One member of the Ocean City Council believes the city should consider a different type of wood for boardwalk repairs planned after the upcoming summer season. Councilman Mike DeVlieger made a recommendation to Council last night that the city should consider using tropical hardwood inside of pine when the repairs are made. There have been…
Ocean City was the big winner in the annual online Top Ten Beaches in New Jersey contest. Ocean City placed first in the overall competition, and in some individual categories as well. The Wildwoods were split up this year, all three Wildwoods beachfront communities made the list, along with Cape May and Stone Harbor. The…
The voting for New Jersey’s Top Ten Beaches returned this year and the winner was Ocean City. The resort swept in all categories, Best Destination for Family Vacation, Day Trip and Ecotourism. The contest didn’t take place last year following Hurricane Sandy. The Wildwoods were the winner in 2012 for best beach, the last time the…
An elderly South Jersey man has been accused of making a bogue $75,000 insurance claim related to Hurricane Sandy. Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced that 79-year old Dominic Rita of Burlington County made up a large claim involving a summer residence he owns in Ocean City. Taylor’s office investigated the claim and found…
Three incumbents and a new councilman won election in Ocean City. Mayor Jay Gillian won reelection, along with incumbent Council Vice President Michael Allegretto and Councilman Keith Hartzell. Peter Madden also won his first term on council. Gillian defeated Ed Price in the mayor race, 1,943 to 1,264 votes. Madden was previously on the Board…
Voters are heading to the polls today in Ocean City. Ocean City voters will be choosing a mayor and three at large council candidates during balloting today. All of the attention is on the mayor’s race featuring incumbent Jay Gillian and challenger Ed Price. Two incumbent councilmen are also seeking re-election. Polls remain open until…
Tuesday is election day in Cape May County’s largest coastal community. Ocean City will be holding municipal elections on Tuesday. The focus is on the race for mayor between incumbent Jay Gillian and challenger Ed Price. Price has served the city as the president of the Library Board and also was the president of a…
The mayor of Ocean City has admitted to a mistake on his election paperwork. The Ocean City Gazette reports that Mayor Jay Gillian has owned up to a $10,000 mistake on his election report that was indicated at a donation from his father; instead, it was a loan. The accounting error has been captured by…
The debating season for the top spot in Ocean City’s government is over. Mayor Jay Gillian squared off against challenger Ed Price during a debate held Wednesday evening in the city. Many common issues were discussed and agreed upon during the debate, including taxes, tourism, dredging, and the overall economy. The election will be held…
A major road project in Ocean City will not be completed by Memorial Day weekend. The Ocean City Gazette reports that a major project along Bay Avenue will not be done in time for the holiday weekend, and some merchants are none too happy about it. County Engineer Dale Foster says the work is behind…