Wildwood

Governor Phil Murphy has committed $4 million in state money to rebuild the Wildwood boardwalk.  City officials made the announcement Thursday afternoon.  Mayor Pete Byron says the $4 million allocation will get this project off to a “great start”.  Wildwood’s boardwalk was damaged last April during a severe wind storm.

Wildwood Police have charged two men in connection with a disturbance at the Commissioners Court housing complex in the city last weekend.  Police charged 28 year old Alexander Williams and 21 year old Nick McNeal, both of Whitesboro, with crimes.  Williams allegedly was in possession of a semi automatic handgun …

The  Wildwood City Commission meets later today and is expected to authorize a contract with Administrator Carl Groon.  The Commissioner’s agenda also includes an item authorizing a Shared Services Agreement with the County for vaccination sites. The meeting begins at 5:00pm.

Wildwood Police have charged a city resident in connection with a carjacking that took place earlier this month.  Police announced that 47 year old James Johnson has been charged; Johnson was allegedly in possession of a .38 caliber weapon.  He’s been charged with a first degree count of carjacking, and …

Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Glenn C. Kay, the owner of Beecher Kay Realty in Wildwood.  Kay passed away last Thursday at his home.  His father, Robert Kay, served as a New Jersey State Senator.  Kay was a longtime member of the Greater Wildwood Jaycees.

Wildwood Police charged multiple individuals on Friday after a car was stolen during a drug deal that went south.  Police charged three individuals with drug offenses after 1,200 bags of heroin packaged for street sales was found.  34 year old Kristina Cluff of Wildwood Crest, 40 year old David Fessler …

The leaders in the Wildwoods are again kicking around the concept of beach tags in the future, but not for this summer.  The mayors are again exploring the possibility of having beach fees since the burden of staffing and maintaining beaches falls on the taxpayers, and not on the visitors.  …

Wildwood’s Shamrock Cafe may lose its liquor license.  State Police Superintendent Patrick Callahan says the process has begun on the State level to revoke the license, according to a report in the Press of Atlantic City.  There have been four instances of the bar failing to follow safety guidelines related …

A 56 year old woman pointed a firearm at police early Friday morning and was subsequently arrested.  Police charged Kelly Longbottom after she appeared at the door of a residence on Pacific Avenue with a firearm in her hand.  She was charged with multiple counts including aggravated assault on a …

The Wildwoods are again considering the implementation of beach fees, but not for this summer.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that rising expenses to maintain and staff a beach are to blame, and officials in Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest are mutually discussing a beach fee program.  Wildwood …