HPC reflects on importance of Cape May’s national status
During its second meeting of the year, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) asked each member why they serve on the board and what it means to them. “As a way to kick off this year, […]
New Cape May Point commissioners settling into roles
CAPE MAY POINT — Borough commissioners are settling into their respective roles and working on forming relationships within their departments and the community. “I have been in contact with [Cape May Police Chief] Dekon Fashaw and […]
‘Whispers from the Forgotten’
Documentary on local Black cemetery screened in Cape May CAPE MAY — Cemeteries tell a silent story, and Tim Millaway’s documentary “Whispers from the Forgotten” uncovers the history of the Union Bethel Civil War Veterans […]
Inflation among 2025 challenges for Lower Township
Mayor outlines new projects, noting costs continue to rise VILLAS — After running unopposed and being re-elected for another four years, Lower Township Mayor Frank Sippel is ready to tackle infrastructure projects, recreation upgrades and […]
Cape May Planning Board updates public access plan
CAPE MAY — The Cape May Planning Board discussed the long-shelved Municipal Public Access Plan when it met Jan. 28. The plan was created in 2016 by board engineer Craig R. Hurless, who said it […]
Lower Township Council amends fees for use of off-duty police
VILLAS — February is typically one of the quieter months in Lower Township, but a lot is happening behind the scenes. During a meeting Feb. 3, Township Council introduced an ordinance amending the administrative fees […]
Cape May Point considers crackdown on commercial trailers
CAPE MAY POINT — Borough Commission wants to crack down on contractors leaving commercial trailers on Cape May Point’s street for extended times and sometimes overnight. Mayor Anita VanHeeswyk, Deputy Mayor Elise Geiger and Commissioner Suzanne […]
Rally shows solidarity with U.S. immigrants
Dozens protest ‘racist,’ ‘violent’ policies of Trump administration RIO GRANDE — “ICE and the Border Patrol are just tools of violence, criminalizing people simply for existing,” Sandy Bove’ said Feb. 6 following a rally to […]
UNION BETHEL CIVIL WAR VETERANS CEMETERY
African-American burial ground topic of documentary; screening set Feb. 15 ERMA — Tim Millaway recently completed a documentary film about Union Bethel Civil War Veterans Cemetery called “Whispers from the Forgotten in Lower Township, New […]
Hines brings Tubman to life through words, actions
‘The Harriet Tubman Experience’ set for Feb. 15 at Ocean City Free Public Library OCEAN CITY — When Crystal Hines brings Harriet Tubman to life on Feb. 15, courtesy of the Ocean City Historical Museum, expect […]
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