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Wildwood Historical Society close to opening museum doors

Wildwood Historical Society close to opening museum doors

Artifacts that will be featured in Wildwood’s new museum Roughly 15 years after coming up with the idea to create an historical museum, the Wildwood Historical Society is closely approaching the long-awaited moment when the museum and... read more »

 

Wildwood Town Center update takes one step forward, one step back

The Wildwood City Council on April 8 rejected, with a vote of 9-7, an ordinance that would have endorsed and ratified the Planning/Economic Development/Parks Committee’s recommendation regarding the Spanos Properties to retain its Workplace... read more »

 

Wildwood considers adopting stricter regulations for outdoor game courts

Wildwood considers adopting stricter regulations for outdoor game courts

Outdoor game court (Photo courtesy of Sport Court) After adopting a new regulation in June 2012 to permit outdoor game courts in residential areas of Wildwood, the City Council is considering revising its regulations. The intent of the review... read more »

 

Wildwood to vote on Spanos property land use designation, Council approves motion to move forward with legislation

The Wildwood City Council on March 11 approved a motion to create legislation that would consider the city’s Planning/Economic Development/Parks committee’s recommendation to designate the Spanos property in question as a mixed-use development. The... read more »

 

History plays role in debate over whether to rename Old Slave Road

History plays role in debate over whether to rename Old Slave Road

Nestled in the hilly woods of Wildwood is a road named for its notable black history. Old Slave Road, which dates back to a time in the 19th century when plantation landowners owned black slaves, is little known by many for its historical importance... read more »

 

Wildwood Briefs

In transition The city of Wildwood will host its next City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 11 at its new Town Hall, located on the south side of Main Street across from the parking garage and next to the movie theater in Town Center. The Council’s... read more »

 

Thin ice: Metro West offers signs, tips; Monarch firefighters rescue Wildwood pet

Thin ice: Metro West offers signs, tips; Monarch firefighters rescue Wildwood pet

“Totally awesome!” The short phrase sums up a 10-year-old girl’s reaction to a firefighter’s rescue of her dog after the animal plunged through the ice of neighborhood pond and was unable to climb out. Scott Osborne, who lives on Eatherton... read more »

 

Wildwood to assign garden plots at Jan. 15 meeting, interested candidates must attend

Wildwood to assign garden plots at Jan. 15 meeting, interested candidates must attend

With the 2013 growing season quickly approaching, the city of Wildwood is begin the planning and planting process for its Community Garden by assigning garden plots only to those residents who attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15,... read more »

 

Wildwood almost ready to enjoy ‘permanent home’

Wildwood almost ready to enjoy ‘permanent home’

The city of Wildwood will soon be able to call a brand new, innovative building its home – and bring police services with it – for a fully efficient, one-stop location to best service the community. “It’s a permanent home for the city... read more »

 

Treetop adventure course developer to explore other locations other than Greensfelder

Treetop adventure course developer to explore other locations other than Greensfelder

The developer of a proposed treetop adventure course, Go Ape!, is considering its backup options after undergoing backlash from residents who are opposed to the plan in Greensfelder Park. “Greensfelder’s certainly our No. 1. choice, but... read more »

 
 
 
 

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