Meters went on Wednesday

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 04:41 pm Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 am

 WILDWOOD CREST – Parking meters for the 2013 summer season in the borough will be in effect 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily from Wednesday, May 1 through Monday, Sept. 30, as per a resolution passed by the borough’s Board of Commissioners earlier this year.

Parking meter rates for the 2013 summer season are $1.50 per hour, or 10 minutes per quarter. Seasonal parking passes are available and may be purchased by contacting the Borough Tax Collector’s office at 609-729-8031.

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City gauging interest in bringing back summer camp

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:52 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 am

WILDWOOD- After a three year hiatus, the recreation department plans to again host a summer day camp for kids this season.

However, holding the camp will be contingent on the public’s interest, Rich Hans, recreation director said.

“We don’t want to do it if it’s under 20 kids,” Hans said. He explained that to hold the camp, counselors will have to be hired- and the cost of hiring the counselors needs to be offset by cost for kids to attend the camp.

Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. said that the camp would be “self-liquidating” at the April 24 commissioners’ meeting.

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Better coverage due for smartphone users this summer

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:35 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:30 pm

Some phones are already be picking up AT&T’s LTE service in the Wildwoods, which is set to launch in many New Jersey shore points this summer. WILDWOOD- Smartphone users in Wildwood on AT&T’s network may have noticed an uptick in their data speeds recently.

That may be due to the company beginning to expand their 4G LTE coverage in southern New Jersey shore points.

The company announced that it would expand its coverage in the area April 10.

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Crest likes bikes

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:08 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:04 pm

Photo by Christie Rotondo/ Tom Byrne, chairman of GWTIDA, demonstrates how the sundial at the bike path connector works.

Moves aim at improving ‘bikeability’

WILDWOOD CREST - Across the Wildwoods, officials have been focusing on increasing the island’s “bikeability.”

Much of that effort comes from Wildwood Crest’s expansive bike path, which the borough is still looking to improve. 

The Crest is planning to redesign aspects of its beach bike path, particularly in the Sunrise Park turnaround at Rambler Road.

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Gallagher sworn in as police chief

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:11 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:07 pm

Photo by Christie Rotondo/ Matt Gallagher, the city’s former deputy chief, is sworn in as North Wildwood’s chief of police. NORTH WILDWOOD- The city’s former deputy chief was sworn in Wednesday morning as North Wildwood’s new police chief.

Matt Gallagher is filling the position formerly held by Robert Matteucci, who has retired as chief after eight years.

City Hall was packed Wednesday with Gallagher’s friends and family, as well as many members of the police department and county officials.

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PHOTOS: Prom perfect

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 03:17 pm Written by Jen Marra Tuesday, April 30, 2013 03:11 pm

Photo by Jen Marra/ Sarah Jo Ballman of Cape May Court House and Jake Davis of Cape May Court House look forward to a fun evening.

Wildwood Catholic High School's 2013 Prom

Wildwood Catholic held their junior and senior prom Saturday night, check out some photos of the event! 

Photos by Jen Marra. 

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Wildwood water parks could add liquor under new zoning

Last Updated on Monday, April 29, 2013 04:03 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Monday, April 29, 2013 03:46 pm

Photo by Bill Barlow/ The boardwalk could see three new bars this summer. WILDWOOD- The city’s boardwalk may see more bars this summer, if commissioners pass an ordinance permitting three additional liquor licenses in the zone May 22.

Currently, there are three establishments that serve liquor on the city’s boards. That number could increase to six under the new ordinance.

Specifically, the ordinance allows for existing amusement and water parks that are at least 30,000 square feet to offer drink service, as well as at existing restaurants within those parks.

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Officials say Wildwoods are ready for visitors

Last Updated on Monday, April 29, 2013 03:42 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Monday, April 29, 2013 03:05 pm

Photo by Christie Rotondo/ John Siciliano fields questions from reporters at a press conference April 26. WILDWOOD – The tourism authority had one main message to communicate to the media Friday: The Wildwoods are ready for visitors.

While other shore towns are still scrambling to prepare for the summer tourism season after Hurricane Sandy, officials said that the Wildwoods were essentially unscathed.

“It’s very important that we get the word out that southern New Jersey and the Wildwoods are all open for business,” John Siciliano, executive director of the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority, told reporters from NBC 10, ABC 6, Fox 29 and other news outlets who descended on the Wildwoods April 26 for a news conference.

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