PHOTOS: Up and ready

Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 04:13 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Friday, May 24, 2013 04:08 pm

Photo by Christie Rotondo/Local officials and celebrities turned the key to unlock the beach, marking the start of summer 2013.

High-flying kites mark unlocking ceremony

WILDWOOD--Local, county, and state officials braved strong winds and chilly temperatures to “unlock” Wildwood’s beach May 23. In conjunction with the 28th annual international kite festival, officials and local celebrities marked the unofficial start of the 2013 season.

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Background checks planned for employees

Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 24, 2013 03:00 pm

WILDWOOD-- The city will now require all full-time, part-time and seasonal employees, as well as volunteers, to pass a criminal background check, members of the Board of Commissioners announced.

The ordinance was passed at a regular meeting of the board on Wednesday, May 8. It will apply to all applicants for employment with the city and all of its agencies, divisions or programs, officials said.

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Hospice organization honors its patients

Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 24, 2013 12:06 pm

 WILDWOOD CREST- Cape Visiting Nurse Association Hospice held its first memorial service April 24 at the Bayview Inn. They plan to make it an annual event.

“This evening focuses on remembrance and healing and taking the time to honor the patients who granted us the privilege of caring for them in their final journey,” said Mary Anne Serra with the association in a release.  “The hospice philosophy does not end when the person passes away. Bereavement follow up is a part of the program and continues the vision of hope and healing for the living.”

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MTV’s ‘True Life’ turned down in Wildwood

Last Updated on Thursday, May 23, 2013 04:43 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am

Producer plans to film this weekend where they can 

WILDWOOD- An episode of MTV’s “True Life” is set to film in Wildwood over Memorial Day weekend, the documentary’s producer said.

But on May 22, commissioners refused to grant the company, Triple Threat Television, a permit to shoot - saying they were concerned the documentary would show the island in a bad light.

“I only see negative coming from this,” Mayor Ernie Troiano said.

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North Wildwood man faces drug charges

Last Updated on Thursday, May 23, 2013 03:31 pm Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 23, 2013 03:30 pm

NORTH WILDWOOD- A North Wildwood man was arrested early Thursday and charged with distributing marijuana, police said.

Richard Ulbrich III, 31, was arrested and found with less than 50 grams of marijuana on him, police said. Over 50 grams of the drug were found later after police executed a search warrant at his home on Chestnut Avenue. 

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Wildwood commissioners: Put a shirt on and pull your pants up

Last Updated on Thursday, May 23, 2013 01:39 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Thursday, May 23, 2013 01:35 pm

WILDWOOD- The city is looking to clean up the look of the boardwalk and create a more “family friendly” atmosphere- by having visitors clean up their outfits.

At Wednesday’s commissioners meeting, the administration introduced an ordinance requiring shirts and shoes to be worn on the boardwalk, and banned pants or skirts worn low off the waist.

“I do believe the barometer of our community is based on the boardwalk,” Mayor Ernie Troiano said.

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Quotes of the Week> May 23

Last Updated on Thursday, May 23, 2013 01:56 pm Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 23, 2013 01:30 pm

“Every time we do something to help the church out, we, the people, end up paying for it…I don’t know why the city is even getting involved.”
— Eugene Sanguinetti on North Wildwood’s plan to purchase the Eighth Street Field

“I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed working every day.”
— Kevin Yecco, Wildwood Crest’s borough clerk, on his retirement.

“I wanted to play in the tournament; I wanted to do something new and different.”
— Griselda Bautista, a fifth-grade student at Glenwood, on joining the new marbles team.

Crest’s diamond to shine after project

Written by Christie Rotondo Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:06 pm

Photos by Jim Johnson /Crest Memorial’s baseball team plays a season game on their revamped field.

 WILDWOOD CREST- If the borough saw a spring rain, Crest Memorial’s baseball field used to stay so flooded that games would be canceled for days after the shower.

Now, after a few improvements, that won’t be the case, Superintendent Dennis Anderson said.

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