LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners is seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to plan the borough’s Quasquicentennial Anniversary Celebration to mark the 125th year since its incorporation. Longport officials have decided that there will be cake and a celebration on March 7, 2023. Local dignitaries, residents, and friends Read more…
LONGPORT – For the fourth year in a row, Ocean City High School sophomore Olivia Stone set out to collect donations for those less fortunate heading into the school year. This year the total donation was well over $5,000 in school supplies, which will be distributed to those in need in Read more…
The Longport Public Library is conducting a survey to obtain users’ opinions about programming at the library. The simple questionnaire asks patrons how often they visit the library, what services they utilize, and if they think the library should expand to include a meeting room or quiet room. Information gleaned Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners Sept. 21 held a public hearing and approved an ordinance raising the wages for employees in the Public Works Department 3.5% annually until 2025. The board also discussed revisions to angled parking spaces in front of the borough’s three commercial Read more…
LONGPORT – The Longport Public Library will host an author talk 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. The featured author is James C. Mooney Jr., who wrote about his experiences as a U.S. Army helecopter pilot during two tours of duty at the height of the War in Vietnam. The book, Read more…
The Longport Public Library will be hosting several events of interest to the residents of Longport Borough over the next several weeks. At 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 the library will be screening the movie, “Where the Crawdads Sing.” The matinee includes a serving of popcorn. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Read more…
LONGPORT – The borough’s Hazard Mitigation Committee and Local Emergency Planning Committee are planning to hold a public meeting 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30 in Commission Chambers at Longport Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave. The public is invited to attend and participate in the planning process. Members of the Longport Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – About two years ago, resident Mary Nugent asked the borough to erect a “first responder service” flag at Thomas B. Reed Park to express gratitude and appreciation for the work first responders do for the community. Before Labor Day, the borough erected 20 of Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – Commissioner of Public Safety Dan Lawler Wednesday, Sept. 21 administered the oath of office for two members of the Longport Police Department during the Board of Commissioners workshop meeting. The department promoted Officer Quinton Wright to the rank of sergeant and hired Jonathan A. Read more…
This year’s recipient to be welcomed with a surprise parade Tuesday afternoon By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – American Legion Post #469 of Longport is gearing up to welcome its 11th Wounded Warrior Week recipient Tuesday, Sept. 20. Banners honoring most of the previous recipients of a complimentary weeklong vacation Read more…