Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Pamela R. Lampitt and Nelson T. Albano to limit unused sick leave payouts for current and future public officers and employees received final legislative approval on Monday. “I see no reason why these same reasonable restrictions shouldn’t be placed on public workers,” said Albano (D-Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland). “It’s the fiscally responsible…
An Egg Harbor Township man entered a guilty plea on Friday to first-degree attempted murder and fourth-degree criminal sexual contact for attempting to kill a 17-year-old female during an early morning incident in the Venice Park section of Atlantic City in 2009, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel stated today. Robert Washington, 29, faces 16 years…
The Coast Guard medevaced a 45-year-old female in the vicinity of the Two-Mile Bridge in Cape May after the 45-foot boat she was aboard ran aground Monday. The Coast Guard received a call at approximately 1:57 p.m. from a crewmember aboard the boat reporting the female had two broken legs and facial lacerations. The reporting…
Volunteers will be assisting residents complete Homestead Rebate Applications this week. The announcement comes out of the Department of Aging in Cape May County. Volunteers from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (V.I.T.A.) will help Cape May County seniors complete Homestead Rebate applications at the North Wildwood Senior Center located at 10th and Central Avenues…
A special senior flu shot clinic is available for Cape May County residents today. To be eligible, the person must be 65 years or older and have Medicare Part B as the primary payer. The shot will be provided at the Department of Health located at 6 Moore Road (building #17) in Cape May Court House…
West Cape May is going to hold its annual Spaghetti & Meatball dinner. All of the proceeds benefit the borough’s Christmas Parade. The dinner is being hosted by the VFW Post #386 at 419 Congress Street in Cape May, with dinner being served between 4:30 until 8:00 p.m on Nov. 1. Tickets are available at the…
A judge ruled on Monday that Strathmere should not be allowed to secede from Upper Township. The ruling was announced on Monday, much to the delight of township officials who didn’t want to lose Strathmere to another community due to its large ratable base. Nearly 20 percent of the entire tax base of Upper Township…
An online report by the Press of Atlantic City today suggests that a veteran police captain from Wildwood Crest has been charged in connection with a drunk driving incident in Wildwood. 48 year old Capt. Dan Bradley was arrested over the weekend and charged with DUI after his vehicle allegedly ran into a fire hydrant…
The League of Women’s Voters in Cape May County is holding its Annual Candidates Forum today at 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Building, on North Main St. All four candidates running for Freeholder in Cape May County will participate. Members of the audience will be able to ask questions. County Clerk Rita…
Four presentations will be made in Cape May today regarding the appointment of a city engineer. Remington & Vernick & Walberg, Maser Consulting, Mott Associates, and Van Note – Harvey Associates will all make separate presentations to the city to be receive the engineer appointment. A closed session meeting will take place following the final…