Downbeach Dune Update, July 3, 2017
Dune Update JULY 3. Margate work will start July 5 at the border of Ventnor & Margate…and head towards Margate / Longport. It will take two months to finish Margate. Ventnor dune building will...
View ArticleVentnor Pedestrians & Bikers vs. 35 mph Speed Limit on Atlantic Ave
Ventnor is now the only town on Absecon Island with a 35 mph speed limit along Atlantic Ave. Margate, Longport and Atlantic City have already reduced their speeds to a safer 25 mph on this beach-block...
View ArticleReduce Risks from Air BnB in Margate, Ventnor, Brigantine, Atlantic City
Is your Margate, Atlantic City or Brigantine home right next to a busy AirBnB rental? A growing number of homeowners are increasingly saying YES….and some don’t like it one bit, especially where...
View ArticleMargate & Ventnor Beach & Dune Building Update 7.7.2017
Watch Video Update > Approximately 5 blocks of beach in Margate, and 4 blocks in Ventnor, are un-usable and currently fenced off. This is at the border of Ventnor & Margate. The Army Corp of...
View ArticleMargate Commisioner: We Will Not Burden Taxpayers With Dune Bills.
Listen to Audio > Margate Commissioner John Amodeo spoke about the disruptive dune building, as he called into WOND Radio on Friday. Amodeo told host Don Williams that sand pumping is moving at ‘a...
View ArticleMaynards in Margate
Maynards in Margate 9306 Amherst Ave. Margate, NJ The best and most fun dive bar at the shore. Mingle, shoot pool, cool jukebox and live music. Tasty bar food and draft beers. Wings with choice of...
View ArticleMargate Dune Building Update 7.17.2017. Swimming Still Affected by Bacteria
Margate Pier Margate beaches along the northern end of town entering the final phase of dune building and beach widening. Dredge pipes are being disconnected and prepared for their move down the beach...
View ArticleDownbeach Dune Update, More Pipe & Bacteria. July 18, 2017
VIDEO > The Essex Ave beach in Margate was still off-limits to swimming on Tues July 18. This is now day #8 where bacteria levels, likely due to offshore dredging, have affected the water quality...
View ArticleArmy Corp of Engineers: No Problem w/ Chronic Beach Drainage Problem
Vincent Castronuovo of Margate is stepping up efforts to address the current, mid-summer dredging and dune building. The following is a collection of recent communications with the Army Corp of...
View ArticleSwimming Shutdown in Ventnor & AC. Dredging Contributes to Bacteria Rise.
Ventnor and Atlantic City were cited this week as having unhealthy water conditions over the past few days. This forced local officials to temporarily banning swimming in the area. The closures apply...
View Article2017 Ventnor – Margate Bike & Pedestrian Plan
In 2014, Ventnor and Margate initiated a plan to make both cities safer and more accessible for walking and biking. Each city submitted a grant application with accompanying resolution of support to...
View ArticleVoice Your Concern About Dunes. Margate Commissoners Meeting AUG 3, 4pm
From Vince Castronuovo / Concerned Citizens of Margate and Ventnor. Dear Concerned Neighbors, Please attend the Margate Commissioners meeting on 8/3/17 at 4 pm. I believe our best argument to present...
View ArticleInjunction? Army Corp Dune Plan Flooding Half of Margate Beaches
Are the newly constructed Margate dunes saving lives & property as promised? Doesn’t look like it. Rather, the controversial beach project is creating substantial public safety and economic...
View ArticleAtlantic County Issues Subpoenas to AC, Margate & Ventnor
ATLANTIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE ISSUES GRAND JURY SUBPOENAS TO ATLANTIC CITY, VENTNOR CITY & MARGATE CITY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION OF POLICE, FIRE AND CITY EMPLOYEES On July 28, 2017,...
View ArticleFormer Margate Mayor Talks Options for Dealing With Dune Disruption
Public comment on the dune situation is NOT happening at Wednesday’s AUG 2 meeting at 11a. This particular meeting ( at OLD CITY HALL ) is to decide whether or not to initiate legal action. Dan...
View ArticleJudge Stops Margate Dune & Beach Disaster For 7 Days
AUDIO > Margate never gave up and they STOPPED THE BULLDOZERS. Well, for at least 7 days…but that’s a real good start. ‘Put every last grain of sand back where it came from’. A 7 day cease...
View ArticleVIDEO > Judge Rules Margate Dune Project Pause. Army Corp & DEP Tap Dance.
Watch VIDEO below to see how and why Judge ruled that the controversial dune building project, now in Margate, must be stopped for at least 7 days. See tap dancing and defensive moves made by NJ DEP....
View ArticleMargate Dune Battle Heads Back to Federal Court
The Army Corps of Engineers have asked for a hearing in Federal Court in front of Judge Bumb. As rain was falling and Lake Christie was filling back up on Monday, Aug. 7, the U.S. Army Corps of...
View ArticleMargate vs Army Corp of Engineers in Court, While Atlantic City Beaches...
As Margate presented testimony in Federal court on Wed AUG 9, trying to hold back harmful dune building along their shores, Atlantic City beaches were invaded by bulldozers and dredge pipes. Looks like...
View ArticleHammer Fiber Brings Better Web & TV to Ventnor, Margate & Longport.
Better wireless, voice, and mobile internet in Margate, Ventnor, Longport and Atlantic City? Yup. Real competition has arrived. Finally……oh…and TV too. That’s why we’re so happy that a company...
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