Cape May Committee Debates Fee Structure Revisions and Surplus Management Strategies

Overview: The Cape May Municipal Taxation & Revenue Advisory Committee met recently to discuss a range of issues, including proposed changes to development and mercantile license fees, the management of the city’s surplus funds, and compliance checks for restaurant seating capacities.

Cape May Committee Debates Fee Increases, Enforcement, and Data Collection

Overview: The Cape May Municipal Taxation & Revenue Advisory Committee meeting focused on several issues, including proposed fee increases for mercantile licenses and rental properties, enforcement of licensing compliance, and the necessity of accurate data collection to guide future decisions.

Brookline Committee Entangled in Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Debate

Overview: The Brookline Advisory Committee recently convened to deliberate over Warrant Article 19, which proposed support for a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting witnessed a debate on the resolution’s language and implications, revealing deep community divisions over the town’s role in international affairs and the impact of the conflict on local dynamics.