Local Headlines

This week in Cape May, compiled from local news sources.

  1. Fixed-rate water and sewer charges passed

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Cape May water users will no longer be billed for regular and peak period water use. Cape May Star and Wave 3/11

  2. Republicans are backing McCann, Thornton says

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May Court House – Longtime freeholder Gerald Thornton said the Cape May County Regular Republican Organization will not back him as a candidate for reelection, and is instead throwing its support behind Ocean City businessman John McCann. Cape May Star and Wave 3/11

  3. Public sees new preliminary designs for Cape May parks

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Perhaps fewer residents than hoped for turned out to see the third presentation by Temple University School of Environmental Design, Department of Landscape Architecture, showing possible improvements to Cape May parks and public spaces. Cape May Star and Wave 3/11

  4. ‘China Bob’ is first filer for 2010 council election

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Robert W. McCafferty Jr. said he has traveled to 20 countries on five continents and has visited 47 of the 50 American states, but he is about to embark on a new journey, seeking one of the three seats up for grabs on Cape May City Council. Cape May Star and Wave [...]

  5. Garden Club has had roots in Cape May for 26 years

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – The Garden Club of Cape May counts its history back 26 years or so, meaning it is young by Cape May Victorian standards, but the club definitely has established roots. Cape May Star and Wave 3/11

  6. ‘China Bob’ first up for council race

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Potential candidates have until March 18 to file. Cape May – Robert McCafferty, known to many as China Bob, was the first to file petitions for a run for City Council this May. The Cape May County Gazette 3/11

  7. Nolan: Challenge isn’t payback for Douglass

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    But plenty on committee angry over ‘08 primary. Lower Township – A challenge for the Republicans endorsement for the Township Council sear in Lower Township’s 3rd Ward has nothing to do with payback, according to the Township’s Republican leader. The Cape May Gazette 3/11

  8. Local districts await the boon

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cuts could have big impact on schools. Local school superintendents say they don’t know what to expect when Gov. Christie gives his budget to the state legislature on March 16, but they are not expecting good news. The Cape May Gazette 3/11

  9. Skateboard Park? Ice Rink? Temple Students Offer Designs for Cape May’s Parks

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Students from Temple University Department of Environmental Design have narrowed down conceptual designs for improving Cape May’s parks, which include a skating rink and skateboard park. Cape May County Herald 3/10

  10. Cape May Approves New Water Rates

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – City Council adopted a new water/sewer billing formula March 2 that may be more palatable for low volume water users. Cape May County Herald 3/10

  11. Cape May’s Revamped Library Reopens

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – The city’s library reopened following extensive renovations. Cape May County Herald 3/10

  12. College’s Plans For Villas Tract Alive and Well

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Villas – Whatever happened to Richard M. Stockton College of New Jersey’s lease on Ponderlodge and the creation of an educational center on the property? Cape May County Herald 3/10

  13. Wanderlust Grips Young Black Bull

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 11th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cold Spring – A bull in a china shop is unwelcome; so is a bull on Seashore Road. Cape May County Herald 3/10

  14. Victorian Towers resident seeks Cape May council seat

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 10th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – A retired resident known for speaking to local school children about his travels in China has become the first person to file to run for City Council in the May election. The Press of Atlantic City 3/10

  15. West Cape May’s Midnight Knitter – Wrapped up in a Mystery

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 10th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Local residents wonder: Who’s covering trees and lamp posts in a local park with yard? West Cape May – It’s a dark winter night and the park is empty. Or…is it? The Press of Atlantic City 3/10