Ventnor Mayor Lance Landgraf is one of 90 New Jersey mayors in favor of Gov. Murphy’s effort to reform state liquor laws. Murphy wants to gradually phase out population caps on licenses and remove restrictions on breweries. New Jersey liquor license law allow local government to issue one consumption liquor license for every 3,000 residents. …
Ventnor Says YES to Liquor License Reform, Margate Says NO. Read More »
The City of Ventnor prohibits motorized bikes on the Boardwalk. Enforcing this local ordinance is spotty at best. ‘We do have enforcement’ says Ventnor Public Safety Commissioner, Tim Kriebel. They’re everywhere. Electric bikes and motorized skateboards. Some e-bikes can reach speeds of 25- 30 mph. Not only are they fast, but they’re heavy. Get hit …
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Significant milestones have been reached in Margate’s effort to launch a much needed, back-bay dredge project. For past 7 years. Back n forth. Not easy getting permission and permits from DEP and Army Corp of Engineers. Margate Solicitor John Scott Abbott explains: A city-wide dredging permit. Both city and private property owners of Margate will …
Ventnor Commissioners approved three-year contracts with key department heads within Public Safety and Public Works. All three professionals get the following: Ventnor Police Chief Joseph Fussner new salary is $158,705 plus 10% longevity pay. Accrued: 70 vacation days. Fire Chief Michael Cahill base salary is now $173,492. Cahill receives 25 vacation days per year. 50 …
Another upgrade for the iconic Ventnor Fishing Pier, the longest pier in New Jersey. The Ventnor Fishing Pier at Cambridge and the Boardwalk measures 1,000 ft in length. At that size, managing the pier gets tough during the summer season. Especially when it comes to fshing. To alleviate that issue, Ventnor is now building a …
The City of Ventnor is located on Absecon Island, along with Atlantic City to the northeast, and Margate / Longport on the southwest. Ventnor is always under constant threat of coastal flooding. Much of the damage, according to insurance payouts, come from back-bay surge, not front ocean wave action. Ventnor historically subject to flooding and …
Fed up with the growing number of ‘party’ houses, Ventnor Commissioners are looking to require a minimum, 2 night, short-term rental stay. This would presumably reduce the number of unruly ‘animal’ houses that often disrupt a relatively quiet neighborhood. Fueling the problem are online sites like Airbnb and VRBO. These digital platforms allow property owners …
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Will the three 3 incumbent commissioners in Ventnor have challengers? Un-challenged elections are increasingly common along the Jersey coast where on average, 75% of the tax base are non-voting, 2nd home-owners. Former Ventnor Mayor Tim Kreisher: No election this May (2023). Maria Mento has to run in November (2023), and then all three will run …
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Ventnor officials warning those who privately coach, offer services or do private events using city facilities without proper permitting. Ventnor Commissioner Tim Kriebel: People who give classes or use our beaches and playgrounds for business may not like being regulated, but we’re in a litigious society. You’ve got to play by the rules. This includes those …
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The Ventnor City Police Department announced the addition of three new police officers. Pictured above (L to R) Chief Joe Fussner, Officer Morgan Connon, Officer Stephen Gaffney, Officer Michael Whalen and Captain Joe Wootton. Just in time for Summer 2023. The officers graduated from the Atlantic County Police Academy on Friday February 24th during a …
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Ventnor Planning & Zoning officials under scrutiny again. Did Ventnor zoning officer make decision beyond his authorization status? In St Leonard’s, a single file parking lane is on beach side of home. It used for parking and it also carries water out from back to front. Can’t do that anymore. Water gets trapped. Instead of …
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What are they hiding? That’s a question being asked by Margate and Ventnor residents, most of them are 2nd homeowners. Even though cost and tech are no longer a hurdle, South Jersey shore towns still block ZOOM video access to most of their public meetings. Especially School and Planning Board meetings. Municipal transparency via Zoom & …
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Senator Vince Polistina recommended a take over of the Atlantic City school district. Yes, it’s that bad. Not only financially corrupt, but demonstrably dangerous for young students. Daily assaults in the hallways. Most not reported to local police. No wonder school enrollment is on a fast decline. Lack of vo-tech type classes and low academic …
Ventnor commissioners facing greater pressure to place restrictions on short-term vacation rentals. Some of these STR’s have become party houses. Nuisance properties. Listen to Resident Rich Gober Anecdotal evidence shows one or two night stays are more likely to bring noise, trash and overcrowding to a neighborhood. Ventnor currently has no rental restrictions. Margate has …
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