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🌱 Thinking of a new Margate shore home? Check these hidden dangers first.

Also, don't miss Republican Candidate Night on the Margate City Patch calendar

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Hey there, Margate City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of a new Margate shore home? Check these hidden dangers first.
  • Buying new construction Downbeach? See what city inspections might be missing.

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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Weather forecast:

  • 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

• Inspector Reveals Flaws in Jersey Shore New homes (downbeachbuzz.com) — Homebuyers in Margate and the South Jersey Shore are warned about serious safety flaws turning up in pricey new-construction houses, from unstable stacked washers to dangerously weak deck railings and toddler-climbable barriers. A local inspector explains how homes can pass city code yet still pose fall and gas-leak hazards, urging thorough private inspections before move-in.
   

• Podcast – New Construction: $5M Shore Home Still Needs Inspection (downbeachbuzz.com) — If you're eyeing a new-build in Margate or nearby shore towns, this podcast recap explains why relying only on a city Certificate of Occupancy can leave serious problems hidden. A local inspector describes costly failures found in luxury homes and urges staged, private inspections, while also flagging messy job sites and microplastic pollution affecting Downbeach neighborhoods.
   

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    Thursday October 8
  • Ventnor City Commission Meeting
    Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday October 14
  • Ventnor City Planning Board Meeting
    Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Ventnor City. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Margate City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ventnor City

Atlantic City

  • Atlantic City casinos honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month (breakingac.com)
  • Schools (breakingac.com)
  • NJ.com Football Top 20 for Oct. 4: It all starts at the top with 18 teams changing positions (nj.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)

Ok Margate City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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