LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners is considering hiring an administrator or manager, at least on a part-time basis to oversee borough operations, they said at their Sept. 6 work session. Right now, Jenna Kelly performs many jobs outside the scope of being a chief financial officer, Mayor Nicholas Russo Read more…
LONGPORT – While Hurricane Florence churns in the Atlantic Ocean, where water temperatures are hovering 80 degrees, members of the Longport American Legion Post 469 are finalizing plans for Wednesday’s Downbeach welcome parade and the week’s itinerary honoring a wounded veteran and his family. U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Adam Read more…
The Longport Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual fireworks display Saturday, Aug. 25. Raindate is Sept. 1 The fireworks will launch on the beach at 9 p.m. Saturday night. The weather is predicted to be cool and clear, which makes for an exciting time for spectators of all ages.
LONGPORT – Episcopal priest John Baker spends two weeks each summer ministering at the Church of the Redeemer, a beacon of faith for those who summer in Longport. When church leaders asked him to do a talk on the labyrinth outside the church, he jumped at the opportunity. “The labyrinth Read more…
The faithful flocked to Longport Wednesday, Aug. 15 to pray and celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. Hundreds of parishioners and visitors packed the Church of the Epiphany as Pastor Joseph Ferrara celebrated Mass. Although the church is air conditioned, one woman was overcome Read more…
The Longport Public Library celebrated its one-year anniversary Thursday, July 26 with a ribbon cutting of a new plaque outside Longport Borough Hall, a reception and ice cream social. The event was attended by more than 100 people, who agreed the library is a great addition to the community. Children Read more…
LONGPORT – American Legion Post 469 of Longport has announced that U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Adam Fleck is the recipient of the post’s seventh annual Wounded Warrior Week at the Jersey Shore. Fleck, his wife Christina and their 4-year-old daughter Penelope will be welcomed Sept. 12 for a weeklong, Read more…
NORTHFIELD – Giving up plastic bags for Lent was the impetus behind Atlantic County Freeholder Amy Gatto’s effort to prevent plastic pollution in county parks. The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders introduced an ordinance Tuesday, July 3 that would make it unlawful for any county park visitor to carry-in Read more…
The Longport Historical Society held its annual open house Friday, June 29 to welcome the summer season of visitors to the Longport Historical Museum, which is housed in a former 1939 U.S. Coast Guard Station. The building, which is on the National and New Jersey Historic Registers, housed Borough Hall Read more…
Ordinance changes how underground utilities are installed The Board of Commissioners June 20 approved an ordinance amending its developmental code to require “open trench” installation of underground utilities. The change allows the municipality to physically inspect the conduit containing the wires to ensure they are installed at the proper depth Read more…