Reconstruction of Bayshore Road from Wilde to Weber Avenues in Villas

On or about Monday April 9th, the reconstruction of Bayshore Road, County Road No. 603, from Wilde Avenue to Weber Avenue in the Villas section of Lower Township is slated to begin. Due to the tight working conditions and ensuring the safety of the motori...

Northbound Lane on the Ocean Drive Bridge (CR619) Closed for Repairs for Approximately 3 Weeks

One lane on the Ocean Drive, County Road No. 619, Bridge over Great Channel, the free bridge at the south end of Stone Harbor, will be closed to traffic beginning on or about April 9th for the cleaning, repairing and recoating of the bridge railing system...

Final Phase of Roosevelt Boulevard Bridge Project Scheduled for the Week of April 16

As the bridge deck rehabilitation on the Roosevelt Boulevard Bridge between Ocean City and Marmora nears completion, motorists will be experiencing changing traffic patterns. Early the week of April 16th, the bridge will be closed during the overnight hou...

Cape May County Freeholders Adopt 2018 Budget

The Cape May County 2018 Budget was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholder at the March 27 regular meeting. The total budget for 2018 is $152.6 million and slight increase over 2017. The increase will enable the County to maintain essential services as...

Townsend Inlet Bridge Closing on April 2 for Three Weeks

The Townsends Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will be closing at 7:30am on Monday April 2nd for approximately a three (3) week to remove the existing bridge railing and install the new railing system in the area adjacent to the movable span....

Cape May County 2nd Annual Art Exhibit

The 2^nd Annual Cape May County Art Exhibit will take place from April 9^th to April 27^th at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center.  The exhibit gives all artists throughout the County, at all skill levels and all ages, an opportunity to exhib...

Freeholder E. Maries Hayes is Sworn in as Second Vice President of NJ Association of Counties

Trenton, NJ – The annual reorganization of the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) took place on January 26 in the New Jersey State House Senate Chambers in Trenton, New Jersey. Cape May County Freeholder E. Marie Hayes was sworn in as the...

2018 New Jersey Superintendent of the Year

At the regular meeting of the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders on January 23, 2018, Resolution 67-18 was introduced by Freeholder Morey and seconded by Freeholder Pierson congratulating Dr. Kathleen W. Taylor on being named the 2018 New Jersey ...

Cape May County Freeholders Introduce 2018 County Budget

The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders introduced the 2018 County budget at their regular meeting on January 23, 2018. Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton delivered his annual Budget Message which highlights the spending plan for 2018.

The mess...

2018 Senior Art Show

Townsend Inlet Bridge Closing on April 2 for Three Weeks

The Townsends Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will be closing at 7:30am on Monday April 2nd for approximately a three (3) week to remove the existing bridge railing and install the new railing system in the area adjacent to the movable span....

Cape May County 2nd Annual Art Exhibit

The 2^nd Annual Cape May County Art Exhibit will take place from April 9^th to April 27^th at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center.  The exhibit gives all artists throughout the County, at all skill levels and all ages, an opportunity to exhib...

Residents are urged to Vaccinate Pets against Rabies

“The best way to avoid potential exposure to rabies is to vaccinate your dogs and cats,” said Freeholder Jeff Pierson. An encounter with a potentially rabid animal can be fatal for your pet--particularly if your pet is not currently va...

New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (CEED) Returning to Serve Cape May County

Contact:  Carol Porter 

Phone: (609) 465-1047

Email: carol.porter@co-cape.may.nj.us

New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Returning to Serve Cape May County’s Residents for another Year

Cape May Court House, NJ- On May 31,...

Townsend Inlet Bridge Closing on April 2 for Three Weeks

The Townsends Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will be closing at 7:30am on Monday April 2nd for approximately a three (3) week to remove the existing bridge railing and install the new railing system in the area adjacent to the movable span....

4-H Fishing Club and Others Seek New Members

The Tightlines 4-H Fishing Club takes many salt and fresh water fishing trips. The club is currently accepting new youth members in grades four and up.

The Cape May County 4-H program is not just about showing goats and pigs at the annual fair. With so man...

Cape May County 4-H Announces 2018 Equestrian of the Year Contest Winners

The winners of the 2018 Cape May County 4-H Equestrian of the Year Contest: from left to right are 2^nd Runner Up in the senior division, Annabella Halbruner; 1^st Runner Up in the senior division, Mina LaFrance; Senior Equestrian of the Year Andrew Heim; J...

Registration now open for the Rutgers 4-H Summer Teen Leadership Program

Cole Grimm and Seth Edling have fun getting soaked at the Rutgers 4-H Summer Teen Leadership Program’s end of summer party on the Cape May Whale Watcher.

The Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative...

Six Cape May County 4-H Clubs received 2018 4-H Mission Mandate Mini Grants

The Cape May County 4-H Program Advisory Council awarded six 4-H Mission Mini Grants on Tuesday, March 20. The following club representatives accepted the grants on behalf of their clubs: (left to right) Louis McAtee, Scales & Tails; Gayle Crookston, ...

2018 Wellness Workshop Series "Cooking in Color" on May 1, 2018

Back By Popular Demand…Workshop on Raising Chickens in Your Backyard

The Agriculture and Natural Resources program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County is offering a second workshop this on Raising Chickens in Your Backyard on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. The popular workshop, of the new 2018 “Garden and...

Rutgers Extension of CMC Hosts Coffee Fridays for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren on April 20

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group hosts Coffee Fridays for participants to share their concerns and questions in a casual setting. The next ses...

Cape May County 4-Her represents County at 4-H Leadership Conference

Elizabeth Schalick, (Back row, second from right), eighth grader from Cape May Court House, attended the Discover the Leader in You! 4-H Leadership Conference for middle school students on February 17 at the Gloucester County Rutgers Cooperative Extension...

Vendors Wanted for the 2018 Cape May County 4-H Fair

The Cape May County 4-H Fair Foundation is seeking vendors for the 2018 4-H Fair. There are a variety of ways for vendors to participate at this year’s 4-H Fair scheduled for July 19, 20 and 21. Pam Gaskill, 4-H Fair Vendor Chair, said, &ldq...

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Offers Spring Wellness Workshop Small Steps to Health and Wealth

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Offers Spring Wellness Workshop Small Steps to Health and Wealth

Cape May Court House, NJ – Learn how taking small steps can be the key to health and wealth at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of ...

2018 New Jersey Superintendent of the Year

At the regular meeting of the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders on January 23, 2018, Resolution 67-18 was introduced by Freeholder Morey and seconded by Freeholder Pierson congratulating Dr. Kathleen W. Taylor on being named the 2018 New Jersey ...