Charges allege rental scam in the Wildwoods

Last Updated on Thursday, June 06, 2013 01:53 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, June 05, 2013 05:27 pm

WILDWOOD- James Georginis, a Wildwood man who was accused of scamming young adults looking to rent properties on the island, has been arrested, the prosecutor’s office announced late Wednesday.

Georginis, 43, allegedly targeted young adults looking to rent properties in North Wildwood, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest for senior week, prom celebrations, and seasonal rentals. The investigation revealed that he has received over $75,000 from victims, according to county officials.

According to the prosecutor’s office, Georginis would advertise the properties online, and received deposits over the winter for rentals to begin in May or June. When renters arrived, many discovered that the properties were locked up or uninhabitable, the prosecutor’s office said.

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Could Wildwood enforce decency rule?

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 04:44 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, June 05, 2013 04:40 pm

WILDWOOD- The current administration has done a lot to try to calm Wildwood’s wildness. They’ve imposed high fines for rowdy houses, have been dedicated to keeping underage drinking at bay, and on May 22, they introduced an ordinance quelling “inappropriate” attire.

Wildwood’s ordinance would require shoes to be worn on the boardwalk at all times; require shirts after 8 p.m.; and ban pants, skirts, swim wear, and shorts that sag three inches below the waist (which is defined as the crest of the ilium.)  so as to expose either skin or garment underneath - at any time.

But, can commissioners actually mandate what people can and can not wear on the city’s boardwalk?

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Crest hires engineer to respond to FEMA maps

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 04:40 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, June 05, 2013 04:39 pm

WILDWOOD CREST- The borough has hired a coastal engineer in preparation of the impact of FEMA’s new base flood elevation maps.

The advisory maps, released late last year, have caused many property owners confusion and distress. The maps declared many bayfront areas to be part of the stringent velocity zones- which would mean owners would have to build their properties higher, or face high insurance premiums.

The board decided to seek out professional assistance in handling the fallout of the maps, Mayor Carl Groon has said.

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Students get fresh

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 04:38 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, June 05, 2013 04:35 pm

Photo courtesy of Dorothy Ostrander/First-graders at Glenwood Elementary watch as Christine Zeller prepares a smoothie during her lesson on nutrition. Glenwood program to offer fruits and vegetables 

WILDWOOD- Kids at Glenwood Elementary are going to be getting some extra helpings of veggies, thanks to a grant from the federal department of agriculture.

To Principal John Kummings, that extra helping could make a world of difference to students at the school.

“It’s very expensive to eat well, sadly,” he said. “We are constantly looking for ways to show children how to eat better.”

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A strong showing for Adelizzi-Schmidt to face Van Drew

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 04:35 pm Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, June 05, 2013 04:30 pm

Republican voters strongly backed newcomer Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt for the nomination for state Senate in Tuesday’s Primary Election. She’ll take on well-known incumbent Democrat Jeff Van Drew in November.

“It was an historic day,” she said after the vote. If elected, she would be the first woman to represent the 1st legislative district in the Senate.

Adelizzi-Schmidt received 4,590 votes to Robert G Campbell’s 635, who is the Republican mayor of Downe Township. There were four write-in votes.

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Crest sets rules for beach access for Wildwood vehicles

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 03:03 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, June 05, 2013 03:02 pm

WILDWOOD CREST- Since the bike path connector at Cresse Avenue has been completed, officials have debated over the best place for Wildwood’s municipal vehicles to access the beach.

Wildwood has its own beach access areas, but some vehicles are too large to use them.

As a short-term solution, Crest commissioners decided that those vehicles could enter the beach at Heather Road, but with strict rules. For example, a Crest police officer must accompany the vehicle, and it can only enter at certain periods in the day- when the bike path isn’t as busy. 

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Felt unsafe in Wildwood for the first time

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 11:26 am Written by Opinion Wednesday, June 05, 2013 11:25 am

To the editor,

I have to say, this weekend was horrible on the boardwalk.

I own a home in Wildwood and have never felt unsafe. This weekend, I felt like I was on constant guard. There were gangs of teenagers running wild with no respect for families or children. The smell of marijuana was everywhere, even inside the Five and Below store on the boardwalk. There was also a fight was getting ready to take place there.

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Rosenello running unopposed for North Wildwood mayor

Last Updated on Monday, June 03, 2013 04:43 pm Written by Staff Reports Monday, June 03, 2013 04:38 pm

Primary election is Tuesday, June 4

NORTH WILDWOOD- The primary election is set for June 4, however, local North Wildwood Republican candidates are all running unopposed.

Current City Council President Patrick Rosenello is running for mayor, with Ed Koehler running unchallenged for Councilman-at-Large.

Margaret Bishop is running unopposed for North Wildwood’s First Ward Council Member, and Sal Zampirri is running unopposed for Second Ward Council Member.

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