection of Washington and Ventnor avenues in front of Historic City Hall. The city currently restricts traffic flow on the Wawa side of Washington Avenue using an Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 26, 2021
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Ventnor BOE to hold special meeting to approve submission of 2021-2022 budget

VENTNOR – The Board of Education will hold a special meeting 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, to approve the 2021-2022 budget for submission to Atlantic County Executive Superintendent of Schools Robert Bumpus for his review and approval. New Jersey released state aid figures Thursday, Feb. 25 that indicate a $214,246 Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 26, 2021
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Ventnor schools transitioning to 4 full days of in-school instruction

By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The Ventnor schools are currently surveying parents of second through fourth graders about their preferences regarding increasing the number of days for in-school instruction. “It’s best for kids to be in school in person,” Superintendent Carmela Somershoe said. The district is currently using a Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 25, 2021
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Education and good partnerships key to integrating recreational cannabis

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Education and good partnerships will be crucial as New Jersey’s hospitality and tourism industry begins to integrate recreational cannabis and hemp into their operations, speakers said at a webinar Wednesday. But it will take time to provide safe, legal and profitable events and services. “I really got Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 25, 2021
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NJDEP suspends shellfishing in Lakes Bay until further notice

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued an advisory Wednesday, Feb. 24 immediately suspending shellfish harvesting in areas impacted by the sewer line break on Wellington Avenue in the Heights section of Ventnor City. The suspension will ensure that the public health is not at risk from Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, 2 years ago February 25, 2021

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