Mayor

July 12, 2024

Dear Friends,

For the 11th straight year, New Jersey residents picked Ocean City as their “Favorite Beach.”  Representatives of the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium announced the winners of their annual contest in a ceremony today at the Music Pier. 

Every year, we face new challenges. But Ocean City remains the best beach in the state and a beloved place for generations of families. I want to congratulate and thank the city team, our public works and public safety departments, the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Tourism Development Commission, the Boardwalk and Downtown Merchants associations, local businesses, all volunteer groups and the entire community in making Ocean City a wonderful town to live, work and play.

I want to remind everybody of my challenge to the community to donate to the Food Cupboard in memory of Regina Ralston, the vice president of the Ecumenical Council and the manager of the Ocean City Food Cupboard who passed away last month. Our local Food Cupboard does so much to help meet the needs of local families in town, and serving this community was Regina’s passion. All of you can help honor her memory by making a donation.

Anybody can drop off non-perishable food donations or personal care items at the following locations during business hours throughout the month of July: City Hall Welcome Center (861 Asbury Avenue, Ninth Street entrance), Knight Building (115 E. 12^th Street), Aquatic and Fitness Center (1735 Simpson Avenue) or the 46^th Street Welcome Center (46^th Street and West Avenue). Aide to the Mayor Mike Allegretto and I were met this morning by Ecumenical Council President Jack Shea and Food Cupboard Buyer and Assistant Manager Carol Evans to encourage everybody to pitch in.

I want to remind everybody that the city continues a new service that allows residents to drop off trash and recycling at the Shelter Road Recycling Center on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This convenience has long been requested and serves residents who may not be at their Ocean City homes during the regularly scheduled trash and recycling pickup days during the week. The service is not designed for bulk trash, yard waste or commercial operators. It is only for regular residential trash and recycling dropoff.

Shelter Road is also open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday in the summer for residents to drop off grass clippings and leaves, brush, tires, mixed paper (cardboard, newspaper, pizza boxes), containers (glass, aluminum, tin and plastic food and beverage containers) and more. Complete information on trash and recycling in Ocean City is always available at: ocnj.us/trash-and-recycle-faq.  

Please join me in congratulating Margaret Schock, who celebrated her 99^th birthday on Sunday. Margaret has been coming to Ocean City since she was a young child in the 1920s, and she’s been a permanent resident for longer than most of us have been alive. She’s been a volunteer with the Ocean City Historical Museum and other organizations in town. It’s an honor to have people like Margaret be part of our community.

I hope you all have a great weekend with family and friends.

Warm regards,

Jay A. Gillian
Mayor

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Welcome to The City of Ocean City, New Jersey!

Ocean City is a town rich in history and a deep sense of community. Families have been vacationing in Ocean City for generations and many have made Ocean City their year-round home.

Our residents enjoy award-winning schools, world-class recreation facilities and outstanding municipal services from all city departments, including Police, Fire and Rescue, and Beach Patrol. Residents participate in activities for every age and interest including the cultural arts, music and theater as well as sports and recreation programs available at our many parks, playgrounds and city facilities. One of our local treasures is the Ocean City Community Center at 1735 Simpson Avenue, where families and individuals can enjoy the Ocean City Free Public Library, Ocean City Arts Center, Ocean City Historical Museum, Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center, and the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center under one roof.

The city also maintains and operates a municipal airport, 12-hole golf course, Aquatic and Fitness Center as well as the famed Ocean City Pops Orchestra.

Ocean City is also host to more than 200 family-friendly special events held year-round. Many of our events are popular family traditions, including the Night in Venice Boat Parade in July, the Baby Parade in August, our mile-long block parties in May and October, and our family-friendly First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration.

If you are vacationing in Ocean City, I know you’ll enjoy our seven miles of beautiful beaches and exciting Boardwalk lined with shops, restaurants and amusements. And be sure to visit our unique and charming downtown shops and restaurants located in the heart of town on Asbury Avenue.

I am truly proud to serve as mayor for this great community and hope you and your family enjoy your time in America’s Greatest Family Resort.

Jay Gillian, Mayor

Phone: 609-525-9333
Email: mayor@ocnj.us