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Sustainable Jersey representatives announced today that Cape May City has once again achieved Sustainable Jersey Silver recertification. Municipalities that earn this certification are considered by their peers, state government, experts, and civic organizations in New Jersey to be among the leading communities in the state. 

Additionally, Cape May City has earned the Sustainability Champion Award for small size population (up to 4,999) municipalities. This award recognizes the municipality that has achieved the highest number of points in this population category. This will be the sixth time that Cape May City has received the Sustainability Champion Award. 

Cape May City was honored at the Sustainable Jersey Awards Luncheon today in Atlantic City.

“I would like to thank our Green Team, City Council, and City staff who are committed to making Cape May City one of the most sustainable communities in New Jersey” said Mayor Zack Mullock. “This award is a testament to a long term commitment to make the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort a model for other communities to emulate.”

All facets of the City contributed to this effort.  City Council adopted ordinances to ban invasive species and create Historic Design standards for energy improvements. The Planning Board adopted the Creative Placemaking Plan as part of the City’s Master Plan and the Environmental Commission played a key role by conducting outreach and education on a number of key issues.

A significant achievement that was highlighted in the Sustainable Jersey application is the rehabilitation of the historic Franklin Street School. This school was vacant and in disrepair for years. Today it is a bustling library and community center.

To become Sustainable Jersey certified at the silver-level, Cape May City submitted documentation to show it had completed a balance of the required sustainability actions, meeting a minimum of 350 action points. In addition to reaching 350 points, each community had to create a green team and select at least three out of 12 priority action options. 

“Sustainable Jersey is proud of the New Jersey towns that achieved certification this year,” said Randy Solomon, director of Sustainable Jersey. “The Sustainable Jersey certified towns demonstrate leadership and are a testament to how much we can accomplish toward the long-term goal of a sustainable New Jersey.” Certified towns excelled in areas such as improving energy efficiency, health, and wellness, reducing waste, sustaining local economies, protecting natural resources, and advancing the arts. Collectively, the 460 participating Sustainable Jersey towns are a powerful force in New Jersey.

About Cape May City
Cape May City is located at the southern tip of in New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. One of the country's oldest vacation resort destinations, the City has a year-round population of 3,607, while the summer population expands by as many as 40,000 to 50,000 visitors. The entire city is designated a National Historic Landmark due to its concentration of Victorian buildings. Cape May City has received many accolades including being recognized as one of America's top ten beaches by the Travel Channel and the top ten Best Small Coastal Towns in America by USA Today. 

About Sustainable Jersey
Sustainable Jersey provides tools, training and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability programs. Sustainable Jersey’s partners include the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, Sustainability Institute at The College of New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Clean Energy Program. Program underwriters include the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Clean Energy Program, and the Surdna Foundation. The 2017 Sustainable Jersey Grants program for municipalities is funded by PSEG Foundation and the Gardinier Environmental Fund. South Jersey Gas, PSEG and New Jersey Natural Gas are Platinum Sponsors. NJM Insurance Group is a Gold Sponsor, Bayshore Recycling is a Silver Sponsor, and our Bronze Sponsors are Covanta, Greener by Design, Tesla, AT&T and Elizabethtown Gas. The Sustainability Summit venue sponsors are Good Energy, Investors Bank and Church & Dwight.

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In an effort to recognize the hard-working personnel of the City of Cape May, Manager Paul Dietrich continues a city-wide recognition program to honor “employees of the month”. The objective is to recognize employees who show exemplary individual achievement, contribution, and performance in their jobs. These individuals consistently exhibit a positive and supportive attitude and make contributions beyond the usual expectations of their employment.

Peers can nominate each other, building a stronger comradery amongst the workforces. Management, Department Heads, and Supervisors are not eligible to be nominated, allowing recognition to solely focus on the hard-working City employees that make the City a success daily.

Under the authorization of the City Manager, the Employee of the Month Committee consists of voluntary Supervisors from each Department who will review nominations and select the winner for each month.

City Manager Paul Dietrich recognized Marie Bagnaro as the City’s September 2024 Employee of the Month during the October 15^th Council Meeting.

Marie has been a seasonal employee with the Department of Public Works for the past 9 years. City Manager Paul Dietrich points out that “even as a longtime seasonal employee, her fellow employees felt she rose to the occasion to be recognized.”

This year, Marie has been responsible for the cleaning of City Hall, where she comes in with an upbeat, positive attitude. She does her job with not only the speed of an entire team, but the attention that City Hall deserves. Marie is the kind of employee that when she’s not around, you notice. According to her coworkers, the value of a good employee isn’t simply judged by what they do or how they do it, but how their character affects the morale of those around them, and Marie is a prime example of what everyone should strive to be. 

No matter what your job or title, what matters at the end of the day is what’s inside, and inside City Hall is the hardworking Marie Bagnaro!

The City of Cape May is looking for exhibitors that create unique, original artwork and handmade items for their 2024 Summer Craft Shows. To be considered, vendors will need to provide photographs of their work and display. No mass-produced items will be accepted. Vendors will also be required to show proof of insurance to participate. A limited number of each media and craft will be accepted. Discounted rates available for early registration!

Our 2024 Craft Show schedule is as follows: 

Saturday, June 8^th & Sunday, June 9^th: Cape May Promenade, 10 AM - 5 PM

Saturday July 13^th & Sunday, July 14^th: Cape May Promenade, 10 AM - 5 PM

Saturday, August 17^th & Sunday, August 18^th: Cape May Promenade, 10 AM - 5 PM

And don’t forget about the Annual Crafts at Christmas Show taking place at Convention Hall this December 7^th and December 8^th!

To download application forms, please visit https://www.capemaycity.com/craft-shows.   

For further information call (609) 884-9565 or e-mail craftshows@capemaycity.com. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/capemaycity and follow us on Instagram @capemaycity.