Cape May

Support columns in front of Cape May’s former Beach Theater are now unstable, and the sidewalk in front of the property has been roped off by city officials.  The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the columns supporting an overhang are unstable and unsafe, and the sidewalk is closed …

The Cape May City Council meets Tuesday afternoon with a light agenda.  Council is expected to receive a presentation from USA Architects on the proposed public safety building for the city.  The meeting begins Tuesday at 4:00pm.

A 68 year old man lost his life while taking a swim at Cape May’s Grant Street beach Thursday afternoon.  Officials say the man entered the water with no lifeguard present, and disappeared under the surface of the ocean.  The beach patrol was summoned and pulled the man out of …

Cape May Police are warning the public about some road closures that will be in effect Saturday for an Oktober Festival near the Washington Street Mall.  Carpenters Lane, Jackson Street, and portions of Decatur Street will be closed from 6:00am until 6:00pm.

Cape May Police have announced several recent arrests on social media relating to separate charges of driving while intoxicated.  Among those identified by police are 27 year old Christopher Robson of Cape May Court House, 48 year old Nickolay Iliev of Middle Township, 26 year old Edward Conroy of Havertown, …

West Cape May could be the latest community to ban single use plastic bags.  The Borough Commission met last week and discussed a potential ban on plastic bags in the community.  Avalon and Stone Harbor took the lead on the issue this year, and also banned plastic straws and Styrofoam …

The Cape May City Police Department will be adding two new members this week.  Colt Gibson and Thomas Moore will be introduced during Tuesday’s Council meeting.  Council will also introduce an ordinance that will govern the removal and preservation of trees.

Cape May City Police are warning of significant traffic delays near the Emlen Physick Estate on Washington Street on Saturday.  The estate is holding a Harvest Fest, and significant traffic is expected to be in the area.  Police are urging motorists to use caution and patience in that area on …

A knock out opioid abuse town hall is being held in Cape May on October 2nd.  Officials say the event is a multi-agency partnership and we will be held at the Cape May Convention Center starting at 9:00am.  The Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey will be part of …

Cape May City Police have released photographs of suspects who are wanted for shoplifting in the city.  Police have released photographs of the suspects on social media.  If you recognize any of the individuals, you are asked to contact Cape May Police.