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Cape May Mayor Highlights Progress and Future Plans in State of the City Address

Issue #240

January 27, 2025

 

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🏪 Cape May Mayor Highlights Progress and Future Plans in State of the City Address

 🏨 Eminent Domain Costs Rise as Ocean City Faces $7.2M Ruling

🎭From Cape May to Madison: The Inspiring Journey of NJ’s Shakespeare Theatre

 🏈 Eagles Soar to Super Bowl LIX with Record-Setting NFC Championship Win

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

 January 27

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Cape May Mayor Highlights Progress and Future Plans in State of the City Address

 Mayor Zach Mullock’s fifth State of the City address highlighted Cape May’s achievements in preservation, sustainability, and infrastructure, including the protection of key historic sites and progress toward renewable energy. Major announcements included a settlement to begin work on Lafayette Street Park, $25 million in FEMA funding for seawall improvements, and a $40 million plan to replace the city’s desalination plant. Mullock also prioritized affordable housing, emphasizing the need to support workers and first responders who can no longer afford to live locally. He praised community involvement and urged continued civic engagement to maintain Cape May’s vitality.

Eminent Domain Costs Rise as Ocean City Faces $7.2M Ruling

 Ocean City has been ordered to pay $7.2 million to Palmer Center LLC for two properties acquired through eminent domain in 2021. The land, part of a larger initiative to preserve a five-block corridor as open space, was the subject of a prolonged legal dispute over its value. The city also faces unresolved questions about environmental cleanup costs for the contaminated property. The ruling is part of Ocean City’s broader effort to prevent dense housing development and transform the land into public recreational space. Short-term beautification efforts are planned, with long-term designs to be developed later.

From Cape May to Madison: The Inspiring Journey of NJ’s Shakespeare Theatre

 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, now based in Madison, traces its origins to Cape May as "The Shakespeare Festival of New Jersey." After decades of challenges, including venue damage and financial struggles, the company found stability in the 1990s under the leadership of Bonnie Monte. Today, it thrives at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, offering diverse productions like Macbeth and Sense and Sensibility while expanding its educational programs. New artistic director Brian Crowe aims to grow the company’s classical theater footprint and continue inspiring young and adult learners alike.

Eagles Soar to Super Bowl LIX with Record-Setting NFC Championship Win

The Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX with a record-setting 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. Jalen Hurts had a standout performance with three rushing touchdowns and 246 passing yards, while Saquon Barkley added 118 rushing yards and three scores. The Eagles capitalized on four Commanders turnovers to dominate the game and secure their 15th win in 16 games. After a shaky start to the season, Philadelphia is back in the Super Bowl, poised to compete for their second championship in franchise history.

Cape May's Great Fire of 1878 had a major impact on the town. Approximately how much of the town was destroyed?

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Answer to the January 26th Trivia Question

Cape May is recognized as the oldest what in the United States?

A) Lighthouse
B) Seaside resort
C) Historic district
D) Amusement park

Answer: B) Seaside resort​ Cape May began hosting vacationers in the mid-18th century and is widely regarded as the country's oldest seaside resort.

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