February 27, 2026
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Harmful human interaction calls for intervention

Stockton’s Animal Lab helps rehabilitate injured terrapin OCEAN CITY — It is human intervention when Stockton University’s Animal Lab steps in to help terrapins, but the lab is doing so only because it was human […]

Lower weighs DEP changes to flood rules

New proposal reduces height of required elevation to 4 feet VILLAS — Township Council is monitoring the changes to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) coastal flooding rules proposed in 2024.  During the July […]

Cape May Point dodges dearth of beachfill funding

CAPE MAY POINT — Federal funds for beach replenishment have not been allocated this year for New Jersey beaches for the first time since 1996. Fortunately for Cape May Point, the development will not affect […]

Cape May Point examines code enforcement recommendations

CAPE MAY POINT — Commissioners discussed the behind-the-scenes aspects of code enforcement and made recommendations during the July 22 meeting. Deputy Mayor Elise Geiger said she is responsible for code enforcement, except for zoning, construction […]

Borough Public Works advises against flushing wipes

CAPE MAY POINT — Despite many packages of “flushable wipes” claiming to be sewer-friendly, these wipes may pass through toilets but do not break down and can cause clogs in not only household plumbing but […]

One Grueling Race

Tough competition, rough conditions for 17th annual Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge CAPE MAY POINT — When Sara Werner emerged from the surf after the second leg of the Cape May Point Beach Patrol […]