The Wildwood Public School District has paid out $400,000 in a harassment claim failed by Donna Howard, a high school custodian. The Cape May County Herald reports that the claim was paid over alleged advances by Patrick Quinan, a supervisor at the district. The suit was filed more than two years ago.
A Trunk or Treat event in Wildwood Saturday attracted thousands of parents and kids to a safe environment to enjoy Halloween fun. The event was sponsored by the City of Wildwood and 98.7..the Coast. Dozens of volunteers donated their time to hand out treats to the kids. Masks and social distancing were required. Mayor Pete…
There is yet another lawsuit in West Wildwood. The Cape May County Herald reports today that former mayor Herbert Frederick has filed suit against Mayor Christopher Fox, Police Chief Jacquelyn Ferentz, and others relating to another lawsuit. Frederick asserts that the Borough conspired to throw a lawsuit in the Chief’s favor in order to blame…
Wildwood has reopened its department of recreation. Director Rich Hans announced on the city’s website that a Covid-19 self-checker will be required for every individual. Temperatures will also be taken at the front desk.
Wildwood held its fourth meeting earlier this week on the potential redevelopment of Pacific Avenue. Mayor Pete Byron and Freeholder Will Morey hosted the meeting to discuss certain aspects of the potential project, and to receive community input. Byron says if a project occurs, it would require only a 20 percent financial obligation by the…
Wildwood Police have announced the arrest of a man from the Villas after he was in a verbal dispute with another man early Monday morning on New Jersey Avenue. Police say 33 year old Kevin Finnegan had knives in his possession, along with meth, heroin, and prescription pills. A second suspect from Middlesex was also…
Wildwood officials have announced that the city has obtained a bond rating from Standard and Poor’s of SP-1+, indicating the city is in good financial health despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Mayor Pete Byron says he can’t wait to see “what more we can do in 2021”.
The Morey Organization announced that unused food from its amusement piers has been donated to local organizations that help those in need. Food was distributed to the First United Methodist Church in Cape May Court House, the Lazarus House in the Wildwoods, and to the culinary program at Wildwood High School. About $6,000 in donations…
Two people were arrested and hit with various drug charges following a motor vehicle stop over the weekend on East Baker Avenue in Wildwood. Police say they recovered heroin and drug paraphernalia which indicated the drugs were being sold on the streets. Charged in connection with the crime were 31 year old Jahkime Blake of…
The Wildwood City Commission meets Wednesday afternoon and is expected to consider the sale of nearly $33 million in bond anticipation notes. The sale will include over $20 million in general bond anticipation notes. The Commission may also authorize an emergency interconnection agreement with the New Jersey American Water Company.