LONGPORT – Learn how to properly compost at a special Sustainable Longport seminar being held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 in Commission Chambers at Longport Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Join Belinda Chester, Master Gardener coordinator at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County. who will discuss the basics of starting Read more…
The Longport Public Library has announced programming for the month of April. Tighe School Art Exhibit Students from the art classes of teacher Debbie Sterling of the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School in Margate will display art throughout the months of March and April. The exhibit is only viewable during Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The borough is making it easier for commuters to catch the 505. The Board of Commissioners March 16 introduced an ordinance eliminating NJ Transit bus stops at four locations along Ventnor Avenue. Although it sounds like that might cause an inconvenience to commuters, the Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The body of a man was discovered in the water off Longport Boulevard Wednesday morning. Capt. Edward Cairns, 71, of Egg Harbor Township, who lived on his boat, is believed to have fallen off his boat and was unable to get back on board. An autopsy Read more…
LONGPORT – Police have charged a Ventnor woman with the alleged theft of cash and credit cards while she was cleaning at Longport Borough Hall. According to a release, police captured surveillance video the evening of March 29 of Francesca Gangotena, 29, of Ventnor, stealing cash and credit cards while Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioner March 16 discussed the millions of dollars needed for short and long-term capital improvement projects that will require bond financing. The borough will soon introduce two bond ordinances to finance the cost of utility and general capital improvements, but held Read more…
LONGPORT – The Longport Public LIbrary will be hosting a special community concert 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. Saxaphone Sensation Mike Marano will play the American Songbook. Attendance is limited; health protocols will be in place. For reservations, call the Longport Public Library at 609-487-7403. The library will also be Read more…
LONGPORT – On the first day of spring, it’s nice to daydream about all the fun to be had on the beach this summer. Longport commissioners recently approved its annual resolution setting the dates for picnicking and barbecuing on the beach this summer. First up is Memorial Day weekend, Saturday Read more…
LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners has revised its meeting schedule for the month of April. The April meeting will be held a week earlier than originally scheduled. The next commission meeting originally scheduled for April 20 will be held 4 p.m. April 13 in Commission Chambers at Longport Borough Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The mayor and Board of Commissioners Wednesday, March 16 honored Beach Patrol Chief Matt Kelm, who recently retired after 39 years as a member of the Longport Beach Patrol. Mayor Nicholas Russo read the proclamation claiming March 16 as Matt Kelm Day in Longport Read more…