LONGPORT – The borough will hold its annual Hazard Mitigation and Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 in Commission Chambers at Longport Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in planning to ensure life and property are protected during an Read more…
The Borough of Longport will hold its annual end-of-summer fireworks display 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 on the beach at 33rd Avenue. The display is funded with donations from members of the community and the sponsors of the Longport Quasquicentennial Town Party. The rain/wind date is set for Sunday, Aug. Read more…
LONGPORT – The fifth annual Longport Police Department Basketball Skills and Drills Basketball Camp, led by former LaSalle University basketball standout Sgt. Shaune Slattery last week, attracted eager young athletes from across the Downbeach community. The summer program offered an exciting opportunity for local youths to engage in empowering activities, Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The demise of the small Post Office on 27th Avenue was somewhat of a mystery, at least for residents of Longport who get their mail delivered to Post Office boxes. Except for a notice on the door, little information was available from the U.S. Read more…
The Longport Board of Commissioners next workshop and regular meeting, scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled Borough of Longport Board of Commissioners meeting will be held 4 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Longport Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Formal Action will be Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – A local resident has asked the Board of Commissioners to address what he calls an unsafe condition where Atlantic Avenue dead-ends in the Point area. Resident Doug Farrell said he is not so much concerned about the unkempt look of the Point area, which Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The borough Saturday, July 22 celebrated 125 years since its incorporation with 500 of its closest family, friends and neighbors. Those who attended the celebration raved about the party, which was organized by a team of residents to celebrate all that’s great about living Read more…
LONGPORT – The Longport Police Department will be participating in the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety 2023 Summer Shore Pedestrian Awareness education/enforcement campaign that runs through Aug. 14. The borough Police Department received a $5,250 grant for its Summer Shore Pedestrian Awareness campaign. The personal, physical, and environmental Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – Taking inspiration from under the sea, 40-year Longport resident Doug Farrell, a retired podiatrist, recently published his second children’s book. As a follow-up to his first publication, “Humpy Saves the Day,” about the adventures of a sea turtle, Farrell’s new book is titled, “Octo Read more…
The Longport Beach Patrol will be holding a Junior Lifeguard camp 10-11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, July 31 to Aug. 4 for children ages 12-16. The program provides young people with the opportunity to learn what it takes to become a lifeguard. Participation includes drills, rescue techniques and other activities. Read more…