Lower Township

Starting Tuesday, the Lower Cape May Regional School District will switch to an all-virtual platform.  The school district made the announcement on its website Monday.  The District intends to stay all-virtual until December 15th, at least.  Lower Township has consistently led the County with municipal Covid-19 cases.

The Lower Township School District is going all virtual, starting Friday, November 20th, due to coronavirus.  Superintendent Jeff Samaniego issued a letter on the District’s website Thursday, saying the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the district, and is “rapidly changing”.  He notes that six students have tested positive, while over 200 …

A Cape May Lewes Ferry vessel that left the Cape May Canal last night wound up getting stuck on a sandbar due to high winds.  NJ.com reports that none of the 23 passengers on board the vessel were injured during the incident.  Sea Tow responded and help get the boat …

Jim Ridgeway has retired as Township Manager for Lower Township, and is being replaced by Mike Laffey.  Ridgeway has served as Township Manager in Lower Township for the past five years after working in the Department of Recreation.  Laffey previously served as Director of Operations for the County of Cape …

The Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority will conduct hydrant flushing starting on Monday.  During this time, there could be a discoloration of the water for a short period of time for customers.  Residents should check to make sure their water is clear before doing laundry; the flushing will occur 24 …

It appears that republicans will retain control of the Lower Township government.  Mayor Frank Sippel, and councilmen Dave Perry and Kevin Coombs were all elected Tuesday night.  Like in every race, the county still has some votes to count up but the GOP in Lower Township has won races by …

Lower Township Police say a man who barricaded himself inside a home in the Villas Wednesday night eventually exited the home without incident.  Police have charged 53 year old Raymond Stacy after the incident in which he barricaded himself inside the home located on Ellery Road.  Stacy threatened to end …

Lower Township Police are investigating the discovery of a pellet gun located inside a trash can near the Wawa convenience store in North Cape May.  The discovery was made Sunday morning in the can, located near a bus stop.  The weapon was a Crosman brand pellet gun.  If you have …

The tech village at the Cape May Airport in Erma is getting a new tenant.  Aedicell, a New York based medicine company, is moving into the hangars complex.  This is all part of the County’s “Coastal Shift” plan to move businesses closer to the ocean.

Lower Township will prepare for the possible construction of a new public works administration building.  The Township Council is expected to award a contract to an engineering firm relating to the new building.  Council may also accept a bid acceptance for the reconstruction of Star Avenue.