LONGPORT – American Legion Post 469 met Tuesday, June 6 for its the post-election installation of officers for 2023-2024. Herb Stern conducted the final nominations and elections and Atlantic County American Legion Commander Don Frederico presided over the installation ceremony. Those installed are Post Commander Larry Pacentrilli, Vice-Commander and Sergeant-at-Arms Read more…
Longport Police Tuesday, May 30 reported that a blue BMW 750 was solen from the 1500-block of Atlantic Avenue. Police were reluctant to provide more information about the theft, which occurred at approximately 3 a.m., but advised residents to be vigilant protecting their personal property. “This is all the information Read more…
LONGPORT – Tickets for the borough’s Quasquicentennial Celebration (125th anniversary) being held 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 22 are on sale now. The event will be held in the park behind Borough Hall. It is a rain or shine event. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children under age 11. Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – An Absecon Island resident May 17 asked the Board of Commissioners why the borough did not sign a letter supporting a moratorium on offshore windfarm construction that was signed by 12 coastal community mayors, including Mayors Lance Landgraf of Ventnor, Michael Becker of Margate Read more…
LONGPORT – The borough is seeking contributions from the public for its Quasquicentennial (125th anniversary) celebration and the traditional end of summer fireworks display. Mayor Nicholas Russo penned a letter to friends and neighbors asking them to “support this historic anniversary as well as the annual end of summer fireworks Read more…
TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety Monday announced the start of New Jersey’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, reminding drivers and passengers that seat belts save lives. Local law enforcement, including the Borough of Longport, will use HTS grant Read more…
The Borough of Longport has been given the go-ahead to hold a communitywide yardsale event in early June. The Longport Community Yard Sale will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at locations around the borough. Residents are encouraged to get rid of unwanted household items in Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – There’s a new parking pattern now in effect in the half-block long business district in Longport. The angled parking spaces have been eliminated and motorists are now required to parallel park in front of three businesses on Atlantic Avenue between 24th and 25th avenues. Read more…
LONGPORT – There’s another option for beachgoers to purchase beach tags for Longport beach. The borough has partnered with Jersey Cape Tags to offer tags for sale online. After purchase, the tags will be mailed to the purchaser. There is a fee associated with the purchase. Learn more at www.jerseycapetags.com/longportbeachtags. Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners recently designated beaches for the launching and retrieving of kayaks, surfing and surf riding and designated guarded beaches for the summer season. Kayak beaches are located between 14th and 15th avenues, 22nd and 23 avenues, 27th and 29th avenues and Read more…