Cape May County

The County freeholder board will hold its official reorganization meeting on January 3rd.  County officials announced the meeting will begin at 5:00pm, and will include the swearing in of Freeholder Len Desiderio, who was re-elected in last month’s election.

Some chicken products are being recalled from ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey because they are mislabeled and may contain ingredients that are allergens.  Four different items that are 16-ounce trays of ready to cook chicken are being recalled; the problem was discovered on December 5th during a routine verification last …

Congressman Frank LoBiondo has released official photos of President Trump signing a Coast Guard authorization bill that bears LoBiondo’s name.  The signing took place in the Oval Office earlier this week.  The bill authorizes nearly $8 billion for Coast Guard operational expenses.  LoBiondo’s term in Congress ends next month.

A major honor for outgoing Congressman Frank LoBiondo this week in Washington.  A federal bill that will fund Coast Guard operations now bears LoBiondo’s name just weeks before he retires after a 24 year career in Congress.  LoBiondo served for more than two decades on a Coast Guard subcommittee.

County freeholders have supported a resolution that will make more seafood that is caught available to those who are hungry and in need.  The process is called “gleaning” and would put a percentage of seafood that is discarded back into the food system to help those who are struggling.  More …

Congressman-elect Jeff Van Drew is joining the chorus among democrats to dump Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House.  Van Drew and 15 other members of the delegation have signed a letter opposing Pelosi being renamed Speaker.  Van Drew told the Press of Atlantic City there are a few other …

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce has been selected to participate in a national program that focuses on innovative community health initiatives.  Professionals selected with participate in a design-thinking lab that will help implement community action plans.  The program is made possible with support from the Robert Wood Johnson …

A popular candy maker at the Jersey Shore has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.   The Press of Atlantic City reports that James Candy Company, which makes Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy, has filed for the protection.  The company cites a very wet season at the shore for declining revenues. …

New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission will be closed on Monday in celebration of the Veterans Day holiday.  All facilities including agencies will be shut down.  Many local governments will also recognize the holiday on Monday as well.

It’s a good problem to have for the democratic party.  The party has to pick a successor to Jeff Van Drew for the First District State Senate seat he will soon vacate.  Van Drew defeated Seth Grossman in the congressional election Tuesday night, which means his seat in the Legislature …