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Mayor's Update — May 8, 2026


May 8, 2026Dear Friends,I want to start with an update on Verizon’s planned cell tower at 33rd and Bay. I still can’t make any promises, but I want everyone to know that we are talking with the utility company and we are reviewing every possible opt…

Polls Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for Municipal Election


Ocean City voters will go to the polls on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) to choose the mayor and three council-at-large representatives to City Council.POLL HOURS: Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026 POLLING PLACES: See chart of Ocean City polling p…

Free Estate Planning and Wills for Veterans on June 4


Veterans are invited to participate in the Cape May County Bar Association and Cape May County Surrogate's "Wills for Warriors" program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on June 4, 2026. The program will provide basic estate planning services — including wills, …

Players/Teams Needed for ‘Shootout for Soldiers’ Lacrosse Event


A new event coming to Ocean City’s Carey Stadium on June 13 will use the game of lacrosse to bring the community together and raise funds and awareness for veterans.  Shootout for Soldiers will be a community-wide festival dedicated to supporting th…

Local Ticket Sales for 2026 Summer Concert Series Open


A limited number of tickets for the 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier will go on sale at the City Hall Welcome Center starting at 10 a.m. Friday, May 1. All sales will be by cash or check only. Tickets are also available online…

Timeline for 2026 Municipal Election


2026 Municipal Election - May 12 (OFFICIAL DATES)February 26: Candidate petition filing deadline  (NJSA 40:45-8)6April 13: 29-day pre-election campaign finance report filing  (NJSA 19:44A)April 21: Last day to register to vote  (NJSA 19:31-6)April 2…

PBA to Sponsor New Fishing Tournament


The Ocean City Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 61 will sponsor a new fishing tournament on Sunday, June 7, 2026, and any team of up to four anglers is invited to participate.The event will include cash prizes, and be followed by a weigh-in…

Video of Mayor's Town Hall Meeting — April 11, 2026



E-Bike, Bicycle, Pedestrian and Motor Vehicle Laws


The information below was compiled by the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office to make the public aware of e-bike, e-scooter, bicycle, pedestrian and motor vehicle laws.

Mayor's Update -- Oct. 21, 2022


Dear Friends,We hosted a pre-construction meeting on Thursday for the upcoming beachfill project, and crews began surveying the beaches today to determine exactly what is needed. The tentative plan is for Ocean City to receive approximately 1.2 mill…