Cape May Archives

Sippel wins in Lower Township

November 4, 2020 12:33 am

Lower Township Mayor Frank Sippel will defeat Democratic challenger Christopher South and Republicans in the there will hold onto complete control of the council, the New Jersey Globe Projects. He leads South 7,68-3,572. He’ll serve the remaining year of Assemblyman...

Cape May likely re-elects Republican freeholders

November 3, 2020 11:04 pm

Republican Freeholders Will Morey and Jeffrey Pierson will likely overcome challenges from Cape May County Democratic Chairman Brendan Sciarra and attorney Elizabeth Casey to win another term, the New Jersey Globe Projects. Democrats haven’t won a freeholder race in Cape...

There’s a flicker of light in just 8 of New Jersey’s 21 county elections

October 28, 2020 3:33 pm

Just eight New Jersey counties have elections worth watching, with control of county government up for grabs in just one. Ten counties presently elect only Democrats and seven are represented by only Republican officeholders. Only four — Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem...

Andrzejczak endorses Sciarra, Casey

October 23, 2020 4:21 pm

Former State Sen. Bob Andrzejczak (D-Middle) endorsed Democratic freeholder candidates in Cape May County Wednesday. “I do not care for party politics. I want representatives that are there for the right reason and that work for everyone,” Andrzecjzak said on...

Former Cape May GOP freeholder backs Sciarra

October 21, 2020 9:10 am

Former Cape May County Republican Freeholder Robert Matthews backed Democratic County Chairman Brendan Sciarra for a seat on the freeholder board Wednesday. “This is not about Republicans or Democrats, it’s all about who is the best person for the job,”...

State Police unions offer reward for information on vandalized memorial

October 8, 2020 2:53 pm

Three New Jersey State Police unions are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for vandalizing a roadside memorial to Trooper Bertram Zimmerman III. The State Troopers Fraternal Association, the State Troopers Non-Commissioned Officers...

Sciarra re-elected Cape May Democratic chairman

July 30, 2020 3:14 pm

Cape May County Democratic Chairman Brendan Sciarra was re-elected on Wednesday at a “socially distant reorganization meeting” held at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. Sciarra said that every Cape May municipality now has a Democratic organization for the...