In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 👮‍ Cape May Moves Closer to Land Swap for New Police Facility

 🍻 Builders Push Back, Ocean City Tables Dumpster Ban Proposal

 💥 Egg Harbor Township Crash Claims Life of Somers Point Man

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 December 28

• Happy Hanukkah

• Cape May Wine Trail - 10:45 am - 5:00 pm

• Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

• Jimm Ross at the Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Peter Novak at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Toni Teschner at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• The Gift of the Magi at Cape My Stage- 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

  December 29

• Happy Hanukkah

• Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

• The Gift of the Magi at Cape My Stage- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

• Vinyl Night at the Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Tom & Sarah at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Open Mic at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  December 30

• Happy Hanukkah

• Emlen Physick Estate Tour - 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

• Evening Yuletide House Tour - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

• Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

• Trivia at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Jim Ross at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  December 31

• Happy Hanukkah

• Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

• Cape May Lighthouse - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• Emlen Physick Estate Tour - 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

• Holiday Lights Trolley Ride - 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm

• New Year’s Eve with Jim Doran at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• New Year’s Eve Gala & Stand Up Comedy Show at Elaine’s - 7:00 pm - ?

• Glitter Ball at Congress Hall - 7:30 pm - Midnight

  January 1

• Happy Hanukkah

• Historic District Trolley Tour - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

• Emlen Physick Estate Tour - 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

• Music Bingo W/ DJ Brother Mike at Jesters - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

• The Squares at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    

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Cape May Moves Closer to Land Swap for New Police Facility

Cape May has proposed a land swap to obtain 0.14 acres of Green Acres land on Lafayette Street for a new police facility. In return, the city would designate 6.6 acres of its Sewell Tract as protected parkland. The approval process, which has been ongoing since April 2022, included a public hearing by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to gather community input. A new hearing on the matter is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the City of Cape May City Hall Auditorium. Additionally, the city has outlined procedures for submitting written comments on the proposal via its website, providing residents with further opportunities to weigh in on the plan.

Builders Push Back, Ocean City Tables Dumpster Ban Proposal

 Ocean City Council tabled a proposed ordinance regulating construction dumpsters and trailers following opposition from builders and contractors. The ordinance sought to ban dumpsters over 10 yards and require trailers to be removed from streets nightly, aiming to alleviate parking issues. Contractors argued it would increase costs and inefficiencies, urging collaboration to address concerns. Council plans to revise the proposal with input from stakeholders.

Egg Harbor Township Crash Claims Life of Somers Point Man

 A motorcyclist, 66-year-old Alfred Mottola II of Somers Point, died in a head-on collision on Longport Boulevard in Egg Harbor Township. The crash, involving a motorcycle, a Nissan Rogue, and a Porsche Cayenne, occurred Thursday night. The driver of the Rogue sustained minor injuries, while the Porsche occupants were unharmed. Authorities closed the road for five hours for the investigation.

Answer to the December 27th Trivia Question

Which well-known architect, who worked on the United States Capitol, also designed an addition to a historic hotel in Cape May?

A) Stephen Decatur Button
B) Thomas U. Walter
C) Frank Furness
D) Samuel Sloan

Answer: B) Thomas U. Walter

Thomas U. Walter, who was one of the architects of the United States Capitol, also designed an addition to the Columbia Hotel in Cape May during the 19th century​.