Rally in Cape May County shows solidarity with immigrants
RIO GRANDE — “ICE and the Border Patrol are just tools of violence, criminalizing people simply for existing,” Sandy Bove’ said Feb. 6 following a rally to support immigrant rights the previous day. “We believe in collective liberation, that none are free until all are free and we will continue to organize.” Community members, advocates […]
CapeGOP says respect endorsement process
Republicans endorse Ciattarelli in gubernatorial primary RIO GRANDE — The Republican Committee of Cape May County has thrown its endorsement to gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who it said respects the county convention process. The endorsement came during the CapeGOP meeting Feb. 5 at Cape Square Theaters in Rio Grande, Middle Township. Ciattarelli, a businessman who […]
Cape May County funds Upper Township bridge, historic preservation, park
Contract approved for replacing Marshallville Road Bridge with pedestrian bridge CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Board of County Commissioners approved funding for multiple projects when it met Jan. 28, ranging from the fourth phase of the multimillion-dollar Lafayette Street Park in Cape May to a pedestrian bridge in Upper Township. Commissioners adopted a resolution […]
Bobby Barr: Transition from council to commission was seamless
Focuses include diversifying the economy, open space, veterans OCEAN CITY — Bobby Barr felt he had a seamless transition from representing a single community as an Ocean City councilman to representing 16 towns as a member of the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners. He said nothing surprised him because he has worked at […]
Cape May County officials: Don’t interfere or down drones
Governor asks for support from federal government, ability for other agencies to deal with drones CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May County officials want answers about reported drone sightings over the county, but don’t want members of the public to try to bring down drones they may spot. Gov. Phil Murphy has asked President […]
Officials: Speak up now on NJDEP proposed flood elevation rules, comment ends Nov. 7
OCEAN CITY — Officials made it painfully clear Oct. 30 that citizens must speak up immediately against the governor’s proposed flood elevation changes because of the deleterious effect they would have on homes and businesses on barrier islands and on the mainland. The time to do so is just about out. At a public seminar […]
Flood elevation rules could hit in 2025
Lomax: They’re based on predicted sea level rise in 2100 Editor’s note: See related stories, Q&A with Peter Lomax and local officials urging people to comment before time is up Nov. 7. OCEAN CITY — The year is 2100, the anticipated sea level rise by then could be 5.1 feet, but the New Jersey Department […]
Cape May County Cross Country Championships run on the Avalon beach, boardwalk
AVALON — The Ocean City High School boys and girls cross country teams won the 2024 Cape May County Cross Country Championships on Thursday, Oct. 19, on a softer-than-usual course — the Avalon beach. The boys swept the top five places and seven of the top eight and the Raider girls all finished in the […]
Residents struggle with water restrictions
Wells on Bayaire Road in Upper Township contaminated with mercury UPPER TOWNSHIP — Residents in the vicinity of Bayaire Road in Marmora are struggling with health concerns and restrictions on water usage following a report that some wells in the neighborhood are contaminated with high levels of mercury. “We’re all afraid,” homeowner Helen Libro said. […]