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 Cape May – The borough will not object to neigborhing Cape May’s plan to widen Elmira Street as long as the city does nmot promote the street as an alternate route into town. The Press of Atlantic City 8/29
Final meeting held about Convention Hall design. Cape May – There was no new design for Convention Hall presented at what Mayor Mahaney said was the “third and final” town meeting regarding the Convention Hall project. Cape May Star and Wave 8/28
Ocean swimmers should literally ‘watch their backs.’ Cape May – The Jersey Shore is a popular vacation destination mainly because people want to experience relaxing on the beach or playing in the ocean. Cape May Star and Wave 8/28
Changes in store for commission. Cape May – Mayor Edward Mahaney said the operation of the Cape May Tourism Commission would probably become more formalized than it has been in the past, and spending commission funds would be more limited to functions of the Tourism Commission. Cape May Star and Wave 8/28
Henry Hudson committee will likely be 501-c-3. Cape May – Mayor Edward Mahaney said he supports the idea of moving ahead with a celebration to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage to the Cape area, but he said he wanted to know the city’s obligations before any commitment was made. Cape May Star and Wave 8/28
Cape May officials choose design for proposed hall. Cape May – City Council has picked the design for a new convention hall. Now they have to get voters to approve it. The Press of Atlantic City 8/28
World War II bombers offer rides into the past. Lower Township – Stephen Sedlak had never even been in an airplane before when he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and asked to fly planes. The Press of Atlantic City 8/28
Big Beaches, but Spinal Cord Injuries Bring Concerns for Cape Surf Safety. Cape May – The city has seen a growing number of spinal cord injuries since the last beach replenishment from the Arm Corps of Engineers. Cape May County Herald 8/27
Will DEP Spare Ponderlodge’s Mansion, Lodge? Villas – Can Villas Wildlife Management Area, the former Ponderlodge Gold Course, become an environmental education center or will the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), demolish remaining buildings on the acreage next month? Cape May County Herald 8/27
Convention Hall: At Least $2 Million to Stabilize. Cape May – Mayor Edward J. Mahaney Jr. Told City Council Aug. 19 a leading marine engineering firm was willing to give the city a proposal to determine the structural integrity of Convention Hall but it told the mayor it would be wasting the city’s money. Cape May County Herald 8/27
Engineering safer beaches, may be costly, expert says. Cape May – This seaside resort that has had a spate of back and spinal injuries due to a sharp break could engineer safer beaches with better waves for surfing, but it would cost. The Press of Atlantic City 8/26
Cape May beachgoers bugged. Wasps nesting in dunes prompt closing of beach entrance. Cape May – The local Beach Patrol has delt with its share of jellyfish stings, but its latest worry is wasps living in the sand dunes. The Press of Atlantic City 8/26
Invasive purple loosetrife crowds native vegetation and even wildlife. Lower Township – Purple loosetrife is beautiful, with hardy, tall stems brimming with flowers. Problems develop when there are too many of them. The Press of Atlantic City 8/25
