By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – In a discussion following introduction of the 2021 municipal budget on April 8, the Board of Commissioners discussed possible revisions to the city’s current tax exemption program, which offers incentives for property owners to rebuild or substantially improve their properties. Commissioner Tim Kriebel said Read more…
PLEASANTVILLE – April is National “Pets Are Wonderful” (PAW) Month. In addition to providing love and companionship, research has shown that pets can improve our cardiovascular health, reduce stress, decrease loneliness and depression, and promote social interactions. The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is celebrating the benefits of pet ownership by Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The community is invited to “Light Up the Fight!,” a drive-through luminaria event 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 202 at the Tony Canale Training Center, 5033 English Creek Ave. The event is being organized by Relay for Life of Linwood, a program of the American Cancer Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSNHIP – Seniors in the Bachelor of Fine Art degree program at Stockton University will display their artwork in the university’s Art Gallery April 18-29. Fifteen students will display their work concentrating in photography, painting, and visual communications/graphic design. An opening reception to meet the artists will be held 1-3 Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center announced Monday that Administrative Director of Logistics Bob Robertson is the recipient of its quarterly Leadership Profile Award. The award goes to a manager for exemplary job performance and exhibiting characteristics most valued in its leaders. Robertson came to Shore in 1989 as director Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners April 8 introduced the city’s $32.6 million budget with no increase in taxes. However, contract negotiations with two bargaining units could result in future tax increases over the next several years, commissioners said. The budget includes a $262,004 or 1.13% Read more…
VENTNOR – A little spring cleaning includes discarding unwanted confidential papers and documents, some of which could contain sensitive personal information. Residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted personal documents during the annual “Shredding Event” being held 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 24 at the gazebo Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Margate Terrapin Rescue Project will be featured this week as the ACUA celebrates its month-long virtual Earth Month program, in lieu of the organization’s in-person Earth Day Celebration. The online program will be held 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. It is just one of the Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Physicians Group welcomed hand and upper extremity surgeon Dr. Jasmine Bauknight to its Orthopaedic Surgery Division. She will begin seeing patients April 13 at the division’s current office at 649 Shore Rd., and then will move with the group to 710 Centre St. at the end Read more…
NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy receives her first COVID-19 vaccination at the Atlantic City Megasite, Friday, April 9.Murphy signs Mazzeo’s bill supporting local restaurants By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY ATLANTIC CITY – Gov. Phil Murphy was in Atlantic City today to sign legislation providing $35 million to support small businesses. While Read more…