Step into a Christmas Wonderland: Cape May's Holiday Highlights

Issue #195

December 13, 2024

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🎄 Step into a Christmas Wonderland: Cape May's Holiday Highlights

  🏫 Residents Demand Transparency at Packed County Meeting

 ❎ Curtis Bashaw Reflects on Senate Campaign and Reaffirms Dedication to Cape May

 

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 December 13

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Step into a Christmas Wonderland: Cape May's Holiday Highlights

 Cape May becomes a festive haven during the holidays, with Victorian homes, inns, and businesses dazzling visitors with lights, garlands, and ornaments. For those seeking festive adventures, Cape May MAC offers a variety of tours to suit every preference. Walking tours, trolley rides, and self-guided options let visitors explore Cape May’s Victorian homes, inns, and landmarks, all dressed up for the season. Highlights include the Candlelight Walking Tour, where carolers and musicians set a magical tone as participants wander through gaslit streets, and the Holiday Lights Trolley Tour, which showcases the town’s sparkling evening streetscapes. These events, running through January 2, offer a magical blend of history, charm, and holiday cheer. See the Cape May MAC calendar for list of events

Residents Demand Transparency at Packed County Meeting

 County residents packed a December 10 meeting to demand improved government transparency. They urged commissioners to adopt practices like videotaping meetings, posting resolutions online, releasing audio promptly, and holding meetings in the evening to accommodate working individuals. The county’s poor transparency score on a regional rating further fueled calls for change. Commissioners largely withheld responses, though Commissioner Director Leonard Desiderio, pledged to review the concerns and consider solutions in 2025.

Curtis Bashaw Reflects on Senate Campaign and Reaffirms Dedication to Cape May

 Curtis Bashaw, fresh off a challenging Senate campaign, has returned to Cape May to refocus on family, community, and his role at Congress Hall. Drawing parallels between the campaign and a military deployment, Bashaw has embraced the slower pace and the timeless charm of Cape May. He is proud of his team’s ability to manage operations during his absence and plans to step into more varied roles within Cape Resorts. While he remains open to future political opportunities, Bashaw is currently committed to preserving the nostalgia and traditions of Cape May while celebrating the holidays with his community.

Which of the following historic buildings in Cape May was designed by the architect who also contributed to the design of the United States Capitol?

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Answer to the December 12th Trivia Question

What historic designation does Cape May hold that makes it unique among cities in the United States?

A) It is the oldest city in New Jersey.
B) It is the only city in the U.S. designated entirely as a National Historic Landmark.
C) It was the first city to have electric streetlights.
D) It is the birthplace of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Answer: B) It is the only city in the U.S. designated entirely as a National Historic Landmark.

Cape May is the only city in the United States that has been designated in its entirety as a National Historic Landmark, largely due to its extensive collection of Victorian buildings and the preservation efforts following several destructive fires in the 19th century​

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