A family appeared before a Superior Court judge on Friday, begging the judge to close a section of North Wildwood beach where a family member died nearly five years ago. The family of Brad Smith asked Judge Julio Mendez to close a section of beach where Smith died in July, 2012. Sandra Smith is suing…
Emergency beach work has begun in North Wildwood. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the city has begun bringing new sand to the city to repair damage caused by last month’s nor’easter. Mayor Patrick Rosenello says a priority is creating a new berm at the Third Avenue beach. City Council meets later today to…
North Wildwood will consider an emergency contract on Tuesday for beach work that’s needed after last month’s nor’easter event. The City Council meets Tuesday at 5:00pm and will consider the contract that would repair scarping and large sand cliffs on the beach created by the storm. Council may also authorize a contract for the reconstruction…
North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello has issued his State of the City message to his residents. Rosenello says there are various improvement projects planned in 2017 for North Wildwood including improvements to the Moore’s Inlet Public Parking Facility, various street work, and sand rinse stations. Rosenello says residents will be able to find out even…
The mayor of North Wildwood is running for reelection with three members of council. North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello told Coastal Broadcasting on Wednesday that he is running for reelection alongside Councilman David DelConte, Councilman Ed Kohler, and Councilwoman Kellyann Tolomeo. Rosenello took over as mayor after Bill Henfey stepped aside three years ago.
A number of beaches in the region have left significant erosion behind. The North Wildwood Police Department shared photos on Facebook of portions of its beachfront and showed a huge chunk taken out of the beach. Police there said beach access via 5th Ave. ramp is closed to vehicles due to beach erosion until further…
A mention of Bill Henfey Park in North Wildwood during last night’s national broadcast of the NFC Championship game on Fox. Play by play announcer Joe Buck mentioned that Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan used to summer at the Jersey Shore in North Wildwood, and mentioned Bill Henfey Park as part of his commentary. Ryan led…
The North Wildwood City Council will meet on Tuesday with largely routine business on its agenda. Council will hold the formal introduction of the Boardwalk Special Improvement District budget for 2017, and may amend a resolution that outlines the city’s holiday schedule. Various bids will be advertised, including those for beach umbrella concessions and hot…
A great finish to a high school basketball game broadcast live on WCZT Friday night as Atlantic City defeated Wildwood Catholic, 71-65 in a game played in North Wildwood. Ray Bethea Jr. scored 24 points for the Vikings and Ryan Legler led the Crusaders with 21 points. Wildwood Catholic drops to 4-3 on the season.
North Wildwood Police rounded up a fugitive who was wanted in Philadelphia. Police Officer Justin Melon arrested 50 year old Mario Gigliotti Thursday morning at 12th and New York Avenues in the city after local police got word Gigliotti could be in the area. Gigliotti was wanted for an escape after he did not return…