North Wildwood’s Iconic Ivanhoe Motel Faces Potential Transformation

Issue #162

November 08, 2024

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 ❎ North Wildwood’s Iconic Ivanhoe Motel Faces Potential Transformation

 👩 ‍Recent Fox Sightings Add Wild Charm to New Jersey’s Shoreline

 🔥Rising Waters Threaten Marshes: Scotch Bonnet Project Builds Coastal Resilience

 

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North Wildwood’s Iconic Ivanhoe Motel Faces Potential Transformation

 North Wildwood’s historic Ivanhoe Motel may soon be replaced by single-family homes if a new proposal is approved. The new owners of the property on East 21st Avenue seek to subdivide the site into five residential lots instead of converting it to condominiums. This proposal, if implemented, would end the motel's 50-year legacy as a beachside destination known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. Though demolition has yet to be confirmed, the removal of the motel's booking site suggests big changes may be on the horizon.

Recent Fox Sightings Add Wild Charm to New Jersey’s Shoreline

 In Ventnor City and Ocean City, New Jersey, recent fox sightings are stirring both curiosity and debate. While foxes have long been part of New Jersey’s wildlife, locals are noticing them more frequently along the shore, with sightings on Ventnor’s Boardwalk and Ocean City's beach blocks. Some residents find this a novel occurrence, while others insist the foxes have been around for years. Social media discussions and shared photos of these foxes, varying from healthy to cautious, have fueled public interest and increased appreciation for these animals in the community.

Rising Waters Threaten Marshes: Scotch Bonnet Project Builds Coastal Resilience

 The Scotch Bonnet Marsh Enhancement Project, part of New Jersey’s Seven Mile Island Innovation Laboratory, is actively restoring and elevating marshland to combat the effects of sea level rise. Using dredged sediment, the project aims to restore vital habitats and improve natural flood defenses on the 86-acre Scotch Bonnet Island. This effort is part of a larger initiative by the Innovation Lab to apply dredge materials for marsh restoration, a method now seen as essential for coastal resilience. Monitoring and adjustments are ongoing, as the project nears completion.

What notable natural phenomenon found on the beaches of Cape May is often mistaken for actual gemstones and is sold as souvenirs?

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Answer to the November 7th Trivia Question

Question: Cape May, New Jersey, is recognized as the oldest seaside resort in the United States. Which significant historical figure is the city named after?

A) Christopher Columbus
B) Henry Hudson
C) Cornelius Jacobsen Mey
D) John Cabot

Answer: C) Cornelius Jacobsen Mey

Cape May is named after the Dutch captain Cornelius Jacobsen Mey, who explored and charted the area between 1611 and 1614, establishing a claim for the province of New Netherland​s

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