Downbeach communities are ready to help residents with their spring cleaning tasks. Two shredding events are planned to rid homeowners of unwanted personal documents in a safe and effective way on Saturday, April 23. Ventnor City will hold its shredding event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newport Avenue and Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioner March 16 discussed the millions of dollars needed for short and long-term capital improvement projects that will require bond financing. The borough will soon introduce two bond ordinances to finance the cost of utility and general capital improvements, but held Read more…
MAYS LANDING — As vehicle thefts increase in Atlantic County, county and local law enforcement here are echoing warnings from Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin about a serious spike in motor vehicle thefts across the state. “We need residents and visitors alike to be diligent when securing their vehicles, Read more…
The June 7 primary election cycle is well underway and Atlantic County Superintendent of Elections and Commissioners of Registration Maureen Bugdon is reminding voters to register and/or update their voter registration information before the June 7 Primary Electiobn. United States citizens who are 18 as of June 7, 2022 and Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Seashore Gardens Living Center is offering a free monthly support group for family members and caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 4-5 p.m. at Seashore Gardens Living Center, 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Road. The Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The Cooper Levenson law of Atlantic City March 16 donated $5,000 to the Community FoodBank of NJ Southern Branch for the Let Us Eat – Please, Inc. summer feeding program. Chief Operating Officer Kenneth J. Calemmo Jr. and Chief Executive Officer Lloyd D. Levenson presented the check Read more…
LONGPORT – The Longport Public LIbrary will be hosting a special community concert 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. Saxaphone Sensation Mike Marano will play the American Songbook. Attendance is limited; health protocols will be in place. For reservations, call the Longport Public Library at 609-487-7403. The library will also be Read more…
LONGPORT – The Borough of Longport will be flushing fire hydrants Monday through Friday, April 4-8. Conducting flow tests allows the Longport Volunteer Fire Department to ensure hydrants are in proper working order while providing flushing of the water distribution system. Residents should not be alarmed if a discoloration of Read more…
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Each summer, lifeguards from beach patrols along the Jersey Shore showcase their tremendous athletic skills in rowing and swimming championships. Tom McCann Sr., a retired captain of the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, envisions South Jersey lifeguards comprising a potential pool of athletes to represent the United Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – With the pandemic waning, the city has no plans to close a portion of Essex Avenue to vehicular traffic this summer, although other eating establishments may continue to use their parking lots for outdoor dining until November, officials said. For the last two summers, Read more…