Category: DOWN THE SHORE

Fire Destroys 70 Units at Somers Point Self-Storage Facility

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Firefighters put out hot spots Thursday afternoon at Sure Storage in Somers Point. (Photos courtesy Somers Point Fire Chief Jim Somers)

By MADDY VITALE

An early morning fire Thursday tore through a self-storage facility, Sure Storage, at 5 Chestnut Street, causing an explosion and the loss of about 70 storage units, Somers Point Fire Chief Jim Somers said.

“It looked like it started in one unit and spread quickly. It didn’t take much. It was really hot,” Somers said in an interview with SomersPoint.com, describing one of the buildings taken down to charred metal.

There were no reported injuries in the 4:22 a.m. fire.

“We did have an explosion on the second floor,” Somers said. “Thank God no one was in the building at the time.”

By 10:50 a.m., with the help of about 10 to 12 fire companies and about 75 firefighters, the massive blaze was under control, Somers explained.

“There were still a lot of hot spots and a massive cleanup,” he added.

Somers attributed the safe extinguishment of the fire to the professional and quick actions of the firefighters.

“Everybody worked hard. Our guys are well-trained. Nobody was standing around. Not only did we have heavy fires of the units, but we had to cut the doors open,” Somers said. “It was a lot of work to get to the fires.”

The fire was fought from the exterior. It was too dangerous to enter the building, he said.

“The building was too compromised, so it was more of a defensive operation — surround it and drown it,” he said. “We had to call in a backhoe to rip off the outer sheeting of the second floor to get in there.”

The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety was on scene Thursday afternoon to investigate the cause of the fire.

“They are taking care of the investigation. They got it down to where the fire started,” Somers explained.

Although the cause has yet to be determined, Somers pointed out, “People put stuff in there they aren’t supposed to.”

Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser said in an interview that he arrived at the scene early and saw firsthand how hard the firefighters worked to put out the blaze.

“I was there this morning, I’m very grateful to our fire department and the departments from the surrounding towns that responded and helped fight this fire,” Glasser said. “Our emergency management, police and Egg Harbor Township Rescue Squad all did an outstanding job working together to contain this fire. As the mayor, I am very proud and thankful to all.”

In addition to Somers Point Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2, there were multiple fire departments that assisted, including from Linwood, Northfield and Egg Harbor Township.

About 75 firefighters work together to get the fire under control.

SOURCE SOMERS POINT

Authorities Investigate Bias Incident in Swainton

Cape May Court House, New Jersey (February 4, 2020)– Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland announces the Middle Township Police Department reported a racial, white supremacist slur was discovered on January 31, 2020, painted on a telephone pole, located on a utility power access road, in the Swainton neighborhood of Middle Township.

Middle Township Police took immediate steps to remove/obscure the racist slur. The public creation/display of such a racial slur is known as a “bias incident”; which is defined as a negative act which occurs to a person, private property or public property on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity.

New Jersey has a specific bias crime criminal statute that provides that a “person is guilty of a crime of bias intimidation if he commits, attempts to commit, conspires to commit, or threatens the immediate commission of …” certain criminal offenses (.e.- theft, assault, property damage, homicide, etc.) “with the purpose to intimidate an individual or group of individuals because of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or ethnicity”. As of now, the racial slur that was found in Swainton is considered a “bias incident” although there is an ongoing investigation. It is important that any bias incident is reported to local law enforcement even if you do not believe it was a “bias crime”.

Chief of Detectives Paul Skill of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s office states; “We have zero tolerance for bias crimes in Cape May County. Law enforcement needs to know about any such incident (whether or not it is a crime) to first make sure that any victim’s needs are addressed, to assure the public that law enforcement will act when there is any bias incident or crime and that any perpetrators are found and criminal charged.”

County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland states; “We need to know about any bias incidents to provide law enforcement with an accurate picture of activities that even if they are not currently a crime – they could lead to crimes in the future; or be evidence of hate groups in our community or being organized in our community and planning or engaged in potential bias crimes.”

If you are a victim of or witness a bias incident or bias crime in Cape May County report the incident to your local police by dialing 911, or contacting the Cape May County Prosecutor’s office (609) 465-1135, ex. 3331 or the New Jersey Department of Criminal Justice Bias Crime Tip line (800) 277-BIAS(2427).

Thomas P. Caruso of Wildwood, formerly of Runnemede

Thomas P. Caruso, passed peacefully after a courageous two year battle with cancer on February 5, 2020, of Wildwood; formerly of Runnemede. Age 62.

Beloved son of the late Paul and Cass. Devoted brother of Paul Caruso (Linda) and Cathy Ingrasci (Pete). Loving uncle of Courtney Caruso (Scott Papetti), Samantha Caruso, Peter Ingrasci, and Katie Ingrasci.

There will be a visitation from 9am to 11am Saturday, February 8

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at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1704 Old Black Horse Pike, Chews Landing, NJ. Funeral service 11am at the Church. Interment at St. John’s Episcopal Churchyard Cemetery, adjacent to the Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the National Institute of Mental Health Gift Fund, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6229A, MSC 9655, Bethesda, MD 20892-0655 or by visiting

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/connect-with-nimh/donate-to-mental-health-research.shtml

Hard Rock Hotel/Casino February Events

Atlantic City, N.J. (

February 4, 2020)

– Don’t skip a beat at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City throughout the month of February. Treat that special someone to a night, or two, at out our first-class entertainment resort destination. Enjoy dinner for two with special dining menus at one of our exquisite restaurants. Catch a lights-out performance from Sugar Ray, Demetri Martin, Fitz and the Tantrums or Bob Saget. Or just relax at Rock Spa® and Salon with their couples’ massages.

Heart Health Month

February is ‘Heart Health Month’ and Hard Rock Atlantic City is celebrating with an exclusive “Don’t Miss A Beat” t-shirt available in the Rock Shop with proceeds going to aid Heart Health Awareness throughout the month of February. The property will also “go red” with their exterior lights and florals in effort to raise awareness for the disease that is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Team members will also wear red throughout the property on ‘National Go Red Day’ which is this Friday, February 7.

Valentine’s Day Food & Beverage

Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

will offer elegant and sophisticated dining with a special menu, including: Burrata (Roasted Squash, Apple, Pistou and Pecan Truffled Honey Vinaigrette)

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Surf and Turf (Wood Fired Grilled Filet Mingon, Lobster Sauté and Spicy Lobster Sauce) and Day Boat Scallops (Kohlrabi Puree, Hazelnut, Golden Raisins and Brown Butter).

Kuro

known for their exotic flavors and romantic vibe, will offer West Coast Oysters with pomegranate, yuzu and shiso, scallops with carrot, shishito and asparagus.

Il Mulino New York

will offer their a la carte menu as opposed to a Prix Fix menu for Valentine’s Day.

Hard Rock Cafe

will host a bouquet bar, where customers can build their own flower arrangements, and a special Valentine’s Day “Love All, Serve All” menu featuring Lobster Flatbread, Lobster Cobb Salad, Surf & Turf Deluxe Steak, Deluxe Steak Special with Marinated Mushrooms, a Raspberry Martini and a Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Sugar Factory

will have a ‘Naughty or Nice’ theme to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Throughout the month of February, Sugar Factory will offer their new Goblet and Milkshake. The Diamond Rosé Goblet made with Vanderpump Rosé giving the drink a beautiful soft pink color representing the “Nice” portion of this promotion. The Naughty portion will feature the Hearts of Love Insane Milkshake, featuring a deep dark red chocolate ganache, a cookies and cream milkshake, dark chocolate dipped rice Krispy treats, dark chocolate hearts, fresh and dark chocolate dipped strawberries and chocolate sprinkles.

Food & Beverage Events

Valentine’s Day Pastry Class

– On Saturday, February 8 at 3 p.m., join Hard Rock Pastry Chef Kristen Moorer at Backstage Cafe in Hard Rock Cafe for this creative class and depart with decadent recipes and tools to recreate these specialties at home for your Valentine. Surprise your Valentine by making your own Valentine\’s Day pastries or make them together. Learn to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Strawberry filled Red Velvet Pinwheels and indulgent Chocolate Truffles!

Sparkling Wine & Champagne Class

– At Council Oak Steaks & Seafood on Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m., wine enthusiasts are invited to explore different styles of sparkling wines & Champagnes by touring different regions from Spain, Italy, South Africa, North America, and of course France featuring Moet Chandon. Couples packages are available!

National Margarita Day

– In partnership with Allied Beverage, the property will offer a pop-up Patron Bar on Saturday, February 22 featuring Margarita Specials throughout the day exclusively using the Hard Rock Atlantic City selected Patron Barrel.

Sonoma Cutrer “Les Pierres” Chardonnay Barrel

– Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is also very excited to host an exclusive 4-course wine pairing dinner with wine maker, Cara Morrison, from the vineyards of Sonoma, California on Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. Cara will curate the pairing with a selection of fine wines such as Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches, The Cutrer, and Pinot Noir. The grand tasting will occur with the Hard Rock Barrel Signature selection from the Les Pierres Vineyards.

Lying at the southern end of the Sonoma Coast appellations is the Les Pierres vineyard. It is here where only a select lot of grapes are used to make this acclaimed Les Pierres Chardonnay. This Chardonnay is extremely rare and only two barrels were released in the State of New Jersey.

Tickets to events can be purchased at

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

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Hotel Offers

Winter Escape Package

– Hard Rock Atlantic City offers a chart-topping

Winter Escape Package

starting at $79, which includes an overnight stay (Monday through Thursday), a Fresh Harvest Buffet for two and a pair of Comedy Club show tickets to laugh the night away. Take time to unwind with our

Winter Escape Package

today at

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

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$79 Buy One, Get One Free

– Throughout the month of February, let\’s spend the night…or two together! Buy one $79-night mid-week and get the second one on Hard Rock Atlantic City. Resort fees and taxes are not included. Book your stay at

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

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Casino Promotions

New Wild Card Members

– Sign up and play on Hard Rock Atlantic City. Receive $15 in Free Play OR $15 Express Bet when you sign up for Wild Card Rewards. Plus, earn $5 Comp Dollars on the day you sign up and receive $25 in Gas at Rocktane® in March.

Rock Spa® & Salon Specials

Treat your lover like a Rock Star at Rock Spa® & Salon in February Monday through Thursday with these amazing specials:

“Your body is a Wonderland” Couples Retreat – 2 hours $475 (reg.$590)

– The ultimate in sensual delights for you and your partner in our lavish couple’s suite. Begin with a full body scrub then paint your partner with nourishing rainforest mud and Soak your stresses away in a delicious bath of Himalayan salt. Our therapist will return to the suite and complete this exotic treatment with a relaxing 50 min couples’ massage. Your ultimate romantic retreat will include Champagne and Chocolates (tea may be provided in place of Champagne).

“It Takes Two” Couples Connect Massage – 80 min $315 (reg.$390)/120 min $475 (reg.$590)

-Share a massage with that special someone in Rock Spa® & Salon’s luxurious couple’s suite. This sensual ritual helps promote reconnection on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Incorporating aromatherapy to encourage a beautiful union of body, mind and soul. Will include Champagne and Chocolates (tea may be provided in place of Champagne).

“Just the Two of Us” Couples massage – 50 min $215 (reg. $250)/80 min $350

– Why be a Soul Survivor when you can take your best friend along? Enjoy a classic Swedish style massage side by side and share the relaxation. Will include Champagne and Chocolates (tea may be provided in place of Champagne).

“Kiss From A Rose” Luxury Facial – 50 min $95 / 80 min $155

– Most luxurious amped up treatment of all time! Incorporating Red, White and Black rose extract for a more youthfully radiant complexion. The Red Damask rose will instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, The White Rosa Alba extract balances out irregularities in skin tone and the Black Baccara rose provides the ultimate protection and counteracts premature environmentally induced skin aging. The ultimate Kiss From A Rose Facial experience!

“Hair Toss and Check My Nails”

– 20% off Hair color services, beginning at $50. Hair services are customized, and pricing is determined by length and condition of hair.

Mani/Pedi Combo – 50 minutes, $65

– Perfect time to check the nails with a 25 min Hard Rock manicure combined with a 25 min Hard Rock Pedicure.

Book your treatment today by calling (609) 449-5380.

Entertainment

2/3 – 2/6 – Lynne Koplitz & Jeff Shaw – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/7 – Sugar Ray – Sound Waves

2/8 – Demetri Martin “Wandering Mind Tour” – Sound Waves

2/10 – 2/13- Carmen Lynch & Terry Thomas – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/15 – Fitz & The Tantrums – Sound Waves

2/16 – George Dalaras – Sound Waves

2/17 – 2/20 – Jimmy Shubert – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/22 – Eros Ramazzotti – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

2/22 – Bob Saget – Sound Waves

2/24 – 2/27 – Greg Morton & Ben Moore – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

DAER Nightclub

2/1 – 4B

2/7 – Rick Wonder

2/8 – Deorro

2/14 – Neil Jackson

2/15 – Fetty Wap

2/21 – Eric D-Lux

2/22 – VICE

2/28 – Chachi

2/29 – Lost Kings

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Set on 17 acres, with the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk as its backdrop, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has become Atlantic City’s go-to entertainment destination, boasting 2,200 slots, 120 table games, more than 20 first-class restaurants and lounges, and world-class entertainment, including Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, the beachside Sound Waves and Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club. The hotel and casino also features the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, overlooking the Atlantic City Boardwalk, showcasing a brand new elevated menu and state-of-the-art stage, allowing for an amplified level of service and entertainment. Along with an endless array of upscale amenities, including world-class shopping and the brand’s signature full-service Rock Spa® and Salon, featuring 31 treatment rooms, the new, music-inspired property offers lavish guest rooms and suites, with stunning views of the city and Atlantic Ocean. From family vacations and business trips to weddings, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City offers an unparalleled experience. Each of the hotel’s guest rooms and suites radiates a contemporary style, including Hard Rock’s signature The Sound of Your Stay® music amenity program, which allows guests to set the mood with complimentary vinyl records or jam out on a Fender guitar in the privacy of their own room. Hotel guests can enjoy high speed, property-wide Wi-Fi, 24-Hour In-Room Dining, towel and chair service at Hard Rock Beach or at the indoor pool, and access to Body Rock® Fitness Center. For more information and to book your stay, please visit

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

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About Hard Rock®:

With venues in 76 countries spanning 262 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops® and Cafes – Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world\’s most valuable collection of music memorabilia at more than 83,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. In 2019, Hard Rock International was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s America’s Best Large Employers, Forbes Magazine’s Top Employers for Women and No. 1 in J.D. Power’s 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains. Hard Rock destinations are located in the world’s greatest international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, where its headquarters are located. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International visit

www.hardrock.com

or

shop.hardrock.com

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Tonight Twin Poets Kick-Off Atlantic Cape Community College Black History Month Events 2020

MAYS LANDING, NJ–(February 4, 2020)–Atlantic Cape Community College will be celebrating Black History Month with various events throughout February, featuring guests that will inspire, empower, and inform. The following events are free and open to the public:

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 6:00 pm in the Student Center, Atlantic Cape is pleased to welcome back The Twin Poets. They will be performing “Our Voices Matter”. Both men are master level social workers who utilize their art as a tool for community engagement, empowerment, and development. Their \”Our Work, Our Words\”, 2nd edition publication will be given to the first 50 Atlantic Cape students who attend.

At our Worthington Atlantic City Campus on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 12:30 pm – Room 204 we welcome the Atlantic City Professional Panel to discuss the topic “Our Journey Becoming Leaders”. This year we will recognize featured professionals

Natalie Devonish

, Dean of the Worthington Campus & Workforce Development,

Michael Epps, Esq.

Executive Director, Atlantic City Initiatives Project Office,

Yolanda Melville,

Attorney, Cooper Levenson, P.A. and President, National NAACP NextGen Alumni Leadership Council and

Marty Small

, Mayor of Atlantic City, NJ. The panel will identify their inspirations and discuss what Black History means to them by sharing their professional journey and how they overcame obstacles along the way.

Throughout the month there will be a variety of events specifically for students including movies, art and historical and interactive displays at each campus. For more information, contact Lisa Givens, 609-343-5010 or

lgivens@atlantic.edu

CNB Hunting/Fishing NJ: Scoping Hearings for Summer Flounder/Scup/Black Sea Bass and Bluefish

DOWN THE SHORE

–Don’t miss the opportunity to provide comment on management for summer flounder/scup/black sea bass and bluefish during several public scoping hearings in February held by the Mid-Atlantic

Fisheries Management Council.  Please note that these hearings will not address recreational bag, season, or size limits.  See below and attached for additional information.

Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment

The Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment will consider potential modifications to the allocations of catch or landings between the commercial and recreational sectors for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. Members of the public are encouraged to attend a scoping hearing or submit written comments on potential changes to the commercial/recreational allocations for these three species.

Scoping hearings

will be held on

February 24 (Belmar) and February 25 (Galloway)

. A schedule of dates and locations is available

here

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Written comments

may be submitted using the

online comment form

through

March 17, 2020

.

Additional information

is available in the

Scoping and Public Information Document

.

Please note that this amendment

will not

address recreational bag, size, or season limits for any species.

Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment

The Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment is being developed in order to (1) update the goals and objectives of the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan; (2) perform a comprehensive review of the bluefish sector allocations, commercial allocations to the states, and transfer processes; and (3) initiate a bluefish rebuilding plan. Members of the public are encouraged to attend a scoping hearing or submit written comments on any of these issues.

Scoping hearings

will be held on

February 18 (Toms River)

. A schedule of dates and locations is available

here

.

Written comments

may be submitted using the

online comment form

through

March 17, 2020

.

Additional information

is available in the

Scoping and Public Information Document

.

Please note that this amendment

will not

address recreational bluefish management measures, including the 3-fish private/shore bag limit and 5 fish for-hire bag limit recommended for 2020.

Press Release-Bluefish-Supplemental-Scoping.pdf

News Release-Summer Flounder-Scup-BlackSeaBass-Allocation-Scoping-Hearings.pdf

Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing vessel 50 miles off Manasquan Inlet

MANASQUAN INLET, N.J. —(January 29, 2020)– The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a fishing vessel 50 miles off Manasquan Inlet, Thursday afternoon.

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watch standers received a call from the captain of the fishing vessel Enterprise requesting a MEDEVAC for a crew member experiencing severe abdominal pain.

A Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew was launched to assist, arrived and transferred the crew member aboard.

After the crew member\’s condition worsened, an Air Station Atlantic City MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter aircrew was launched, arrived, and medevaced the crew member to awaiting emergency medical services personnel at Atlantic City Care Regional Medical Center.

\”The Coast Guard trains everyday for events like this,\” said Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Box, watch stander at the Sector Delaware Bay command center. \”Because of that training we were able to coordinate multiple Coast Guard assets to get the crew member medical attention as quickly as possible.\”

NJ Dept. of Health Opens Novel Coronavirus Call Center

TRENTON, NJ (January 30, 2020)–The New Jersey Department of Health today announced the opening of a hotline (1-800-222-1222) for the public to ask questions about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

“Although the risk to the public remains low, we understand that residents have questions about this new virus,” Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. “This hotline provides factual information to alleviate fear and dispel rumors.”

The hotline is being operated by the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), also known as the New Jersey Poison Center, which has run other call centers for the Health Department. NJPIES is a division of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. The hotline can accommodate callers in multiple languages.

“

As a 24-hour hotline staffed continuously with trained healthcare professionals, the New Jersey Poison Center is standing by to answer questions about this emerging infection. The call is always free, and we can communicate in any language to the public as well as healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Diane Calello, Executive and Medical Director of NJPIES.

The hotline is part of a comprehensive approach by the state and medical and public health partners to respond to novel coronavirus (nCoV) by ensuring the public health and health care system preparedness.

The Department has an CoV

webpage

that includes CDC updates, travel advisories and guidance sent to health care providers, local health departments, infection preventionists and other health partners.

On Friday, Commissioner Persichilli sent a letter to hospital CEOs detailing

specific guidance

to healthcare professionals on how to evaluate reports of patients with possible nCoV illness, such as taking a careful travel and exposure history to determine if they meet specific CDC testing criteria.  At this time, only the CDC laboratories in Atlanta have the capabilities to test for nCoV, though it is expected that state public health laboratories will be able to test soon.

The Department has also been in contact with Newark Liberty International Airport’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in advance of airport screening.

“The Department reminds individuals with recent travel to Wuhan, China or close contact with someone who has and are experiencing symptoms, to call their health care provider in advance before arriving to the office so they can make accommodations in advance,” Commissioner Persichilli said.

Patients with confirmed nCoV infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath. CDC believes at this time that symptoms of nCoV may appear in as few as two days or as long as two weeks after exposure.

New Jersey continues to work closely with the CDC and local health partners to monitor the situation and will provide updates accordingly.

For more information, visit our homepage at

nj.gov/health

Democratic Candidate Running Against Van Drew Upset with Trash Left From Trump Rally

STATEMENT FROM BRIGID HARRISON REGARDING THE TRUMP/VAN DREW RALLY CLEAN-UP EFFORTS

[January 30, 2020 – Longport, New Jersey] – This morning,

The Cherry Hill Courier-Post published an extensive news story

detailing the enormous clean-up efforts and expense the Wildwood/Cape May community has been forced to address after Tuesday night\’s Trump/Van Drew political rally.

The following is a statement from Brigid Callahan Harrison, Democratic candidate for Congress in New Jersey\’s second congressional district:

\”When Jeff Van Drew first chose to obstruct Congress\’s rightful authority to investigate very serious allegations against Donald Trump, he assisted in the withholding of crucial information related to the 2020 election and chose to help Trump get away with a crime.

\”When Jeff Van Drew negotiated his backroom deal with Trump and switch parties, he chose to take the Trump campaign money and to put his self-interest ahead of the people of the 2nd district.

\”But what is most telling is that during that moment, when Trump asked Van Drew what he wanted in return, he had only one answer – he wanted his very own political rally.

\”Van Drew did not ask Trump to help our community on issues that matter, like Health Care, Infrastructure, and Student Loans, instead the trade-off continued to be about Jeff Van Drew\’s interests, not the people of our district.

\”The result is that we now have a new Trump pawn in Congress and a huge, costly mess in Wildwood to clean up.  Thousands of people from outside the district came to Wildwood on Tuesday, which has clearly resulted in labor and costs for Wildwood, Cape May, and the 2nd District, and once again, we see Van Drew self-interest taking the top priority.

\”It is Van Drew\’s obligation to clean up his own mess, both in Wildwood and in Washington.

\”With the dust now settling after Tuesday night, it is clear we have work to do.  We have immediate work to do with the clean-up in Wildwood, and we must all come together to vote Jeff Van Drew out of office.  Van Drew chose to violate the trust of those who voted for him, including me.  He has ignored the voices of New Jersey\’s second congressional district, the progressives, moderates, and independents who united to get him elected.  And it is clear, he cares only about himself.

\”Jeff Van Drew has made his choices, and on November 3, 2020, we will make ours,\”

Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament May 17, 2020

Beautiful Weather Ushered In the 28

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Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

The annual

Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

is held on the third Sunday in May at

Island Beach State Park

.

In 2020 the tournament will be held on Sunday, May 17.

A variety of species are eligible for entry in the tournament each year. Overall length determines the winner. All fish must meet minimum length tournament requirements. Tournament fishing hours are 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The individual who catches the overall largest fish wins the \”Governor\’s Award,\” and has his/her name engraved on the Governor\’s Cup, which is permanently displayed at the park. Fishing equipment is awarded to winners who catch the largest fish in each species category. Winners from the early entry drawing and the tournament must be present during the afternoon awards ceremony to claim their prizes or they will be forfeited.

Anglers planning to participate in the tournament should always register early: doing so entitles you to save on the adult registration fee, be eligible for special prizes and avoid delays when entering the park.

The 2020 early entry incentive ends April 24, 2020

. After this date, anglers are required to register at the tournament beginning at 5:00 a.m. at Pavilion #1.

Brochure and Registration Form

(pdf, 3.7mb)

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CATEGORY

The High School Team Category is for high school aged students, who are part of a formal fishing club, members of a

Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs

group, or a non-formal group.

The tournament entry fee is waived for student teams, and admission to the park is free for registrants. For more information see the flyer linked below.

High School Team Flyer

(pdf, 900kb)

High School Team Registration Form

(pdf, 780kb)

The school team category is supported by the following organizations:

The Fisherman

The Reel Seat

Fish Hawks Saltwater Anglers Club

Shark River Surf Anglers

Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs New Jersey

All tournament anglers need to complete the

NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry

prior to the event.

Questions can be directed to 609-748-4347.

PAST TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Winners of the Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament, 1992-2019

(pdf, 65kb)

A Day of Family Fun At 27

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Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

16 Year Old Wins Governor\’s Cup With 34\” Bluefish At 26th Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Bluefish Blitzes Liven 25th Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Hundreds Enjoy 24th Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Sunny Skies and Lots of Action at 23rd Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Anglers See Through Fog to Enjoy Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Anglers Enjoy Another Successful 2012 Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Beautiful Fall Day Greets Anglers at the 20th Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

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Anglers Enjoy Family at the 2009 Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Anglers Enjoy Beautiful Weather at the 2008 Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Winners of 2007 Annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament Announced

South Amboy Man Earns Top Honors at 2006 Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Anglers Enjoy Beautiful Weather at the 2005 Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

Anglers \”Sing the Blues\” at the 2004 Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament

2004 Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament Offers Great Fun for Families, Friends

(feature article)

DEP Commissioner and Governor Celebrate Surf Fishing at 2003 Tournament

11th Annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament Sunday Oct. 6, 2002

(feature article – includes complete winners list)

Governor\’s 11th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament a Reel Success

Governor\’s 10th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament a Success

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The tournament is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection\’s Division of Fish and Wildlife and

Division of Parks and Forestry

, the

New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen\’s Clubs

,

Jersey Coast Anglers Association

, and the

New Jersey Beach Buggy Association

.