West Cape May News

A seven unit house specially designed for autistic adults is taking shape in West Cape May.

Following two hours of questions, complaints and some misgivings from the public, Borough Commission passed an ordinance July 8 that amends zoning regulations to create a downtown business district and also paves the way for West Cape May to offer two liquor licenses for sale by regulating where it can be sold.

A.C. "Tony" Macrie is waiting for the train; not as a passenger, but as president and general manager of Cape May Seashore Lines, Inc.

The bid process for the borough's two new liquor licenses is pending the approval of the recent proposed amendments to the West Cape May zoning ordinance, said Commissioner Ramsey Geyer.

In the early morning hours of June 30, Cape May police discovered damage to a fence on Windsor Avenue.

Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matthew Milam to help preserve farmland and open space throughout the 1st legislative district has been approved by an Assembly panel, the district office announced on June 9. 'New Jersey is called the Garden State for a reason,' Albano, chairman of the Assembly Agriculture and Natural ...

1, local artists, barbeque, crab cakes, baked goods, antiques, chair massage, books, flea and crafts, 732 Broadway behind Borough Hall at Backyard Park.

Katharine Moyer Conwell of West Cape May received a bachelor of arts degree from Drew University on Saturday, May 16, at the university's 141st commencement.

On Tuesday, June 30, West Cape May will open the 2009 season of its Farmer's Market, the borough announced.

An opening reception takes place on June 19th, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.; light refreshments will be served.

" Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano and Matthew W. Milam to help preserve farmland and open space throughout the 1st District has been approved by an Assembly panel.

The annual West Cape May Strawberry Festival sponsored by the West Cape May Business Association will be held on Saturday June 6, 2009 in Wilbraham Park at the corners of Broadway and Sunset Boulevard from 9-4. Raindate is Sunday June 7. This is a much anticipated early summer event celebrating the beginning of a new season.

Borough Commission approved a contract for remote-read water meter installation during its June 1 meeting.

Cape May vendors don't relish a new change in the law. By Jacqueline L. Urgo Inquirer Staff Writer CAPE MAY - A hot-dog vendor war is brewing here, with military veterans fighting over prime sales locations and a new city ordinance that many think fails to cut the mustard.

When word got out that the city's Master Plan reexamination suggested rezoning certain portions of the Cape May residential areas, residents that have lived where a change was proposed and have already experienced the same proposal, were none too pleased.

The boards of education of West Cape May, Cape May and Cape May Point, along with their school administrators and board attorneys, met with Cape May County Executive Superintendent Terrence Crowley on Wednesday, May 20, to further discuss the possibility of merging the districts, according to Cape May Superintendent Victoria Zelenak.

Sea Isle City, 08230 Phone: 263-8485 Contact name: Karen Johnson Price: $12 The Cape May County Library is delighted to offer residents an a oeIntroduction to Gemstone Beaded Jewelrya class at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 15th at the Sea Isle City Library located at 125 John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Cape May County residents in four communities held elections today, however only two elections were contested.

To The Editor: A young man, Michael Sandman, passed away on Easter Sunday. In talking with his mother, Nancy Sandman, of Villas, I shared this story with her regarding the son she raised, and the values she instilled in him.

Four years ago, West Cape May voters had a very important decision to make, were we going to vote to maintain the original character of the borough through smart growth, or were we going to let developers tear down our history and let West Cape May become just another homogenized shore town.