June 2009 Online Edition

  1. Approach of the Tuna

    Posted by Charlie Langan on June 30th, 2009 in What's Running?

    On Tuesday, 6/23 Capt. Bittmann took a family out to the reef for a six hour charter. After a few hours of bottom fishing that produced several flounder and 30 Sea Bass, they decided to troll for Bluefish. Within an hour they caught 28 Bluefish. Lots of action and lots of fun was had [...]

  2. W. Cape farm market opens today

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on June 30th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    West Cape May – The Backyard Park will come alive again today as the West Cape May Farmers’ Market begins its eighth season. The Press of Atlantic City 6/30

  3. Lower eatery liquor license renewed – conditionally

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on June 30th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    The owners of CJs American Grill in North Cape May must reduce noise and outdoor activity at the restaurant, after neighbors complained. Lower Township – Township Council on Monday renewed the liquor license for CJs American Grill on Bayshore Road, but not before putting in conditions to appease the neighbors. The Press of Atlantic City [...]

  4. End near for nonoperating school districts in N.J.

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on June 30th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    West Wildwood, Cape May Point among towns to be affected. Nonoperating  school districts must be eliminated in a way that has the least financial and education disruptions under a bill approved by the state Legislature last week. The Press of Atlantic City 6/30

  5. Coast Guard wants the rudder from Lady Mary

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on June 30th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Evidence from the rudder, which lies in 210 feet of water, could confirm that the scallop boat was hit by another vessel. Cape May – The U.S. Coast Guard is making arrangements to salvage the rudder and other parts from the Lady Mary to try and determine what sank the scallop vessel. The Press of [...]

  6. Owner’s theory says ship’s wave sank boat

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on June 30th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    A group of divers believe a collision sank the Lady Mary, but Royal ‘Fuzzy’ Smith Sr. says the collision was preceded by a large wave coming off the bow of an incoming container ship. Lower Township – Royal ‘Fuzzy’ Smith Sr. believes a big wave may have killed his two sons, a brother and a [...]

  7. Evening at the Whaler Cottages

    Posted by Susan Tischler on June 29th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Friends from the Center for Community Arts gathered at the restored Whaler Cottages on Batts Lane, owned and restored by Dave and Chris Clemans (check out the upcoming August issue of Cape May Magazine), for a fund raiser Saturday, June 27. Proceeds go to fund the arts and to help restore the Franklin Street School.

     

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  • Countdown to 60

    Posted by Susan Tischler on June 29th, 2009 in Look at This

    The Beach Theatre will be 60 years old next June if it survives the wrecking ball and supporters gathered Saturday, June 27 at the Chalfonte Hotel to make sure the old girl makes it. The “Countdown to 60″ cocktail party featured a presentation by architect David Schultz outlining his firm’s “conceptual vision” for saving the [...]

     

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  • Headlines from the Cape May Star & Wave, June 25

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

    Deadline approaching for State Assembly run. Republicans in the First Legislative District who want to run for State Assembly have until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26 to submit their letters of intent to their county chairmen, David Von Savage of Cape May County, Cumberland County Leader Bob Greco or Atlantic County leader Keith Davis. [...]

  • Borough prepares to move from dry to wet

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

    West Cape May – The borough is working on an ordinance regulating alcohol sales and preparing specifications to seek bid for the two liquor licenses voters approved in a 2008 referendum. The Press of Atlantic City 6/24

  • Plan for home for autistic adults moves forward

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

    West Cape May – Borough Commission took two more steps Wednesday to create a home on Fifth Avenue for low-income disabled residents. The Press of Atlantic City 6/25

  • A giant leap for windmills off N.J.

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

    When it comes to the race toward wind power, New Jersey may soon be ahead of the pack. The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded the first five offshore wind energy leases to three companies that want to develop windmills off the coast of New Jersey. The Press of Atlantic City 6/24

  • Trim overgrown foliage, Cape May Point tells residents

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

    Cape May Point – Residents here do not want curbs or sidewalks, and have traditionally had no problem with the vegetation that often creeps onto roadways. The Press of Atlantic City 6/24

  • Cape May Library Fall Renovations Slated

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

    Cape May – The city’s somewhat shabby appearing library will get an extreme makeover this fall. Cape May County Herald 6/24

  • JP Restauranteur Goes Bankrupt

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

    Camden – Jon Paxton, president of Late Night, Inc. and a local business owner in the Wildwoods, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on June 11. Paxton owns JP Prime, Pablo’s Margarita Bar, Cafe jonpaul, as well as a construction company. Cape May County Herald 6/24