Lower Township

Lower Township Mayor Frank Sippel announced that there will be capacity restrictions at concerts at the ferry terminal later this month. Sippel says the crowds will be maxed out at 500 people, and others will be turned away.  The first concert will be held on July 29th.

The New Jersey Army National Guard in Atlantic City has named its emergency operations center after Lower Township Mayor Frank Sippel.  Sippel served for 36 years in the Guard and was part of the 57th Troop Command.  Sippel has been very active in local emergency management operations.

An early morning motor vehicle accident in Lower Township Thursday has resulted in a traffic detour.  Township police say there are delays along Breakwater Road from Sheridan Drive to Fishing Creek Road.  Motorists are suggested this morning to take an alternate route.

A proposed new aquatic center in Lower Township has been put on the back burner.  Council this week decided to table the entire project, believing that funding will now be an issue to get the project across the finish line courtesy of Covid-19.  Any planning and discussion regarding the pool …

The Lower Township Council meets Monday and is expected to take action on a few bond ordinances for capital projects and roadway improvements.  Council is also expected to consider a resolution that would table all discussions regarding the development of a new aquatic center to be located at the Cape …

Lower Township Police responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Bates Avenue in the Villas Wednesday afternoon.  Police got the call minutes after an ambulance was dispatched for a woman who had numbness in her arm and chest pain.  Police say the subject was apprehended.

The Cape May Lewes Ferry announced today that bicycles are once again allowed on the ferry fleet.  The bikes were banned previously during the coronavirus pandemic.  The ferry is telling riders that face masks are required.

Lower Township Mayor Frank Sippel announced that the popular outdoor concerts at the Cape May Lewes Ferry are cancelled at least through the end of July.  Sippel also announced that the fireworks show is also off this year.  He is hopeful that the concerts could resume in August.

Lower Township Police announced today that its popular youth camp is cancelled this year.  The Police Youth Camp has been cancelled due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic.  Police say other communities are expected to follow suit.

Lower Cape May Regional High School will be holding its Senior Awards program this evening.  According to a post on the school’s social media page, the awards will be held streaming online on YouTube.