Ocean City News

Mayor's Update — Dec. 12, 2025


Dear Friends,Congressman Jeff Van Drew has asked the governor and governor-elect of New Jersey to declare a state of emergency for our eroded beaches. He believes he has identified a source of emergency assistance funding for beach replenishment if …

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Saturday and Sunday


Ocean City Office of Emergency ManagementSpecial Weather Statement3 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2025  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 through 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. …

New Traffic Pattern for Roosevelt Boulevard During Elevation Project


Cape May County has awarded a reconstruction contract for the raising and resurfacing of Roosevelt Boulevard, and the contractor anticipates starting work on Wednesday, Dec. 17.The first phase of construction will be from the 34th Street Bridge to B…

Statement of Mayor Jay Gillian: Dec. 3, 2025


Statement of Mayor Jay GillianDecember 3, 2025 To the residents of Ocean City:I want to address a deeply personal matter with the openness and honesty that you deserve from your mayor.  Recently I made the painful decision to file for personal bankr…

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…