Margate High-Rise & Water Park on Planning Board Agenda
Controversial development plans brewing once again regarding Ventura’s Green House. As you may recall back in 2018, a towering condo-hotel at Ventura’s Greenhouse was quietly planned. That’s until the...
View ArticleGovernor Murphy’s Horrific NJ Nursing Home Scandal
Half of the deaths from COVID-19 in New Jersey have come from the state’s nursing facilities and veterans homes. That’s according to a recent post from SUSSEX COUNTY WATCHDOG. Those deaths were the...
View ArticleVentnor Fishing Pier News, Atlantic Ave Speeding.
Ventnor Fishing Pier, Atlantic Ave speeding and beach-tag checkers. Just a sampling of topics at the recent Ventnor Commissioners meeting of July, 9, 2020. According to Commissioner Landgraf, Ventnor...
View ArticleHow to Stay Safe When Downbeach Floods
Did you know that floods cause more deaths and property damage than tornadoes and hurricanes? Follow these measures to ensure the safety of life and property before, during and after a flood occurs....
View ArticleLongport Adopts New Rules for Recreation Facilities
Longport’s new recreation supervisor will manage & establish regulations for use of local athletic facilities. That’s according to the recent commission meeting. Commissioners approved plan to...
View ArticleCongressional Candidate Kennedy Announces Support for Defunding of Police
Watch Video During a recent interview, Democrat candidate for Congress, Amy Kennedy, endorsed the defunding of police. Watch video. Kennedy is looking to unseat incumbent Republican Jeff Van Drew in...
View ArticleCommissioners Accused of Biased Referendum Language for Rebuilding Margate...
Did Margate Commissioners create a biased, ‘poison pill’ document that will only scare local taxpayers about rebuilding the Margate Boardwalk? Mayor Becker, along with Commissioners Amodeo and Blumberg...
View ArticleThe Risk and Reward of Electric Bikes, Skateboards and Scooters.
Environmentally friendly transportation in the Downbeach towns of Ventnor, Margate and Longport. Bikes, skate boards and scooters certainly help reduce carbon emissions, traffic jams and parking...
View ArticleVentnor Square Movie Theater, Entrepreneurial Grand Slam Still on Hold.
Pleasant surprise to see the neon lights installed and glowing. The facade of Ventnor Square Theater is showing more personality. A cool & classy vibe to those passing by, but a stark reminder of...
View ArticleMargate Commissioners Recap from July 16
Margate Commissioners met this week on July 16. Members of the Margate Homeowners Association were in attendance and provided the following recap. During public comment, Island House resident Henry...
View ArticleWill Margate Consider High-Rise Condos, Again?
There’s growing chatter about the possibility of Ventura’s Greenhouse in Margate being converted into a high-rise condo. Neighbors dread the thought of more crowded beaches, blocked views and a much...
View ArticleHistorically Low Interest Rates Boosting Home Sales Along Jersey Shore
After months of virtual lock down, Downbeach Real Estate is bouncing back big time. Earlier this year, Real Estate agents were prohibited from showing homes or doing open houses. Not many interested in...
View ArticleSenator Gormley & Friends Supporting Jewish Family Services
Former New Jersey Senator William Gormley and his family along with Atlantic City Attorney Lee Levine and his family presented a generous donation of $10,000 to Jewish Family Service of Atlantic &...
View ArticleLongport Commissioners Run Un-Opposed Again As Voter Roles Plummet
Longport Commissioners Mayor Nick Russo, Jim Leeds and Dan Lawler are gunning for a 4th consecutive term in the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Will the 3 incumbent, Longport Commissioners face opposition?...
View ArticleAirbnb Party Houses Shut Down in Atlantic City, Brigantine and Ventnor.
Short-term rental properties in Atlantic City, Brigantine and Ventnor were recently targeted for shut-down due to multiple ‘party house’ complaints. Two dozen other NJ towns were also affected. Airbnb...
View ArticleMargate Zoning & Planning Still Lenient On Those Who Violate Building Codes
Margate Planning Board still dealing with non-compliant construction. Third story decks seem to be all the rage, but rules regarding those decks are still in flux. Another Margate homeowner starts...
View ArticleAvant Girl Salon To Host Facemask Pop-Up Shop For Charity
Buy a fashionable face mask, and help the local TOAST PINK charity. AvantGirl Salon in Margate will host a sidewalk ‘Pop Up Shop’ from Down2Earth of Lafayette Hill, Pa. Friday 8/7 10a-4p Sat 8/8...
View ArticleMargate Officials Prefer Complicated Boardwalk Referendum Question?
Should Margate explore plans, cost & feasibility of rebuilding the once popular Boardwalk? That’s the simple goal behind asking this question on the Nov 3 general election ballot. Some form of this...
View ArticleMargate Voters Will Consider Rebuilding Boardwalk on Nov 3 Election Ballot
Margate voters will soon be asked if the city should consider rebuilding it’s once popular boardwalk. This has been the goal of the Margate Boardwalk Committee‘s Glenn Klotz for the past 2 years....
View ArticleVentnor School District Re-Opening Plan
On Thursday, August 6th at 5PM, the Ventnor school reopening plan will be shared with the Board of Education and the general public. Dr. Carmela Somershoe, Superintendent of Ventnor School District...
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