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🌱 Patch AM: Ocean City Customers Urged To Join Free Service Line Inspection Program

Also, don't miss Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor) on the Ocean City Patch calendar

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Good day Ocean City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ocean City homeowners urged to book free water service line inspections
  • How strong was Ocean City's summer—and what happens after Wonderland?
  • Ocean City neighbors still fighting controversial cell tower proposal

Also on today's calendar: Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Friday: Humid with sunny spells, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ocean City Customers Urged To Join Free Service Line Inspection Program (patch.com) — Ocean City residents are being urged to schedule free in-home inspections to identify the material of their water service lines as part of New Jersey American Water's lead replacement program. Contractors will be in town twice a week through at least October, and inspections are free, require no payment information, and help determine if customers qualify for lead or galvanized line replacement at no direct cost.
   

• Ocean City enjoys 'strong and successful' summer tourism season (ocnjdaily.com) — Ocean City's summer tourism season turned out "strong and successful," with local restaurants, shops, hotels, and Boardwalk businesses reporting steady crowds despite higher gas prices and some rainy weekends. Business leaders say nearby visitors chose the shore over longer trips, and the Chamber now aims to keep Ocean City busy year‑round, even as questions remain about the future of the former Wonderland Pier site.
   

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/15/2026 (insidernj.com) — Ocean City neighbors are still pushing back against proposed cell tower plans, according to a statewide political briefing that tracks local issues across New Jersey. While details are sparse here, the note signals an ongoing land-use and quality-of-life fight that could affect neighborhood views, property values, and wireless coverage. Residents may want to watch for more information from local officials and the Cape May Herald.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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    We are looking for clients who do not want to spend their time cleaning🧹 Call or text me to get started! Liz @ 609-757-7327 (More info)
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning dear neighbors..
    many of my neighbors have asked me how do I put up and freeze our tomatoes for the winter. So not try to explain it, I decided to make a video in my… (Nextdoor South Ocean City)
  • Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Somers Point. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (04505) - 6814 Tilton Rd in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somers Point

Longport

  • Three juveniles charged in Longport vehicle burglaries (downbeach.com)
  • A new generation of trucks and trailers is redefining coffee on the go (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Ventnor Gets a New Global Kitchen as Culina Mundi Opens on Ventnor Avenue (communitynews.org)

Galloway

  • Stockton University To Offer Instant Admissions (patch.com)
  • Free Flu Shot Clinics To Open Across Atlantic County (patch.com)

Ok Ocean 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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