Local Headlines

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

  1. 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

  2. Christie vetoes DRBA contract with lawfirm

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

    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

  3. Committee OKs saltwater fishing registry

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 9th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    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

  4. Condo owner challenges Cape May tree ordinance

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 5th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    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

  5. Merger Dead – West Cape May Creates Singular Court

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 5th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    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 [...]

  6. Point Set to Outlaw Fertilizer with Phosphorous

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 5th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    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

  7. Sheriff reports on success in his department

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 4th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    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

  8. Fishermen hold major rally in nation’s capital

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 4th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    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

  9. Victorian retreat center now using modern energy source

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 4th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    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

  10. Free fishing registry bill stuck in committee

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 4th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Trenton – A bill sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Van Drew creating a free saltwater fishing registry is still in the Environmental Committee, allegedly because some senators want a paid saltwater fishing license. Cape May Star and Wave 3/4

  11. DEP asks U.S. not to ban shark fishing off N.J. coast

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on March 3rd, 2010 in Local Headlines

    The state has been declared out of compliance with shark fishing rules. The state Department of Environmental Protection is trying to convince the federal government not to ban shark fishing off the New Jersey coast because it would hurt the tourism industry. The Press of Atlantic City 3/3

  12. Big money is hot topic at transporation conference

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 26th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May Court House – The Beesley’s Point Bridge will cost more money than anticipated to rehabilitate, according to county officials Tuesday. Cape May Star and Wave 2/25

  13. Public gets to see modified design for Convention Hall

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 26th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Citizens got a look at an updated Convention Hall plan Friday, Feb. 19, seeing a redesigned Promenade  for the first time since it was announced the structure wold be moved closer to Beach Avenue. Cape May Star and Wave 2/25

  14. Local chef and winery team up and flavors wins

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 26th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Rio Grande – When a local chef  and winery decided to join forces the winner was flavor. Cape May Star and Wave 2/25

  15. City holding third town meeting on public space improvements

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on February 26th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Students from temple University Department of Landscape Architecture are coming back to Cape May City Elementary School March 4 to report on their public space improvement project. Cape May Star and Wave 2/25