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Dogs Allowed on Beaches Starting Oct. 1
Dogs will be permitted on the Ocean City beaches starting Thursday, Oct. 1, and continuing through April 30, 2021, according to a local ordinance.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach at any time from May through September.
For the safety and enjoyment of all beachgoers, please remember that dogs must be leashed at all times. The police department has received a number of complaints in recent weeks about unleashed dogs, the city said in a news release.
Cape May County Announces Flu Clinic Schedule
The Cape May County Health Department is strongly encouraging all residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications.
Details follow on where to get a flu shot in Cape May County.
Ocean City to Sponsor Halloween House Decorating Contest
Registration is open for a new Halloween House Decorating Contest in Ocean City. The contest encourages everybody to get in the spirit of the holiday in a safe and fun way.
Details follow on how to register.
City Hall to Have Drop Box for Election Ballots
Mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election have been sent to registered voters in Ocean City, the city announced on Monday.
One of the options for returning completed ballots is via a secure drop box located outside the Ninth Street entrance to City Hall (861 Asbury Avenue).
This drop box is expected to be delivered on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The box will be open to accept ballots after a security camera is installed on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
O.C. Library Offers Virtual Cooking Class
The Ocean City Free Public Library is hosting a virtual culinary demonstration by best-selling cookbook author Deanna Segrave-Daly.
The class will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to easily adapt affordable and delicious Mediterranean lifestyle recipes during this free demo.
Details follow on how to register for the class.
Mayor’s Message: Sept. 25
Mayor Jay Gillian plans to hold a series of town hall meetings to discuss major projects in Ocean City, including the possible replacement of the century-old public safety building.
Dates for the meetings will be announced later.
Join Now and Save at Jet Drive Exchange
Jet Drive Exchange is South Jersey’s Premier Boat and Jet Ski Club, offering a fleet of over 20 watercraft for its members only use.
Watercraft in the JDE fleet consist of center consoles, ski boats, jet boats, pontoon boats, and jet skis.
Join now and save $1,000-$1,500 off your activation fee and lock in your membership prices for next season!
Details follow.
All O.C. Students Now Eligible for Free Meals
Effective immediately and until further notice, all students in the Ocean City school system can receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge, regardless of the child’s current free/reduced eligibility, the school district announced Thursday.
Meals purchased since Sept. 8 will be credited to your child’s account. Any previous balances accrued or any a la carte items purchased will still be on the accounts.
Ocean City Adding New Stop Signs at Two Intersections
To improve traffic safety, Ocean City is installing new stop signs at two different intersections, according to a news release from the police department.
Details follow.
Mayor’s Message: Sept. 18
Mayor Jay Gillian gives a rundown of two county road projects that could cause minor traffic delays in Ocean City next week.
He is also inviting local property owners to participate in a virtual meeting Oct. 14 that will give them a chance to make sure their homes are being rated accurately for flood insurance.
Details on how to participate in the virtual meeting follow.
