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March 20, 2025

Margate continues investigating summertime public transport service
Tram, EV, jitney? Officials deciding what's best for Margate this summer.
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March 19, 2025

Carisbrooke Inn files class action lawsuit against Ventnor City over utility charges
The lawsuit seeks $5 million in excess billing charges.
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March 18, 2025

Reeds Farm site of Mini-Film Festival focusing on food justice
The film festival will focus on food justice in Atlantic City.
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March 17, 2025

Ventnor taxpayers will pay more for municipal services this year
The increase comes on top of a 7-cent increase last year.
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March 13, 2025

Margate school budget calls for 1-cent tax rate increase
The Board of School Estimate will review the budget 4 p.m. Monday, March 24.
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March 11, 2025

Municipal taxes to rise slightly in Margate this year
A homeowner with the average assessement will pay $56.51 more this year for municipal services.
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March 10, 2025

Margate changes format for Board of Commissioners meetings; awards contracts
The Board of Commissioners wants to be more transparent in the decision making process.
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March 8, 2025

Ventnor breaks ground on long-awaited band shell project
The new bandshell has been more than 2 years in the making.
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March 7, 2025

Margate to proceed with purchase of Liberty gas station
The city will turn the property into an 18-space parking lot.
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February 28, 2025

Margate school board awards $2.3 million for HVAC improvements
Two contracts were awarded to low-bidder Falasca Mechanical, Inc.
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February 27, 2025

Longport seeks ice cream vendor for summer season
Proposals are due to the City Clerk by March 13.
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February 26, 2025

Margate reintroduces utility rate increase ordinance
A public hearing on a water and sewer rate increase to be held at Historic City Hall.
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February 25, 2025

Brigantine Mayor Vince Sera honors Defend Our Beaches NJ organization
Advocates were honored for their advocacy to stop offshore wind development in New Jersey.
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February 24, 2025

Margate to honor the city’s veterans in a visible way
Banners will be hung on utility poles honoring the city's decorated and non-decorated veterans.
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February 21, 2025

Longport residents mount grassroots effort to fund creation of Beach Terrace Park
The Board of Commissioners agrees to establish a beachfront park on Beach Terrace.
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February 20, 2025

Longport promotes police officer to full-time status
Owen P. Kramer is a lifelong resident of Longport and is the grant-grandson of Capt. Jim Turner.
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February 18, 2025

ACIT students share what they envision for the Ventnor eco-park
Students envisioned an arched entrance, native flora and fauna, and an outdoor classroom for the VECC.
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February 13, 2025

19th Annual sweetheart luncheon held in Longport
More than 100 people attended the Valentine's Day luncheon at Totaro Hall.
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February 11, 2025

Margate schools call a 'Snow Day'
4-6 Inches of snow predicted, followed by more precipitation.
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February 10, 2025

Margate residents surprised about increased water and sewer bills
City will go through the ordinance adoption process a second time.
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February 7, 2025

Margate honors Good Samaritan for multiple lifesaving actions
Patty Giegerich was sent like an angel to save a life, twice.
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February 6, 2025

Trial date set for Baglivo’s Margate Gardens case
Superior Court judge sets May 21 'firm' trial date.
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February 4, 2025

Did the BPU's decision permanently end offshore wind projects in New Jersey?
Offshore wind detractors claim victory in their fight to stop wind turbines from ever being built in the Atlantic Ocean.
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February 3, 2025

Margate schools offer ‘SOUP’er Bowls’ to feed the hungry
The Empty Bowls ‘SOUP’er Bowl for Hunger' event raised money to feed those who are food insecure.
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January 30, 2025

Atlantic County Commissioner Ernest Coursey will not seek reelection
Coursey represents Ventnor, Margate, Longport and Atlantic City on the Atlantic County Board of County Commissioners.
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January 29, 2025

Atlantic Cape advises students about ICE concerns on campus
Atlantic Cape President Barbara Gaba advises students and staff what to do if ICE shows up on campus.
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January 24, 2025

Charlotte ‘The Wonder Dog’ gets her own ordinance
Margate plans to allow dogs on the beach in the mornings this summer.
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January 24, 2025

Margate firefighters brave icy waters to keep residents safe
Margate Fire Chief Dan Adams cautions people to 'stay off the ice.'
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January 23, 2025

Atlantic County Executive offers annual budget address
Although costs are up, the county tax rate could decrease 1-1.8 cents.
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January 21, 2025

Trump keeps 'Day One' promise to squash offshore wind
The Executive Order calls for the temporary withdrawal of offshore wind leases.
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January 17, 2025

Margate issues Lifesaving Awards; promotes, hires police officers
First responders and a resident were honored for coordinated efforts saving the lives of 2 roofers electrocuted last October.
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January 16, 2025

Longport board reorganizes, elects new mayor
The new Board of Commissioners includes Mayor Patrick Armstrong, and Commissioners Dan Lawler and Jim Ulmer.
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January 13, 2025

Ventnor appoints professionals, volunteers to serve on committees
The board also awarded a contract to purchase wood to replace a section of boardwalk.
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January 11, 2025

Ventnor approves band shell contract, announces summer concerts
If all goes well, the Newport Avenue band shell will be built by Memorial Day.
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January 10, 2025

NJ Coastal Coalition unveils new emergency notification weather app
The free emergency notification weather app is available to all coastal communities.
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January 6, 2025

Snowstorm makes for beautiful 'snowtographs'
Cozy-up, stay indoors, the snow will continue throughout the day.
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January 3, 2025

Margate to consider instituting tram service for summer
Margate is seeking a 'people moving' service for summer.
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January 1, 2025

Downbeach towns ring in the New Year with polar bear plunges
Polar bear plunges were held at noon and 1 p.m. in Margate and Ventnor.
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December 30, 2024

Ventnor city attorney to review ordinance regulating houseboats
The city will review a resident's request to ban the mooring of houseboats in the bay.
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December 27, 2024

Ventnor lights the menorah and shares a universal message of peace
Ventnorites gathered to the candle on the menorah at City Hall on the second night of Hanukkah.
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December 26, 2024

Margate honors retiring prosecutor, municipal judge
Margate honored Joseph Sayegh and John H. Rosenberger for their many years of service.
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December 24, 2024

Margate reenacts the birth of Jesus
The live nativity scene was repeated several times through the evening.
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December 23, 2024

Longtime Public Works employee retires
Juergen Simmons retired after 34 years in the borough.
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December 21, 2024

Margate reveals results of parking lot environmental report
The city hopes to complete construction of the parking lot by summer.
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December 20, 2024

Longport mayor, commissioner set to retire Jan. 15
A new commission will be seated on Jan. 15.
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December 19, 2024

Margate Gardens developer ordered to appear in court Jan 17
If he fails to appear, the court could offer relief to the city by default.
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December 17, 2024

Notable Passing: Former City Commissioner Paul A. Maccagnano
Paul A. Maccagnano passed away Dec. 16 at the age of 91.
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December 17, 2024

St. James recreates St. Francis of Assisi’s 801-year-old tradition amid soft rain
St. James Church held its annual Live Nativity Monday, Dec. 16.
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December 16, 2024

Firefighers advised to avoid contact with downed drones
Most drone sightings are simply hobbyists looking to find the mothership.
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December 16, 2024

Downbeach Holiday Events
Enjoy the holiday season with these special events in Ventnor, Margate and Longport.
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