Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

Egg Harbor City

Staff Writer at DownBeach

Award winning journalist, environmentalist, community advocate

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Downbeach Memorial Day celebrations include Longport flyover | Breaking AC

2 weeks ago | breakingac.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

Two F-16 jets from the 177th Fighter Wing will provide a flyover during Longport’s annual Memorial Day parade Monday. According to American Legion Post 469 Commander Larry Pacentrilli, the jets will fly over Longport's smiley faced water tower at 11:10 a.m.The legion was hoping for the jets to fly at 11 a.m., marking the start of the parade, but there were numerous requests for flyovers in the region and in the northern part of the state and that time was not available.
Margate Police remind parents about curfew law | DownBeach

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

MARGATE – Ahead of the holiday weekend when hundreds of teenagers gather on the beach in front of Lucy the Elephant to celebrate senior week, Margate Police issued a warning for parents that curfew will be enforced. Over the last several years, events at shore communities in Margate, Ocean City and Wildwood have marred what should be a celebration of summer and commemorate those brave men and women who gave their lives for freedom.
Ventnor swears in new police chief, promotes two to captain | Breaking AC

1 month ago | breakingac.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

Ventnor Mayor Tim Kriebel swore in the new police chief Thursday. Police Chief Joseph Wootton replaces Joseph Fussner, who retired May 1 following a 28-year career in the department. Kriebel, who is commissioner of Public Safety, also promoted two officers to captain. The meeting room was filled with family and friends, and many members of the Police and Fire departments lined the back and sides of the walls in support for their fellow comrades.
Commemorate Memorial Day at events in Ventnor, Margate and Longport | DownBeach

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

All three Downbeach towns will hold Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies Monday, May 25 to honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. VENTNORVentnor will pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the USA. Join the Greater Absecon Island VFW for a solemn ceremony at 9 a.m. around the flagpole at City Hall, 6201 Ventnor Ave.
Margate City Police, Fire departments have a busy Memorial Day weekend | DownBeach

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

MARGATE – Police and firefighters in Margate had their hands full over the Memorial Day weekend. They rescued several individuals involved in two serious accidents and police responded to 424 calls for service.
Despite objections, Margate awards 2 contracts to sell ice cream and coffee on the beach | DownBeach

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

MARGATE – With Memorial Day weekend just a week away and despite objections from a bidder and one of the commissioners, the Board of Commissioners Thursday, May 16 unanimously awarded two contracts for vendors to sell ice cream and iced coffee on the beach this summer. The ice cream vending award was made following two rounds of bidding, in which two companies submitted bids.
Here's a lineup of summer activities in the Downbeach area | DownBeach

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

With the summer quickly approaching and for your summer enjoyment, we’ve compiled a list of community events taking place in the Downbeach area through the end of 2025. Mark your calendars for some fun and entertaining events happening in Ventnor, Margate and Longport, including festivals, summer concerts, fireworks displays and something that is unique to the Jersey Shore – lifeguard races.
177th Fighter Wing to provide flyover during Longport parade | DownBeach

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

Two F-16 jets from the 177th Fighter Wing will provide a flyover during Longport’s annual Memorial Day parade Monday. According to American Legion Post 469 Commander Larry Pacentrilli, the jets will fly over Longport's smiley-faced water tower at 11:10 a.m.The legion was hoping for the jets to fly at 11 a.m. marking the start of the parade, but there were numerous requests for flyovers in the region and in the northern part of the state and that time was not available.
Lucy the Elephant is once again tops on America’s vacation travel list | DownBeach

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

MARGATE – Just weeks after getting some bad news about losing federal funding to refurbish the inside of Margate’s iconic travel destination, Lucy the Elephant is once again #1 in America’s book. For the second year in a row, Lucy the Elephant has been named America’s Best Roadside Attraction. USA Today held an online contest to find the 10 best roadside attractions in the nation, and Lucy is on the list again this year.
Ventnor delays public hearing on proposed redevelopment plan | DownBeach

1 month ago | downbeach.com | Nanette Lobiondo Galloway

VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, May 8 postponed a public hearing on a proposed redevelopment plan for the Ventnor Professional Campus located on Ventnor Avenue between New Haven and Troy avenues. It is the second time the board delayed opening a public hearing on the ordinance creating the redevelopment plan, which was reviewed by the Planning Board on April 9. Planners agreed the concept plan needs to be revised before it is adopted.