Cape May

The Cape May City Council meets Tuesday evening and is expected to hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would restrict some plastic packaging in the community.  Some local towns, including Avalon and Stone Harbor, restrict plastic bags, straws, and styrofoam packaging; the state failed to enact a plastic …

A detention hearing for a North Carolina man who is accused of bringing weapons and ammunition to the United States Coast Guard base in Cape May last week has been moved to Friday.  25 year old Dustin A. Peters of Wilmington, NC will now appear in court on Friday.  The …

The 25 year old North Carolina man who brought assault weapons to the United States Coast Guard base last week will have his day in court today.  Dustin A. Peters will appear before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury Jr. in court this morning.  Peters was in possession of a handgun …

A 25 year old man from North Carolina has been arrested and charged with attempting to bring an illegal assault weapon with hallow point bullets to the United States Coast Guard Base in Cape May.  The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Dustin A. Peters of  Wilmington, North Carolina …

The Cape May municipal government will reorganize during a meeting Tuesday morning.  Council will accept nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor, and fill various seats on committees and boards.  Neil Young will be named Interim City Manager until a new hire is complete.

The West Cape May Borough Commission will reorganize Tuesday night.  The Commission is expected to set a temporary budget, and introduce an ordinance that deals with the guidelines and regulations for historic preservation districts regarding decks.  The meeting starts at 7pm.

Recreation programs have been suspended at the Franklin Street School in Cape May due to environmental testing standards found in the kitchen.  The closure is precautionary, as the test results in the gym were acceptable.  Alternate locations for recreation are being pursued.

Cape May Point is thinking about starting a historical society.  The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the topic was discussed at a commission meeting earlier this month.  Deputy Mayor Anita VanHeeswyk suggested that a group could begin by collecting and compiling mementos from the Point.

Cape May could be on the verge of hiring a new city manager.  Council will hold a special meeting early Tuesday afternoon in closed session that will discuss the vacant position.  Neil Young has vacated the position, but remains the city’s chief financial officer.

The Cape May City council is holding a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss lawsuits, and positions in government.  Council is expected to meet in closed session to discuss filling the positions of city manager and court administrator, and to discuss litigation, including one involving the Sewell Tract.  The meeting …