Two Lacey township men were arrested in a series of situations, including arson and graffitied hate symbols according to police. Alexander Gerber, 19, and Connor Dougherty, 20, were charged with arson and four counts of criminal mischief in the events that occurred between Nov. 21 and Tuesday.In the latest incident on Tuesday police found graffiti, … Read more
The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners approved contracts Tuesday, Nov. 28, with two bargaining units representing the Prosecutor’s Office and the Correctional Center members. According to the Cape May County Herald, both contracts were unanimously approved without comment. The Cape May County Sheriff’s Office Superior Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 … Read more
The family of a Philadelphia boy killed in an Absecon car crash earlier this year is calling for changes to detention procedures in cases involving drunken driving. According to the Press of Atlantic City, their calls follow charges being upgraded against Edward Johnston, the Egg Harbor City driver involved in the crash. Johnston, 25, was … Read more
The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a “Code Blue” advisory for all of Cape May County effective from 6:00 pm 11/29/2023 to 6:00 am 11/30/2023. “Code Blue” conditions are in effect when the temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A “Code Blue” emergency is intended to protect individuals living outside, … Read more
City officials and firefighters are cutting the ribbon on a new fire station at 712 Franklin St in Cape May. The Press of Atlantic City reports the event is set to run from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Residents will have a chance to tour the new building, built under a $5.13 million contract with … Read more
In Vineland, a new, 58-unit townhouse development is planned for an 8-acre site on Oak Road between Main and Brewster roads.with the units measuring around 1400-1500 square feet with three bedrooms.Construction is expected to be completed by 2025-26, said Hans Lampart, principal for Eastern Pacific Development, the developer of the project.
In Lower township and according to the press of atlantic city passengers will have a chance to weigh in on proposed fare changes for the Cape May-Ferry in a virtual meeting planned for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6.Fare increases are a routine matter, according to officials with the Delaware River and Bay Authority, a bi-state agency … Read more
In a May’s Landing news release the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office will use a newly purchased van to respond to crisis situations, officials said Tuesday. The van will help the Crisis Negotiation Team, as well as be available for special operation needs, the Prosecutor’s Office said.The vehicle was purchased through a U.S. Department of Homeland … Read more
A proposal to combine Stone Harbor’s planning and zoning boards has been set aside in the wake of public criticism of the plan and the disclosure of a new proposal about the two boards. The Cape May County Herald reports Councilman Reese Moore, a member of the council’s administration and finance committee, said at the … Read more
Passengers will have a chance to weigh in on proposed fare changes for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry in a virtual meeting planned for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. The Press of Atlantic City reports fare increases are a routine matter, according to officials with the Delaware River and Bay Authority, a bi-state agency that also operates … Read more