NJ Crabbing Season Underway: What to Know About Size Limits and Rules

Issue #357

June 08, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

 🦀 NJ Crabbing Season Underway: What to Know About Size Limits and Rules

⚡ Critics Split as NJ Rolls Out Utility Relief Funded by Clean Energy Programs

👨🏾 Cape May to Unveil First Marker on New Jersey Black Heritage Trail

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

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NJ Crabbing Season Underway: What to Know About Size Limits and Rules

 

New Jersey’s blue claw crab season is open through Nov. 30 (Dec. 4 in Delaware Bay), with both soft and hard shell crabs legal to harvest. Soft crabs must be at least 3.5 inches across, and recreational crabbers are limited to one bushel per person daily. Female crabs with eggs must be released, and commercial sellers must hold proper licenses. Peeler crabs must be at least 3 inches. The soft shell stage is favored for its culinary appeal due to the crab's tenderness.

 

Critics Split as NJ Rolls Out Utility Relief Funded by Clean Energy Programs

 New Jersey is launching a $430 million program in July to ease rising electricity bills, providing $100–$250 in credits to residents, with a focus on low- and middle-income households. Funded by clean energy sources, the relief comes in response to rate hikes of up to 20%. Supporters argue the measure provides timely financial relief, especially for vulnerable households. Others, including legislative Republicans and clean energy advocates, criticized the program’s funding strategy and long-term effectiveness. Some called it a temporary fix that diverts resources from clean energy programs designed to lower costs over time. Meanwhile, lawmakers are reviewing the energy impact of AI data centers through new legislation.

Cape May to Unveil First Marker on New Jersey Black Heritage Trail 

 The first marker on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail will be unveiled in Cape May this Wednesday, honoring the Franklin Street School and recognizing the area's Black community. The ceremony will also formally recognize the Macedonia Baptist Church and the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey as new additions to the state’s Black Heritage Trail. Both locations hold deep cultural and historical significance for the African American community in the region. The public is welcome to attend the ceremony, though advance registration is encouraged. Registration details are available online at bit.ly/franklinstreetschoolunveiling. The initiative, created in 2022, highlights significant sites of Black heritage across New Jersey.

Answer to the June 7th Trivia Question

Cape May's Great Fire of 1878 had a major impact on the town. Approximately how much of the town was destroyed?

A) One-quarter
B) One-third
C) Half
D) Two-thirds

Answer: C) Half​

The fire of 1878 devastated about half of Cape May, but the town was quickly rebuilt, and many of its iconic Victorian buildings were constructed during the rebuilding process.

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