By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – Former Temporary Acting City Administrator Maria Mento Thursday evening, Feb. 23 transitioned to a new role in city government. New Jersey Senator Vince Polistina administered the oath of office for Mento to fill the commission seat vacated by former Mayor Beth Holtzman until the Read more…
VENTNOR – The Ventnor City Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 9 has been cancelled and will be held several days earlier. The meeting has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 6 at Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave. Action will be taken. The agenda will be posted Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – Two years after a teenager nudged the city to clean up its beach, the city’s Public Works Department has installed trash collection kiosks at two beach access points in Ventnor. The “beach tree” project, originally recommended by an Ocean City High School student, was Read more…
VENTNOR – Applications for the New Jersey League of Municipalities Louis Bay 2nd Future Scholarship competition for high school juniors and seniors are available on the city’s website. The statewide competition offers three $1,000 scholarships for winning entries based on the theme, “What my municipal government does best.” The competition Read more…
VENTNOR – Annual dog licenses for canines in Ventnor are now due for 2023. Licenses can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave. Application forms are available on the city’s website, ventnorcity.org. The cost of the annual license is $15 for non-neutered animals and Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – Acting Mayor and Commissioner of Public Works and Code Enforcement Lance Landgraf announced Friday morning in a city newsletter that he intends to serve as mayor for the remainder of former Mayor Beth Holtzman’s term, which expires in May 2024. Holtzman resigned from the Read more…
VENTNOR – Stockton University faculty explore topics such as Jews in film and women and Jewish law in an ongoing lecture series hosted by Shirat Hayam Synagogue in Ventnor, 700 N Swarthmore Ave. All lectures are free, open to the public, and begin at 7:30 p.m. Question and answer sessions Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The community weighed in and now the Board of Commissioners will take action to improve the look of the city’s five downtown business districts. Commissioner Tim Kriebel Thursday, Feb. 9 shared information gleaned from an online collaboration with contributors about how to improve the Read more…
VENTNOR – Shirat Hayam is inviting everyone to celebrate Passover at a Community Seder to be held 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6. The event includes a deluxe Seder Dinner with appetizer, soup, entree, side dishes, Matzah and wine, and special fun for youngsters. Cantor Jacqueline Menaker will preside over the Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – During a lengthy meeting Thursday, Feb. 9, the Board of Commissioners obtained input from residents and short-term rental operators about the city’s plan to limit overnight stays to two nights or more. Nearly 40 people attended the meeting via Zoom, while numerous others attended Read more…