Stockton University will host the free tax preparation program known as VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, offered by IRS-certified volunteers, at three locations this tax season. VITA offers free help in preparing tax returns to those with household income of $54,000 or less, people with disabilities, the elderly and those with limited English-language skills.…
A budget proposal has been presented by Cape May City Manager Bruce MacLeod. The proposal calls for a zero tax increase in the 2016 budget. Some of the increase in revenues will included $21,500 in parking meter revenue based on the previous year data and adding reserve to pay bands and notes by $83,800 which…
Local veterans have extended their supply drive for victims of winter storm Jonas in the Wildwoods. American Legion Post 184, in conjunction with Vietnam Veterans Chapter 955, will continue to distribute donated items to needy residents of the Wildwoods until Tuesday, February 9th. To date, over 200 victims of flooding have picked up supplies, including…
A Citizens Police Academy will be held in Cape May County. County officials announced it would take place starting on Feb. 29 and happen Mondays through April 25 from 7 to 9 pm. All citizens are invited to sign-up for the Academy which will provide an overview of the law enforcement function. Topics include Crime…
Atlantic City police have made two arrests and issued a search warrant in a January shooting incident in the city. The Press of Atlantic City reports that 25 year-old Andrey Green was found shot on Jan. 26th in the 1100 block of City Avenue. The investigation led to a search warrant for a home in…
The Press of Atlantic City is reporting that a body has been found in Atlantic City this morning. Atlantic City Police and the medical examiner are on the scene and have yet to determine the cause of death. Also investigating the death is the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information is urged…
The Middle Township boys swimming team won their first-ever state playoff match Tuesday night against Cape May Tech, 90-80. The swim meet was held at the Cape May County Special Services pool, which serves both schools as their home site. Noah Barrett, who won the 200 freestyle event for Middle also takes a shop class at Cape…
Millville has failed in its attempt to replace a former member of its City Commission. A slate of four Commissioners will run the city now that the Commission was unable to find a replacement for former commissioner Jim Quinn. Quinn resigned his seat on the Commission after he became a Cumberland County freeholder. The seat…
A resignation this week on the Upper Township School Board. James Arsenault submitted his resignation on Tuesday; Arsenault serves the County of Cape May as County Counsel. The Board plans to interview potential candidates to replace Arsenault during at meeting on March 7th.
A new housing complex in Ocean City may receive final approvals during a meeting on Wednesday night. The Ocean City Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday evening and again discuss the Soleil, a six-story hotel and condo project slated to be constructed near the boardwalk between 10th and 11th streets. Discussion on the…