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Victorian Towers resident seeks Cape May council seat

Susan Tischler — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:15:55 +0000

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

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

Susan Tischler — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:53:20 +0000

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

Christie vetoes DRBA contract with lawfirm

Susan Tischler — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:28:14 +0000

Trenton – Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a legal contract recently approved by the agency in charge of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The Press of Atlantic City 3/10

Committee OKs saltwater fishing registry

Susan Tischler — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:58:54 +0000

An Assembly panel approves a bill to allow New Jersey to set up a database of saltwater fishermen without charging a license fee. The Press of Atlantic City 3/9

Condo owner challenges Cape May tree ordinance

Susan Tischler — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:20:10 +0000

George Dascenzo faced a fine of more than $4,000, but his case was dismissed from Municipal Court. Cape May – A local condominium owner who faced a fine of more than $4,000 for cutting down a pin oak tree without city permission got a reprieve of sorts on Wednesday. The Press of Atlantic City 3/4

Merger Dead – West Cape May Creates Singular Court

Susan Tischler — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:04:12 +0000

West Cape May – Although a study looked favorably on a merger of the municipal courts of West Cape May, Cape May Point and Cape May as a money saving move, the idea appears dead after Cape May Point chose not to renew an inter-municipal agreement with West Cape May Municipal Court. Cape May County Herald 3/3

Point Set to Outlaw Fertilizer with Phosphorous

Susan Tischler — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:46:30 +0000

Cape May Point – You wouldn’t walk down to Lake Lily and throw in a bag of fertilizer, but if you fertilize your lawn and then rain washes it down a store sewer, you may have caused a similar affect. Cape May County Herald 3/3

Sheriff reports on success in his department

Susan Tischler — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:43:07 +0000

Cape May Court House – After one year in office, Cape May County Sheriff Gary Schaffer is reporting many successes in his department. Cape May Star and Wave 3/4

Fishermen hold major rally in nation’s capital

Susan Tischler — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:41:40 +0000

Cape May – Last week, about 4,000 fishermen marched on Washington, D.C., to protest what they consider the unnecessary closing of fishing areas of the nation’s coastlines. Cape May Star and Wave 3/4

Victorian retreat center now using modern energy source

Susan Tischler — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:37:55 +0000

Cape May Point – According to tradition, a bride should wear something old and something new on her wedding day. Cape May Star and Wave 3/4