Countdown to Spring: Warmer Days Are Almost Here in New Jersey

Issue #290

March 18, 2025

 

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

🌞 Countdown to Spring: Warmer Days Are Almost Here in New Jersey

🍻Craft Beer Veterans Reunite to Launch Wander Back Beerworks

⚖ Ocean City’s Proposed Budget Raises Taxes, Highlights Community Investments

Cape May Local Scoop’s Events Are Sponsored By: Daisy Lane Boutique

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

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Countdown to Spring: Warmer Days Are Almost Here in New Jersey

 

 Spring is fast approaching, finally, with the season officially beginning at 5:01 a.m. on March 20, 2025. Online countdowns offer a way to track the arrival of warmer weather. The March Equinox, a brief time when both hemispheres experience nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness, inches closer. As New Jerseyans prepare to set their clocks ahead for daylight saving time, signs of spring’s arrival are just weeks away. The equinox signals the gradual return of longer days, milder temperatures, and the official start of spring activities. As nature begins to awaken, residents can look forward to blooming flowers, outdoor events, and the long-awaited shift away from winter’s chill. 

Craft Beer Veterans Reunite to Launch Wander Back Beerworks

 A trio of craft beer veterans are launching Vineland’s first brewery, Wander Back Beerworks, after years of working in the industry. Currently brewing in Egg Harbor Township, they plan to open a tasting room in the Landis Theater and Mori Building at 830 E. Landis Avenue. The brewery focuses on traditional brewing techniques, local ingredients, and a nostalgic brand identity. Their beer is already available in South Jersey liquor stores, and they anticipate a strong community response when they officially open later this year.

Ocean City’s Proposed Budget Raises Taxes, Highlights Community Investments

 Mayor Jay Gillian presented his proposed 2025 budget during the State of the City address, outlining a 7% tax rate increase and an 8.5% rise in the tax levy. The $124.6 million plan includes higher spending on community services, infrastructure improvements, and employee salaries. The average tax bill is expected to rise by $242. Gillian defended the city's tax structure by highlighting investments in public safety, recreational facilities, and essential services. He also pointed to rising property values and Ocean City’s strong financial standing. A formal budget presentation is set for March 27, with an introduction vote scheduled for April 10.

Which famous Victorian house museum in Cape May is believed to be haunted and was featured in the 1981 slasher film The Prowler?

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Answer to the March 17th Trivia Question

Cape May, New Jersey, is famous for its lighthouse, which has been a beacon for mariners since its construction. In what year was the current Cape May Lighthouse, located in Cape May Point State Park, first lit?

A) 1816
B) 1859
C) 1905
D) 1946

Answer: B) 1859

Cape May Lighthouse has been a significant landmark since it was first lit in 1859. It continues to guide mariners to this day and is a popular tourist attraction​