By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – As the Longport American Legion Post 469 works to identify its next Wounded Warrior Week recipient, last year’s awardee, U.S. Navy SEAL Ret. Joe Hahn and his wife are facing new challenges with Morgan Hahn’s recent cancer diagnosis. Hahn and his wife Morgan, along Read more…
The Borough of Longport is seeking to reinvigorate its green team, Sustainable Longport. The borough is reaching out to residents to help continue its mission of informing residents and visitors about protecting and conserving natural resources and energy, reducing waste and leaving a better tomorrow for future generations. In 2016, Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife is restricting access at Malibu Beach Wildlife Management Area at the foot of the Longport-Ocean City Bridge, which pet owners know as Dog Beach, until July 27. The division is restricting access at wildlife Read more…
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…