Cape May County

Gas prices continue to drop before the Labor Day holiday weekend.  AAA Mid Atlantic reports that gas prices dropped by two cents a gallon last week to $2.88 a gallon.  The prices are still about half a dollar higher than they were at this time last summer.

Even if you are calling your neighbor, you will have to dial the 609 area code, starting this Saturday.  Telephone officials are advising residents and businesses that the new mandatory 609 dialing will also impact fax machines, local contacts in your phones, and business calls.  It’s all part of. anew …

This is the week where you must dial 609 in order to make a local phone call.  Starting Saturday, you must dial the area code even for a call next door thanks to the new 640 area code that is coming to our region.  Next month, new phone customers in …

A new state panel has come out with a recommendation to eliminate half of the school districts in the state, and some are in Cape May County.  The plan is part of a study to help streamline government and save money.  No action has been taken, but some of the …

The two men seeking to replace Frank LoBiondo in Congress will square off in a debate at Stockton University on October 10th.  Democrat Jeff Van Drew will debate republican Seth Grossman; LoBiondo has decided not to seek re-election.  The congressional election is in November.

It’s National Night Out night in Cape May County.  Many communities including Avalon, the Wildwoods, Middle Township, and others will all be holding special activities this evening that include demonstrations, games, music, and food.  The night is intended to bring the community together to address public safety issues.

Marty Pagliughi will continue to serve Cape May County as its Director of Emergency Management.  Pagliughi received a three year extension from the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders, which will extend his term through 2021.  Pagliughi is also the longtime Mayor of the Borough of Avalon.

Cape May County leads the state in sexually transmitted diseases, if you believe a new report from NJ Advance Media.  The report says STD’s have risen by 25 percent in the Garden State over a four year period, ending in 2016.  Cape May County has 442 cases per 100,000 people, …

Today was the test day for the new Code Red telephone alert system being used by the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management.  The system was to be tested on Thursday with an estimated 100,000 county residents scheduled to receive the test call.  The system will be used to …

President Trump on Tuesday signed a federal bill into law that extends the National Flood Insurance Program through the end of November.  The program was set to lapse on the morning of August 1st; now an extension is in place.  The program provides flood insurance premiums for those who’s homes …