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Headlines from the Cape May Star and Wave, July 2

By Susan Tischler • Jul 2nd, 2009 • Category: Local Headlines

Agreement reached with state on East Cape May. Cape May – Mayor Edward Mahaney announced an agreement between development corporation East Cape May Associates and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection that will end a nearly 20-year old dispute over a significant portion of a 96-acre site east of Pittsburgh Avenue known as the [...]



Agreement to Preserve 78 Acres of East Cape May Reached

By Susan Tischler • Jul 2nd, 2009 • Category: Local Headlines

Cape May -  Following 17 years of litigation between the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and developers, East Cape May Associates, an agreement has been reached to preserve 78 acres of 96 acre Sewell Point for open space. capemaycountyherald.com 7/2



Coast Guard’s Dependable Cutter Changes Command

By Susan Tischler • Jul 2nd, 2009 • Category: Local Headlines

Cape May -  The sun shined on the base here as guests arrived before 11 a.m. on July 1 to witness the Change of Command ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dependable, but once everyone gathered under the tent erected for the event, a steady rain began to fall and thunder boomed in the [...]



W. Cape farm market opens today

By Susan Tischler • Jun 30th, 2009 • Category: 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



Lower eatery liquor license renewed – conditionally

By Susan Tischler • Jun 30th, 2009 • Category: 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 [...]



End near for nonoperating school districts in N.J.

By Susan Tischler • Jun 30th, 2009 • Category: 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



Coast Guard wants the rudder from Lady Mary

By Susan Tischler • Jun 30th, 2009 • Category: 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 [...]



Owner’s theory says ship’s wave sank boat

By Susan Tischler • Jun 30th, 2009 • Category: 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 [...]



Headlines from the Cape May Star & Wave, June 25

By Susan Tischler • Jun 26th, 2009 • Category: 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

By Susan Tischler • Jun 26th, 2009 • Category: 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