Submitted by Steve Jasiecki/Sustainable Margate MARGATE – Gray skies and a little rain did not deter volunteers from going to the beach Saturday to partake in the biannual Clean Ocean Action Beach sweep. The staging area for Margate was at the Granville Avenue beach just behind the library. About 75 Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Motorists say New Jersey roads and bridges are in bad shape and should be fixed. But only a minority are willing to personally pay more for road work, preferring federal funding to repair infrastructure, according to a Stockton University Poll released today. In the poll of 632 Read more…
VENTNOR – Students and their families gathered at the Ventnor Educational Community Complex Wednesday, April 10 for the Scholastic Book Fair Family Night and the annual Educational EXPO. Parents shopped with their children for books and educational toys and enjoyed light refreshments in the Ventnor Middle School Library. Student artwork Read more…
NORTHFIELD – The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved an ordinance April 9 banning the release of helium filled balloons in all county parks. The county joins eight municipalities in Atlantic County that have already banned the release of lighter-than-air plastic and mylar balloons. The first such ordinance was Read more…
MARGATE – The Eugene A. Tighe School’s fourth annual History Fair allowed students to share their perspectives on historical events. According to social studies teacher Kathy Styles-Landgraf, students worked for six weeks on their historical thesis and presentations before presenting them to parents and members of the community Wednesday, April Read more…
MARGATE – The Margate Business Association held its 17th annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Wednesday, April 10 at Steve & Cookies By the Bay. This year, the MBA is tapped into new technology to raise funds virtually during live and silent auctions. The event raised money for the organization’s scholarship program. Attendees Read more…
MARGATE – Students in the William H. Ross Elementary School and the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School are collaborating with the city and community groups to ensure the ocean stays healthy. Under the leadership of teacher Jessica Cuevas, students, staff, parents and community volunteers will participate in a citywide program Read more…
MARGATE – The Margate Board of Commissioners April 4 strongly opposed a law proposed by North Jersey legislators that would authorize the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to oversee public access to public trust lands, including the beach, ocean and tidal waters. The commissioners passed a resolution asking Gov. Phil Read more…
NEPTUNE – State and federal officials announced Monday, April 8 that they have agreed to remove the cap on Hurricane Sandy-related funds, allowing homeowners who have long been in limbo to complete construction on their primary homes. Additionally, those still impacted by Sandy will be able to get additional months of Read more…
MARGATE – Beginning Tuesday, April 9 through Thursday, April 11, lane shifts will be in effect on Jerome Avenue around the clock and a detour will be in place on Amherst Avenue at Jerome Avenue, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, for emergency utility work by the City of Margate. Read more…