Ventnor proposes simplified parking limits

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 09:59 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:00 am

VENTNOR – Commissioners are expected to approve new parking regulations that will limit timed parking in the business districts and create more angle parking spaces at its June 20 meeting.

Commissioners introduced an ordinance at its May 16 meeting. The business district changes would establish a 30-minute time limit on the north side of the street and a two-hour limit on the south side.

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Careers on display at Ventnor schools

Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, June 12, 2013 03:13 pm

Kathryn Fielder's fourth-grade students learned about journalism from Downbeach Current reporter Shaun Smith.

Students in Ventnor Elementary School got to hear from a group of local professionals during the district's annual career day Thursday, June 6.  

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Margate City News in Brief - June 10, 2013

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 06:18 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Monday, June 10, 2013 08:52 am

The following action was taken during the Thursday, June 6 Margate City Commission meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 at the Margate City Municipal Complex, 9001 Winchester Ave. A work session, where no action is taken, is at 4 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 5 p.m. See www.margate-nj.com for information.

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Margate strikes a deal with dispatchers

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:00 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Friday, June 07, 2013 01:28 pm

MARGATE – City Commissioners unanimously approved a measure last week supporting a new contract with dispatchers here.

The three-year deal between the city and the Margate City Communications Operators runs through Dec. 31, 2015. During the Thursday, June 6 work session meeting, city Business Administrator Richard Deaney recommended the commission for approving the contract.

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Instagram connection inspires documentary film

Last Updated on Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:32 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, June 05, 2013 03:32 pm

The poster for “My Pocket Pal.”

VENTNOR – A local woman has taken an Instagram connection and turned it into a documentary that premieres Thursday, June 6 at Resorts Casino.

Jean Antolini of Ventnor will debut a local screening of “My Pocket Pal” 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 on the 13th floor screening room at Resorts.

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Scenes from Atlantic City High School prom [slideshow]

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 04, 2013 01:18 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, June 04, 2013 10:13 am

Margate residents Julie Ozlek, 18, and Molly Wolfson, 17 are enjoying a moment with Lamirah Archie, and Justin Rabb, both 17 of Atlantic City.

Atlantic City High School students enjoyed a night out on the town when the annual prom was held Thursday, May 30 at the Trump Taj Mahal Grand Ballroom. With high style on display and high energy on the dance floor, the Vikings were treated to a night to remember. 

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Some of Taube’s positions are downright mean

Written by Dan Campbell Monday, June 03, 2013 04:42 pm

To the editor:

I have attended recent Margate commission meetings and the only apology necessary from Mrs. Taube is for her own stubborn attitude.

Her steadfast position on charging nonprofit and charity organizations between $1,000 and $2,000 for rental of the city-owned stage was despicable. Her unilateral decision to eliminate the small subsidy that Margate has given the Little League for years to defray uniform and registration costs was nothing short of disgraceful. These hurtful positions are fact not fiction.

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Ventnor should have waived permit fees for all Sandy repairs

Written by Tim Kreischer Monday, June 03, 2013 04:09 pm

To the editor:

Thanks to Atlantic County Habitat for Humanity for their great work in helping some Ventnor residents get back into their homes. Without their assistance with free labor, some of these homeowners would not be back in their houses. In addition to the tens of thousands of dollars of free labor these homeowners received, they did not have to pay the building permit fee as Ventnor City waived this fee for these homeowners only.

There are still many homeowners not back in their homes, fighting with contractors, fighting with FEMA over insurance money, and struggling to get back into their homes. In many cases these homeowners received only a percentage of the actual cost to rebuild. Many had to take loans from the Small Business Administration and put liens on their homes. Many are struggling to do the work themselves to save dollars they do not have.

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