February 2009 Online Edition

  1. Rich beach, poor beach

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 27th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Strand with too much sand helps another in Cape May Point. Cape May Point – When contractors get the call to do beach work in this town that faces both the ocean and the Delaware Bay, they know it’s going to be something unusual. The Press of Atlantic City 2/27

  2. Headlines from the Cape May Star and Wave, February 26

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 26th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Lower police aim to find missing kids faster with new program. Lower Township – The Lower Township Police Department has just signed up for a program to gives it a better chance to locate missing children or the elderly.  Cape May Star and Wave 2/26
    Water hook-ups required. Lower Council mandates use of municipal water. Lower [...]

  3. West Cape May passes laws aimed at encouraging solar, wind power

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 26th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    West Cape May – Borough Commission adopted ordinances Wednesday regulating alternative energy systems, including windmills and solar panels, but not before reducing the costs to residents. The Press of Atlantic City 2/26

  4. CG Proposes Two 238-Foot Wind Turbines

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 25th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – The U.S. Coast Guard Trainnig Center (TRACEN) here is proposing to construct two, 2-megawatt wind turbines on 328-foot towers at two locations on the base to provide 66 percent to 70 percent of the base’s energy needs. Cape May County Herald 2/25

  5. African-American Families Intertwined on Cape Island

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 25th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Members of this city’s oldest and most prominent African-American families offered first-hand recollections of their lives and those of their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents at the Emlen Physick Estate Feb. 22. Cape May County Herald 2/25

  6. Former Cape May National fixture, ‘47 U.S. Amateur champ, dies at 94

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 24th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Robert H. ‘Skee’ Riegel (1914-2009). Legendary local golf pro second in 1951 Masters. Lower Township – Cape May National Golf Club, like most gold courses, has a dress code. The Press of Atlantic City 2/24

  7. Oscar Party Cape May Style

    Posted by Susan Tischler on February 23rd, 2009 in Look at This

    It was a night of stars and fun Sunday, Feb. 22 as the Cape May Film Society (CMFS) presented its annual Oscar Party in the Boiler Room of Congress Hall. CMFS recently won the New Jersey 2008 People’s Choice Award for Best Film Festival in the state. Proceeds go toward the film society and its [...]

     

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  • Lower OKs mandatory water hookups

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 20th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Lower Township – Council has unanimously adopted an ordinance requiring homeowners to hook-up when public water lines are installed on their streets. The Press of Atlantic City 2/20

  • Headlines from the Cape May Star and Wave, Feb. 19

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 20th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Communities look to Local Energy Audit for savings. Cape May – Local communities have been buying into a state program for a Local Energy Audit, which could result in savings on energy bills. Cape May Star and Wave 2/19
    Go with the flow. Cape May sewer rates not based solely on use. Cape May  – Cape [...]

  • Conservation to cost Cape May utility users

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 20th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – A decline in tourism last year is leading to an increase in water and sewer rates this year. The Press of Atlantic City 2/19

  • Ferry crossings to cost more

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 20th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Lower Township – Fewer customers and higher fuel costs are leading to price increases at the Cape May-Lewis Ferry.  The Press of Atlantic 2/19

  • New information emerges about history of World War II structures in Lower Twp.

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 20th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Lower Township – Members of the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary were put on submarine watch duty here during World War II atop a 71-foot concrete tower on Sunset Boulevard. The Press of Atlantic City 2/18

  • Windmills could gain same standing in N.J. as schools, hospitals

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 20th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    An Essex County assemblyman has co-authored a bill that would deem wind energy ‘inherently beneficial,’ thus making it easier for builders to obtain zoning variances for them. Trenton – The sight of a windmill in your neighbor’s yard might not be so uncommon if a bill that would lower a barrier to the construction of [...]

  • Legislators assail forced merger billm join battle

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 20th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Assemblymen Matt Milam and Nelson Albano agree to fight proposed legislation that would force small municipalities to join or share services with larger ones surrounding them. Cape may Point – Two state lawmakers agreed to help fight proposed state legislation that would force small municipalities to merge or share services with larger ones surrounding them. [...]

  • Hudson, the Dreamer 1609

    Posted by Susan Tischler on February 18th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    A framed print of “Hudson, the Dreamer 1609″ was presented by Co-Chairs Bob Elwell and Carol Boyd of the 400th Anniversary Committee to Cape May City Council on Tuesday, Feb 17th.

    Members of the 400th Anniversary Committee present included:
    (left to right) Laurie Thomas, Bob Heinley, Shirley Stiles, Bob Elwell, Pat Milligan, Janice Brown, “Bud” Swain and [...]