Cape Island News

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

Salty Knitters Strike Again

Susan Tischler — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:56:39 +0000

It’s gorilla yarn war in West Cape May. Who are these rebels with the knitting needles going about decorating trees and such? Mum’s the word thus far.

New Railings at the Cove

Susan Tischler — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:50:39 +0000

Talk is all abuzz in town about the new white plastic railings lining the Cove beach ramp. They replace the old wooden railings. Are they a good use of recycled materials or a bad break with tradition? You tell us.

Soup-er Bowl Party 2010

Susan Tischler — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:44:03 +0000

The Center for Community Arts held its annual Soup-er Bowl fundraiser to benefit radio station WCFA-LP 101.5 FM Friday, March 5 at West Cape May Fire Hall. The affair was scheduled for Feb. 5, but multiple snow storms delayed the event. Guests were treated to homemade soup, salad and desserts, plus the chance to bid on such ingenious prizes as a twice-a-month basket of locally grown vegetables and fruits from the Cold Spring Gardeners from May through September.

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