August 2008 Online Edition

  1. Headlines for the week of August 24, 2008

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on August 27th, 2008 in Local Headlines

    West Cape May must replace trees in Wilbraham Park.  West Cape May – Some of the signature trees at Wilbraham Park must be removed die to disease and decay, but the borough is creating a new program to help replace them.  The Press of Atlantic City 8/29
    West Cape May drops objection to street widening.  West [...]

  2. In Cape May, more sand may mean more danger

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on August 22nd, 2008 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Fire Chief Jerry Inderwies arrived for a noon news conference Thursday at Beach Patrol headquarters to discuss spinal-cord injuries caused by the steep beach profile on the city’s strand. The Press of Atlantic City 8/22

  3. The 2008 Mid-Atlantic 500 Tournament

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 22nd, 2008 in Look at This

    This week-long tournament is a frenzy of beautiful people, million-dollar yachts, smelly bait and sportfishing aristocracy. Also in the mix is a contingent of hopeful gamblers – local fishermen willing to shell out the $6,000 entry fee in hopes of leveraging their knowledge of the regional waters into a big payday. This, the 17th annual [...]

     

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  • Headlines for the week of August 17, 2008

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on August 20th, 2008 in Local Headlines

    Cape May schedules Election Day vote on $10.5M. hall bond. City officials have set a third town-hall meeting for Tuesday to discuss a new design drafted by architect Kimmel-Bogrette. Cape May – City Council on Tuesday night approved a $10.5 million bond ordinance to build a new convention hall, but any shovels go into the [...]

  • Cape May building consensus for convention hall design

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on August 19th, 2008 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – The new convention hall will be on the oceanfront and sport some architectural features from the city’s first hall built in 1917 but destroyed in a 1962 northeast storm. The Press of Atlantic City 8/16
    West Cape May group objects to proposal to link larger homes to eco-friendly features. West Cape May – [...]

  • Cape May Seashore Lines on track to return in 2009

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on August 15th, 2008 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Passenger train service to the resort will return next summer and there may even be a few runs this fall for special events, Cape May Seashore Lines President Tony Macrie said Thursday. The Press of Atlantic City 8/15

  • Heaadlines for the week of August 10, 2008

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on August 14th, 2008 in Local Headlines

    Cape May building consensus for convention hall design. Cape May – The new convention hall will on the oceanfront and sport some architectural features from the city’s first hall built in 1917 but destroyed in a 1962 northeast storm. The Press of Atlantic City 8/16
    Town meeting tonight: City assessing feedback. Cape May – Councilwoman Terri [...]

  • 2008 Sandcastle Competition

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 8th, 2008 in Around Our Island • Look at This

    View pictures from the 2008 Sandcastle Competition.

     

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  • Headlines for the week of August 3, 2008

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on August 7th, 2008 in Local Headlines

    City to schedule BID ordinance in September. Cape May – The city has agreed to put off the introduction of an ordinance creating a Business Improvement District encompassing the Washington Street Mall, but Mayor Edward Mahaney said it shouldn’t be put off for too far. Cape May Star and Wave 8/7
    Chalfonte sold: Only 4th owner [...]

  • 76th Annual Baby Parade

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 4th, 2008 in Look at This

    The 76th Annual Baby Parade went off without a hitch Friday, August 1 and, as usual, temperatures soared to near 90, and us usual, some of the babies just fell asleep at the wheel, but that’s ok, they’re just as adorable sleeping as they are smiling. CapeMay.com does not normally post winners because in our [...]

     

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  • 2008 Crowning of Queen Maysea

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 4th, 2008 in Look at This

    The 76th annual crowning of Queen Maysea took place July 20 at Cape May Elementary School and was presided over the newly elect mayor Dr. Ed Mahaney. Outgoing Queen Maysea Haley Riess was at the side of the new queen, Melanie Sheehan. The queen and her court led the 76th Annual Baby Parade Friday, August [...]

     
    The 76th annual crowning of Queen Maysea took place July 20 at Cape May Elementary School and was presided over the newly elect mayor Dr. Ed Mahaney. Outgoing Queen Maysea Haley Riess was at the side of the new queen, Melanie Sheehan. The queen and her court led the 76th Annual Baby Parade Friday, August 1.

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