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County Approves $4.3 Million for Cape May Seawall Expansion
Cape May County is bonding $4.3 million to help fund infrastructure improvements in Cape May City. The funds will contribute to an estimated $35 million overall effort to elevate and extend the area’s existing seawall and promenade. These coastal upgrades are planned for the stretch along Beach Avenue, specifically located just east of Madison Avenue… The post County Approves $4.3 Million for Cape May Seawall Expansion appeared first on Coast News Today.
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ICONA CEO Plans to Build Avalon’s Largest Home
ICONA CEO Eustace Mita plans to construct the largest home in Avalon’s history. Mita intends to demolish his current 7,800-square-foot property on Dune Drive to make way for a massive new 17,694-square-foot residence. The construction plans include adding extra fill to the site, a development that has sparked some concern among local residents. The post ICONA CEO Plans to Build Avalon’s Largest Home appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Chief Faces Hit-and-Run Charges
John “Bud” Johnson, the 78-year-old chief of the Wildwood Crest beach patrol, is facing multiple charges including careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash involving injury after allegedly striking a pedestrian on the beach with his official vehicle on July 10. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries, and while city officials confirm administrative action… The post Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Chief Faces Hit-and-Run Charges appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Motorist Charged with DUI in Fatal Lower Township Motorcycle Crash
A 63-year-old Cape May Court House woman is facing driving under the influence and reckless driving charges following a deadly motorcycle crash in Lower Township. Authorities allege Teresa L. Rott was under the influence of prescription medications when her vehicle collided with 26-year-old motorcyclist Brandon Luis Vega Crespo on Route 47 on July 10th. The… The post Motorist Charged with DUI in Fatal Lower Township Motorcycle Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Wildwood City Commissioners Discuss Key Ordinances and Approvals in Latest Meeting
The Wildwood City Board of Commissioners convened on July 22, 2026, to address several significant city matters. Highlighting the agenda was the second reading and public hearing for two ordinances. The first proposed amending the land development rules within the Tourism Zone, and the second focused on modifying beach vehicle access regulations. Additionally, the commissioners… The post Wildwood City Commissioners Discuss Key Ordinances and Approvals in Latest Meeting appeared first on Coast News Today.