98.7 The Coast

The authority operating the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is pushing a questionable plan to build a boutique hotel on bay-front land, primarily to cover its own operating deficits. This unwelcome proposal faces significant environmental and legal hurdles, as much of the eyed land is zoned for conservation and has been previously protected from development by state… The post Ferry’s Hotel Plan Threatens Conservation Land in Cape May appeared first on Coast News Today.

A bomb threat was called in for a business on the Wildwood Boardwalk, the same block where a pizzeria has recently faced online criticism for displaying stickers with alleged Nazi symbols. Police and K-9 units evacuated and searched the area but found no threat to public safety. While authorities have not confirmed the specific target,… The post Bomb Threat on Wildwood Boardwalk Near Pizzeria Under Fire for Alleged Nazi Imagery appeared first on Coast News Today.

A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that a tenant is not responsible for injuries caused by his landlord’s aggressive dog. The court reversed a lower court’s error, clarifying that under state law, strict liability for a dog bite rests solely with the animal’s owner. The landlord’s claim against the Absecon tenant for nearly $2,000… The post Court: Landlord, Not Tenant, Liable for Dog Bite appeared first on Coast News Today.

The family of a 21-year-old man who drowned in a Wildwood Crest rip current two years ago is suing the borough and its beach patrol for negligence. The lawsuit alleges that lifeguards failed to warn beachgoers of the hazardous conditions by not using red flags or having adequate staffing. The family is seeking damages, arguing… The post Family Sues Wildwood Crest in Rip Current Drowning appeared first on Coast News Today.

Upper Township is taking action against nuisance properties by hiring contractors to clean up overgrown grass and debris when owners fail to respond to violation notices. The cost for the abatement, plus administrative fees, is then charged to the homeowner by placing a lien on their property’s tax assessment. Code enforcement officials say this measure… The post Upper Township To Place Tax Liens on Unkempt Properties to Combat Nuisance Violations appeared first on Coast News Today.