Wednesday, March II, 1981

The Herald and The Lantern

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Boro Aim to Fix Up Pre-1940 Housing

By Ed Harnett W. CAPE MAY - The borough ii 'preparing to seek $230,000 in federal Small Cities funds for therehabilitation of almost half of the pre-1940 housing units in the borough. The project was announced by Mayor John Vasser Jr., who said that boropgh officials plan to attend a training session in Newark on the new application requirements. THE APPLICATION focuses ot) the Learning Ave. target area, bounded oh the

north by Central Ave., on the east by Park Blvd., on the south by Eldridge Ave. as far as Broadway. It follows Broadway south to Third Ave., follows west on Third Ave. to Pacific Ave., north on Pacific Ave. to Fourth Ave., east on Fourth Ave., to Broadway and north on Broadway to the Central Ave. northern boundary. A review of tax records and building permits shows that 80 per cent, or 138 units, were constructed before 1940. this is 49 per cent of the pre-1940 dwelling units in the borough.

Picnicking on Beach Favored by Chief

By M’Ellen Rowland AVALON - Police chief, Joseph E. Foley voiced his feeling about the use of Avalon’s greatest attraction, the beach, during the March 5 workshop meeting of Borough Council. Pointing out that from 10 to 5 the beach is the place where families relax together and have fun. he requested that Council relax the ordinance against picnicking. When questioned about the inevitable litter if picnicking were allowed, the chief said he currently uses a total of 99 persons to

patrol the beaches, including lifeguards and beach-tag inspectors and, that he didn’t foresee any problems if sufficient lined trash receptacles were available. Council members agreed there were too mahy "No, No” sanctions and that as long as the strict prohibition of alcoholic beverages and cooking facilities of any kind were maintained they would bring the matter up at the next general meeting March 12. Council also agreed that a slip defining beach regulations# should be readied and given to all

purchasers of beach tags in lieu of the existing signs — which list prohibitions rather than welcoming visitors.

St. Patrick’s Fete Planned

SEA ISLE CITY - A St. Patrick's night party will be held at St. Joseph's Auditorium here Saturday March *14^ with music and Chew Benefit Sun. WILDWOOD - There will be a beef & beer benefit with music for Mike Chew from 3 til 7 p.m. March 15 at the Hofbrau Restaurant here, compliments of the fishing boat Valarie E.

correctioneldboration

A typographical error in last week’s centerfold story on Historic Cold Spring Village had the new restoration attraction opening on May 3; the actual date is May 23. • • • The story reporting on Lower Cape May Regional’s March 13 and 14 presentation, of ‘Sweet Charity’ incorrectly reported matinees, when actually the only shovrtimes are 8 p.m. A caption Iasi week incorrectly identified Robert Smeltzer as president of the Cape May Chamber of Commerce. He is president of the Cape May County Chamber. • • • An historical account concerning the new Peter Shields Inn in Cape May in last week’s News Notes column contained a typographical- error on the date of Shields’ presidency of the old Cape May Real Estate Assn, which was in IMS, not 1975 as reported.

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A SURVEY IN October revealed that 63 per cent of the residential units in the target area were below acceptable standards as defined by the state housing code. At least 109 units require varying degrees of rehabilitation such as window replacement, porch steps, siding, new porches, roofs, and many other items. Small Cities funds'will be used to make grants to eligible low and moderate income persons in the target area . A SURVEY OF 199 households in the area disclosed an average yearly family income of $7,200 with a high percentage of single head of household and elderly. The indicated median family income is $6,000. It is anticipated that loans from local financial institutions, the state Mortgage Finance Agency, and possible participation in the Neighborhood Preservation Program administered by the state Department of Community Affairs will

strengthen the impact of the rehabilitation program. THE dOROUGM PLANS to employ one person full time to administer the rehabilitation program. Part-time services of a secretary and the building inspector will also be used. It is pointed out that the borough is rural and most of its homes are well kept. The neighborhood selected as the target area contains ( the more deteriorated housing in the borough. AS A RESULT of the rehabilitation program, it is anticipated that bringing 120 homes in the area up to code compliance standards will reverse the downward trend in the community. It will also serve to stabilize property values throughout the borough, and private develop«* will be more likely to invest m the comhiunity as a result, according to the application draft.

dancing 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ham and cabbage, beer and set-ups'will be served. Call 263-6285 for tickets. St. Joseph Travel Club is sponsoring a five-day trip to Nova Scotia by bus and M/S Caribe June 29 to July 3, leaving from the city for Digby’s fabulous Pines Hotel. For information call 263-8285. A WILLIAMSBURG - Busch Garden trip is set for May 19 to 21, at the new Hilton Inn and convention center; including two breakfast and dinners. For information call St. Joseph Travel Club, 263-8285. The Hunterdon Hills Playhouse will present the comedy play "Harvey” on May 1 at its luncheon theatre for St. Joseph’s Club. Call 263-8285 for reservations for the oneday trip.

NOW Talk

Tuesday

COURT HOUSE - Ann Baker will be the featured speaker at a 7:30 p.m. March 17 meeting in the County Library during a gathering of the Cape May County Chapter of the National Organization for Women. The current status of legislation affecting women’s reproductive rights, will be discussed including ways that women can work to secure these rights. Ms. Baker is Lobbyist and Coordinator for Reproductive Freedom of NOW, New Jersey.

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