🌱 How Ventnor’s tense planning fight could ripple into Longport zoning

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ventnor's tense planning fight could ripple into Longport zoning

Also on today's calendar: Republican Candidate Night.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 58.
• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• VIDEO: Tempers Flare at Ventnor Master Plan Hearing (downbeachbuzz.com) — Ventnor's recent Planning Board hearing over its Master Plan got heated as residents pushed for clearer tracking of public input and tougher rules on oversized homes, parking, and landscaping. While the meeting centered on Ventnor, Longport readers are affected because the discussion targets shared Downbeach issues like mega-rentals, parking requirements, and sustainable yard rules that could influence future ordinances across nearby shore towns.
   

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Tuesday October 6
• Republican Candidate Night →
  Ventnor Community Room Newport Avenue,
  6:00 pm

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Tuesday October 6
• Tech Tuesdays & Thursdays →
  Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Avenue, Margate City
  11:00 am
• Junior Youth Group | 1st Tuesday →
  950 Tilton Road, Suite #108, Northfield
  6:00 pm
• Junior Youth Group →
  950 Tilton Rd # 108, Northfield
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Food Pantry | Northfield | 2nd Thursday →
  Food Pantry, 950 Tilton Rd # 108, Northfield
  10:00 am
• Food Pantry | Northfield →
  Food Pantry, 950 Tilton Rd # 108, Northfield
  10:00 am
• Ventnor City Commission Meeting
  Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
  5:30 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Somers Point City Hall, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• You're Invited: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Go Feet an Affiliate of Curalta Foot & Ankle, Linwood →
  Linwood NJ
• Caregiver Support Group | Northfield →
  Northfield NJ
  10:00 am
• Caregiver Support Group | Northfield | 2nd Friday 10am →
  Northfield NJ
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Fire Prevention Week Visit
  Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 241 West Mill Road, Northfield
  11:00 am
Monday October 12
• Chakra Sound Bowls
  Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 241 West Mill Road, Northfield
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Margate City

• Inspector Reveals Flaws in Jersey Shore New homes (downbeachbuzz.com)
• Nonna-Approved Italian at the Jersey Shore: Saltwater & Family Recipes (njlifestylemag.com)

Ventnor City

• Ventnor Pickleball, Tennis and Basketball Court Update (downbeachbuzz.com)

Ocean City

• Teen Charged In Fatal DUI Crash In Cape May Co.: Prosecutor (patch.com)
• Ocean City Sets Fall Block Party, More In October (patch.com)
• Here's How Ocean City Beaches Fared During Recent Nor'easter (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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