SOMERS POINT — A city board has its sights set on two former gas stations on Route 9 that have become eyesores “We’re trying to get information on the status of several of the old gas stations in Somers Point,” Economic Development Advisory Commission member John Helbig said Councilman Kirk Gerety said EDAC met April 23 and discussed the former gas stations at Somers Point-Mays Landing Road and at the corner of New York Avenue with one group addressing a property in need of development and the other focusing on tourism.  is working on a couple of gas stations as its primary project and several really need attention,” Gerety said.  Helbig said the idea is not only to improve the aesthetics but “to bring them back and repurpose them in a way to serve the community and be something we can be proud of instead of looking the way they do now Gerety said EDAC wants to be brought up to speed on what’s been done what’s left to be done and the timeframe for when it would be complete Helbig said the state has brownfields programs that could help the owners pay for remediation if necessary noting EDAC and City Council may be able to help “get them back to some productive use.” Councilman Sean McGuigan said he had a “substantive conversation” with owner Tim Wallace on April 24 “Now we can sit down and find out where they’re at,” Gerety said noting EDAC hopes to learn if there is anything it can do to help we may be able to expedite what needs to be done,” he said.  Gerety said the gas station at Somers Point-Mays Landing Road was a “vibrant business” for many years but is now underutilized whose family owns The Crab Trap restaurant He called it “one of the places where we all got gas and hung out Gerety said he would like to see “something other than a closed gas station” at the site He said it may be appropriate for a small park or low-intensity office adding Great Bay Country Club may be interested in purchasing it we figured that would be a good project to take on and see if our committee can do anything to make a difference,” Gerety said Ocean City Community Wellness Alliance kickoff event May 4 Temporary or permanent improvements in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — Tabernacle Baptist Church invites the public to an eight-week Bible study exploring the Book of Colossians the Bible study will be offered in person and via Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m Rowell will discuss the teachings of Paul and how to better align daily lives […] Residents asked to answer online survey this month SOMERS POINT — Do you want marijuana businesses in Somers Point Should some types be allowed and others prohibited The Economic Development Advisory Committee wants to know and has created an online survey to gauge public opinion and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" If it feels like things change in South Jersey in the blink of an eye It's such a cool little city that serves as the gateway to the shore and even roads and bridges — they're here one day and gone the next And we're not just talking about Kmart transforming into a new Target It really wasn't that long ago that Burger King across from Shore True Value Hardware was still open (or maybe you liked TGI Friday's better) It wasn't that long ago that Burger King across from Shore True Value Hardware was open and you could catch a movie on MacArthur Blvd. in Somers Point.\nRead More And we're not just talking about Kmart transforming into a new Target A new breakfast spot is coming to Somers Point and it's an old Ocean City favorite which was formally located at 9 Beach Road in Ocean City It will be located at the former home of Bay Ave Sushi It was known as the only spot in Ocean City that served breakfast and lunch as the sand sat between your toes I know I sure do and it is time to return! We are proud to announce that we will be opening this summer at 718 Bay Ave in Somers Point Special shout out to Matthew Dice who has been relentless in making my dream a reality! The Northend Beach Grill was a fixture on the beach in Ocean City The original building dates back to World War II but it closed in 2018 due to an electrical fire that damaged the structure They announced in June of 2020 that they would not be reopening in Ocean City announced on social media that the breakfast shop would be reopening in Somers Point Sand house Kitchen replaced the Northend Beach Grill location in 2021 After closing in 2018, Northend Beach Grill's revival promises to restore its cherished breakfast and lunch experience at a new address.\nRead More Ocean State Job Lot is proposing to take over the lease of the Somers Point location and others throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic This proposal still needs to be approved by U.S Job listings for Ocean State Job Lot in Somers Point have also started popping up online Ocean State Job Lot is a discount retailer offering a wide variety of brand name merchandise the store has no presence in Cape May County "We have expressed interest in several Big Lots locations," a spokesperson for Ocean State Job Lot told Patch We will provide more information about our plans as soon as we are able." 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SOMERS POINT — The city’s Planning Board approved a redevelopment proposal and several variances for the former McNaughton’s Garden Center on Wednesday night paving the way for a Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread to come to the area The decision came following a 2½-hour presentation that carried over from the board’s previous meeting Feb “I want to thank Brahin Properties for their support and continued investment in the town,” board Chairman Paul Striefsky said and unfortunately it went through two meetings But that means the town is progressing and we’re seeing good things happen here The board did not come to a unanimous decision as member John O’Connor voted against the project which was a topic of discussion during February’s meeting “I believe the traffic exiting onto Chapman Boulevard will be much worse than projected,” O’Connor said McNaughton’s announced the closing of the Somers Point location in March of last year with business owners saying they would concentrate on their Cherry Hill location which will have access to two traffic lights will include 19,000 square feet of retail space a 9,500-square-foot office facility and the two restaurants Brahin owns several other properties in the area including the Somers Point Plaza across the street Ocean Heights Plaza and a Dollar General on New Road A plan for the redevelopment of the former site of McNaughton’s Garden Center in Somers Point is part of a busy agenda for the Somers Point Planning Board on Wednesday The 5,185-square-foot Chick-fil-A will feature a drive-thru while the 4,700-square-foot Panera Bread will include an outdoor patio and its own drive-thru lane said during the hearing last month the Chick-fil-A would be open from 6:30 a.m and have 70 indoor seats and 20 outdoor seats The Panera would have 94 to 97 indoor seats and 28 outdoor seats said the McNaughton’s building will be demolished project planner Jason Scuillo provided testimony regarding 11 variances requested for the project The variances included a smaller sidewalk width in front of the buildings slightly taller light fixtures and larger signage Scuillo said the variances fit with other developmental patterns in the area “I think the relief requested falls into the character of Somers Point,” Scuillo said “The impacts of the relief we’re requesting will not be negative to the public I feel like it will advance purposes of zoning and it benefits the public The signage relief will promote free flow of traffic and make sure that when people are driving they can safely make a decision of where they’re going to go.” Somers Point Planning Board member John O’Connor joconnor@pressofac.com Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly Email notifications are only sent once a day said Monday that a proposed new Wawa has the needed city approvals Upper Township will receive a formal proposal for extensive residential and commercial development for the former site of… The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is in negotiations with the owners of Renaissance Plaza over expanding the supermarket at the si… A New York developer plans to spend more than $1 billion on new entertainment recreation and residential projects at the Claridge Hotel and t… England power plant will come before the Upper Township Committee on May 12 Sign up for a digital subscription to The Press of Atlantic City now and take advantage of a great offer Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account A developer is planning a 43-unit affordable housing project in Atlantic County with the help of a newly approved $11.5 million tax credit under the state’s Aspire program The New Jersey Economic Development Authority which voted to award the subsidy last week said the proposal in Somers Point calls for bringing two three-story buildings with a mix of one- two- and three-bedroom units to a vacant site at 901 Mays Landing Road an affiliate of JAS Group Enterprises Inc. would start construction by year-end and complete it within roughly 17 months the nearly $19.3 million project would include five rentals for residents with special needs the Aspire program has supported affordable and mixed-income residential developments in communities across the state helping expand affordable housing options for countless New Jerseyans,” said Tim Sullivan “The Oasis at Greate Bay development will serve as an economic engine for both Somers Point and Atlantic County broadening the tax base and providing high-quality accessible residences for generations to come.” 42 units at Oasis at Greate Bay would be reserved for renters making 60 percent or less of the county’s area median income Plans call for 86 parking spaces for tenants as well as pedestrian walkways The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency is also supporting the project with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits The co-applicant is nonprofit Triple C Housing Inc. which will provide social services to Oasis at Greate Bay residents The project team also includes Haddonfield-based Donovan Architects has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Restaurant chain Bojangles has opened along a major commercial corridor in Piscataway as part of a previously announced deal brokered by The Goldstein Group All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy SOMERS POINT — A major project on a prominent corner moved a large step closer to fruition last week The Planning Board unanimously approved three separate applications Feb 19 to allow for a mix of commercial and residential uses on the properties bordered by Bay Maryland Avenue is a main thoroughfare for summer traffic headed to Ocean City and the Absecon Island communities of Longport Todd and Chris Scarborough of Scarborough Properties met with Councilwoman Janice Johnston and Councilman Richard DePamphilis on June 21 at the corner where workers were demolishing a two-story cinderblock building that had been on the property for decades “This is a major intersection into our town and it already looks better,” Johnston said at the time the sound of demolition loud in the background Scarborough Properties was hoping to build a 60-unit senior housing facility at the site “We wanted to tear down the building no matter what We have a huge investment for over 40 years on Bay Avenue and it was an eyesore the fact that we believe that there is a project behind it means it’s even better,” Sean Scarborough  said at the time The new project involves a change to the previously approved application for the Somers Point Paddle Club — a private swimming club with a bar and restaurant — single and multifamily housing and continuation of boat yard operations — are all part of a redevelopment agreement reached between entities under the umbrella of Scarborough Properties and City Council in December 2024 The approvals cleared the way for completion of the Paddle Club — a complex planned for the corner of Bay and Pleasant avenues overlooking the Harbour Cove North Basin with three swimming pools indoor and outdoor seating — that was previously approved in 2022.  The first approval involved three affordable housing units in a building that now will be used as storage for the Paddle Club The Salt House complex will include 24 single-family homes on the corner of Bay and Maryland avenues Project engineer Jason Sciullo said the singles would have four bedrooms in a 2,200-square-foot upside-down design with the great room on the second floor to provide better water views Four parking spots would be provide in the two-car garage beneath and driveway out front He characterized them as luxury second homes that likely would be occupied only part of the year A homeowners association will maintain the property The board suggested and the developer agreed to include bike racks A walkway with a wood border wall will wrap around the entire housing complex providing a barrier from the road and an opportunity for recreation which reportedly received approval from the Council on Affordable Housing is significant because a previous agreement would have allowed for 126 housing units there only six of which would have been deemed affordable Also included is the continued operation of the boat yard which predates construction of Harbour Cove Condominiums along Pleasant Avenue and stretching to Bass Harbour the lot will be opened up for parking for Paddle Club patrons Three shipping containers will be kept on the lot for storage Scarborough Properties operates paddle clubs at Cape May Marina and in Brigantine The Scarborough family has developed multiple properties in the city including Harbour Cove Marina and Shore Medical Center Completion of the Somers Point facility initially was set for May 2023 SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — In an effort to create a positive connection between the city’s youth and its police officers a local mother coordinated the inaugural OCNJ/OCPD Bike Out to show groups of bike riders and skateboarders are neither “gangs” nor “thugs.” Sarah Gaddy worked with the Ocean City Police Department purchases PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee introduced a $3.7 million bond ordinance June 24 for capital improvements and the purchase of equipment Work scheduled to be undertaken with the funding includes projects and purchases for the Department of Public Works Office of Emergency Management and engineering but after cooking so much over the past few days for the holiday I wouldn't mind ordering out for the next few days I don't always want to eat something bad What's unfortunate about Atlantic and Cape May counties is that if you're choosing to order out you're probably not ordering the healthiest food Chipotle isn't the WORST food you can have there just aren't a lot of semi-healthy options in this area do you know what restaurant I really wish had at least one location in eastern South Jersey It wasn't until moving to Atlantic County that I realized there are no Panera Bread locations down this way so it blew my mind that there isn't even a location in Mays Landing or somewhere centralized like that I could REALLY use one in this neck of the woods this week the countdown is on for the new location to open up in Somers Point It took SO LONG to finally get a Panera down this way I haven't given up hope in seeing a Trader Joe's down here either In case you're wondering why there is no Trader Joe's in Atlantic or Cape May County both Atlantic and Cape May Counties always get looked over when it comes to restaurants and grocery stores that are considered a "step-up" from the average potential franchisers and developers don't foresee a solid return on their investments Is there any way to know that's the actual reason that Panera Bread hasn't expanded into this part of Jersey I bet my assumption isn't too far off from the truth Gallery Credit: Joe Kelly Gallery Credit: Jahna Michal With Panera opening up a location in Somers Point, does that mean there's hope for a Trader Joe's?\nRead More 2025 at 1:50 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A proposal for a new plaza in Somers Point that will house a Chick-Fil-A and Panera Bread will likely be heard by the planning board this month NJ — A proposal for a new plaza in Somers Point that will house a Chick-Fil-A and Panera Bread will likely be heard by the planning board this month The application was pulled shortly it was supposed to be heard at the January meeting, as the Ocean City Sentinel reported initially It's expected to be on the agenda for the Feb Developed by Brahin Properties the proposed Defeo Plaza will sit on Route 9 directly across from the Somers Point Plaza (home to Acme and Target) and next to Ocean Heights Plaza (home to ShopRite) It's proposed for the site of the former McNaughton's Garden Center Defeo Plaza will consist of about 19,000 square feet of retail space 9,500 square feet of office/medical space and the Chick-Fil-A and Panera Bread both of which will have drive-thru capabilities It has multiple access points on a busy commercial corridor that sees nearly 40,000 vehicles daily The Somers Point Planning Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m the pizza shop is about to open to the public The long awaited opening of Squares & Fares is here and locals will have a new pizza option in Somers Point which originated in an Egg Harbor Township home is set to introduce itself to South Jersey in their new Somers Point location at 7 East New Jersey Ave at the old Somers Point Beach Laundromat across from Charlie's underground pizza ring in a Egg Harbor Township home where you had to know someone to get an order Fans of the pizza shop would have to order and sometimes wait weeks to get their pizza Squares & Fares will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 4-9pm They will be taking orders on their website on Sunday's at 7pm they will be offering their traditional square pizzas for the time being until they are ready to handle more volume but added the menu will be expanding in the near future I have never been one of the fortunate ones who have tried the pizza and I will certainly be over there to check them out when they open I've heard tremendous things about their cookies We are wishing Dom and the team at Squares & Fares good luck in opening this amazing pizza shop in Somers Point After much anticipation, Squares & Fares is unveiling its delicious square pizzas to the public in Somers Point. Don't miss the chance to try their signature creations!\nRead More Fans of the pizza Squares & Fares, get ready, the pizza shop is about to open to the public. The long awaited opening of Squares & Fares is here and locals will have a new pizza option in Somers Point. The former secret pizza shop, which originated in an Egg Harbor Township home is set to introduce itself to South Jersey in their new Somers Point location at 7 East New Jersey Ave. at the old Somers Point Beach Laundromat across from Charlie's. What started as a secret, underground pizza ring in a Egg Harbor Township home, where you had to know someone to get an order, is set to open on Tuesday, Dec 3. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Squares & Fare (@squaresandfare) Fans of the pizza shop would have to order and sometimes wait weeks to get their pizza, no they will be available to the public. Squares & Fares will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 4-9pm. They will be taking orders on their website on Sunday's at 7pm. According to their social media page, they will be offering their traditional square pizzas for the time being, until they are ready to handle more volume, but added the menu will be expanding in the near future. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Squares & Fare (@squaresandfare) When I first heard about the "Secret Pizza" being sold in Egg Harbor Township When I received my first "Secret Pizza" order I was blown away—by both the experience and the pizza looked for an opening in the "Secret Pizza Schedule," plugged in my order picked up my pizza from somebody's house after pulling into the driveway in a typical EHT neighborhood and my favorite pizza guy no longer operates out of the kitchen of his house - he has an actual pizza establishment the "Secret Pizza Guy" moved his operation from his home kitchen to a beautiful new facility in Somers Point Squares and Fares is now open at 7 East New Jersey Avenue in Somers Point It's right by Charlie's Bar in Somers Point you still need to order your pizza ahead of time I was very lucky as I placed my order on the same day I picked up the pizza The pizza from Squares and Fare Pizza doesn't look like your typical boardwalk pizza and it doesn't look like your typical 30-minute or less pizza The pizza from Squares and Fare is made personally just for you is no longer making your pizza in his kitchen one of Dom's workers was pulling out my pizza from the oven He indicated it had to go back in the oven so the crust could be cooked a little longer - to get that perfect crispiness Find someone who cares about your pizza the way Dominic cares about my pizza Once he finally pulled by pizza from the oven Dom hit it with some olive oil and some last-minute spices I resisted the temptation to pull out a slice while I was driving yet thicker than a "normal" pizza Despite the thickness is was light and delicious The sauce: sweet and maybe just a hint of sassy The pepperoni was cooked perfectly without a hint of greasiness Dom says he's still feeling out of his new pizza oven making sure he's happy with every order The next step is offering sandwiches and other items Check out the website and order here You won't find all kinds of toppings and options It's also a little more expensive than you might be used to This is not your typical 30-minute-or-less pizza I can't wait til I order again from the former "Secret Pizza Guy." Find someone who cares about your pizza the way Dominic cares about my pizza!\nRead More Check out the website and order here SOMERS POINT — The future site of an ALDI Food Market has been cleared for construction City engineer Greg Schneider said the developer has all permits in hand and would start with on-site work such as curbing and stormwater management then move onto the building foundation and construction The Planning Board unanimously approved an application to build the market at the junction of Route 9 and Groveland Avenue plans to build the 21,659-square-foot market at the site of the former Walgreens pharmacy said when they approached the city with a plan for the market they were “told in no uncertain terms” that traffic and stormwater management would have to be addressed for any redevelopment plan to be considered “They are not able to open until that is complete,” Schneider said noting it would be taking place simultaneously with construction which will result in lane closures with police presence to adopt the West Groveland Redevelopment Plan an agreement that granted concessions to the developer in exchange for major site improvements new traffic signals and crosswalks and an extensive drainage system to alleviate flooding Council members later voted to adopt that plan testified before the Planning Board that the intersection would be completely reconstructed and fully modernized with push-button signals and crosswalks the dedicated left-turn lanes would allow traffic to flow rather than backing up and even blocking the box Traffic engineer Andrew Jafolla said at the hearing that there would be a crosswalk on both sides of Groveland Avenue and one on the north side of Route 9 Another change planned is a two-way left-turn lane on Route 9 Jafolla said there currently is no left-turn lane into Galloway Auto & Tire and that since the driveways are offset the single lane would be beneficial to both businesses Sewald said the Walgreens was about 10,000 square feet with a drive-thru and 49 parking spaces The new building will be 19,209 square feet with an option for a 2,450-square-foot expansion and 98 parking spaces.  He said the new building would be farther back on the site and extensive landscaping featuring at least 130 evergreen shrubs Schneider said he is unaware when the project will begin but noted “they are anxious to get started on the surveying work Somers Point’s popular Bayfest Saturday on Bay Avenue Upper Township: DeMarzo complaint against Murphy-Leary is dismissed Cape May County trying to stop first of wind farms proposed off coast of Atlantic Cape May counties OCEAN CITY — While Ocean City fights to stop Ocean Wind 1 from using its beaches and streets for transmission lines Cape May County has hired a pair of attorneys to battle wind […] fresh place to go OCEAN CITY – Things were a touch more elegant at the Ocean City Senior Center April 23 Seniors donned white gloves and some wore fancy hats and fascinators as they were served high tea on fine china courtesy of the Flanders Hotel 2025 at 4:42 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}“This is an exciting chapter for us,” said Marc Perlman NJ — It's official: Ocean State Job Lot is opening in Somers Point and Cape May Patch reported last month that the chain was seeking to take over several Big Lots leases The company confirmed to Patch Wednesday that the Somers Point and Cape May locations are slated to open by mid-summer “This is an exciting chapter for us,” said Marc Perlman “Expanding into new markets has long been part of our strategic plan We look forward to introducing our unique brand and extraordinary savings to customers in each of these new communities.” The Somers Point and Cape May stores are among 15 former Big Lots locations in eight states that Ocean State Job Lot is taking over Up to 70 positions will be hired at each store; former Big Lots employees will be offered positions the store has no presence in Atlantic or Cape May counties Are you ready to have fun on a Saturday afternoon A bar crawl happening in Somers Point on March 1st will be one of the biggest such events you've ever heard of Several hundred (or maybe over 1,000) have already signed up to participate in the Somers Paddy Crawl 2025 Patrick's Day theme of course - is happening from 12 noon - 5 pm on Saturday Ticket and t-shirt packages have already sold out - and only bracelets remain for the event Drink and food specials are promised at participating locations Jitneys will be available for party-goers to jump on and off throughout the afternoon Here's a list of the Somers Point establishments taking part in the event: Find out more - and maybe still snag your wristband - here $3.00 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey - Southern Branch For participants who've already purchased tickets and wristband pickups are planned for the Somers Point VFW on Thursday Make the luck of the Irish be with you and your gang as you enjoy Somers Point's finest Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz A bar crawl happening in Somers Point on March 1st will be one of the biggest such events you've ever heard of!\nRead More Find out more - and maybe still snag your wristband - here In 1938, Congress passed the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which essentially banned food that had \"non-nutritive\" objects inside Having nonedibles mixed with edible items poses a choking hazard for consumers that means Kinder Surprise Eggs—hollowed-out chocolate eggs with a collectible toy inside—are banned in America The FDA relented slightly in 2017 when Kinder Joy eggs were introduced in the States but the edible and nonedible portions are separated inside the packaging Authentic Kinder Surprise Eggs are still banned and many other parts of the world can try the real deal—just don't try to bring any home in your suitcase \"Kinder eggs are prohibited just like narcotics are prohibited,\" a U.S Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said in 2023 No more furnishing your whole house for pennies.... or can you? It was a bummer to hear that Big Lots is going out of business. Not just here in New Jersey, either. All stores in the entire US are closing up shop. The company announced bankruptcy in late 2024 I purchased a BUNCH of things for my apartment at Big Lots over the years The one closest to where I live now is in Hamilton Commons on the Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing That location shouldn't have any problems picking up another store to take its place it remains pretty steady throughout the off-season here in South Jersey but it's a lot busier during the summer months No surprise there since it's right outside of Ocean City Not to mention all the campgrounds scattered throughout the area Somebody asked on the Somers Point Facebook group what most people would like to see take the place of the Big Lots location off of New Road in Somers Point Plaza People were naming stores like Marshall's I've narrowed it down to the 5 best suggestions of businesses that should take that Big Lots location's place Can you think of anything you'd like to add to the list Big Lots is going out of business. What should replace the Somers Point location?\nRead More No more furnishing your whole house for pennies.... or can you? It was a bummer to hear that Big Lots is going out of business. Not just here in New Jersey, either. All stores in the entire US are closing up shop. The company announced bankruptcy in late 2024 Somebody asked on the Somers Point Facebook group what most people would like to see take the place of the Big Lots location off of New Road in Somers Point Plaza We've got some new food choices coming to South Jersey - and we'll highlight a few here The spring of 2024 saw the closing of a long-time South Jersey favorite we learned the property was sold to the owners of Dooney's Pub which has locations in Delran and Voorhees Work has taken place inside and outside the building on Tilton Road but an opening date other than sometime in 2025 has not yet been announced The location will be called Dooney's Pub, and signs and the company's website seem to verify that fact We're expecting typical or better-than-typical bar food once Dooney's opens in EHT 2024 saw the closing and sale of McNaughton's Garden Center on New Road in Somers Point and we know that Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A will be heading to Somers Point some work of emptying the property has taken place but no major tear-down has taken place yet We may have to wait for a while for Panera and Chick-fil-A in Somers Point We've got some new food choices coming to South Jersey\nRead More The location will be called Dooney's Pub, and signs and the company's website seem to verify that fact A popular Somers Point brewery has hit the market Somers Point Brewing Company, known by many as SoPop, is on the market for a cool $1.2 million. Patrick Davish from Keller Williams Jersey Shore is handling the listing well established and profitable craft brewery in a prime location The building boasts over 2,800 square feet down 705 W New York Avenue in Somers Point 10 off-street parking spaces, a 12-tap system I have been to SoPo plenty of times and have enjoyed my time there While there is no food due to New Jersey state laws you're able to snack on some pretzels from the Hangover Pretzel Company or even order some food to the bar which has plenty of tables and space to eat I had one of their most popular beers called Flake News which is a New England / Hazy IPA. My friends bought a flight of beers The brewery has posted about its future on social media Here is the menu of beers Somers Point Brewing Company, known as SoPop, is up for sale at $1.2 million, offering a turnkey craft brewery opportunity in a prime location.\nRead More Somers Point Brewing Company, known by many as SoPop, is on the market for a cool $1.2 million. Patrick Davish from Keller Williams Jersey Shore is handling the listing The building boasts over 2,800 square feet down 705 W New York Avenue in Somers Point, including an expansive outdoor patio, indoor seating for 30+ guests, 10 off-street parking spaces, a 12-tap system, two public restrooms, a state-of-the-art brewing system, a large cold box, a specialized grain room, and separate office. I have been to SoPo plenty of times and have enjoyed my time there. it has a really nice set-up, a good TV setup for a brewery, and a solid beer selection. While there is no food due to New Jersey state laws, you're able to snack on some pretzels from the Hangover Pretzel Company or even order some food to the bar, which has plenty of tables and space to eat. I had one of their most popular beers called Flake News, which is a New England / Hazy IPA. My friends bought a flight of beers, all of which they enjoyed, and everyone enjoyed the atmosphere, both inside and out. The brewery has posted about its future on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Somers Point Brewing Company (@somerspointbrewing) Here is the menu of beers SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center President David Hughes will also serve as the organization’s chief executive officer as of Dec who has served in that role since October 2010 chairman of the Shore Medical Center Board of Trustees “David Hughes has been an essential part of our executive team for nearly a decade during which time he has served as chief financial officer chief development officer and president with distinction,” Beyel said Somers Point and deeply committed to the community.  We’re delighted that he has  agreed to take on this new role and confident that he will continue to help Shore Medical Center thrive.” I want to thank Ron Johnson for his decades of service to Shore our organization has established high quality standards including the construction of our state -of-the-art surgical pavilion,” Beyel said “Ron has served us with great integrity and class we wish him all the best on a well-earned retirement.” “Shore has been an integral part of my family for more than 50 years and it is a privilege for me to serve as CEO and president,” Hughes said “It is a great honor to have the board place their trust in me to ensure that our community can always depend on Shore for the highest quality of care I want to thank Ron Johnson for his dedication to Shore since he joined our organization 28 years ago Shore is a strong organization and well positioned for the future thanks to Ron’s incredible leadership.” After volunteering as a member of Shore’s Board of Trustees he has been instrumental in ensuring the Shore Health System’s financial stability with an unwavering commitment to keeping Shore an  independent non-profit hospital that provides the highest level of safe and compassionate care Hughes has a diverse background in business credit card processing and various charitable organizations He is a native of southern New Jersey and a graduate of Stockton University He resides in Somers Point with his wife Tricia Shore has been a trusted provider of high-quality healthcare for generations of families Shore Medical Center attracts the area’s best physicians and is home to six Centers of Excellence for Cancer Emergency and Maternity and Pediatric care Shore is a member of the Penn Cancer Network and has affiliations with Penn Medicine in cardiology Shore also has partnerships with Onsite Neonatal Partners For more information, visit www.ShoreMedicalCenter.org. Redevelopment designation for Icona at Wonderland project a lengthy process but Levchuk and Vaules trade charges over residency OCEAN CITY — At the beginning of last week Amie Vaules withdrew her challenge of the Third Ward City Council election results making incumbent Jody Levchuk’s narrow May 14 victory final but the two amped up their charges about residency in dueling press releases […] OCEAN CITY — Under cloudy skies threatening a sprinkling hundreds of revelers flocked to Eighth Street beach in America’s Greatest Family Resort for the annual First Dip in the Ocean While it was a good 10 degrees cooler than Jan the new year started with an afternoon air temperature in the low to […] SOMERS POINT — Those whose mouths are watering in anticipation of a Chick-fil-A opening in Somers Point are going to have to wait a little longer to learn whether the scheme will eventually hatch Brahin Properties pulled its application two days before the Planning Board hearing Jan 15; it is expected to be on the agenda for the next meeting The property where McNaughton’s Garden Center was located until its closing July 31 CEO and director of development for Brahin Properties The company’s portfolio includes the 279,026-square-foot Somers Point Plaza across Route 9 Ocean Heights Plaza to the north and the Dollar General property to the south Brahin plans a project at 331 Route 9 to be known as Defeo Plaza that would include two out-parcels containing a Chick-fil-A and a Panera Bread restaurant The 28,500-square-foot mixed-use project also would feature about 19,000 square feet of new retail space and 9,500 square feet of office/medical space the plaza would have access to two traffic lights — one at Chapman Boulevard and the other at Bethel Road — and more than 900 feet of frontage along Route 9 in the heart of the commercial corridor.  is advertising the property as an opportunity to “join Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread at a central position in a regional shopping corridor.” The property is expected to have multiple full access points from Route 9 Chapman Boulevard and Defeo Lane and is near the intersection of Route 9 and Bethel Road which sees a combined traffic count of nearly 40,000 vehicles per day About 11 homes on Crestview Drive border the site on the west Around the corner on Bethel Road is ShopRite Several banks and pharmacies also are in the vicinity There also is abundant single-family and multi-family housing within walking and biking distance along with Charter Tech High School for the Performing Arts just down the street Paper bag fashion show has students designing alphabet costumes with their parents Windjammer having drawing Sunday to assist Ocean City native Coste Upper Township Mayor Rich Palombo makes announcement at Monday night’s committee meeting UPPER TOWNSHIP – Mayor Rich Palombo announced the sale of the B.L England site at Monday evening’s Township Committee meeting “It’s a great opportunity for the township,” he said about the more 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world with “Freezing Antarctica,”​ a play produced by SPQR Stage Company at Studio;Space in Somers Point NJ — Enjoy an original tale of love and saving the world with “Freezing Antarctica,” a play produced by SPQR Stage Company at Studio;Space in Somers Point “Freezing Antarctica,” written and directed by SPQR’s Artistic Director Bill Sterritt The plot of “Freezing Antarctica” revolves around Russian meteorologist Nikita Alexandra Romanov who is on a desperate dash to the South Pole to save the world when she meets an American adventurer Jack Kennedy Armstrong Earhart on the way As the air becomes purer and purer the further south they go together they learn how polluted the ice is as well as how contaminated they are themselves Juxtaposing the love affair is a subplot involving the spirits of Vladmir Lenin and Amelia Earhart each wandering the frozen landscape of Antarctica for different reasons Sterritt said that he enjoys challenging audiences and hopes that “Freezing Antarctica” may educate “Is it beyond hope to try to expand an audience’s capacity to examine their beliefs and consider the more complex issues of life There has to be more to life than maintaining the status quo,” said Sterritt who debuted the show in Los Angeles where the L.A Weekly called it “a beautiful play.” “SPQR is proud that we tackle large themes and issues Whether we explore the power of myth; romance and mortality; or turn our space into Antarctica as we continue our attempt to make Somers Point a landmark for theater and the arts.” The cast includes New Jersey actress Meredith Bishop as Nikita and Philadelphia’s Zoe Bentley as Amelia Earhart both of whom appeared in SPQR’s “New Works Weekend,” as well as Ian White as Jack and Benjamin Bowman as Lenin Studio;space is located at 112 Woodland Ave South Jersey's most talented singers can take center stage at the newest open mic night hosted every week in Somers Point it doesn't seem like many places in the area host too many nights like this anymore What's awesome about this open mic night specifically is that you can perform with a live band behind you If you've ever dreamed of being a popstar Local sources have shared that Gregory's Restaurant & Bar in Somers Point now hosts a weekly open mic night open to the public on a first-come Sunday afternoons are soon to be filled with live and local singers eager to hit the stage from 2:30-6:30 p.m you'll get to take in the band for a half-hour or so to give people time to add their names to the sign-up sheet it'll be time for the performances to start you'll get the chance to perform not one Sources report the open mic night is expected to continue at least through the first week of June the folks at Gregory's will determine whether or not the event was enough of a success for them to continue on through the rest of the warmer months All the info about open mic night at Gregory's can be found HERE Gallery Credit: Jessica Williams Show off your singing skills when you hit the stage at South Jersey's newest weekly open mic night.\nRead More South Jersey's most talented singers can take center stage at the newest open mic night hosted every week in Somers Point Local sources have shared that Gregory's Restaurant & Bar in Somers Point now hosts a weekly open mic night open to the public on a first-come All the info about open mic night at Gregory's can be found HERE SOMERS POINT, N.J. — Families in Somers Point are gearing up for an Easter celebration Thursday afternoon at JFK Park, where the Somers Point Police Department is hosting a community egg hunt starting at 4:45 p.m promoted as a “community policing” initiative includes face painting and an appearance by the Easter Bunny Children will be divided by age groups to ensure a safe and organized egg hunt “We hope to see you tonight for an egg-citing time at JFK Park for the Easter Egg Hunt,” the department said in a post Thursday morning Parents are encouraged to bring their own Easter baskets for the event The department did not provide an end time for the festivities The Easter event is part of ongoing efforts by the Somers Point Police Department to strengthen community relationships through public outreach and seasonal gatherings Officers will be present throughout the event to interact with families and assist with organizing the activities The event is open to the public and free of charge © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd SOMERS POINT — The Planning Board on July 31 granted unanimous approval to an amended site plan for the affordable housing portion of the community to be known as Greate Bay West The changes consist of constructing all of the units in two buildings instead of four received approval in December 2022 to construct more than 200 homes around the 18-hole Greate Bay Country Club off Somers Point-Mays Landing Road The Planning Board granted R2F2 approval on Feb to subdivide parts of the 127-acre property as well as for site plans to construct 117 townhouses and 42 affordable apartments at Greate Bay West Block 1943 Lot 1 was split into three lots The board also approved subdivision of Block 1941.01 into two lots to build 51 townhomes to be known as Greate Bay East along with testimony from engineer Bob Watkins architect Michael Donovan and affordable housing expert Martin Bershtein The plans were solely for the affordable housing portion of the project No changes have been made to plans for the 117 market-rate units The development will help the city fulfill its obligation to the Fair Share Housing Center which files litigation against communities that do not provide adequate low-cost housing Somers Point reached a settlement in 2018 with the Fair Share Housing Center that included a site called Plantation Bay to address a portion of the city’s obligation Plantation Bay has been recast as Greate Bay West and Greate Bay East The settlement agreement anticipates the developer providing 75 affordable family units While the proposal is for only 42 to be built Plantation Bay has 33 surplus units that can count toward the obligation Meeting the 20 percent threshold was a matter of much debate because in addition to the 42 units one unit will be reserved exclusively for an on-site manager rent free That makes the entire complex 211 units instead of 210 who has been an adviser to the two major state housing authorities testified that it is common practice to include an on-site manager’s apartment that is not included in the total number of units Somers Point’s affordable housing attorney Amanda Mazzoni said she could not get a straight answer from the Fair Share Housing Center on the issue and argued that the project falls short of the required percentage of affordable units Davis agreed on behalf of his client to convert one market rate unit into an affordable unit or eliminate one market rate unit to bring the project into compliance if the Fair Share Housing Center were to rule that the manager’s unit counts as a residence Davis also agreed to deed restrict the manager’s unit so it could never be rented The complex is expected to take 18 months to complete on three floors and Building B 20 apartments.  There will be eight one-bedroom units of about 692 square feet 25 two-bedroom units of about 980 square feet and nine three-bedroom units of about 1,157 square feet Five of the units will be reserved for tenants with special needs Each apartment will have a patio and laundry facilities as well as two playgrounds for children age 2 to 5 and 5 to 12 There will be picnic tables and benches as well Another View: Past time to act on coastal resilience at Jersey Shore Ocean City author Loretta Thompson Harris: Her second book in a trilogy Department of Health says farm likely source of cryptosporidium cases CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Health Department confirmed four laboratory positive cryptosporidium cases and 11 probable cases (experienced symptoms) stating they likely originated at Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy in Petersburg offers behind-the-scenes tours of the […] Pitman and Vorhees OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department and multiple other agencies carried out a two-day operation in the resort to fight child sexual exploitation that resulted in the arrest of four men OCPD Chief William Campbell and Cape May […] There are plenty of great pizza shops here in South Jersey but one Atlantic County spot has been named one of 10 ‘must-try’ pizza spots to visit in 2025 It’s no exaggeration—New Jersey Jersey residents absolutely love pizza and the Garden State has plenty of great spots to try New Jersey-centric food website, Jerseybites.com writer Stephen Winters created his list of 10 must-try pizza shops in the state picking 10 spots that are new and already making a name for themselves According to the writer, Squares and Fare in Somers Point is one of the pizza shops to check out in 2025 and is the only South Jersey spot to make the list The writer has this to say about Squares and Fare: Another double-featured spot on this list This new brick-and-mortar shop has officially opened serving some of the absolute best square pizza you will find ANYWHERE While I haven't tried any of the other spots on this list The pizza is outstanding and can feed the entire family with their square pies that are 14 by 14 Located at 7 E New Jersey Ave in Somers Point (across the street from Charlies in the old laundromat), Squares and Fare is a unique spot where you need to reserve your pizza and then pick it up - but it is totally worth it Looking for a pizza spot worth the drive? South Jersey pizza shop named among 10 must-try in New Jersey.\nRead More New Jersey-centric food website, Jerseybites.com writer Stephen Winters created his list of 10 must-try pizza shops in the state Located at 7 E New Jersey Ave in Somers Point (across the street from Charlies in the old laundromat), Squares and Fare is a unique spot where you need to reserve your pizza and then pick it up - but it is totally worth it SOMERS POINT — City Council has a new president following its reorganization meeting Jan when Charlie Haberkorn replaced Councilwoman Janice Johnston in the position “I’m looking forward to bringing a collaborative and common-sense approach to my new role and looking to work with all council members volunteers and employees to accomplish the priorities and a sense of continuous improvement for our residents and guests here in Somers Point,” Haberkorn said The Ward II representative was elected in November 2023 after serving on the city’s Economic Development Advisory Commission and Somers Point Board of Education have two children and five  grandchildren The graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s University in Maryland has more than 40 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry where he learned management and leadership skills He now is owner of Somers Bay Consulting Services won re-election to her second full term in November and was sworn in by Maureen Kern a former city councilwoman and current chair of the Atlantic County Board of County Commissioners Johnston’s husband Charlie Falkenstein held the Bible “I would like to congratulate my counterparts on getting re-elected and I’d like to thank all of the voters for voting for me to continue to do this job; I take it very seriously I’m very happy with the progress that we’ve made the last couple years — a lot of good things are happening here in Somers Point — and I have the utmost confidence in Mr Haberkorn that he will continue to lead us to make even better things happen,” she said Johnston was appointed to the seat in July 2019 She was elected that November to serve the remainder of the three-year term and chosen as council president during the re-organization meeting in January 2021 who is married and has two step-children with four brothers and spent summers in Somers Point before moving there permanently in 1975 who won only his second contested race for City Council since the first time in 2009 edged out challenger Morgan Slaughter to retain his seat He was sworn in to his sixth consecutive term by City Clerk Shelby Heath as his granddaughter Emily Dill held the Bible attaining the rank of drill sergeant/staff sergeant E-6 he moved to Somers Point at age 17 out of high school and later earned certification as a public works manager.  A retired director of the Ocean City Public Works Department who worked for Somers Point for 22 years Dill and his wife of 52 years have three children and six grandchildren took the oath of office for the seventh time 12 appointing Gerety to the at-large seated vacated by Joe McCarrie He then was re-elected to a full term in November it was almost 30 years to the day since he was first sworn in to City Council Gerety is president of the Somers Point Historical Society was a trustee for the Atlantic County Historical Society and has done a lot of other volunteering He began serving on City Council when he was appointed in 1995 to the at-large seat Gerety then ran successfully to serve the one-year remainder of the term 2000 and 2004 before resigning his seat at the end of 2005 He then won a ward seat in 2014 to return to council representing Ward I won re-election in 2017 then decided not to run again in 2020 Gerety is a retired cement mason who was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Local 2 He was president and business manager from 2010 to 2014 The 68-year-old and his wife of 40 years have three children Joseph’s Regional School before moving on to Holy Spirit High School.  Gerety has been on council for 18 of the past 30 years serving as president and president pro tempore on the budget committee and personnel committee He also served as chairman of the Save the Old City Hall Committee and oversaw the design of the Route 52 project working as the city contact point for the residents affected by the construction Mayor Dennis Tapp shared his excitement for the year ahead saying 2025 would bring new opportunities for growth and revitalization we are moving forward with the development of new retail spaces and housing that will not only enhance the beauty of our city but also provide more jobs services and affordable living options for our residents,” he said “We’re committed to ensuring that these projects reflect our values of sustainability and quality of life Elder statesman leading newcomers on Upper Township Committee Wally Gator and Larry Boa (the snake) a big draw Goal is to ease interactions with police during traffic stops OCEAN CITY — In a bid to ease interactions between officers and autistic motorists the Ocean City Police Department is implementing an idea brought to it by a 2011 Ocean City High School graduate Individuals who are on the autism spectrum will be able to pick […] Fairness in Taxes meets March 7 OCEAN CITY – Fairness in Taxes in Ocean City will meet at 7 p.m in the main conference room at the Ocean City Free Public Library. please call Sheila Hartranft at (609) 814-0056 SOMERS POINT — A developer is hoping to demolish 17 rental units in four buildings to make way for 24 townhouses fronting Great Egg Harbor Bay representing the prospective purchasers of 90 Broadway 12 proposing a redevelopment agreement that would create amendable zoning for the project contains three homes and an apartment building known as Highbank Apartments Davis called it “attractive real estate,” characterizing the current structures as “somewhat old and out of character of the development pattern.” “The 24 luxury townhome units will be a better fit for the city,” he said “We would like to move forward in working with your professionals with a redevelopment plan to facilitate this project,” Davis said “We are asking for adoption of a redevelop agreement to allow for favorable zoning.” The principals of the project are John Wolfington and Dan Metzler who Davis noted have been in real estate development for almost 30 years Wolfington said he has designed projects large and small “We were excited about this project with its beautiful property and beautiful view,” he said “We wanted to do something not the same as the square box condos proposed in the past at this site.” “It offers views over Rainbow Channel to Ocean City and the meadows to the north.” He said the plan is to “maximize the views and open space so each unit could have a view of the water.” Fenwick said each of the 24 units would have a two-car garage plus room for another in the driveway The first level would have bedrooms and a porch The second level would have the great room and a second porch and the top floor would have a large primary suite Councilman Sean McGuigan noted a previously approved project at the site included public access to the bay and asked whether that would be the case with this development Davis said public access is a requirement of securing a Coastal Area Facilities Review Act permit and there would be parking spaces reserved for public access Councilman Charlie Haberkorn asked if the project would provide any affordable housing Davis said there are four different ways in which the developers could satisfy an affordable housing requirement One plan would be to increase the number of units to 30 Another option would be to provide affordable units off-site or through rehabilitation of existing homes Davis noted a new method for providing affordable housing is through accessory units such as a mother-in-law suite “It is the redeveloper’s intent to satisfy those requirements,” Davis said “We are planning a very beautiful community,” Wolfington said Davis said the homes would sell for “north of $1 million.” He said the presentation was the first step in a long process city resident and planner John Helbig said he has friends who live at the site and was told they received eviction notices forcing them to leave by Dec “Given the paucity of affordable housing in our area I think that’s going to be a real hardship on folks who have lived there for a long time,” he said Helbig said it could be two years before ground is broken for the project “These guys don’t even have plans done yet They’re not looking to break ground for 18 to 24 months by the time they have all of their DEP permits,” he said “I don’t see why they are putting our residents in a situation where they have to be out in three months I would hope that our redevelopment committee would use whatever leverage they have to extend that City Council President Janice Johnston said the developers do not even own the property and that the current owner is the one evicting the residents “The owner wouldn’t be doing that if these guys were not putting pressure on him,” Helbig said “We don’t know that,” Councilman Howard Dill said “They are our residents and I think we should care about them,” Helbig responded He also took issue with the public access to the bay Ultimately it gets lost in the weeds,” he said “I’ve done projects where a community can get monetary contributions for public access in lieu of putting it on private property He also said he hopes any redevelopment plan does not offer tax incentives “I hope we are not going to include any type of tax deferral or reduction for million-dollar townhouses; they clearly don’t need it,” he said Fool Moon Theatre presents ‘The Miracle Workers’ Health Department to set status today; letter talks impact on schools By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Rising COVID-19 cases may be pushing this part of New Jersey into the “high risk” level for community transmission of the coronavirus that is one stage below the “very high risk”  classification in which schools are recommended to go to […] OCEAN CITY — Parents and students renewed their pleas Thursday before the Ocean City Board of Education to make sure ongoing bullying of queer students stops and that board members and administration specifically spell out that LGBTQ+ students are welcome in the district a debate simmered over new state Health and […] Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A are coming to Somers Point READ MORE: Panera Break finally comes to Atlantic County! For years people have voiced the desire to have our very own Panera Bread location in the greater Atlantic City area We'll have to wait for it to be built That leaves one question: What else do we want Trader Joe's is a popular pick when people are asked what business needs to come to our area We're limiting our selections to chain restaurants I'm a little surprised Cheesecake Factory has never opened a location in Atlantic City One would think the outlets in Atlantic City - or one of the casinos - would be a prime location The Wisconsin-based fast-food place has expanded to 26 states - it's time for one in South Jersey Culver's has a more diverse menu than most fast food places - and it's all good While the place has wine (duh!) it wins with its great food The sit-down restaurant is fabulous - and the wine is great too it's shipped in from the company's production facility in Illinois READ MORE: Cooper's Hawk Winery In case you haven't heard, Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A are coming to Somers Point!\nRead More READ MORE: Panera Break finally comes to Atlantic County! READ MORE: Cooper's Hawk Winery A Somers point institution is looking for some help in naming their new bar The World Famous Anchorage Tavern located at 823 Bay Ave in Somers Point has a new outside bar on their front porch and is looking for your help in naming the bar The bar says they have a few ideas in mind but wants to hear from its patrons before deciding Some of my favorite suggestions so far include: The Anchorage is part of a vibrant Somers Point bar and restaurant scene and it hosted our annual 99 Bottles party in 2023 Its the oldest continuously operated business establishment in Somers Point, operating since1874 Somers Point residents and many patrons from Ocean City Northfield and all over South Jersey visit The Anchorage and in addition to their great food have another reason to visit the World Famous Tavern on Bay Ave So what ideas do you have for the new outdoor patio bar Gallery Credit: Josh Hennig/Townsquare Media Read More The World Famous Anchorage Tavern 2025 at 11:15 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Northend Beach Grill shared on social media that the restaurant is coming back this summer​ at 718 Bay Ave A beloved Ocean City spot is finally reopening several years after shuttering it'll be across the bridge in Somers Point A fire damaged the eatery in 2018 and in 2020 "The new owner of the property does not wish for us to return and we have to respect his wishes," the restaurant's owners said at the time "Do you miss the Northend End Beach Grill?" The owners wrote on Facebook "I know I sure do and it is time to return!!" Specific details about the reopening were not shared SOMERS POINT — A couple of popular restaurants are being planned for a stretch of Route 9 in Somers Point where McNaughton’s Garden Center closed its doors for the final time July 31 A sign at the site advertises Soloff Realty & Development the leasing agent for the planned complex that is expected to include a Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread next to Taco Bell and across the street from Chipotle “They went to the technical review committee to get ideas and input While the mayor welcomes new business and their accompanying tax ratables he said he would be sorry to see McNaughton’s go.  McNaughton’s manager Shawn Jones of Mays Landing who has been with the company for 22 years said he and other employees would be moving to the family’s Cherry Hill location following the closing he hopes to see the buildings demolished and new development “It would be nice to see some development there,” he said “It’s a huge piece of property with a lot of potential and would help out the tax base.” He said he was told if a Panera Bread were to open it would be the first one in Atlantic County Basketball tournament Saturday to honor hoops star Connor Laverty Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge: Jenna Parker wins sixth title Critics assail Confederate flag; others defend it in contentious meeting By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel UPPER TOWNSHIP – Race gender and politics simmered together into a potent stew at the Monday which saw tense exchanges between residents and condemnation of the Confederate flag by Mayor Rich Palombo and the […] City looks to COVID relief By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY — 2020 was a tough year which at this point is about as newsworthy as the fact that the ocean is salty and Ocean City does not allow BYOB Tesla and Wawa have struck a great partnership If you own a Tesla electric powered automobile you can now charge your car at the Somers Point it is still a convenient way to get a fast charge Tesla wants to provide this service for their customers It must be noted that these are Tesla supercharger stations which can provide a Tesla car owner with about 150 driving miles after only a 15-minute charge They expect it to provide a full charge after 1 hour at the Tesla Super Charging Station Tesla is currently working on a charging station that will give you 75 miles driving range after only 5 minutes at their charging station We sent Don Hurley out to the Wawa in Somers Point New Jersey on Shore Road to scope out the situation He literally ran right into a brand new Tesla car owner who was expecting to pay Wawa to charge his car today We’ll only reveal his first name and the general area that he lives … For this report How do you feel about Tesla & Wawa partnering to offer charging for Tesla owners He said "the charging is free?" (not quite) My company just gave me a Tesla last week for my business car This is going to be great for me and my company What Elon Musk is doing is just remarkable I was all set to pay to charge my vehicle today Tesla felt that Wawa was the natural choice to place their charging stations partner because Wawa has 900 locations throughout the entire East Coast You won’t find the Tesla charging station at all Wawa locations … but the goal is to open more and more of the Tesla charging stations The takeaway is that Wawa will not be charging for using the Tesla Super Charging Station … however Here are Don Hurley photos of the Tesla Super Charging Station at the Wawa in Somers Point: SOURCE: Don Hurley & Vehicleanswers.com No Free Lunch, but, a Handy Convenience at Somers Point, NJ Wawa\nRead More