The Press of Atlantic City reports that a massive sea scallop bed has been discovered off the coast of Cape May. The report quotes Dvora Hart, a mathematical biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who estimates the numbers of scallops in the billions. The scallop set is concentrated at the Elephant Trunk, about…
Cape May got yet another award. The city was named one of the 20 best beach towns in the country, according to Country Living. The description talks about the romantic bed and breakfasts and horse-drawn carriages. It describes Cape May as “the most charming place to sty on the Jersey Shore.” A full list can…
Cape May City Council unanimously approved the renewal of Carney’s liquor license at a special meeting on Tuesday, requested by owner Joe Carney. City Council wanted to impose special conditions for approval of the license, including a provision that would require the bar to close at midnight. The city was concerned about the multiple number…
Cape May’s city council will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday. It’s not to discuss any of the controversial police matters in the city, but to discuss special conditions on a liquor lichen held by Carney’s Inc. The meeting will be held in the Cape May City Hall Auditorium Tuesday at 11am.
The Cape May Police Department announced that it will be expanding a popular citizen program. “Operation Reassurance” is being expanded by local police. The program currently provides assistance to the elderly and special needs citizens of Cape May; it’s being expanded to also include those who are subject to stalking and domestic violence.
The Cape May Police Department is proud to announce it will be expanding the scope of “Operation Reassurance”. This voluntary program was originally intended to assist the elderly and special needs population in the community by maintaining communication through daily check-ins. This service will now be made available to victims of domestic violence and stalking.…
An attempt to negotiate an amicable agreement between the Cape May Police Department and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office is a no go. Cape May city officials say they were unable to resolve a dispute between an appointed monitor to oversee the police department’s operations. Oral arguments in the case have been presented to…
A 51 year old North Wildwood man has been charged by police following an argument at the Atlantic Book Store in Cape May on May 24th. Police announced that disorderly conduct charges were filed against Lee A. Herr who worked at the store. The dispute started when Herr lunged at a customer after Herr made…
Cape May’s city council met in closed session on Monday to discuss a situation involving the demotion of a police chief. Cape May is now talking with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office regarding the appointment of a liaison to work with city officials on police matters. The case stemmed from the city’s demotion of…
Cape May city officials believe that the County Prosecutor’s Office has too much control over public safety in the community. The city made a motion in court right before the holiday weekend before Judge J. Christopher Gibson to remove a monitor that was put in place to act as a liaison between city leaders and…