Five Cape May County beaches were ranked in the top-10 of the state. The Wildwoods won beach overall. Ocean City came in third, Sea Isle City fourth, Cape May fifth, and Cape May Point ninth. The Wildwoods won in four categories, including Best Overall, Best Family Beach, Best Eco Tourism Beach, and Best Day Tripper…
A new football coach has the job in Ocean City. Kevin Smith was hired to replace Mark Impagliazzo who stepped down from his post. The decision was confirmed by the Board of Education on Wednesday. Smith was previously serving as the team’s offensive coordinator and will take the step up to be the head coach.
The Borough of Avalon has plans for their human residents in the event of a natural disaster. Officials have made provisions for their pets as well. Avalon Mayor Marty Pagliughi says the borough will renovate a tractor trailer to be used as a mobile pet shelter. The Red Cross does not allow pets in emergency shelters. Avalon…
A new emergency management plan in Avalon included the availablity of sheltering for first-responder’s family and elderly. Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi presented the plan that involves the offshore evacuation of residents in the event of a major hurricane or another natural disaster. A key component of the Avalon Emergency Management plan is an agreement with…
Some disciplinary action is coming the way of the solicitor in Vineland. The Daily Journal reports that Mayor Robert Romano made the decision after a city-owned vehicle was damaged in an accident that the police weren’t notified about. The report says Alfred Verderose said he didn’t report it because he thought the damage was under…
Motorists who are heading down to the shore this weekend will find an easier commute on the Garden State Parkway. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced that a third lane that runs between Toms River and Long Beach Island is now open in both directions on the highway. That means three lanes are now available…
A new budget was agreed to in Cumberland County this week. A vote took place on Tuesday to approve a budget that would increase the local tax rate by about four cents, but would keep the same tax levy as last year. The new tax rate comes in just over 90 cents per $100 assessed…
The well known Miracles Fitness chain now has a fitness studio in Avalon. Avalon officials were on hand Wednesday afternoon to cut the ribbon for the new Avalon Fitness Studio. The studio is located on Dune Drive and will offer many different fitness classes throughout the summer. Avalon Mayor Marty Pagliughi and other Avalon officials…
Ocean City High School is looking for a new head football coach. 51 year old Mark Impagliazzo has resigned as the head football coach at the high school. Impagliazzo says he wants to spend more time with his family, and now was the time to step down as head coach. Impagliazzo coached the Red Raiders…
The Cape May County Veterans’ Bureau will hold its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30th at 2 p.m. at the Cape May County Veterans’ Cemetery. Speakers include Freeholder Director Daniel Beyel, Freeholder Gerald M. Thornton, Jeffrey Pierson, BG (Ret.) and Jon Weigand, MA1, USNR, recently returned from Afghanistan. The United States Coast Guard…