By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The borough is planning a project that will install sidewalks in certain areas located throughout the community to eliminate pedestrian obstacles and liability on the part of the municipality. “The engine driving this train is there are more visitors here than ever before, more Read more…
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Over the years, countless canines and their owners have visited a nearly mile-long stretch of sand that is part of the state-owned Malibu Beach Wildlife Management Area, but is better known by its “Dog Beach” nickname. On a typical summer day, the beach at the foot of Read more…
Longport Public Library is offering curbside pickup starting on Friday, June 19. There is an eight item limit, including up to three DVDs. Patrons must wear a mask for in-person meetings with staff for curbside pickup. Patrons can request materials through the library’s online catalog or by calling the library Read more…
LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 in Commission Chambers at Longport Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting in person under social distancing protocols. Face coverings will be required. Chairs will be spaced Read more…
Longport Public Library is making changes to adhere to the COVID-19 recommendations, including adapting existing services and offering new programs. Libraries are part of Stage 2 of Gov. Phil Murphy’s “The Road Back” plan. The library anticipates the reopening date announcement to be made soon. NEW: Longport Library will be Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – During a public hearing Wednesday, June 3, a resident questioned the Board of Commissioners on revisions to the borough’s salary ordinance, stating the borough needs “more transparency.” Up for a vote and adoption was Ordinance 2020-04, approving an amendment to the borough’s temporary employee Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The borough is going to give vendors one last shot at selling ice cream on the beach before it does it on its own. At the Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, June 3, borough officials discussed their option to sell ice cream out of Read more…
LONGPORT – During the coronavirus shutdown, the Longport Public Library is offering Tuesday Tastings online using the Zoom teleconferencing platform. Join Chef Linda of Kitchen 19, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 as she prepares “Greens and Beans” via Zoom. Learn the basics of cleaning and sauteing different greens, and adding Read more…
LONGPORT – The Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund recently announced recipients of its 2020 annual scholarship awards. A total of $20,000 was awarded to 14 Longport applicants, the largest number of students and the largest dollar amount since the scholarship program’s inception in 2007. Winners were selected at a recent Read more…
John Reed of Egg Harbor Township, center, speaks about his uncle, John A. Kuzmann, the namesake of Longport American Legion Post 469. By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – On a normal Memorial Day, all three Downbeach communities hold memorial services and parades to honor those who died in Read more…