In This Cape Local Scoop Issue…

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 📆 Cape May Events:

 🎪 Tent Restrictions Removed in North Wildwood After Beach Repairs

⛈ Atlantic Shores Wind Project Clears Major Hurdle

 🙌 Cape May's Summer Concert Series and Capestock Festival Set to Thrill Music Fans

👇 Here’s What’s Goin On In The Cape May Local Area 👇

July 5th

• Understanding and Knowing Golf - 1:00pm - 2:30pm

• British Invasion Years Concert - 8:00pm

• Stairway to the Stars - 8:00 - 10:00pm

July 6th

• Cape May Independence Day Parade - 1:00pm - 1:45pm

• Whale of a Day Family Street Festival - 8:30am - 4:00 pm

• Rita Hayworth-The Heat is On - 8pm

   

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Tent Restrictions Removed in North Wildwood After Beach Repairs

North Wildwood has lifted its ban on tents just before the Independence Day weekend. The City Council ended the ban following an emergency beach replenishment project ordered by Governor Phil Murphy, which restored enough sand to the beach. Mayor Patrick Rosenello confirmed that the beach's width is now sufficient, making the ban unnecessary. However, tents and cabanas are still restricted to a maximum size of 10 feet by 10 feet.

The original ban included various beach structures such as tarps, cabanas, pavilions, and "sport-brellas" due to significant beach erosion and safety concerns. While North Wildwood has lifted its ban, at least 22 other towns still maintain restrictions, citing issues like blocked ocean views and lightning risks. The federal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to address beach erosion has been delayed and is expected to begin in 2025.

Atlantic Shores Wind Project Clears Major Hurdle

The U.S. Interior Department approved New Jersey's first offshore wind farm, Atlantic Shores, marking a significant step towards the state's clean energy goals. The project, located between Atlantic City and Long Beach Island, will produce 2,800 megawatts of power, enough for 1 million homes. It awaits further federal and state permits before construction can begin. The project is part of a broader effort under the Biden administration to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore energy by 2030 and is expected to create numerous union jobs.

Cape May's Summer Concert Series and Capestock Festival Set to Thrill Music Fans

Convention Hall in Cape May will host the 2024 Summer Concert Series and the third annual Capestock music festival, featuring performers like Mac McAnally, Richard Thompson, Donavon Frankenreiter, and John Oates. Capestock will include tribute bands performing hits from Woodstock legends. The series begins on July 7 with Mac McAnally, a ten-time Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year, with tickets at $65.

July 4th Trivia Question

The Answer To Yesterday’s Trivia Question: What unique feature makes Cape May, New Jersey, notable among birdwatching communities in North America?

A) It hosts the only year-round birding festival in the U.S.
B) It is home to the largest bird sanctuary on the East Coast.
C) It hosts the annual World Series of Birding event.
D) It has the oldest birdwatching club in the country.

Answer: C) It hosts the annual World Series of Birding event.

Cape May is famous for being one of the top birdwatching sites in North America, largely due to its location at the southern tip of New Jersey and its numerous nature preserves and wildlife refuges. The Cape May Bird Observatory coordinates birding activities in the area, including the annual World Series of Birding