Insect talk May 29

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, 01 May 2012 00:00

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Peter Bosak will present a program about creepy to bizarre insects Tuesday, May 29.

The event will start at 6 p.m. at the Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control, 35 North Route 47, Cape May Court House.

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Middle adopts 2012 budget

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 25 April 2012 13:45

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Middle Township Committee adopted a $20 million zero-tax increase budget April 18.

The tax rate will remain at 39 cents per $100 of assessed value, mainly because of Township Committee using non-recurring revenues such as additional surplus and land-sale reserve. Taxpayers will contribute $11.8 million to the township’s budget. Last year’s budget totaled $21.6 million.

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Residents gradates from Citizens Police Academy

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 25 April 2012 13:41

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Several area residents graduated Monday, April 23, from the Citizens Police Academy, sponsored by the Cape May County Chiefs of Police Association and the Cape May County Police Academy.

“Through this course, citizens have the opportunity to see how police are trained and how they respond to various situations.  They experience and participate in police operations in simulated situations,” said Freeholder Leonard Desiderio.

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Woodbine focuses on children this week

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 25 April 2012 13:25

WOODBINE – Woodbine is celebrating the Week of the Young Child through April 27, with a theme of “Early Years are Learning Years.”

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Middle, Avalon police to collect unused prescription medications

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 25 April 2012 13:00

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The Middle Township and Avalon police departments will collect unused prescription medications from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 28.

Middle Township drop off/collection will take place at the Court House CVS/pharmacy, in the ACME plaza, 20 Court House-South Dennis Road in Cape May Court House.

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Republican Committee endorses Lockwood

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 25 April 2012 00:00

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Middle Township Mayor Dan Lockwood received unanimous endorsement from the Middle Township Republican Committee for another run on Middle Township Committee.

“The election of Tim Donohue in 2011 created the first Republican majority in Middle Township in our lifetime,” Republican Committee assistant leader Patricia Taylor said in a prepared statement. “We come here tonight to begin a campaign to reelect a Republican mayor for our town. These are words that many thought they would never hear.”

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Time changes for Rotary Club meetings

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 25 April 2012 00:00

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The Rotary Club of Mid Jersey Cape will meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the Wildwood Golf and Country Club, Cape May Court House.

The topic will be the Middle Township High School and Love of Linda Foundation Relay for Life event.

The Rotary Club changed its meeting time to mornings to better accommodate members. The golf club is at 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House.

For more information, or to attend, contact club president Francey Burke at 463-5757, or see www.midjerseycaperotary.org.

Middle receives certification

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 11 April 2012 11:27

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Middle Township recently received the Sustainable Jersey certification.

Sustainable Jersey is a nonprofit organization that supports community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental equity.

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Democrats take umbrage at budget comments

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 April 2012 11:26 Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 11 April 2012 11:26

Dennis Township Democrats say a statement released last week on the township’s $5.1 million budget unfairly attacked the financial plans approved by previous administrations.

In a prepared statement last week, Committeeman Frank Germanio, a Republican, said the current committee majority inherited a budget that was “a complete mess,” and stated that the previous administration hid a sizable budget deficit.

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Students donate to county animal shelter

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 11 April 2012 00:00

STONE HARBOR – Throughout March, Stone Harbor Elementary School students conducted a donation drive for the Cape May County Animal Shelter.

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