Students perform all-original material at Charter Tech cabaret

Written by BILL LeCONEY Wednesday, November 07, 2012 05:43 pm

SOMERS POINT – There was music in the air and youthful energy and talent everywhere at the Coffee House Cabaret Oct. 25 at Charter Tech High School for the Performing Arts.

Sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts, the annual event features all-original material written, arranged and performed by students.

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Mainland students take the reins in mock election

Written by Suzanne Marino Wednesday, November 07, 2012 05:42 pm

Mainland Regional High School senior Max Grossman of Linwood, center, helped coordinate the Stang Vote 2012 with senior Hannah Anderson of Linwood, who represented President Barak Obama, and junior John Petronis of Somers Point, who represented Mitt Romney. Photo by Suzanne Marino

LINWOOD – If an informed electorate is the model of good citizenship, then MainlandRegionalHigh School is a training ground for good citizens.

Advanced government teacher Brian Smith gave his students the background information on the candidates; they discussed issues, did research, and then he turned over the reins of the project to students.

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Somers Point Police Blotter, Edition of Nov. 8, 2012

Written by Staff Report Wednesday, November 07, 2012 02:19 pm

Police blotter information is supplied by local police departments and other law enforcement agencies. All persons named are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The Somers Point Police Department had 38 adult arrests for the period ending Nov. 4. 
Jessica A. Proctor, 25, of Browns Mills was arrested Oct. 22 by Ptl. John Miller and Sgt. John Barbieri and charged with careless driving, driving under the influence, no registration, driver’s license or insurance cards and simple assault.
Shanna Lieb, 26, of Somers Point was arrested Oct. 22 by Ptl. John Conover and charged with obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence.

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D’Adamo withstands challenge in Somers Point

Written by Bill Leconey Wednesday, November 07, 2012 02:13 am

SOMERS POINT—There will not be an all Republican City Council here as incumbent Democrat councilman Carl D’Adamo withstood a challenge from Ralph Triboletti and retained his at-large Council seat, defeating Republican challenger Triboletti by 331 votes.
The unofficial tally is 2,143 votes for D’Adamo, 1,812 votes for Triboletti.
D’Adamo, a former Council president, will serve his third straight term in the at-large seat. Triboletti is currently serving his second term as a First Ward councilman and will retain that seat.

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Beinfest wins in Linwood

Written by Suzanne Marino Wednesday, November 07, 2012 12:21 am

LINWOOD - Republican Elliot Beinfest will retain his City Council seat in Ward 1 defeating Democratic challenger Eugene Maier 846 to 686, according to unofficial election results.

Darrin Matik has 2,260 votes in an uncontested race for the at-large seat on council. Todd Gordon had no challenger as well in Ward 2 and brought in 1,208 votes. 

Jill T. Ojserkis ran unopposed for the opening on the Mainland Regional High School Board of Education and brought home 1,525 votes with 15 write-in votes.

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It' s Travagline and Perri in Northfield

Last Updated on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 12:19 am Written by Suzanne Marino Wednesday, November 07, 2012 12:04 am

NORTHFIELD - In the race for Northfield City Council, Republican James Travagline won big in Ward 2 with 1,189 votes to Debbi Ranger Doherty’s 672. In Ward 1 Democrat Frank Perri retains his seat on council with 1,012 votes to 668 for Republican Robert Zlotnick.

The unofficial Northfield Board of Education results in the race for three seats have incumbent Deborah Levitt pulling in the most votes with 1,446, Karyn White next with 1,359 votes and challenger Angelic Delcher with 1,343 votes.

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D’Adamo wins in Somers Point

Last Updated on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 12:02 am Written by Suzanne Marino Tuesday, November 06, 2012 11:53 pm

SOMERS POINT ­- Democrat Carl D’Adamo won over Republican Ralph Triboletti for the Somers Point Council at large seat by a margin of 331, 2,143 to 1,812, according to unofficial results.

In Ward 1, Republican Thomas G. Smith had 1,335 votes with 9 write-ins for an uncontested seat. Likewise in Ward 2 the seat was uncontested and Republican Howard Dill tallied 1,277 votes.

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Kids share a fun night back at school with their family

Written by SUZANNE MARINO Tuesday, November 06, 2012 04:45 pm

New York Ave School pre-school teacher, Julie Parker makes play dough with 6 year-old Juliana Nardozza, left, Sydney Luff, 7, and Sophia Nardozza, 4 at the schools family night, Thursday, Oct. 25.
SOMERS POINT—Students anxiously brought their parents to the desk to sign in at the New York Avenue School Thursday, Oct. 25. It was Spooktacular Family Night and the students were itching to show off all the people and fun things that make their school someplace special.
Director of Curriculum, Jennifer Luff said, “The event is a fun way to strengthen the home and school connection that is so important to children’s success in school.”
Mom’s, dad’s and significant others in the students lives had a chance to work on some activities with their children and hopefully, Luff said, they will pick up some ideas for ways to work with their children at home.