🌱 What upgrades are planned for Cape May County’s iconic WWII lookout tower?
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In today's newsletter:
- What upgrades are planned for Cape May County’s iconic WWII lookout tower?
- How a $35.5M seawall upgrade could change Cape May’s shoreline
- How Cape May’s shores secretly fueled the Revolutionary War effort
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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 74.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Historic wartime lookout tower in Cape May County to undergo renovations (ocnjdaily.com) — Cape May County is moving to fund major repairs to the historic World War II Fire Control Tower No. 23 near Sunset Beach in Cape May Point State Park, a popular stop for local residents and visitors. Planned work includes concrete fixes, window and decking rehabilitation, and roof improvements, helping preserve a key piece of coastal defense history that drew about 8,000 visitors in 2025. 
2. Cape May County approves $4.3M for Cape May City seawall flood mitigation project (nj.com subscription) — Cape May County has approved $4.3 million toward a $35.5 million project to raise and strengthen Cape May City’s seawall and promenade along Beach Avenue between Madison and Wilmington. Combined with major FEMA funding and city dollars, the work aims to cut coastal flooding risk, protect nearby homes and tourism spots, and boost long-term storm resilience for Cape May residents and visitors.
3. Defenders of the DelawarePresented by Dr. Robert E. Heinly (capemaycountyherald.com) — A free August 11 talk in nearby Ocean View will spotlight how Cape May and Delaware Bay ports helped supply the Revolutionary War, including the Nancy battle at Turtle Gut Inlet. Historian Dr. Robert Heinly, education director for Cape May’s MidAtlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities, will share stories from his work on Victorian Cape May; reservations are required due to limited seating.
4. M16A1 Half-Track With Quad .50-Caliber Guns Now on Display at NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum (vintageaviationnews.com) — Cape May Airport’s NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum has added a World War II–era M16A1 half-track with quad .50-caliber guns to its displays inside Historic Hangar No. 1. On loan through at least AirFest in early September, the vehicle joins the museum’s broader collection of historic aircraft and ground equipment that visitors can explore while learning about American military aviation history.
5. New Jersey Has Three of America's Most Affordable Beach Towns (973espn.com) — Cape May ranks among America’s most affordable beach towns, with a median beach home price of about $693,000, placing it 39th on a national list. The piece contrasts Cape May’s historic, celebrity-favored charm with both cheaper coastal markets and New Jersey’s ultra-expensive shore communities, offering context for local buyers and owners.
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National Lighthouse Day
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave. Cape May Point State Park.
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Backstreets & Byways City Tour
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Ocean Street Trolley Stop, Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street.
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Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Guests meet in front of the main entrance at the Lobster House, next to the green awning. Lobster House - 906 Schellenger's Landing Rd.
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Picture This Selfie Trolley Ride
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Ocean Street Trolley stop Washington St. and Ocean St.
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Architectural Walking Tour
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.
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Cape May Chamber of Commerce Inn of Cape May 7 Ocean Street
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Clueless at The Physick Estate: Liberty and Justice
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
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DRAMATIC READING - Appendage
Cape May Chamber of Commerce In-Person Reading at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse
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109 Airport Rd, West Milford
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Combination Black Legacy in Historic Cape May Trolley Tour & Harriet Tubman Museum
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Begins at the Cape May Trolley Stop
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Music Bingo-J Hayes
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
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National Lighthouse Day
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave. Cape May Point State Park.
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Backstreets & Byways City Tour
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Ocean Street Trolley Stop, Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street.
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Friday August 7
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