{
 "city": "Cape May",
 "state": "NJ",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/capemaycity.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Planning Board reviews roof pitch ordinance and two major Beach Avenue applications",
   "summary": "The Cape May Planning Board will vote on resolutions for Adis Inc. regarding a pergola and phasing at 1317 Beach Avenue. The board will also consider site plan and variance applications for properties at 701 & 703 Beach Avenue and 7 & 10 Ocean Street. Additionally, the board will discuss a proposed ordinance amending zoning code requirements for minimum and maximum roof pitch.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42110/agendas/d3e25d6ff37e472f84a2218d221686d9.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42110/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to discuss Clean Communities and stewardship",
   "summary": "The Cape May City Environmental Commission is meeting to review the July minutes, receive updates from the Planning Board, City Council, and City Manager, and discuss new business including Clean Communities. The agenda also includes a discussion on stewardship and the natural world, followed by a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42415/agendas/c3a9353926ec4c8b9867db31c0d8fe09.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42415/"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to consider contracts for street safety and beach management",
   "summary": "The Cape May City Council is holding a regular meeting with several resolutions up for approval, including contracts for professional services related to safety improvements on Elmira Street, Venice Avenue, and Bank Street, and continued engineering for the beach management program. The council will also consider a resolution to apply for county open space funds for Wise-Anderson Park and a resolution rededicating the park's name. Public comments are limited to five minutes per person.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42171/agendas/5fa648683e134050a92d340b6b0ea6ba.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42171/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to discuss leases for Allen AME Church and Tennis Club in closed session",
   "summary": "The Cape May City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to enter a closed session to discuss leases for the Allen AME Church at 715-717 Franklin Street and the Cape May Tennis Club at 1020-1026 Washington Street. The public may comment in person, with a five-minute limit, before adjournment. No other business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/44258/agendas/a41e4538a17e456da981035caac76097.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/44258/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to vote on 8 final approvals, including McHugh Group and Crown Castle fiber projects",
   "summary": "The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, to consider resolutions for final approval on eight properties, including a McHugh Group project at 1101 New York Avenue and three Crown Castle Fiber LLC right-of-way requests. The commission will also review conceptual approval for a project at 535 Bank Street, act on 27 applications already reviewed (mostly HVAC, fences, and roofs), and hear new applications for additions and alterations. A policy discussion on application submission and agenda placement is also scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42324/agendas/81cb705eb89545abbdc8adb0b0e83363.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42324/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to vote on beach/promenade rules and curfew changes",
   "summary": "The Cape May City Council is holding a special meeting to consider final adoption of Ordinance 607-2026, which amends city code regarding prohibited acts on the Promenade and Beach and adjusts the curfew. The ordinance is being considered for immediate effect on an emergency basis. A public hearing and public comment period are scheduled before the vote.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/44243/agendas/6b54c19ed8c445c98c76d86b385b0c71.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/44243/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to review tree removal requests and permits",
   "summary": "The Cape May Shade Tree Commission is meeting to consider street tree removal requests and residential tree removal permit applications for several properties. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comments, and reports from subcommittees and officials.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42346/agendas/85b64b85c9ee4dee8c673bb0ba108bda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42346/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "City Advisory Committees",
   "headline": "Cape May bike-ped committee to plan September Bike Walk event",
   "summary": "The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to hear reports from the city manager and police department, discuss e-bike safety observations, and plan a September Bike Walk event. The agenda also includes succession planning for the committee. This is a routine advisory meeting with no votes or binding decisions listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42743/agendas/e4eafd9890e74cb3ba8a36edefacb2ac.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42743/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Cape May Planning Board August 11 meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The City of Cape May Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 has been cancelled. No applications or decisions will be considered at this meeting. Documents and records remain available for review at City Hall.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42099/agendas/cd105ac1c7364e999da488baa491e619.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42099/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to vote on ordinance restricting promenade and beach activities, curfew",
   "summary": "The City Council will introduce an ordinance amending city code to prohibit certain acts on the Promenade and Beach and to adjust the curfew. The consent agenda includes resolutions to accept grants for coastal resiliency, neighborhood preservation, a police wellness initiative, and historic preservation, plus a change order for the new police headquarters and a shared services agreement with West Cape May. A presentation from the Cape May Housing Authority is also scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42170/agendas/832bd0d8204f4832a21e0c37e7aa13d9.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42170/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "HPC workshop to align on revised historic design standards",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting for an alignment workshop only; no formal action will be taken. Discussion will focus on revising the HPC's Historic Design Standards and application materials, and clarifying the adoption process for those changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/44157/agendas/7484b2b46156473297df0845287200f9.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/44157/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission discusses dune day, monarch pledge, nature center",
   "summary": "The Cape May City Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss old business including a Planning Board report and city manager updates, and new business such as group feedback, Dune Day, the Monarch Pledge, and the Nature Center of Cape May. A discussion on stewardship and the natural world is also scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42414/agendas/fe2c5c36c49149c89db257ee6a16b125.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42414/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider Verizon cell site and two Adis Inc. site plans",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a resolution for a Verizon Wireless facility at 1045 Beach Avenue, and two applications from Adis Inc. for site plan approvals and variance relief at 1317 Beach Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss payment of bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42109/agendas/d99f639020aa45218ab24fb05298ea5d.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42109/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear variance request for 911 Washington Street",
   "summary": "The Cape May Zoning Board will meet to consider three resolutions and one variance application. The board will vote on resolutions for properties on West Perry Street and Ocean Street, and will hear a variance request from Adam & Colleen Curtin for 911 Washington Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42366/agendas/9ab5a8125cab4617b3b7cb68980beb73.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42366/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 15 resolutions including Oktoberfest open container waiver",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider 15 consent agenda resolutions, including designating August as Veterans and Military Appreciation Month, authorizing a shared services agreement for solid waste disposal, and approving a temporary open container waiver for Oktoberfest. The meeting also includes updates on the water plant and a public comment period. The next meeting on August 4, 2026, is rescheduled to 1:00 PM due to National Night Out.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42158/agendas/04549fa8159c424dba5b70eec2117f58.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42158/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to discuss shared services agreement for construction code with West Cape May",
   "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Cape May City Council. The only substantive item is a resolution to hold a closed session to discuss a shared services agreement for Uniform Construction Code services with the Borough of West Cape May and a discussion regarding the Cape May Housing Authority. The meeting includes a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/44123/agendas/fcc2f70e9bca4eda9e68185265a04c96.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/44123/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to vote on two final approvals and review 20+ applications",
   "summary": "The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission will consider final approval for two properties (918 Stockton Avenue and 1122 Washington Street), review conceptual approvals for three projects, and act on over 20 applications for changes to historic and non-contributing structures. The agenda also includes a public comment period and discussion items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42323/agendas/3b592a21d5c14a97bb27ea897a4291e7.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42323/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to review 11 tree removal requests and permits",
   "summary": "The Cape May Shade Tree Commission will meet on July 15, 2026, to consider 11 tree removal requests and permit applications on specific streets, including Virginia Avenue, New York Avenue, and Washington Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and reports from subcommittees, the treasurer, and the city council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42335/agendas/326dded05e5a414cbe74db37f93275f2.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42335/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Cape May Planning Board July 14 meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The City of Cape May Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting. All board documents remain available for review at City Hall and on the city website.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42098/agendas/2f54e2a6ea44403c8ebadbfea1b46bff.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42098/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to vote on parking meter changes, private lot agreements",
   "summary": "The Cape May City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM in City Hall. The main action is a second-reading vote on an ordinance to amend the city code regarding metered parking and to incorporate private parking lot use agreements. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes resolutions for a recreation program contract, an updated personnel manual, budget insertions for recycling revenue, and change orders for the Harborview Park, new police headquarters, and sidewalk projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42157/agendas/3b2544776d404264a8e8e4c1250d18be.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42157/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "City Advisory Committees",
   "headline": "Cape May advisory committee to nominate chair, discuss 2026 mercantile licenses",
   "summary": "The MTRAC committee will meet to nominate a chair for the advisory board and discuss 2026 mercantile licenses. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/43986/agendas/8b0176eff77b4c36aa993654109fe20b.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/43986/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Cape May Zoning Board hears 3 variance applications and a minor subdivision",
   "summary": "The Cape May Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider three variance applications and one minor subdivision request. The board will also vote on a resolution for the Bray Family Partnership at 720 Washington Street, approve minutes from May 28, 2026, and discuss payment of bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42365/agendas/c670e9b6c9e746e9b570e130fe022448.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42365/minutes/f15f2384263d4e53950d793cd4c1d621.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42365/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission discusses stewardship and natural world",
   "summary": "The Cape May City Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a Planning Board report, city manager updates, and programming. The main discussion item is stewardship and the natural world.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42413/agendas/5b7d95e99d6d4f4b815bc8c4e3812cb6.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42413/minutes/e3b1c5c178d247cc86cbd67383a2eedc.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42413/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider RAJ Realty application for Idaho Avenue properties",
   "summary": "The Cape May Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a resolution for RAJ Realty Investments LLC regarding properties at 1501 & 1601 Idaho Avenue and Cape May Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss any other matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42108/agendas/4dcbc2ef402b40b788d676d50d5d473e.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42108/minutes/4e8758be8372496286e00fd591d8ac00.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42108/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to consider parking lot use agreements and $3.65M infrastructure note",
   "summary": "The City Council will introduce an ordinance amending metered parking rules and incorporating private parking lot use agreements. The consent agenda includes resolutions to apply for FEMA firefighter grants, authorize bids for security systems and seawall improvements, approve parking lot use agreements with three businesses, and issue up to $3.65 million in notes for the NJ Infrastructure Bank construction financing program. A regular agenda item considers renewal of a conflict alcoholic beverage license.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42156/agendas/701cee7e370446df807d53b0496d0812.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42156/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Boards & Commissions",
   "headline": "Cape May Historic Preservation Commission reviews 6 major applications including hotel renovations and a theater addition",
   "summary": "The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission will consider 6 resolutions for properties including 645 Lafayette Street, 908 Shell Cottage, 251 Beach Avenue, 1045 Washington Street, 1226 Lafayette Street, and a promenade project, plus 5 new applications for work on contributing and non-contributing structures. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, payment of bills, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42322/agendas/cf316e05a300419d95de9c143b75f162.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/42322/minutes/14a7f7ac1bb34d12a5130c973bb86872.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/42322/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "City Advisory Committees",
   "headline": "Parking fees, beach concessions, and budget caps on advisory agenda",
   "summary": "The Municipal Taxation and Revenue Advisory Committee will review parking fees and practices, discuss beach concessions, and consider municipal budget appropriations caps. The committee will also form a subcommittee to draft a mission statement and hold a roundtable on elementary school consolidation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.capemaycity.com/meetingfiles/41129/agendas/e5d4140c54e345498d7eb5588b9db732.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.capemaycity.com/events/41129/"
  }
 ]
}