Somers Point, NJ News
Recent Somers Point headlines from local publishers, with direct links to their reporting and related South Jersey coverage.
Accused Somers Point child rapist now faces 61 charges out of WoodbineBreakingAC SPQR Stage Co. brings dark comedy ‘Pumpin’ the Chihuahua’ to Somers PointShore Local Somers Point man accused of sexually abusing relatives faces new charges in Cape May CountyPress of Atlantic City Somers Point playhouse to present 'Pumpin' the Chihuahua'Press of Atlantic City Dave's Hot Chicken, Jersey Mike's open for business this week in Somers PointPress of Atlantic City
Around Somers Point
On screen: Eddie and the Cruisers (1983). Movies filmed in South Jersey
Town website: somerspointgov.org
Recreation: Somers Point Recreation
Council meetings: Somers Point City Council 2026 meeting dates
Property taxes: the average homeowner's bill in Somers Point was $7,941 in 2025. Property taxes by town
Library: Atlantic County Library, Somers Point Branch
Emergency and urgent care with a Somers Point address: Shore Medical Center. Address and phone for each
Top-rated public schools here (see all Atlantic County rankings):
ChARTer TECH High School for the Performing ArtsNo. 9 of 13 high schools in Atlantic County · Grade C+ · Niche 2027
Coming up in Somers Point: all Somers Point events · all Atlantic County events
Bored? Games! Adult Social At the Somers Point LibraryWed, Nov 4 · 1:00 PM · Atlantic County · Somers Point Senior Center, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Somers Point Business Association MeetingWed, Nov 4 · 5:30 PM · Atlantic County · Pier 4 Hotel, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Toni Teschner & Billy Walton Perform at Josie Kelly’sThu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM · Atlantic County · Josie Kelly’s Public House, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Ballads With Tom Brett at Josie Kelly’sFri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM · Atlantic County · Josie Kelly’s Public House, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Spotlight on the Stage: Experience “Harvey” at the Gateway PlayhouseFri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM · Atlantic County · Gateway Playhouse, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
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About Somers Point
At a glance. Somers Point is an Atlantic County city of 10,469 people (2020 census) covering about 5.2 square miles, with the ZIP code 08244. Settled in 1693, it is the oldest settlement in Atlantic County, and it became a city in 1902.
Schools. Somers Point Public Schools teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. High school students attend Mainland Regional High School with students from Linwood and Northfield.
Getting around. The Garden State Parkway passes through the city, and the Route 52 causeway crosses the bay to Ocean City.
Places to know. Shore Medical Center is the city's largest employer. Somers Mansion, built in the 1720s, is the oldest house in the county. The Bay Front Historic District and John F. Kennedy Park look out over Great Egg Harbor Bay.
Selling a home. Somers Point requires an inspection by the city Construction Official when a single-family home, condo or building of up to four units is sold, using the International Property Maintenance Code. A property that passes gets a certificate of land/structure compliance. New Jersey also requires a certificate for working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and a portable fire extinguisher before a one- or two-family home gets a new owner or tenant. Rules change, so check with the town before listing.
Sources: Wikipedia: Somers Point · Somers Point Code: Inspection of Residential Properties · N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3: smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher certificate. Last reviewed September 26, 2026.