North Wildwood Police have announced some road advisories for a marathon event to be held on Sunday, April 30th. City police say the run will impact the northern section of the city from 5:00am until Noon; one lane of westbound traffic will be maintained for vehicles on Route 147. ##
A video has surfaced online of former GOP-backed Assembly candidate Brian McDowell showing him telling a woman that she should have sex with him. McDowell tells NJ Advance Media that he has no plans on dropping out of the race despite losing the endorsement of the Cape GOP, and said quote “Even Jesus dropped the…
North Wildwood will be able to offer its property owners a higher discount on flood insurance rates. City leaders announced that the city has earned a higher rating in the Community Rating System which will now provide property owners with a 20 percent discount on their flood insurance premiums, an betterment of five percent. ##
Some life lessons when it comes to seeking a job were provided to 16 students in the Wildwood Public School District by Moreys Piers. The organization spent time with the students to discuss skills including properly filling out a job application form, to the thank you note to follow. Moreys Piers is one of the…
North Wildwood is ready to approve a shared services agreement with Wildwood for the transport of beach sand to the city’s beaches. North Wildwood’s beachfront has been eroded by recent coastal storms and the Wildwood beaches have plenty of sand to borrow. A contract for a beach fill is expected to be awarded at the…
A major fundraising effort is underway to generate revenue to help complete the Children’s Fresh Air Home in North Wildwood. A big grant is forthcoming from the State, and organizers are trying to raise an additional $300,000 by the end of April. The home provides a shore vacation experience for children through South Jersey. ##
North Wildwood Police will be cracking down on distracted drivers during the month of April. City police announced that it will participate in a crackdown on drivers who talk on cell phones or who are texting while they are driving. In 2014, over 3,000 drivers lost their lives nationwide in distracted driving accidents. ##
North Wildwood’s next Council meeting has been pushed back a day in order to award a contract for a necessary beach fill project. City officials announced that the next meeting will be held on April 5th, instead of April 4th, at 5:00pm at City Hall. City leaders want to issue a contract to repair the…
A small tax increase of slightly less than a penny for North Wildwood residents this year. City Council met on Monday and approved a spending plan with a small tax hike in the $29 million spending plan. Council also approved spending some money to repair some beaches damaged by this month’s Winter Storm Stella. ##
A rescue of three dolphins who got into difficulty swimming near the North Wildwood beachfront on Monday. Two dolphins became stuck in a small sandbar at the 15th Street beach and were able to free themselves; the North Wildwood Fire Department assisted with sending the third dolphin into the sea, out of harm’s way. A…