A former superintendent of Public Works in Cape May, Joseph Picard, has passed away at the age of 69. Picard passed away at his home on Saturday. A celebration of his life will be held next Wednesday in Cape May.
63 year old Eva Wolfe of Marlton has been identified as the woman who lost her life in a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident in Cape May. The driver of the vehicle is identified as 51 year old Michael Fitzpatrick of Lafayette Hill, PA. Fitzpatrick and a juvenile in his car were both treated for injuries at…
A 63 year old woman lost her life in a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident in Cape May Sunday afternoon. City police say an erratic driver who crossed the Route 109 bridge came into the city and struck the woman before hitting a utility pole. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are looking for…
Cape May city officials will consider some additional travel and parking changes this week. Council is expected to consider ordinances that allow for dedicated parking for low speed vehicles along Beach Avenue, and to add more stop intersections on Broad Street. Three bond ordinances are also on Tuesday’s agenda.
It’s possible some residential units will sit on top of the former Cabanas Restaurant in Cape May. The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the city’s historical preservation commission has provided a tentative ok to put lodging that would be similar to bed and breakfast amenities on top of the restaurant, which dates back…
A 30 year old Cape May Point man has been charged by Cape May Police with attempted murder following a dispute he had with a woman three weeks ago. Police announced that John Linnington has been charged with multiple offenses following a fight that occurred at a home located on Oak Avenue. Linnington is being…
Taxes are going up this year in Cape May Point. Borough officials have approved a new municipal budget that includes a 1.5 cent increase in the local tax rate. The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the Borough plans to open a trash and recycling drop off location that will add $7,000 to public…
Cape May officials are expected to adopt a municipal budget on Tuesday. Council is also expected to hold a public hearing on a bond ordinance that will pay for a new police station for the city. Tuesday’s meeting begins at 6:00pm.
The former retreat center in Cape May Point is now becoming a science center. The building was sold for $5.5 million; it had been operated by the Sisters of St. Josephs since 1909. A mortgage was taken on the Cape May National Golf Club to purchase the building.
A man has been charged by authorities with abandoning his boat near Cape May this month. Michael Wrzesinski has been charged after authorities found his life vests with his name written on them washing ashore. The boat had been disabled and was anchored, but was dislodged by a storm.