NJ Governor Blocks Shore Brawl Bill

Issue #342

May 09, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

‍‍ 🥊 NJ Governor Blocks Shore Brawl Bill

‍⛴  NJ State Police Ramp Up Boat Registration Checks for Summer

 ⚛ New Jersey Turns to Nuclear Power as Wind Projects Falter

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NJ Governor Blocks Shore Brawl Bill

 Governor Phil Murphy issued a conditional veto on a bipartisan bill that would criminalize inciting public brawls, citing concerns over potential violations of free speech and assembly rights. The bill, aimed at curbing teen violence at shore locations, passed both legislative chambers without opposition. Murphy recommended changes, including exemptions for face coverings worn for medical, religious, or expressive reasons. Lawmakers are expected to revise and return the bill soon, while two related proposals addressing youth misconduct remain under consideration.

 NJ State Police Ramp Up Boat Registration Checks for Summer

 As boating season nears, New Jersey State Police are enforcing registration laws for all powerboats. Vessels must be registered and display valid decals, especially if they've been in the state over 180 days or have a New Jersey hailing port. State Police emphasized that failure to comply can lead to serious consequences. Anyone found operating an unregistered vessel will face a summons that includes a mandatory court appearance. In such cases, the voyage will be halted immediately.  Registration requires an appointment at a local MVC agency.

New Jersey Turns to Nuclear Power as Wind Projects Falter

 New Jersey is shifting its clean energy focus to nuclear power following delays and cancellations in offshore wind projects. Governor Phil Murphy has endorsed expanding the state’s nuclear capacity to meet rising electricity demand, projected to increase by nearly 40% by 2039. The state’s three existing reactors already supply 40% of its electricity and most of its carbon-free energy. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has issued a Request for Information to explore new and advanced nuclear technologies, aiming to ensure long-term grid reliability and affordability.

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Answer to the May 8th Trivia Question

What modern convenience, uncommon for its time, was featured in every guest room of Cape May's Mount Vernon Hotel during its brief operation in the 1850s?​

A) Electric lighting
B) Private telephones
C) Hot and cold running water
D) Air conditioning​

Answer: C) Hot and cold running water​

The Mount Vernon Hotel, constructed in 1852, boasted hot and cold running water in every guest room—a remarkable luxury for the era. This amenity was part of the hotel's advanced infrastructure, which also included gas lighting produced on-site and an extensive network of 125 miles of gas and water pipes. These features underscored the hotel's ambition to offer unparalleled comfort and modernity to its guests.

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