Do read Second Amendment: there are limits in there
To the Editor: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” You’ve just read the entire Second Amendment to the Constitution that everyone has been lecturing you about for decades. Read all the words, not just […]
OUR VIEW: Closures are to keep people from visiting
No walks on beach, boards We hade mixed emotions about the decisions to close the beaches and Boardwalks and Promenades in Cape May County because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The wide open beaches and the oceanfront walkways in places including Ocean City, Sea Isle City and Cape May seem to be perfect for getting some […]
OUR VIEW
Patience, precautions will see us through People have every right to worry about COVID-19. The novel coronavirus pandemic is causing the type of worldwide disruption not seen since the last world war. It is creating panic across the planet and in our communities here in Cape May and Atlantic counties. But we cannot let fear […]
Letter to the community from Mayor Chuck Lear
Dear Friends & Neighbors: Please be assured that maintaining the health, safety and well-being of the people of city of Cape May remains our top priority. The city’s essential workforce, notably our first responders, continue their vigilant operations on your behalf. The city’s Coronavirus Task Force communicates regularly, and City Manager Jerry Inderwies actively […]
The annual rite of spring in Victorian Cape May
Spring is nigh. The vernal equinox has arrived. Tis the season of rebirth, and renewal, of growing warmth and sunshine, and of celebrating our survival, today more mental than physical, of winter. For Cape Mayans in the Victorian Era and today, spring also brings with it the prospects of another summer tourism season with […]
A LOOK BACK
By Karen Bruno March 13th 1880 – The Mays Landing Record reported that Prof J.W. Ashborn would soon begin frescoing Al Smith’s new hotel on Peck’s Beach and predicted that he would soon have a lot of work after others saw his work. Ocean City was established on Peck’s Beach the previous fall and would […]
YOUR VIEWS
The homeless need assistance during COVID-19 crisis To the Editor: Now that COVID-19 is a matter of public health, what is happening here in Cape May County? We at Cape Hope, as a private, nonprofit service provider, are here to assist those who are experiencing homelessness and to work with local and state agencies; but […]
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Contrast governor with Trump in press conferences To the Editor: As I was listening to Gov. Murphy’s press conference, I could not help but contrast it with the daily barrage of self-centered ineptitude that we receive from White House “briefings.” Murphy was articulate, well-prepared, informative and courteous to all who asked questions. He […]
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Great support from the community To the Editor: We feel so blessed to be part of such an amazing community. Hundreds of family, friends and well-wishers gathered at D’Orio’s Circle Café in Somers Point on Feb. 29 to support Mike Shimp. Everyone’s generosity helped us exceed expectations for the event. We know the organizers are […]
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Disagrees about ‘essential,’ but likes the leadership Editor’s note: This letter was address to Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian. To the Editor: Again, I realize these are trying times, but you use the term “essential destinations.” Do you define new construction ongoing in Ocean City as “essential destinations” at this point? We, of course, know […]