From Dirt Fields to Diamond Memories: Cape May’s Little League Turns 70

Issue #367

June 18, 2025

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⚾ From Dirt Fields to Diamond Memories: Cape May’s Little League Turns 70

🍽 Restaurants Could Face Fines Over Hidden Gratuities Under New NJ Bill

 🦪 Officials Shield Rare Oystercatcher Nest on Busy Wildwood Beach

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From Dirt Fields to Diamond Memories: Cape May’s Little League Turns 70

Photo by Dave Weinberg


 

 Seven decades ago, a makeshift field on Lafayette Street marked the beginning of something special in Cape May. Today, the stories that sprang from the city's inaugural Little League season in 1955 continue to grow—much like the bamboo that once bordered the original ballpark. The Greater Cape May Little League was born when a group of community leaders, including George Feitz and Charles Hickman Sr., turned an open lot into a beloved ballfield. The setup was humble: a snow fence served as the outfield wall, and players sat on wooden benches until dugouts were later built. But for the boys who took the field that first summer, it felt like their own Yankee Stadium. Last week, some of those same players stood proudly at a youth championship game, witnessing the tradition continue.

 

Restaurants Could Face Fines Over Hidden Gratuities Under New NJ Bill

 This is a controversial subject for many. A new bill in New Jersey seeks to require restaurants to clearly disclose mandatory gratuity charges on menus, bills, entrances, and websites. Mandatory gratuities—often added for large parties or special dining arrangements—have sparked customer confusion in some cases. Lawmakers say the bill aims to protect consumers from surprise charges and enhance overall transparency in the dining experience. Failure to do so could lead to significant fines and legal consequences under the Consumer Fraud Act. The measure is designed to improve billing transparency and protect diners from surprise fees.

Officials Shield Rare Oystercatcher Nest on Busy Wildwood Beach 

 Wildlife officials in Wildwood are protecting a rare nest of American oystercatchers at Bennet Avenue Beach after chicks hatched in late May. One chick was killed by a vehicle, prompting officials to set up a buffer zone. As summer heats up, wildlife teams are urging the public to steer clear of marked nesting areas and keep pets leashed or away from the beach altogether. Officials note that the number of visitors in Wildwood far exceeds that in many other coastal regions where oystercatchers are found, making protection efforts even more urgent. The remaining chicks are expected to stay at the site for several more weeks, possibly through the Fourth of July, until they can fly and fend for themselves.

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Answer to the June 17th Trivia Question

Cape May is part of which larger metropolitan statistical area?

A) Atlantic City
B) New York City
C) Philadelphia
D) Wilmington

Answer: C) Philadelphia

Cape May, although in southern New Jersey, is part of the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Camden metropolitan statistical area, often referred to as the Delaware Valley

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