Wildwood Police responded to over 1,600 calls during Memorial Day weekend. City Police say they aggressively dealt with alcohol violations on the beach and disorderly persons on the boardwalk, and streets. 108 motor vehicle stops were made during the holiday weekend. ##
The Wildwood City Commission will hold a short, special meeting Friday afternoon at 4:00pm. The Commission is expected to authorize a Request for Quotes/Proposal for food vendors on the Wildwood beaches that will be advertised officially on June 7th. ##
A 31 year old man from Paterson has been charged by Cape May County authorities for allegedly peddling a large quantity of heroin in Cape May County. Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced that Ziyad Walker was busted following a search warrant executed Wednesday at a property on Roberts Avenue in Wildwood. Walker is currently lodged at…
What did Bruce Springsteen do after visiting the Wildwood boardwalk on Thursday? He joined fellow E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt for a shower at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank. Springsteen was spotted walking the Wildwood boardwalk before the weekend, fueling speculation a summer beach concert may be coming. ##
Bruce Springsteen on the Wildwood boardwalk today? A photo posted by the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce on social media seems to show the Boss casually attired on the city’s boardwalk for the start of the Memorial Day weekend. ##
Forget about smoking on the Wildwood boardwalk next summer. The Wildwood City Commission met Wednesday afternoon and approved an ordinance that would ban smoking on the city’s famous boardwalk, and adjoining ramps and stairs. North Wildwood’s council is expected to approve a similar ordinance during a meeting in June. ##
Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced that a 45 year old Wildwood man has been convicted on drug distribution charges. Hector Ramos now faces a minimum sentence of 20 years behind bars. Ramos will be sentenced in late July. ##
Both Avalon and Wildwood made applications for funding to the Cape May County Open Space Program on Tuesday. Avalon is seeking funding for a brand new Surfside Park adjacent to the boardwalk, and an expansion of its bike path; Wildwood is hoping for funding for artificial fields at its Maxwell Field sports complex. ##
The Wildwood School District can use a site in North Wildwood for classroom space without permission from North Wildwood. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Judge J. Christopher Gibson has ruled in favor of the Wildwood District, saying it can lease space at the St. Simeon Episcopalian Church annex in North Wildwood. ##
Six local women have all been recognized by Soroptimist of Cape May County for their individual achievements in the organization. The six women were honored during a recent event at the Two Mile Landing. Those recognized were Annika Marks, Allanah Moulton, Lois Harris, Emma Lord, Hibba Ahmed, and Hennessey Barry. ##