Ventnor City Council Approves Bonds for Boardwalk and Recreation

Overview: In a recent session, Ventnor City Council has approved two bond ordinances for major improvements to the city’s boardwalk and recreational facilities. The council also engaged in a discussion about regulating the use of low-speed electric bicycles on the boardwalk.

Ventnor City Honors Students and Debates Park Mobile Transition

Overview: Ventnor City Council’s recent meeting saw a diverse range of topics discussed, from honoring student achievements to debating the transition to mobile parking payments. The meeting opened with presentations, including the recognition of Christian Bergman for his community contributions and two local students, Nahal Khan and Samantha Betino, as state semi-finalists in the Lewis Bay Second Scholarship Competition. The most highlighted presentation was by students from ACIT on a design project for a park on Ventnor Avenue, which proposed various innovative features.

Ventnor City Council Approves 2024 Municipal Budget

Overview: At the recent Ventnor City Council meeting, issues discussed included the approval of the 2024 Municipal budget with a tax increase, the opposition to New Jersey’s proposed shore protection rule, and debates surrounding parking system updates and offshore wind project impacts.

Ventnor City Council Advances Public Safety and Local Infrastructure

Overview: The Ventnor City Council convened on March 28th, 2024, where several decisions were made, including the reappointment of Dino Cavalier as the new construction official and the awarding of a signal synchronization project to Ferazi Concrete designed to enhance traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Additionally, the council discussed the extension of an interlocal agreement with Longport for code official services and addressed local concerns regarding traffic safety on Edgewater Avenue.

Ventnor City Allocates $7.12 Million for Boardwalk Reconstruction

Overview: In a recent Ventnor City Council meeting, a series of topics were addressed, headlined by the announcement of a $7.12 million grant for the reconstruction of portions of the Boardwalk. This substantial investment into the city’s infrastructure was a focal point of the meeting, alongside the introduction of the 2024 Municipal budget which proposes a slight tax increase and a public hearing scheduled for April 11, 2024. The council also tackled issues ranging from the management of short-term rentals and the need for competitive lifeguard salaries to environmental sustainability policies and the rescheduling of community events due to construction delays.