Atlantic County Board Voices Strong Opposition to New DEP Flood and Land Use Regulations

Overview: The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners grappled with the extensive proposed regulations from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) aimed at addressing climate change impacts, particularly in flood-prone areas. The board expressed concerns about the potential economic and developmental implications on the county, which could see nearly 30% of its landmass impacted by the new rules.

Margate City Council’s Flood Mitigation Project Gains Federal Attention

Overview: At the recent Margate City Council meeting, officials revealed that their longstanding grant application for the Minnie Creek drainage improvement project has progressed to a significant review stage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) flood mitigation assistance program. Such funding would be a substantial boost for Margate, as the project has been pending for several years.

Atlantic County Commissioners Approve Resolution for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Amid Discussions on Landfill Issues

Overview: The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners held a meeting to discuss the approval of resolutions for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and addressing ongoing landfill odor issues.

Margate City Council Faces Heated Debate Over Long-Term Parking Lease and Flood-Resilience Building Codes

Overview: In a recent Margate City Council meeting, residents voiced strong concerns over a controversial 50-year parking lease and debated the necessity of more building codes to address flood resilience. The meeting also covered significant grants, infrastructure projects, and other community matters.

Margate City Council Approves Sale of Beachfront Land, Enhances Community Infrastructure

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Margate City Council approved an ordinance for the sale of a small, non-buildable parcel of land along the beachfront at Osborne Avenue. The sale includes a commitment from the buyer to reconstruct the municipal bulkhead, improve handicapped access, and replace the stairway, with a total payment exceeding $200,000 for the 1,700-plus square feet of land. This transaction is part of a broader initiative where similar oceanfront parcels, which are undersized and situated landward of existing bulkheads, have been sold to enhance municipal infrastructure.