Cape May

The municipal tax rate in Cape May is expected to climb by a penny this year.  The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the new budget in Cape May totals $32.1 million.  The tax rate proposed would result in a 2.48 percent increase in taxes, according to the report.

The Cape May City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday.  Council is expected to meet in closed session with professionals to discuss details of a potential audit.  The meeting will start at 5:00pm.

There may be an initiative to save the St. Mary by the Sea Retreat House in Cape May Point.  The Cape May Star and Wave reported that some residents spoke at a recent Borough Commission meeting and suggested that a community group could be formed to buy the property.  The …

Cape May’s city council meets Tuesday evening and is expected to hold a public hearing on a $5 million bond ordinance for the construction of a new fire station.  The city has talked about the construction of new buildings for public safety for many months.  Cape May will also extend …

A 27 year old man from Cape May has been arrested for committing cyber crimes.   The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced that John Abadie allegedly posted unauthorized, altered photos of individuals on a website without their permission.  The crime is a fourth degree offense, and could result in nearly …

The Saint Mary by the Sea Retreat House in Cape May Point is permanently closing.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that the House had cancelled its programming last year and this year due to coronavirus.  The Sisters announced the land will be returned to nature rather than to development.

Dekon Fashaw is the new police chief in the City of Cape May.  Fashaw was sworn in this week to the position by Mayor Zack Mullock.  Fashaw replaces Anthony Marino, who retired.

Local builder and developer Thomas Brodesser Jr. has passed away at the age of 92.  The Cape May resident was responsible for many projects in our region, including Village Green in Cape May, and Big Timberlake Campground.  He was very active in community organizations, including the Lower Township Rotary Club.  …

A marathoner ran the entire length of New Jersey over the weekend, wrapping up his run in Cape May Point Sunday night.  32. year old Cole Crosby ran from High Point to Cape May Point, completing the run in just over 44 hours.  The run totaled nearly 200 miles.

A Cape May man was among the individuals arrested Wednesday in Washington, DC as part of the insurrection at the Capitol Building.  NJ.com identifies the man as Leonard Guthrie, no age provided.  Guthrie was charged with unlawful entry.