The Margate Business Association today announced it will be postponing its annual Wine Tasting scholarship fundraiser scheduled for April 2 at Steve & Cookies By The Bay restaurant. According to the MBA Facebook page, a new date will be announced soon. The event is held each year to raise money Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Added ratables and applied surplus funds will ensure Margate homeowners won’t have a tax increase this year. The Board of Commissioners Thursday, March 5 introduced its $33.8 million municipal budget, which is up 2.79% over last year’s amount. The tax levy, $23,157,230, is up Read more…
MARGATE – The city posted a notice on its website today, cancelling many city-sponsored activities in an effort to be pro-active in dealing with the anticipated spread of the coronavirus Disease – COVID-19. According to the posting, the city, its officials and department heads are taking all of the necessary Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Approximately 25 people attended a program at the William H. Ross School Tuesday, March 10 to learn about invasive plant species that can crowd out native vegetation and change the area’s biodiversity. Attendees viewed a new video created by the Galloway Township Environmental Commission Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Eileen Berardi and her husband Mark, an ALS patient, will be marching at the White House March 30 to petition the president to fast-track a drug that proponents say can extend the lives of those afflicted with the fatal disease. On Thursday, March 5, Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – What do Lucy the Elephant, the Goodyear Blimp, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Barbie’s Malibu Playhouse and a giant Idaho potato have in common? They are all recipients of an international Airbnb campaign to expand access to exotic and iconic landmarks all over the world. According Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Two planned roadway improvements will make it safer to travel city streets – for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The Board of Commissioners Thursday, March 5 agreed to advertise for two contracts to improve intersections in two different areas of the city. The intersection of Read more…
MARGATE – The big event is weeks away but the bidding has already begun for great auction items in the 18th annual Margate Business Association Wine Tasting fundraiser. The newest technology for non-profits is giving event supporters an opportunity to begin bidding in advance of the event, which will be held Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, March 5 agreed to hold a non-binding referendum in November to gauge the community’s interest in building a boardwalk. Mayor Michael Becker put the issue on the agenda stating there was too much misinformation in the community about the Read more…
MARGATE – Interim Superintendent Thomas Baruffi Wednesday, March 4 presented the school district’s 2020-2021 school year budget, which includes no increase in taxes. The Board of Education approved the budget for submission to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for his approval before it is presented to the Board of Read more…