Road Resurfacing and Detours Set for Lower Township

The Cape May County Public Works Department will begin resurfacing portions of Bayshore Road and New England Road in Lower Township on Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10. Construction crews will lay new pavement, followed by fresh lane striping and raised reflectors to improve visibility. Single-lane detours will be active during construction hours, though…

Cape May County Renews Push for Coast Guard Housing at Local Airport

Cape May County officials are renewing their push to convert a portion of the local airport into a townhome complex, despite a previous rejection from the Federal Aviation Administration. The updated proposal seeks permission to transform 18 acres of the Cape May County Airport into housing primarily reserved for members of the U.S. Coast Guard.…

Lower Township to Implement Paid Parking in Diamond Beach Despite Local Pushback

Lower Township officials are moving forward with plans to introduce paid parking in the Diamond Beach section of Five Mile Island just in time for the 2026 summer season. The new policy, which utilizes the ParkMobile app for approximately 160 spots, aims to manage heavy summer congestion and generate an estimated $175,000 in annual revenue.…

Popular Cape May Diner Closes Permanently After Pipe Bursts

The Flight Deck Diner at Cape May Airport has announced its permanent closure following severe damage caused by a burst pipe during recent extreme cold. Engineering reports determined that structural and electrical repairs to the former terminal building would cost millions of dollars, leading the landlord to terminate the lease. Owner Chrissy McMullan, who operated…

Couple Charged in $300,000 Theft From Lower Township Business

A Galloway couple faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from a family-owned plumbing and heating company in Lower Township. Authorities state that the office manager and her husband, who worked as a plumber for the business, were charged with theft by deception and money laundering following a three-year investigation into financial discrepancies.…

Lower Township Set to Open New Pickleball Complex This Month

Lower Township is expanding its recreational offerings with five new outdoor pickleball courts on Bayshore Road scheduled for completion by December 22nd. The nearly $519,000 project features new fencing, shade structures, and seating, bringing the township’s total to seven dedicated outdoor courts. Officials noted that while the courts are finishing up soon, plans for a…

Lower Township Expanding Pickleball Court Availability

Lower Township is significantly expanding its pickleball facilities with the addition of five new dedicated courts. These new courts are being constructed between the Township Hall and the Senior Center, bringing the total number of regulation courts to seven, in addition to existing tennis courts lined for pickleball. Township Manager Mike Laffey noted the growing…